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Deepwatch Leadership Team Expands with New CMO and CPO

Deepwatch, the creator of a managed security platform for cybersecurity resiliency, recently announced the appointment of Sammie Walker as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Anand Ramanathan as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Deepwatch adds expertise as it continues to grow These two appointments are part of a wider strategy to boost Deepwatch’s mission of securing the…

Concentrix and IRONSCALES Partner to Combat AI Deepfake Threat

Email security vendor IRONSCALES and Fortune 500 technology services provider Concentrix have partnered to combat the rising threat of AI-generated deepfakes. Channel Insider spoke with executives at both companies to learn more about why businesses need to prepare for deepfake threats and how their partnership bolsters their customers’ protection. Deepfakes becoming more sophisticated as sheer…

Syncro to Bring IT Management Platform to Internal IT Teams

Syncro, a provider of managed service provider (MSP) solutions, has launched a version of its IT management platform designed specifically for internal IT departments. “While our platform was originally developed for MSPs, we have seen increasing demand from internal IT departments as their operational needs are very similar,” said Michael George, CEO of Syncro. “In…

Accenture Releases New Report on AI and Autonomy

Global professional services company Accenture made several announcements to coincide with CES 2025. Among these announcements is the release of the Technology Vision 2025 research report, which highlighted AI and autonomy as key areas of development this year. According to the report, leaders in 2025 should “prepare for an imminent world in which AI is…

Cohesity Expands Cyber Events Response Service with Key Partners

AI-powered data security company Cohesity is expanding its Cyber Events Response Team (CERT) service which will include partnerships with leading incident response (IR) vendors such as Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Arctic Wolf, Sophos, Fenix24, and Semperis Speed. CERT aims to augment existing processes and capabilities Cohesity’s CERT team, formed in 2021, has specialized IR…

Coro CEO on SMB Security Needs & Corporate Tech Sprawl

Security vendor Coro focuses on bringing the power of an all-in-one platform solution to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the channel partners who serve them. As 2025 kicks off in full force, CEO Guy Moskowitz shared his thoughts on areas of concern and opportunity with Channel Insider. SMBs need the “same thing” as enterprises,…

Accenture Launches AI Refinery for Agentic AI Journeys

On the heels of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Accenture announced the launch of its new AI Refinery for Industry to correspond with the event. The refinery will begin with a collection of 12 industry agent solutions to assist enterprises with rapidly building and deploying a network of AI agents that can enhance its…

Ingram Micro Promotes Sanjib Sahoo to President of Global Platform Group

Global technology distributor Ingram Micro has appointed longtime executive Sanjib Sahoo as the company’s new president of its global platform group. Sahoo will lead strategy and collaborate with key leadership across the globe to identify and execute opportunities to further develop the company’s Xvantage platform. Sahoo will oversee ‘all aspects’ of platform strategy Sahoo’s new…

WatchGuard to Acquire ActZero to Boost MDR Services

Network security solutions provider WatchGuard has announced the acquisition of ActZero, a leading provider of managed detection and response (MDR) services, with proactive, rapid, and automated threat response, and cross-platform AI-driven threat analysis designed to outpace threats at machine speed. In a press release, WatchGuard said that the acquisition will assist the organization with expanding…

MacPaw Announces Expansion of CleanMyMac Tech for SMBs

Leading macOS and iOS software producer MacPaw has announced the launch of CleanMyMac Business, which will extend its CleanMyMac technology to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). Simplifying Mac maintenance for partners and businesses The new software will simplify Mac fleet maintenance for organizations, complementing commonly used mobile device management (MDM)…

Pia CEO to Step Down, Executive Group to Fill Duties in Interim

AI-led help desk automation platform for managed service providers (MSPs) Pia has announced that Gerwai Todd will be stepping down as CEO, effective immediately. Pia will now pursue a full-time CEO to meet its business needs. Todd, who served as the CEO of both Pia and TimeZest simultaneously, will remain CEO at TimeZest. The help…

