Channel Brief: N-able Makes Key Exec Hires to Further Channel Strategy

IBM and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have teamed up to bring a new solution to market to help clients on AWS environments address cloud security concerns, the companies said.

The new solution, IBM Autonomous Security for Cloud, uses generative AI with Amazon Bedrock to automate cloud security management and decision-making to help mitigate risk for organizations accelerating their digital transformation journey.

Why is IBM ASC important? Research shows misconfigurations and compliance failures are the top threats impacting organizations in cloud computing environments. And in a technology landscape where security is non-negotiable, according to IBM and AWS, maintaining compliance and security can be complex, especially in highly regulated industries such as financial services, manufacturing and the public sector where legacy, labor-intensive compliance processes can be slow to evolve to rapidly changing cloud infrastructures and the strict regulatory standards required to protect data.

With that insight, IBM developed Autonomous Security for Cloud to deliver an easier way to manage and enforce security and compliance tasks using generative AI and automation.

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Today’s Tech, Channel and MSP News

1. N-able adds three channel leaders to exec team: N-able, Inc. announced last week the addition of Jonathan Bartholomew, Vice President of Channel Sales; Paul Monaghan, Vice President of EMEA Sales; and Andy Hudson, Vice President of International Marketing. These key hires underscore the expanding support N-able has for the rapidly growing IT services market and its multi-layered channel with an active presence in 150 countries, according to the company. These new additions to N-able will broaden its channel strategy to meet the needs of its full set of partners, which is comprised of distributors, resellers, and MSPs. Bartholomew, N0-able's new VP of channel sales, previously worked with industry leaders like Sophos. He will focus on enhancing N-able relationships with resellers and distributors to empower them to serve their small and medium enterprise and MSP clients more effectively and efficiently. Paul Monaghan, VP, EMEA sales, will help N-able broaden its global reach by developing strategies that cater to the unique demands of N-able MSP partners, ensuring they have the support needed to thrive in their respective markets. Andy Hudson, VP, international marketing, will head the N-able international go-to-market strategies, particularly outside of North America. His insights will help guide the company’s efforts to scale more quickly and adapt to varying global market dynamics. Congratulations!

2. NETRIO, SUCCESS acquire PCA: NETRIO and SUCCESS Computer Consulting today announced the acquisition of PCA Technology Group (PCA), an IT services firm based in Buffalo, New York, that offers IT services management and custom application development, the companies said in a statement. With more than 30 years of experience, PCA brings a deep understanding of business needs and a client-centric approach that aligns closely with the NETRIO and SUCCESS mission. The acquisition of PCA strengthens NETRIO’s and SUCCESS’s service offerings by adding custom application development and integration capabilities and enhancing value through a broader range of services.

3. Luminys launches AI-enabled smart security products: Connected physical security firm Luminys last week launched its latest suite of security technology products designed for the North American market. The new suite includes an array of network cameras, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), and the LumiCloud platform, a cloud-based Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution. These offerings provide businesses with end-to-end security capabilities tailored for smart building and retail applications, the company said in a statement. The product lineup integrates seamlessly with third-party applications and is compatible with existing Luminys technologies, enabling centralized control through the LumiCloud platform.

4. Jamf available on Azure Marketplace; Jamf achieves Azure top-tier partner status: Apple device management company Jamf announced last week that its flagship device management solution Jamf Pro is now available on the Microsoft Azure cloud, and both Jamf Pro and a Jamf bundled product plan can be purchased in the Azure Marketplace. Jamf also has achieved Microsoft Azure's IP co-sell top-tier partner designation, which is the highest partnership-level benefit in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, the company said. This recognition unlocks incentives for Microsoft sellers to team up with Jamf to provide joint solutions for shared customers, including the Jamf plugin for Microsoft Copilot for Security.

5. Pure Storage expands AI solutions portfolio: Pure Storage has expanded its AI solutions with the new Pure Storage GenAI Pod, a full-stack solution providing turnkey designs built on the Pure Storage platform. Organizations can use the Pure Storage GenAI Pod to accelerate AI-powered innovation and reduce the time, cost, and specialty technical skills required to deploy generative AI (GenAI) projects, the company said in a statement. In addition, Pure Storage also announced the certification of FlashBlade//S500 with NVIDIA® DGX™ SuperPOD™, accelerating enterprise AI deployments with Ethernet compatibility.