Erick and Rich share thoughts on the latest ChannelPro State of the Channel survey, suggestions on leveraging ChatGPT to boost productivity and strengthen client relationships, and some very special news about the future of this podcast.
Partnerships and products from Adobe and AWS, high-performance blob storage from Microsoft, and a cement mixer-sized cocktail shaker for big drinkers (or big drinks, anyway) are among the stories we’re finally bringing your way.
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The vendor plans to bundle its new phishing simulation and end user education platform together with its flagship dark web monitoring service, and offer both at prices it says are significantly below what many MSPs currently pay for dark web protection alone.
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The deal gives the iconic managed services software maker access to capital and business expertise it needs to realize ambitious strategic goals, according to founder Arnie Bellini (pictured), who will step down as CEO.
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In addition to combining Webroot’s security portfolio with its own BDR and high availability products, the $618.5 million deals also merges Webroot’s extensive base of MSP partners with Carbonite’s VAR-heavy channel.
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Breaking news! Barracuda Networks has entered the RMM market, and co-hosts Erick Simpson and Rich Freeman are all over it. You'll also hear Erick's advice on how and when to bill clients for assessments and Rich's favorite Super Bowl LIII prop bets.
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Equipped with integrated PSA, RMM, CRM modules and more, the new system seeks to maximize efficiency by automatically opening, categorizing, prioritizing, and assigning tickets and then stepping technicians through standardized resolution procedures.
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The deal, which includes a multi-year agreement by Barracuda to resell several Avast Business security solutions, immediately turns Barracuda into a player in the rapidly evolving market for managed services and managed security software.
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The new system is designed to address the challenges associated with email-based attacks that employ stolen credentials or social engineering tactics rather than malware, attachments, and malicious links to bypass traditional security safeguards.
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AlienVault, Barracuda Networks, LogRhythm, SolarWinds, Sophos, Spiceworks, and WatchGuard preview what 2019 has coming for security. Warning: It’s not pretty.
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