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Strategic Cyber Ventures Backs Evo Security with a $1M Investment for Identity and Access Management Cybersecurity Solutions Tailored for MSPs

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Evo Security builds enterprise-grade identity and access management products tailored for IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

Key Points: 
  • Evo Security builds enterprise-grade identity and access management products tailored for IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
  • This strategic investment reinforces our commitment to national security by supporting early-stage cybersecurity companies and fostering innovation that secures our nation.
  • Strategic Cyber Ventures is excited to announce a $1 million dollar investment into Evo Security's latest funding round.
  • "We are excited to support Evo Security in their mission to help MSPs make their identity and access management safer," said Hank Thomas, Founder & CEO at Strategic Cyber Ventures.

Rewst Releases 50 Pre-Built Automations, Helping MSPs Realize Immediate Business Value

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Bundling all the components required to run specific automations, Crates can be configured and implemented quickly, enabling MSPs to unlock immediate value from Rewst.

Key Points: 
  • Bundling all the components required to run specific automations, Crates can be configured and implemented quickly, enabling MSPs to unlock immediate value from Rewst.
  • Because they can be installed by following human-readable prompts, Crates enable new customers to realize value out of the gate, while they complete onboarding and training.
  • "This influx of 50 Crates benefits both new and existing Rewst customers," said Aharon Chernin, CEO of Rewst.
  • "The MSPs who realize the greatest ROI from Rewst take advantage of pre-built automations, while also dedicating internal resources to building their own workflows.

TD SYNNEX Report: AI Offerings Grow 625% Globally in One Year among Technology Resellers

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Findings of TD SYNNEX’s (NYSE: SNX) second-annual Direction of Technology Report capture the explosion of interest in artificial intelligence (AI) across the technology business partner ecosystem and show how many technology resellers are growing despite rapidly changing demands and market uncertainty.

Key Points: 
  • Findings of TD SYNNEX’s (NYSE: SNX) second-annual Direction of Technology Report capture the explosion of interest in artificial intelligence (AI) across the technology business partner ecosystem and show how many technology resellers are growing despite rapidly changing demands and market uncertainty.
  • The global survey of more than 550 technology resellers finds that despite the many headwinds across the industry, technology partners are meaningfully preparing for a shifting reality by rebalancing priorities and business offerings.
  • In fact, several high-growth technologies like cloud, AI and IoT, cybersecurity, and hyperscale infrastructure are dominating partner offerings.
  • Security was the top technology sold, followed closely by networking, servers and storage, and hybrid cloud.

Pax8 and Blackpoint Cyber Partner to Offer MSPs 24/7 Managed Detection and Response Platform

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Monday, October 2, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8 , the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced its partnership with Blackpoint Cyber , a trailblazer in cybersecurity, offering a cutting-edge Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8 , the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced its partnership with Blackpoint Cyber , a trailblazer in cybersecurity, offering a cutting-edge Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Blackpoint Cyber to the Pax8 Marketplace as a leader in the cybersecurity landscape,” said Nikki Meyer, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8.
  • Blackpoint Cyber is a leading provider of SOC (security operations center) as-a-service, backed by its innovative MDR platform.
  • To learn more about Pax8 and Blackpoint Cyber, please visit www.pax8.com .

Seceon Announces aiXDR-PMax at DattoCon23

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Monday, October 2, 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seceon, the pioneer of the first cybersecurity platform that augments and automates security operations services for MSPs and MSSPs, with an AI and ML-powered aiSIEM, aiXDR, and aiMSSP platform, announces aiXDR-PMax enabling partners with comprehensive protection, detection, automatic remediation. This includes, EDR+EPP, file integrity monitoring, data control, data security, including PII and PHI monitoring, and continuous security posture monitoring.

