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Open Text has purchased Pillr, an MDR platform from Novacoast. Pillr technology is a cloud native, multi-tenant MDR platform for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that includes Managed Detection and Response and powerful threat-hunting capabilities. This combination of Pillr technology and OpenText security expertise provides enhanced threat hunting, monitoring, and response …

BT Wholesale has published research that reveals over half (59%) of employees want their organisations to invest in AI. The research explores the channel landscape across AI, ways of working, 5G and more to help partners acquire new business while growing relationships with existing customers. It surveyed employees and IT …

KnowBe4 has released a specialised student edition of its award-winning security awareness training for students. The KnowBe4 Student Edition was curated to help students 16 and above recognise and navigate cybersecurity threats in and out of the classroom. Cybercriminals consistently target the education sector due to its vulnerability and the lucrative …

Agilitas IT Solutions has begun the rollout for its Smart Device Solutions offering, helping organisations to manage their hardware across multiple locations, worldwide. Agilitas’ Smart Device Solutions provides channel partners with a cost-effective way to meet the demands of end-user computing requirements, meaning they can spend less time worrying about …

TD Synnex has announced today that it  can now offer the full range of NVIDIA enterprise software and accelerated computing products in Ireland, after the alliance between the two companies was extended. Irish partners can now come to TD Synnex for all their NVIDIA product or platform requirements – from …

KnowBe4 has released the results of its Q1 2024 top-clicked phishing test report. The results include the most common email subjects clicked on in phishing tests, reflecting the persistent use of HR or IT-related business email messages that captivate employees’ interests. Phishing emails continue to be one of the most …

N-able is now working with MSPAlliance to help equip MSPs to meet compliance requirements proactively using MSPAlliance’s Cyber Verify program. “Cybercompliance isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing deliverable that requires continuous research, knowledge, and improvement. It’s a way of working that MSPs everywhere must adopt and amplify in the eyes of …

Spire Live, an event organised by Spire Technology at Alton Towers at the beginning of May, brought together a select group of exhibitors and attendees, including vendors, resellers, and retailers. The primary goal of Spire Live was to create opportunities for building relationships, fostering new business connections, and providing a …

Arrow Electronics has formed a new distribution agreement with Scality, a global leader in cyber-resilient storage software for the AI era, to drive further adoption of ARTESCA, Scality’s secure, easy-to-use object storage software for immutable, cyber-resilient backups in focused markets across EMEA. “We are excited to have the opportunity to address our customers’ …

Logitech has launched MeetUp 2, an AI-powered USB conference camera designed for bring-your-own device (BYOD) and PC-based setups in huddle and small meeting rooms. This next-generation camera is the modern evolution of Logitech MeetUp, the bestselling conference camera in Logitech history that has sold more than one million units. With …

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that Joe Levy is now chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Levy has been acting CEO since Feb. 15. To drive a critical role in the execution of his strategy to shape the future of Sophos, …

Exertis Cybersecurity is proud to announce its collaboration with Object First, the developer of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), the ransomware-proof backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Exertis Cybersecurity’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to organisations across Europe. Ootbi is a ransomware-proof backup storage solution …