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WatchGuard Technologies, a Seattle-based network security company, has announced the release of DNSWatchGO, a new cloud-based security service that automatically detects and blocks phishing attacks, command and control callbacks and data exfiltration attempts against users both inside and outside the network perimeter. Available as a stand-alone solution and through Passport, the company’s security services bundle, […]

RingCentral, a Belmont, California-based provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), announced an alliance in which it will become the exclusive provider of UCaaS solutions to Avaya. The two companies plan to jointly develop programs to leverage Avaya’s sales and partner network, as well as build a new solution called, “Avaya Cloud Office by […]

RingCentral to Provide UCaaS Solutions for Avaya RingCentral, a Belmont, California-based provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), announced an alliance in which it will become the exclusive provider of UCaaS solutions to Avaya. The two companies plan to jointly develop programs to leverage Avaya’s sales and partner network, as well as build a […]

BigID, a firm based in New York and Tel Aviv, which uses advanced machine learning and identity intelligence to promote cybersecurity and enable compliance, has rolled out a new global partner program. The program is intended to help resellers more easily add BigID’s data discovery, intelligence and privacy automation products to their portfolio to capture […]

Splunk Inc. has announced advancements to pricing, partner and investment initiatives intended to help customers make better business decisions. A new, predictive pricing program facilitates long-term planning for customers and extends flexible, transparent pricing as data volumes grow. The new model allows customers to control and manage budgets. Predictive Pricing offers predefined pricing tiers from […]

Avnet has signed an agreement to acquire Witekio, a privately held company with software and embedded systems that supports the development of IoT solutions. Witekio’s technology includes connected hardware, device architectures and applications that complement the offerings of Softweb, a company previously acquired by Avnet which specializes in cloud-based software to connect, manage and analyze […]

Avnet to Expand IoT Strategy Through Witekio Acquisition Avnet has signed an agreement to acquire Witekio, a privately held company with software and embedded systems that supports the development of IoT solutions. Witekio’s technology includes connected hardware, device architectures and applications that complement the offerings of Softweb, a company previously acquired by Avnet which specializes […]

Tech Data and Opaq have announced an agreement with Opaq to deliver network security-as-a-service and hyperscale performance through the Opaq cloud platform. The platform is designed to help service providers monitor, secure and manage client networks and deliver comprehensive enterprise-grade security. “Digital transformation is driving the need for network and security modernization,” said Glenn C. […]

Axcient, a Denver-based specialist in business availability and cloud migration solutions MSPs, has rolled out a lead generation program designed to help MSPs identify and close new business opportunities. The Axcient Business Availability suite—which includes Replibit, BRC, CloudFinder, Anchor, Fusion, and the Axcient Cloud—enables MSPs to build secure technology stacks for their customers. “To help […]

Proofpoint, a Sunnyvale-based cybersecurity and compliance company, announced the findings of its annual Human Factor Report findings, which highlight the ways in which cybercriminals target people, rather than systems and infrastructure, to install malware, initiate fraudulent transactions, and steal data. “Cybercriminals are aggressively targeting people because sending fraudulent emails, stealing credentials, and uploading malicious attachments […]