Key Points: 
  • Seceon is in Miami this week at Kaseya's DattoCon showcasing the aiXDR-PMax platform to MSPs looking to offer advanced security services for their clients.
  • For MSPs that don't have a full EDR+EPP, Seceon now provides it in our aiXDR-PMax product.
  • When combined with Seceon aiSIEM, Seceon's AI and ML automate 95% of all threat detection and response," said Chandra Pandey, Seceon, CEO.
  • "The core of our cybersecurity services is built on Seceon and we have some clients that came to us with existing EDR + EPP licenses where we ingest alerts and events into Seceon and with other clients our services run on both Seceon aiSIEM and aiXDR-PMax.

ioTRAN Corporation and Talking Platforms Announce Agreement to Merge

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Monday, October 2, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ioTRAN Corporation, a developer of innovative carrier-class UCaaS solutions, and Talking Platforms, a service provider of award-winning white label telephony, today announced that they have entered into a joint consolidation agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The merger announced today enables ioTRAN and Talking Platforms to better align their service offerings and address opportunities through a consolidated structure.
  • As part of the agreement, ioTRAN will leverage the Talking Platforms North American network footprint to deploy its cloud based UCaaS solutions.
  • Leveraging the network assets of Talking Platforms allows ioTRAN to deliver its ioSaaS offerings from multiple data centers, bringing services closer to its clients and end users.
  • As part of the agreement, Talking Platforms' offerings will now be powered by ioPLATFORM, the ioTRAN UCaaS solution.

ESET's Cameron Tousley Recognized as One of CRN's 100 People You Don't Know But Should for 2023

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Nathan Ware, Rain Networks' CEO and CTO, said, "Cameron has been an incredible resource for Rain Networks.

Key Points: 
  • Nathan Ware, Rain Networks' CEO and CTO, said, "Cameron has been an incredible resource for Rain Networks.
  • We've worked with him for over a decade and he's piloted us through the various ups and downs in the industry.
  • "I am humbled to be listed by CRN in their 100 People You Don't Know But Should for 2023 list," said Tousley.
  • "Thank you to the 100 People You Don't Know But Should, for your indispensable contributions across the channel community."

Everynet Announces General Availability of LoRaWAN Connectivity Using AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Everynet, one of the world’s largest network operators for national LoRaWAN® networks, is pleased to offer connectivity access to its long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) through AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN.

Key Points: 
  • Everynet, one of the world’s largest network operators for national LoRaWAN® networks, is pleased to offer connectivity access to its long-range wide area network (LoRaWAN) through AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN.
  • AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN is a fully managed LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) that allows customers to connect wireless devices to the LoRaWAN protocol for low-power, long-range wide area network connectivity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Everynet access through AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN is immediately available to AWS customers across Everynet’s national LoRaWAN network footprint in the United States and the United Kingdom.
  • With AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN, powered by Everynet connectivity, customers will receive a single, consolidated bill from AWS encompassing messaging and connectivity.

Conceal and CyberForce Security Announce Strategic Partnership: Amplifying MSSP Services with Advanced Browser Security

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Conceal, a pioneer in web security innovation, is excited to announce its strategic alliance with CyberForce Security, a leader in cybersecurity products and services.

Key Points: 
  • Conceal, a pioneer in web security innovation, is excited to announce its strategic alliance with CyberForce Security, a leader in cybersecurity products and services.
  • Miles Dunbar, COO of CyberForce Security, stated, “At CyberForce, our ethos revolves around understanding our partners and clients, both technically and business-wise.
  • By integrating with Conceal's browser security, we're amplifying our promise of delivering only the best-of-breed solutions.
  • Click here to sign up and join the Conceal MSP Community, harnessing advanced browser protection for you and your clients today!

Mercury Fund Raises $160 Million to Invest in Early-Stage Startups Across America

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Mercury Fund (“Mercury”), a premier early-stage venture firm focused on investments outside of traditional coastal tech hubs, today announced the successful closing of Mercury Fund V (“Fund V” or the “Fund”), with $160 million in capital commitments.

Key Points: 
  • Mercury Fund (“Mercury”), a premier early-stage venture firm focused on investments outside of traditional coastal tech hubs, today announced the successful closing of Mercury Fund V (“Fund V” or the “Fund”), with $160 million in capital commitments.
  • The Fund is Mercury’s largest to date and was oversubscribed, exceeding its initial target of $150 million.
  • Fund V received significant support from existing investors and new limited partners, including university endowments, foundations, and family offices – many of which are based in the central-U.S. region where Mercury invests.
  • “We are pleased by the substantial support we received for Fund V from both new and existing investors and thank them for placing their confidence in Mercury,” said Blair Garrou, co-Founder and Managing Director of Mercury Fund.