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Cloud app security Keeping Up With Security Needs Cloud Apps Create Firms have on average 100,000 files with sensitive data stored in the public cloud and 4,000 instances of exposed credentials—all potential security risks. Risky Credentials On average, 4,000 files at each organization are stored in public cloud apps containing credentials (usernames and passwords) to […]

Tech Data Launches Intel MSSP Program Tech Data is offering an Intel Security Managed Services Specialization program to support managed security services providers (MSSPs) in the United States. MSSPs that meet the requirements of the program can access its features and tools directly through Tech Data. These include McAfee/Intel Security solutions and expertise already available […]

Mobile security Businesses Need Help Securing Mobile Devices, Data Less than 25 percent of IT and security pros have adequate policies or controls in place for mobile media; 25 percent have no controls in place. Risky Behavior 30% of employees access corporate resources and applications from unmanaged PCs, resulting in high risks for malware, key […]

Cloud backup Why Resellers Should Offer Cloud Backup Services Resellers can play a key role in small and midsize businesses’ migration to the cloud by helping them select the right backup options to meet their needs. Gateway to Higher Margins 18% of respondents said cloud backup services are a “gateway” to higher margins and IT […]

Tech Data Expands Cloud Lineup, Adds Windows Server 2003 Migration Hub Tech Data announced an agreement with Barracuda Networks, a cloud-connected security and storage specialist, to provide Barracuda’s complete product portfolio to Tech Data’s channel of solution providers in the United States. Barracuda products, including content security, network and application security, and storage, are now available […]

Security Tops List of Vital Skills, Certifications Security Tops List of Vital Skills, Certifications Skills in Demand 53% of IT decision-makers (ITDMs) report that IT security tops the list of skills needed in 2015, followed by network operations (35%), cloud computing (35%), IT architecture (33%), network engineering (30%) and systems operations (30%). Big Money for […]

SolarWinds N-able RMM Upgrade Supports MSPs SolarWinds N-able launched the N-central10 remote monitoring and management platform designed to help managed service providers (MSPs) support their small and midsize (SMB) customers and drive profitability for the channel. N-central 10 provides advanced monitoring, management and remediation for network operations center (NOC) and help desk services that cover […]

Security Breaches Are Widespread 76% experienced a damaging security breach in the last year. Only 14% reported no “notable” security breaches. Top Security Risks Eight out of 10 said end users with malware and viruses are the biggest risk to security, followed by password compromise and cyber-attacks. Prevention Tops IT Issues 50% consider preventing cyber-attacks […]

Harmon.ie Rolls Out Affiliate Partner Program Harmon.ie, a provider of digital workplace products, launched an Affiliate Partner Program for Microsoft partners and VARs. Building on its growth in the SharePoint and Office 365 ecosystem, the expansion of the Harmon.ie channel partner program targets the growing market for cloud and mobile tools at small and midsize […]

IBM has revamped its channel strategy as new technologies, particularly cloud computing, big data analytics, mobile and social, blur partners’ roles and drive changes in how they work with vendors. A key driver of change in the channel is the transformation in the technology landscape as enterprises transition to the hybrid cloud, according to IBM. […]

Cost of insider threats Bad Behavior 74% of respondents are primarily concerned about the threat from negligent or malicious employees, but 45% don’t know how much they plan to spend on insider threat technology in the next 12 months. Falling Short 47% of respondents do not have specific knowledge of their spending on insider threats. […]

As Quantum continues its transformation from a hard-disk drive company to a specialist in storage, archiving and data protection, the company is focusing on creating custom programs and products for its key channel partners, including resellers and managed service providers (MSPs). This is a big job, considering that 90 percent of the company’s revenue flows […]