Channel Brief: GlobalSign Inks Reseller Deal with Quantum PKI

President Biden issued an executive order today aimed at speeding the development of AI data centers in the U.S., The Verge reported.

The EO directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) to lease federal sites to private companies building gigawatt-scale AI data centers and clean power facilities. 

It also tells federal agencies to “prioritize” and speed up permitting of AI infrastructure. The measure could create “categorial exclusions” to speed environmental review under the National Environmental Protection Act. This despite pushback from environmental groups and Democrats who want to avoid exempting AI from typical permitting procedures and environmental standards.

Developing new AI tools is an increasingly energy-hungry endeavor, and it's definitely worth considering how that impacts climate-change-fueled natural disasters, like Hurricane Helene and the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles.

Nevertheless, the Biden administration seems to think it’s worth the risk of further derailing U.S. climate goals and putting additional pressure on already stressed power grids.

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Today’s Tech, Channel and MSP News

1. Surveil names new CEO: SaaS platform company Surveil has appointed Peter Turpin as its CEO, the company said in a statement. Turpin succeeds Neil May, who will transition to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Turpin was previously at Snow Software and was the first U.S. employee. In his new role, he will oversee Surveil's continued U.S. growth. Congratulations!  

2. GlobalSign teams with Quantum PKI for reseller program: GMO GlobalSign, Inc. a global Certificate Authority (CA) and provider of identity security, digital signing and IoT solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with value added reseller Quantum PKI (formerly Acmetek). The collaboration enables Quantum PKI to resell all GlobalSign products and services to companies in the United States. In addition, with this new relationship, QuantumPKI will provide current and future GlobalSign customers in the U.S. with an opportunity to explore and plan the various pathways to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions.

3. Electronic Office acquires Reliant Data Solutions: Electronic Office has acquired Reliant Data Solutions, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Reliant is an MSP founded in 2006, and owned and operated by Kyle Bartley.  Reliant Data Solutions provides customers in the West North Carolina region, including upstate South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, with IT managed services, network monitoring, network security, software and technology training, computer repair, and data backups. Electronic Office provides clients throughout the eastern seaboard with managed IT solutions, cloud solutions and cybersecurity solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

4. Gradient MSP launches billing reconciliation service: Gradient MSP this week announced the public launch of Managed Billing Reconciliation (MBR). This fully-managed service combines Gradient’s software tools with billing specialists to offload monthly vendor usage reconciliation for MSPs. 

5. Ivanti names new chief product officer: Ivanti has appointed Karl Triebes as Chief Product Officer, the company announced this week. In his new role, Triebes will ensure that Ivanti’s product strategy aligns with the company’s long-term goals, drives innovation, and enhances customer satisfaction. Congratulations!

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