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Dude, silos of chaos ROCK! Unless you’re an MSP, in which case they’re a pain. Or so says ConnectWise, whose acquisition of Perch Security and StratoZen is among the topics discussed this week by Matt, Rich, and guest host Chad Kempt, of Fast Computers.
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Together, the two companies will arm ConnectWise to help MSPs centralize, interpret, and act on security data more effectively, according to CEO Jason Magee (pictured) speaking at the vendor’s IT Nation Connect event this morning.
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Shiny new endpoints from Google and Apple, shiny new access points from Aruba and NETGEAR, and an ingenious criminal scheme involving an apparently well-trained cat are just a few of the stories we’ve finally found time to bring you.
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Microsoft adding Project to Office 365, Intel rolling out new gaming chips, Salesforce introducing a new AppExchange, and Russian eagles racking up huge cellular bills are among the many stories we’ve finally managed to cover.
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At its IT Nation Connect event, the managed services vendor named MJ Shoer (pictured right) leader for the ambitious venture, announced two substantial donations of seed money by ConnectWise founder Arnie Bellini (pictured left), and more.
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October 30th, 2019 | Rich Freeman with Colleen Frye
Announced by CEO Jason Magee (pictured), the blockbuster deals add BDR, security, and documentation to a lineup that already included RMM, PSA, quoting, and remote control, positioning ConnectWise to offer one of the industry’s most complete portfolios for MSPs.
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Orlando, Fla., ConnectWise IT Nation - October 28, 2019 – Cisco is partnering with Perch Security to deliver a new security solution for managed service providers (MSPs) who are challenged by an evolving threat landscape. MSPs are on front lines of protecting their clients against data breaches, malware, ransomware and other attacks for which they are often unprepared.
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Introduced at a time of increased attacks against MSPs, the new group is designed to help makers of RMM, PSA, and other systems share insights and coordinate responses.
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According to CISO John Ford (pictured), the vendor is teaching its coder security best practices, rolling out a new team of security “champions,” and engaging in M&A discussions with over half a dozen vendors.
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Announced on the same day as a resale agreement with threat detection and response vendor Perch Security, the new system is part of a larger, evolving push by ConnectWise into the massive and growing market for security solutions and services.
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