Cynomi Announces Hiring of Former CyberArk CISO Dror Hevlin

vCISO platform and security advising vendor Cynomi announced this week that Dror Hevlin has been appointed as the company’s CISO, effective immediately. Hevlin joins Cynomi after a year-long stint as the CISO of security vendor CyberArk. Appointment marks the next chapter of Hevlin’s relationship with Cynomi According to information released by Cynomi, Hevlin’s role will…

HackerOne Now Available on the AWS Marketplace, Expands Access Through Channel

HackerOne’s security platform leverages AI-driven and researcher-led continuous testing to target vulnerabilities found throughout an organization’s posture. Now, the platform and tools are available through the AWS marketplace. Channel Insider spoke with HackerOne Vice President of Global Channels John Addeo to learn more about its AWS partnership and how the company plans to reimagine its…

Mission Cloud’s AWS Success: Growth, CDW Deal & What’s Next

Mission Cloud had a banner year in 2024, including growth with AWS, a new partnership with CrowdStrike, and being acquired by global technology company and services provider CDW. Channel Insider spoke with Mission Cloud President Ted Stuart to learn more about the solutions provider’s next steps as a newly acquired company. Mission Cloud’s AWS focus…

Vectra AI, Lumifi Partner to Enhance XDR Security and SOC Operations

Vectra AI, a vendor of AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) has partnered with managed detection and response (MDR) provider Lumifi to bring Vectra AI’s platform to Lumifi customers. Randy Schirman, channel chief of Vectra AI, and David Norlin, CTO at Lumifi spoke with Channel Insider to share more about why and how their partnership…

Kindo Unveils New Channel Partner Program for AI-Powered DevSecOps Solutions

Cybersecurity company, Kindo, is launching a new channel partner program aimed at empowering value-added resellers (VARs), MSPs, and other partners to deliver their AI-augmented security operations to DevSecOps teams on a global scale to accelerate growth and expand market reach. Program signals Kindo’s desire for mutual success According to the company, its channel partner program…

Virtuozzo Welcomes Founders Back to Drive Cloud Efficiency in 2025

Virtuozzo has built a partner network of over 700 solution providers across 85 countries that utilize the company’s variety of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), multi-cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Kubernetes hosting, object storage, cloud data platform and other solutions. The company, which services an emerging demand for complex cloud computing without full reliance on the traditional…

Cavelo CEO on Bringing Data & Security Platform Exclusively Through Channel

Data asset discovery and classification vendor Cavelo was founded in 2020 to alleviate budgetary and skill restrictions that keep businesses from securing their organizations. In 2024, the company shifted to focus entirely on operating through the channel with MSP, MSSP, and VAR relationships. Channel Insider spoke with Cavelo CEO James Mignacca to learn more about…

Wyebot Partners With Zebra Technologies To Automate WiFi Intelligence

Network automation vendor Wyebot announced recently it has joined the Zebra PartnerConnect program. The partnership will bring Wyebot’s Wireless Intelligence Platform to Zebra customers and give Wyebot access to Zebra’s portfolio, along with training, marketing, sales, and technical benefits. “As a PartnerConnect member, Wyebot now has access to industry-leading solutions, training and tools that will…

Security Vendor Dashlane Launches First Formal Partner Program

Credential-based threat defender Dashlane has worked with channel businesses for several years and has now launched the organization’s Dashlane Partner Program to formalize the benefits for various reseller partners worldwide. “Our partner program is foundational to our growing investment in the channel and our mission to deliver the credential security that enterprises and their employees…

Vultr Teams with AMD, Broadcom, and Juniper to Advance AI with GPU Architecture

Cloud infrastructure company Vultr recently announced a four-way strategic collaboration with Juniper Networks, AMD, and Broadcom to team up on a new ecosystem to help foster the next phase of AI innovation with new GPU data center architecture. Additionally, Vultr will be expanding its Chicago cloud data center region at Centersquare’s Lisle, Illinois location. This…

WatchGuard CISO on What MSPs Need to Know to Stay Secure in 2025

Security vendor WatchGuard has deep channel connections and years of expertise in network security, endpoint protection, and other specialties. WatchGuard Chief Information Security Officer Corey Nachreiner spoke with Channel Insider to discuss the emerging technology and impending threats MSPs must consider for themselves and their clients as the calendar turns to a new year. Supporting…

