The new breed of mobility represented by devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Apple iPhone also presents IT staff with a slew of potential headaches, as employees increasingly want to use their own tablets, smartphones and, yes, home computers in the workplace. To help MSPs and cloud service providers meet the challenge of that IT consumerization, Trend Micro has updated its Mobile Security offering to version 7.
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Trend Micro Helps MSPs Embrace IT Consumerization
Posted July 11th, 2011 by Matthew Weinberger
Kaseya Extends Managed Services Brand Into Security, Storage
Posted February 1st, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
When the Kaseya 2 managed services platform debuted in 2010, Executive VP Jim Alves described the offering as a platform that would ultimately gain numerous plug-ins and modules. It’s a familiar strategy, since most RMM (remote monitoring and management) software platforms offer integration with third-party storage and security solutions. But I sense something different is going on at Kaseya, since a growing number of modules seem to be home-grown and/or Kaseya-branded. Here’s the update.
Managed Security Services: Where to In 2011?
Posted November 18th, 2010 by Sponsored Video
Sponsored Video: Five Nines Technology Group is a fast-growing managed services provider with offices in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. The company has landed on the annual Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing privately held organizations. Part of Five Nines’ success involves managed security services. In this MSPmentor FastChat Video, Five Nines CEO Nick Bock (pictured) explains his company’s managed security strategy so far.
What Is MSPmentor Doing Next?
Posted November 9th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Question: What are Autotask, ClearCenter, ConnectWise, CMIT Solutions, Rackspace, Trend Micro and Zenith Infotech all talking about? Nine Lives Media Inc. — the team that brought you MSPmentor — invites you to find the answer here…
Labtech and AVG Partner On Remote Monitoring, Anti-Virus
Posted September 23rd, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Here’s an ironic twist: Labtech Software, the remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform provider, has embraced AVG’s anti-virus offerings. The move comes several months after Labtech rival Kaseya differentiated beyond AVG to promote Kaspersky Lab’s anti-virus. Here’s the update on how anti-virus companies are trying to work more closely with MSPs and RMM software providers.
Amazon Web Services Previews Identity and Access Management
Posted September 7th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
One of the hottest topics in cloud computing today is that of identity and access management, with every major player trying to figure out the best way to make sure only those who need to access cloud data, can. Amazon Web Services is throwing their hat into the ring with the “preview beta” of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Here’s the story.
MSPmentor Live Webcast: Join Us Today
Posted August 18th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Our next MSPmentor Live webcast is today (Wednesday, Aug. 18) at 2:00 p.m. eastern. If you’re trying to expand your recurring managed security revenues then join us for today’s discussion. We’ll take your questions throughout the webcast. Here’s a closer look at today’s guest speakers.
MSPmentor Live: Webcast This Wednesday
Posted August 16th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Our next two MSPmentor Live webcasts are fast approaching. One is this Wednesday (Aug. 18); the other is September 8. Both events focus on sales and profitability strategies — though each event will lead down a different path. If you’re trying to bolster your managed security services revenues, sharpen your sales strategies or cut your operating expenses then take a closer look at these two webcasts. Here are some quick details.
Trend Micro: SaaS Security And Online Backup In One Service?
Posted July 2nd, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
By the end of 2010 or by early 2011, Trend Micro plans to connect the dots between managed security services, online backup, cloud computing and SMB compliance solutions. The efforts will be channel-centric, empowering managed services providers (MPS) to promote SaaS-oriented business protection and continuity services to their end-customers, Trend Micro’s channel leaders tell MSPmentor. Here are the details.
Managed Security: Heartland Technology Surpasses 1,000 Endpoints
Posted June 23rd, 2010 by Sponsored Video
Sponsored Video: Heartland Technology Solutions is celebrating a business milestone and a technology milestone. In its 25th year of business, HTS has gained momentum in the managed security market — with more than 1,000 end points now under management. Arlin Sorensen (pictured), founder of HTS and HTG Peer Groups, discusses the milestone and managed security trends in this FastChat video.
Trend Micro Launches Hybrid SaaS E-Mail Security
Posted June 21st, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
Trend Micro today launches the new version of the InterScan Messaging Security Virtual Appliance (IMSVA), now a hybrid on-premises/cloud-based solution. And it may have the pleasant side-effect of opening up opportunities to sell managed services. Here’s the scoop.
Sophos Launches Managed Services Provider Program
Posted May 10th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
After several months of research and testing, Sophos — the endpoint security and anti-virus software provider — has launched a managed services partner program. Here are the details from Sophos Channel Chief Chris Doggett (pictured), and a broader look at the managed security service provider (MSSP) market.
Trend Micro Launches Hosted Email Security Service
Posted March 15th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
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.
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.
