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Tech services, tech manufacturing and cloud infrastructure added jobs for the month, while the broader measure of tech employment across the economy took a breather, according to analysis by CompTIA, a suburban Chicago-based industry trade association. Tech sector companies increased staffing by 18,795 positions in April, the largest volume of monthly hiring since August 2022, […]

Jobs Report Mixed for Tech Industry Tech services, tech manufacturing and cloud infrastructure added jobs for the month, while the broader measure of tech employment across the economy took a breather, according to analysis by CompTIA, a suburban Chicago-based industry trade association. Tech sector companies increased staffing by 18,795 positions in April, the largest volume […]

Barracuda Networks, a Campbell, California-based cloud security company, has announced key channel hires, additional partner enablement resources, and an expanded global footprint. The company recently hired Maria Martinez as VP of Channels, Americas and promoted Karen Ward to VP, MSP Sales, Americas. Martinez brings more than 20 years of channel experience, including how to accelerate […]

Ransomware operators conducted frequent attacks and demanded more ransom than ever, according to the 2023 Annual Threat Report created by Deepwatch, a Tampa-based managed detection and response (MDR) company. The report also states that attackers are brazenly publicizing victims and stoking an ecosystem of access brokers, ransomware service providers, insurance providers, and ransom negotiators. The […]

Zscaler, a San Jose-based cloud security company, has released its 2023 ThreatLabz Phishing Report finding that a majority of modern phishing attacks rely on stolen credentials and outlined the growing threat from Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) attacks, increased use of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), as well as reliance on phishing kits sourced from black markets and […]

Zscaler: Nearly 50% Increase in Phishing Attacks; Education, Finance, and Government Heavily Targeted Zscaler, a San Jose-based cloud security company, has released its 2023 ThreatLabz Phishing Report finding that a majority of modern phishing attacks rely on stolen credentials and outlined the growing threat from Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) attacks, increased use of the InterPlanetary File System […]

High Wire Networks Inc., a provider of managed cybersecurity and IT enablement services, has announced the expansion of its Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Partner Program for managed services providers (MSPs). The updated program provides a number of escalated areas of assistance, including analysis of market opportunities, one-on-one sales training commensurate with the partner’s customer base and […]

Rubrik, a Zero Trust data security company, and Zscaler, which focuses on cloud security, have announced a new technology integration intended to streamline data protection and compliance while also boosting cyber resilience. As data continues to proliferate across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS environments, organizations are struggling to ensure that sensitive data is not deliberately or […]

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contracts Database, more than 1,700 managed services deals were signed in 2022 worth more than $125 billion in contract value. The total number of deals declined compared to 2021, but the average deal size increased by more than 22%. Despite indications of a global economic slowdown, IT […]

IDC: Number of Managed Services Contracts Declined in 2022; Increase in Average Deal Size According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Services Contracts Database, more than 1,700 managed services deals were signed in 2022 worth more than $125 billion in contract value. The total number of deals declined compared to 2021, but the average deal […]