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Report: Pandemic Reveals Cybersecurity Gaps A new study shows that organizations continue to struggle to protect their data and infrastructure against the new challenges of the remote work landscape. The newly released Acronis Cyber Readiness Report takes a close look at how prepared organizations were to adapt to the pandemic’s impact on their IT operations […]

Securonix, Inc., an Addison, Texas-based SIEM vendor, has announced updates to its MSSP and MDR program. Securonix delivers SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, Security Data Lake, NTA and vertical-specific applications as a pure SaaS solution. The updated program features dedicated channel support teams, free training, professional services, tiered pricing, and a refreshed, Salesforce-based partner portal. “It’s incredible […]

Nutanix, a San Jose-based company focused on enterprise cloud computing, has rolled out “Elevate,” a global partner program designed to bring VARs, VADs, SPs/Telcos, Hyperscalers, ISVs, integrators and other channel constituents into a single unified program. The program leverages a consistent set of tools, resources, and marketing platforms provided in a new portal. Further enhancements […]

U.S. technology employment in August continued its up-and-down trend that has characterized much of 2020, according to an analysis by CompTIA, a suburban Chicago-based industry association. Reversing a stretch of several down months, technology companies returned to hiring by adding an estimated 9,200 net new workers, according to CompTIA, which leveraged data from the U.S. […]

Study: US Tech Sector Employment Rebounds in August U.S. technology employment in August continued its up-and-down trend that has characterized much of 2020, according to an analysis by CompTIA, a suburban Chicago-based industry association. Reversing a stretch of several down months, technology companies returned to hiring by adding an estimated 9,200 net new workers, according […]

IT By Design (ITBD), a New Jersey-based company focused on providing engineering talent to IT service providers, has launched an MSP-focused online education community, Build IT University. Marketed as, “Build IT U,” the initiative is a 3-tier, membership-based community focused on driving MSP business excellence through educational content, shared best practices, and peer-to-peer accountability.  Managed […]

ConnectWise has announced a series of new educational offerings, including “IT Nation Secure,” a two-day virtual conference focused on cybersecurity for solution providers, as well as new ConnectWise Certify Advanced playbook and courses. ConnectWise will hold its first IT Nation Secure conference on October 14-15, aligned with Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The virtual conference is specifically […]

According to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), the U.S. mobile worker population will grow at a steady rate over the next four years, increasing from 78.5 million in 2020 to 93.5 million mobile workers in 2024. By the end of the forecast period, IDC expects mobile workers will account for nearly 60% […]

IDC: Mobile Workers to Become the Majority According to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), the U.S. mobile worker population will grow at a steady rate over the next four years, increasing from 78.5 million in 2020 to 93.5 million mobile workers in 2024. By the end of the forecast period, IDC expects […]

Ingram Micro has expanded its global engagement with Veritas, making Veritas’ SaaS Backup solutions available to channel partners worldwide via the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace. “Organizations of all sizes are investing in digital transformation, including embracing cloud and SaaS applications,” said Simon Jelley, vice president of product management at Veritas. “With the rapid adoption of […]