SonicWall Partners with CrowdStrike to Protect SMBs with New MDR Offering

Recently, SonicWall announced that it would be partnering with CrowdStrike to deliver a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering to bring enterprise-grade security to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SonicWall and CrowdStrike bring together services and products SonicWall’s trusted Managed Security Services (MSS) combines with CrowdStrike’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities from the…

Cato Networks Expands SASE Platform with IoT/OT Security Solution

Secure Access Server Edge (SASE) leader Cato Networks recently announced that it will expand its Cato SASE Cloud Platform with a new IoT/OT security solution. Cato Networks brings new native capabilities to its platform The Cato IoT/OT Security solution will be the fourth major platform expansion for Cato in 2024, coming on the heels of…

GoTo Adds AI Capabilities Plus Automation, Management to Resolve & Rescue

Communications and IT management vendor GoTo announced additions to the GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aimed at streamlining IT processes. The solutions now include enhanced AI capabilities, streamlined IT workflows, and improvements to device management tools. “At GoTo, we’re committed to delivering innovative IT management and support solutions that empower teams to work smarter,”…

GoTo Adds AI Capabilities Plus Automation, Management to Resolve & Rescue

Communications and IT management vendor GoTo announced additions to the GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aimed at streamlining IT processes. The solutions now include enhanced AI capabilities, streamlined IT workflows, and improvements to device management tools. “At GoTo, we’re committed to delivering innovative IT management and support solutions that empower teams to work smarter,”…

GoTo Adds AI Capabilities Plus Automation, Management to Resolve & Rescue

Communications and IT management vendor GoTo announced additions to the GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aimed at streamlining IT processes. The solutions now include enhanced AI capabilities, streamlined IT workflows, and improvements to device management tools. “At GoTo, we’re committed to delivering innovative IT management and support solutions that empower teams to work smarter,”…

Blue Mantis Acquires Colligio, Creates Collaboration Practice

Mergers and acquisitions between solutions providers continue to reshape the channel landscape. Following the November acquisition of Colligio by Blue Mantis, Colligio founder and President Sean Kelley spoke with Channel Insider about the M&A process and the shared commitment to customers between both organizations. Colligio brings Cisco competencies and communications expertise to Blue Mantis offerings…

Blue Mantis Acquires Colligio, Creates Collaboration Practice

Mergers and acquisitions between solutions providers continue to reshape the channel landscape. Following the November acquisition of Colligio by Blue Mantis, Colligio founder and President Sean Kelley spoke with Channel Insider about the M&A process and the shared commitment to customers between both organizations. Colligio brings Cisco competencies and communications expertise to Blue Mantis offerings…

Blue Mantis Acquires Colligio, Creates Collaboration Practice

Mergers and acquisitions between solutions providers continue to reshape the channel landscape. Following the November acquisition of Colligio by Blue Mantis, Colligio founder and President Sean Kelley spoke with Channel Insider about the M&A process and the shared commitment to customers between both organizations. Colligio brings Cisco competencies and communications expertise to Blue Mantis offerings…

Intel’s US Channel Chief on Buying Habits & 2025 Partner Plans

Intel veteran Michael Green’s role as US channel chief expanded into an additional role as North American general manager of partner scale earlier this year. Green spoke with Channel Insider to explain how he approaches the Intel channel, where he sees key opportunities for partners, and how the company can adjust to new buying habits…

Intel’s US Channel Chief on Buying Habits & 2025 Partner Plans

Intel veteran Michael Green’s role as US channel chief expanded into an additional role as North American general manager of partner scale earlier this year. Green spoke with Channel Insider to explain how he approaches the Intel channel, where he sees key opportunities for partners, and how the company can adjust to new buying habits…

Intel’s US Channel Chief on Buying Habits & 2025 Partner Plans

Intel veteran Michael Green’s role as US channel chief expanded into an additional role as North American general manager of partner scale earlier this year. Green spoke with Channel Insider to explain how he approaches the Intel channel, where he sees key opportunities for partners, and how the company can adjust to new buying habits…

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