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Edward Gately

As News Editor, Edward covers cybersecurity, new channel programs and program changes, M&A and other IT channel trends. Prior to Informa, he spent 26 years as a newspaper journalist in Texas, Louisiana and Arizona.

Recent articles by Edward Gately

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Egg in a Vice

Fortinet’s Latest Acquisition Puts More Pressure on Cisco

Fortinet plans to continue the investment and support for CyberSponse’s product.

Hooded mass of unknown faceless computer hacker and cyber criminals with a world map of internet usage and binary code

WatchGuard: Old Equifax Vulnerability, Microsoft Office Targeted Widely in Q3

The report shows an increase in malware attacks targeting the Americas in the third quarter.

Managed Security

Netsurion-IT Glue Integration Beefs Up MSP Security Management

Netsurion’s strategy is being the MSSP for MSPs.

Ransomware

Kaspersky: Municipal Ransomware Attacks Spike in 2019

Ransom amounts have varied greatly, with highs reaching up to $5.3 million.

Tools

Acronis Adds Tools for MSPs with 5nine Acquisition

5nine will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Acronis.

Mergers and acquisitions

McAfee Eyeing NortonLifeLock Acquisition, But ESET, Sophos Might Be Better Suitors

One analyst sees little upside for McAfee and therefore doesn’t expect a merger.

Increasing Graph, growth

Xerox Promises HP Shareholders Big Financial Gains Through Acquisition

Xerox is requesting three weeks of mutual due diligence.

OK Boomer

OK Boomers, Millennials Are an Increasing Force in IT

Some 88,100 new IT jobs were created during the past 11 months.

Unleash

Flashpoint Unleashes New BRI Capabilities for MSSPs

MSSPs are anxious to beef up their threat hunting and incident response capabilities.

Flex

SonicWall Beefs Up MSSP Security Offerings

SonicWall MSSPs soon will have the option of flexible monthly pricing.

Acquisition

Palo Alto Networks to Enhance Prisma Cloud Through Aporeto Acquisition

Aporeto provides comprehensive network security through microsegmentation.

Cybersecurity Roundup

Cybersecurity Roundup: Kaseya, Barracuda, Qualys, Arctic Wolf Networks

Outdated IT systems and lack of employee training make local municipalities easy targets.

Ultimatum, Overwhelmed

Xerox, ‘Very Surprised,’ Gives HP an Ultimatum on Takeover Bid

“Your proposal for one-way diligence is an unnecessary delay tactic,” said Xerox.

Desktop computer

RapidScale, Igel Unveil New Online Learning Platforms

Most of the training available in the marketplace is focused on the supplier.

Fiscal growth

Secureworks’ New Channel Chief Focused on Partner Growth

Secureworks sees tremendous opportunity for growth through channel partners.

Multicloud

Survey: Security Top Concern for Multicloud Adoption

Just 11% believe their companies have realized the benefits of multicloud.

Partner Program

Threat Stack Intros First Partner Program for MSSPs, MSPs, VARs

Threat Stack has worked opportunistically with MSSPs, MSPs and VARs in the past.

Professional Services

Infoblox: Professional Services a Big Opportunity for Partners

Infoblox has more than 50% market share in the DDI networking market.

Rocket PC boost

Menlo Security Targets MSSPs, VARs, SIs with Boost! Program

Menlo Security’s customers include some of the largest enterprises and government agencies.

Dell Tech Summit 2019 Cover

Image Gallery: Dell Technologies Summit

This was the first time the annual event took place in Dell’s hometown of Austin, Texas.

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