MSPAvast CEO Describes AVG Acquisition, SMB Security CommitmentJoe PanettieriJuly 14, 2016Avast CEO Vince Steckler describes why the security company acquired AVG Technologies for $1.3 billion. Plus, his commitment to SMB and RMM partners.
Networking167 HIPAA Audits Under Way; MSP Business Associates At Risk?Joe PanettieriJuly 14, 2016Nearly 170 HIPAA audits are under way. Those OCR efforts could ultimately extend to thousands of business associates -- including VARs and MSPs.
Mergers and AcquisitionsPotential Buyers for Intel’s McAfee Security BusinessJoe PanettieriJuly 13, 2016Intel's McAfee security business is potentially for sale. Moreover, 3 potential bidders and buyers have emerged. Here's the list of possible McAfee suitors.
Mergers and AcquisitionsPotential Buyers for Imperva Security BusinessJoe PanettieriJuly 12, 2016Imperva is potentially for sale. Qatalyst Partners has likely created a list of potential buyers. But will anyone bid for the security company?
NetworkingCisco Umbrella Security: What It Means to OpenDNS PartnersJoe PanettieriJuly 12, 2016Cisco's Umbrella security efforts offer potential upside to channel partners, including OpenDNS managed services providers (MSPs). Here's why.
Mergers and AcquisitionsCan SonicWall, WatchGuard Merge? (Perhaps Not)Joe PanettieriJuly 12, 2016SonicWall and WatchGuard now have the same private equity parent -- Francisco Partners. But that doesn't mean the security companies will ever merge.
Channel partner programsAvast Acquires AVG: Channel Partner Program StatementJoe PanettieriJuly 11, 2016Avast describes ongoing channel partner program commitment amid AVG acquisition. Business as usual "until we have a chance to evaluate all products."
