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Corero Network Security: The name might not be familiar, but London-based Corero Network Security plays in the distributed denial of service (DDoS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) space. The company has solidified its commitment to the channel by launching SecureWatch, a global program created exclusively for its channel partners and distributors.

According to the company, SecureWatch includes:

Interested? Check out the SecureWatch Partner Program here.

Comcast Business Services Solution Provider Program: The name is a mouthful, and it’s pretty descriptive. But the company has announced changes to the program that could use some explanation.

For starters, Comcast has added resources that “support increasing demands from the partner community,” according to the communications service provider, including more partner sales managers to assist partners, sales engineers to assist in Comcast Business Class Ethernet opportunities and partner support coordinators to process orders.

Additionally, Comcast Business Services has made “advancements in processes and systems to improve service availability and communication on order updates,” including the ability for partners to check on service availability and order status through the partner portal. Plus, Comcast has updated the open process that provides daily updates to all open orders in the system.

Finally, Comcast has implemented “new programs to help IT solutions providers, VARs and system integrators build their carrier services businesses,” according to the company, with the goal of helping partners establish recurring revenue through selling telecom networking services.

And that’s a wrap for this week. Check back next and every Thursday for the latest channel partner program updates. Until then, git along.