Security software vendor Trend Micro has announced that it’s retiring its InterScan Messaging Hosted Security (IMHS) platform in favor of the all-new Hosted Email Security product starting in April. Here’s what service providers should know.
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Trend Micro Launches Hosted Email Security Service
Posted March 15th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
Security as a Service Accelerates at RSA Conference
Posted March 1st, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
As the RSA Conference kicks off today in San Francisco, much of the buzz involves security as a service. But here’s the challenge: Nearly 80 percent of top managed services providers already offer some form of managed security to their customers, according to our third-annual MSPmentor 100 results. So where can MSPs go next with managed security? Here are some clues.
Small Business Security: Time to Grow Up
Posted February 25th, 2010 by TJ Alldridge
Do you remember your first bike? It gave you a decent start but you outgrew it fast. The same can be said for consumer-focused security products that are used in small businesses. Here’s why.
Verizon Business, McAfee Team on Managed Services
Posted October 8th, 2009 by John Moore
Managed services and cloud computing surface as part of the strategic alliance Verizon Business and McAfee unveiled today. On one level the global pact resembles a traditional channel distribution arrangement: Verizon Business will offer the entirety of McAfee security solutions through its customer premises equipment catalog. But the deal doesn’t end there.
Webcast: Six Ways to Upsell Managed Security Services
Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Our next MSPmentor Live webcast is Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. We’ll cover six tips that help you upsell managed security services. Here’s a bit more about the webcast…
Webcast: Recurring Profits From Small Business IT Security
Posted September 8th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Our next MSPmentor Live webcast is this Thursday, Sept. 10. The discussion — including your questions answered by our expert panel — will focus on small business IT security trends, sales strategies and recurring revenue models. Here’s a look at our confirmed speakers and agenda…
Webcast: HTG Joins the Managed Security Discussion
Posted September 2nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
We’ve finalized our speaker lineup for our Sept. 10 MSPmentor Live webcast. A key member from HTG Peer Groups is joining the conversation — which focuses on small business IT security strategies. We’ll take a look at recurring revenue models, ways to target new markets (including Health Care), and a key remote security management tool that won’t cost you a cent. Here’s a look at our confirmed speakers and agenda…
Trend Micro: Managed Services Moves Coming
Posted August 20th, 2009 by The VAR Guy
Say hello to Trend Micro in the managed services market. The VAR Guy hears Trend Micro is working to integrate with a range of remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools. In fact, this is more than high-tech gossip. The work is real. Here’s the scoop.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love the Recession
Posted December 2nd, 2008 by The VAR Guy
Special from MSPmentor’ sister site, TheVARguy.com: The VAR Guy is touring Silicon Valley this week. He met Netscape veterans launching a new company. He visited Trend Micro insiders. He spoke with the CEO of Nimsoft. During more than six hours of meetings, the recession was discussed for about 15 minutes. Fact is, savvy IT businesses aren’t bombing. And they aren’t bogged down in recession talk. Here’s a recap of Day 1 in Silicon Valley.
Will Microsoft Introduce Managed Security Services?
Posted April 9th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Microsoft is spending considerable time this week talking up Forefront “Stirling,” a suite of integrated security products for desktop, server and network management. Although Stirling won’t arrive until the first half of 2009, I wonder if it will evolve to become a managed security service platform.
Ingram, Trend Micro Partner on Managed Services
Posted October 8th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
When it comes to managed services, Trend Micro certainly has a sense for timing. The security company has launched a “pay as you go” managed service with Ingram Micro. The offering comes as Trend rival Symantec prepares to launch its own software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, know as the Symatec Protection Network. Let the showdown begin.
Third Brigade Makes First Service Provider Move
Posted September 25th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
Third Brigade, a security software company led by former Entrust Technologies executives, is opening its arms to managed service providers. During the MSP Alliance conference in San Jose, Third Brigade announced that it has expanded its partner program to support service providers. I’ve got to admit: Third Brigade wasn’t on my radar until I spotted them at the conference. But they’ve got my attention now. Here’s why.
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