Here are five (actually, more) technology news updates, insights, chatter, and plenty more to start your day for Thursday, July 7, 2022. Sip up.
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A. Today’s Technology, Channel Chief and MSP Partner Program News
1. Apple Device Security: Apple introduced a Lockdown Mode to further protect iPhone, iPad and Macintosh devices from spyware. Here are Apple Lockdown Mode details for MSPs & MSSPs.
2. MSP Cyberattack: SHI suffered a cyberattack over the July 4th holiday weekend, but the incident was "swiftly identified and measures were enacted to minimize the impact on SHI’s systems and operations," the company said in a blog post.
3. MSP Software - Security Integration: A new Atera integration with Malwarebytes automates licensing and provisioning of the Malwarebytes OneView platform.
4. MSP Software - Backup and Remote IT Support Integration: Splashtop and Acronis announced a partnership that allows MSPs to access and take control of computers to troubleshoot and resolve issues directly from the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud console.
5. MSP Partner Program - Virtual Desktops: Nerdio has introduced new tier structures and benefits to its partner program for MSPs. Enrolled MSPs will now receive:
- Discounts on Nerdio Manager for MSP licenses associated with each tier, ranging from 25%-75%.
- Dedicated Partner Success Managers to coordinate Azure Business Reviews, suggest Azure cost-optimization methods, and assist with quoting and sales.
- Go-Live Engineer support for Nerdio deployments and world-class support.
- New Partnerd Advantage advanced engineering support service at an extra monthly cost.
- Exclusive access to calls with Microsoft executives.
- Sales kickstart and accelerator packages which include travel vouchers for Nerdio events, and exclusive early access to event registration.
- Event marketing development funds (MDF).
- Expanded NerdioCon access with exclusive discounts for all Partnerds and VIP packages for Gold and Platinum tiers.
6. MSP Software - Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM): A new Action1 RMM software release "empowers MSPs and IT departments to mitigate and remediate security vulnerabilities on their managed endpoints faster and more efficiently — as required to secure and support today’s work-from-anywhere workforce," the company said.
7. Executive Leadership - IT Monitoring: ScienceLogic has named Jasmina Muller as VP of global channel partnerships, and Gregory Johnston as senior VP of field commerce.
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