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Rackspace and Cloudflare join forces for managed edge security
Distributed Denial of Service

Rackspace and Cloudflare join forces for managed edge security

Rackspace and Cloudflare expand partnership to offer new edge security solution, including web app firewall and DDoS protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Exabeam enhances partner programme for MSPs
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam enhances partner programme for MSPs

The programme will provide structure and support for multiple MSSP and MDR provider business models for its managed service practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2020
Cost-effective security key demand for MSPs
Partner Programmes

Cost-effective security key demand for MSPs

Acronis survey reveals that security is the most in-demand service from managed service providers, with 97% prioritizing data protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
IDC names Accenture APAC Leader in pro security services
Managed Security Services Provider

IDC names Accenture APAC Leader in pro security services

Accenture was recognised as having one of the most comprehensive security advisory and security assessment offerings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Managed services more popular than ever
Firewalls

Managed services more popular than ever

However, a new Business Report indicates that MSPs could lose vital business if they don't balance their portfolio services accordingly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Accenture named Leader in managed security MarketScape
Cybersecurity

Accenture named Leader in managed security MarketScape

In IDC's Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2020 Vendor Assessment, Accenture was recognised for its approach to both industry and customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
IDC: Growing trend of ANZ businesses outsourcing security
Partner Programmes

IDC: Growing trend of ANZ businesses outsourcing security

As organisations look to unify their security posture they are moving towards outsourced security models from more in-house or hybrid security approaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
NTT named as a Leader in IDC managed security services report
Managed Security Services Provider

NTT named as a Leader in IDC managed security services report

NTT Ltd has been named as a Leader in IDC's Marketscape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2020 Vendor Assessment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security
Firewalls

WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security

Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Thycotic reports 67% rise in revenue
DevOps

Thycotic reports 67% rise in revenue

Thycotic's 2019 revenues surged 67%, driven by a robust demand for privileged access management solutions and strengthened channel partnerships.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
GlobalData: ANZ security service spending set to skyrocket
IT Budget

GlobalData: ANZ security service spending set to skyrocket

ANZ's spending on security services is set to surge, with the Asia-Pacific MSS market projected to hit USD $20.2 billion by year-end, says GlobalData.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
Avast launches SaaS-based secure internet gateway for SMBs
Cybersecurity

Avast launches SaaS-based secure internet gateway for SMBs

Avast unveils a SaaS-based internet gateway designed to provide SMBs with enterprise-grade security, eliminating the need for traditional hardware.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
Sophos launches managed threat response service
Firewalls

Sophos launches managed threat response service

Sophos debuts its Managed Threat Response service, offering a fully managed 24/7 threat hunting, detection, and response capability for organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Interview: Advantage defines the most common attacks against Kiwi firms
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Interview: Advantage defines the most common attacks against Kiwi firms

New Zealand IT firm Advantage focuses on traditional IT, infrastructure-as-a-service, disaster recovery, and managed security services.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Video: Security for the modern organisation with VMware
Virtualisation

Video: Security for the modern organisation with VMware

Ingram Micro NZ VMware BDM Adam Saunders explains VMware's solutions for end to end security, from the device to the data centre and cloud.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020
Fortinet: Streamlining security policies for consistency
Firewalls

Fortinet: Streamlining security policies for consistency

Consistent security is a business enabler: it lowers the cost of sales, shortens the sales cycle and facilitates deployment and support, Fortinet finds.

By Peter Saunders • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Fortinet: Keeping cloud platforms secure across the board
Firewalls

Fortinet: Keeping cloud platforms secure across the board

Shadow IT – cloud applications that store corporate data unbeknownst to IT – not only increase risk but can actually violate data privacy laws.

By Josh Alcock • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
MSSPs: Deliver fast, cost-effective security services with Fortinet
Firewalls

MSSPs: Deliver fast, cost-effective security services with Fortinet

MSSPs can boost revenues and client engagement with Fortinet's optimised security solutions, offering scalable, fast, and cost-effective network protection.

By Peter Saunders • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019