Channel Brief: Kaseya Beefs Up its Backup Suite

Yesterday afternoon, N-able announced it had acquired Adlumin, Inc., an enterprise-grade security operations platform. The acquisition builds on Adlumin’s and N‑able’s existing partnership providing extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities and managed detection and response (MDR) services.

The acquisition will allow N‑able to incorporate Adlumin’s technology with N‑able’s platform, combining security, unified endpoint management, and data protection solutions, according to a statement from the companies.

This will allow N‑able to deliver deeper insights and remediation across the entire IT environment—advancing N‑able’s cybersecurity portfolio.

With this acquisition, N‑able also aims to scale its security portfolio and further grow its annual recurring revenue (ARR) from the existing partnership.

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Today’s Tech, Channel and MSP News

1. Kaseya beefs up backup: IT management and security platform Kaseya this week announced new initiatives around its Backup Suite. The announcements include free hardware for Datto SIRIS, the launch of the Backup Concierge Program and general availability of Next Gen Endpoint Backup. MSPs can now afford to profitably provide the best disaster restoration in the industry to all their clients. Announced at DattoCon Miami, the company introduced free hardware for its flagship SIRIS appliances. Datto SIRIS S5-X and S5-X4 appliances are now available with free hardware for any term, even month-to-month. This allows MSPs to standardize their backup portfolio to increase efficiency while eliminating risk.

2. SlashNext launches partner program: Cloud email and communications security firm SlashNext has launched a new SlashNext MSP Partner Program, the company said in a statement. The new program allows MSPs and MSSPs to leverage operational program benefits such as a multi-tenant customer management portal, real-time detection APIs, and customized enablement. Leading this initiative is Ned D’Antonio, who has been appointed SlashNext’s global head of MSPs. D’Antonio brings more than 34 years of experience building and leading cross-functional channel sales, and has held MSP leadership roles at a wide range of cybersecurity organizations, including RSA, McAfee, and Mimecast. In this role, D’Antonio is focused on strengthening relationships with existing MSP partners while expanding the program to bring new partners into the fold. Congratulations!

3. AppSOC launches Databricks integration: AI governance and AppSec solutions firm AppSOC this week launched its AI Security & Governance solutions tailored for the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. This collaboration introduces security, governance, and compliance capabilities for organizations leveraging Databricks to develop and deploy AI models at scale, the companies said. The integration is designed to address the growing need to secure AI models and workflows, enabling Databricks innovation and strict governance standards. The release also coincides with AppSOC validation in the Databricks Technology Partner program.

4. Vultr, NetApp partnership: NetApp is the latest partner to join the Vultr Cloud Alliance, an open ecosystem of composable IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions, aiming to reduce enterprises' dependency on hyperscalers. The integrated NetApp storage solutions within the Vultr global cloud platform – which now features cloud GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD – automatically synchronizes data residing on-premises with the Vultr cloud, enabling greater sharing and replicating of hybrid data flows. This capability makes data more accessible for training and tuning of new AI models, and scaling these models at the edge - while preserving data privacy, sovereignty, and compliance, the companies said.

5. Vanta announces new capabilities; Vanta for Marketplaces: Trust management platform Vanta announced a number of new and upcoming products at its user conference this week, including Vanta for Marketplaces to strengthen trust across a company’s entire ecosystem; adaptive scoping; AI-powered chat for Trust Centers; developer-first workflows for faster remediation; and expanded reporting capabilities. These new capabilities will help customers build, demonstrate, and enhance their GRC and trust programs and, through Vanta for Marketplaces, offer them to a wider customer base, the company said.