
Vereco Acquires Managed Print Services Business From CynergisTek
Updated: Vereco acquires CynergisTek’s managed print services (MPS) business for $30 million. Private equity firm Stella Point Capital invested in the deal. CynergisTek remains a managed security services provider (MSSP).

SolarWinds Building Two-Tier MSSP to MSP Cybersecurity Partner Ecosystem
SolarWinds MSP begins to identify, recruit and empower MSSP partners that can offer threat management and SOC (security operations center) services to smaller MSPs. A two-tier security channel may emerge. Here’s how.

Qualys Security Launches Consulting Edition For MSPs
Qualys, a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider, extends beyond MSSPs. New Qualys Consulting Edition targets MSPs and IT consulting firms.

5 Channel Partner Updates: Thursday 14 June 2018
Today’s channel partner news involves Atera, AURO, Avail Partners, Cisco Systems, Google Cloud Platform, HP Inc. IBM Cloud, Intelisys, MSSPs, Security Operations Centers, OpenStack, Oracle, ScanSource, Sysdig, Veea, Velosio, Virtuosys, WeWork revenues & more.

Managed Security Services: 10 MSP Starting Points
MSPs building managed security services should focus on these 10 areas before deciding whether to launch a dedicated MSSP security practice or business unit.

Managed Security Services Providers: Gartner’s Nine MSSP Requirements
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant says managed security services providers (MSSPs) typically offer these nine capabilities. Can MSPs deliver all nine on their own?

President Trump Executive Order on Cybersecurity: Postponed?
President Donald Trump today postponed the signing of a cybersecurity executive order, a draft of which was obtained by The Washington Post.

Investment Group Seeks to Acquire IT Security Services Provider
An investment group featuring Cognizant Technology Solutions veteran Larry Gordon wants acquire an IT services firm that specializes in security.

Proficio Raises $12 Million for Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Push
Proficio, a managed security services provider (MSSP), raises $12 million in funding. The MSSP reveals key plans for 2017.