Channel Brief: SoftIron Intros Post-Quantum Private Cloud Solutions, Aryaka Adds CASB to Fall Update

Google has become the go-to search engine for most internet users -- I mean, it has even evolved into a verb; "... just Google it!" But since August, when the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ruled that the tech giant was, in fact, a monopoly, there's been rumblings that the company may be broken up.

The DOJ has accused the company of using its other products, BBC reported, such as the Chrome browser and Android operating system, to funnel users to its search engine, where it makes money by selling advertisements.

Yahoo reported that DOJ lawyers used a 32-page document to outline a framework of options for D.C. District Court Judge Amit Mehta to consider, including "behavioral and structural remedies that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage Google search."

Google, in a blog post, said that "DOJ’s radical and sweeping proposals risk hurting consumers, businesses, and developers."

Google parent company Alphabet's stock fell more than 1% this morning.

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Grab your coffee. Here's what you need to know today.

Today’s Tech, Channel and MSP News

1. SoftIron introduces post-quantum solutions: Private cloud solutions firm SoftIron announced the Q4 2024 releases of HyperCloud and VM Squared, aiming to position themselves as the world’s first post-quantum safe virtualization and private cloud solutions, according to a statement from the company. These updates deliver advanced security against evolving threats, flexibility in IT asset integration, and enhanced management through an upgraded user interface.

2. Aryaka adds CASB to Fall update: SASE-as-a-service firm Aryaka announced its Fall ’24 product update, which expands its Aryaka Unified SASE-as-a-Service offering, the company said. The update includes Aryaka’s new cloud access security broker (CASB) and validated interoperability with Menlo Security. The company has also launched the Aryaka Interactive Product Experience (IPX) virtual proof of concept capability.

3. Domino introduces AI governance solution: Domino Data lab this week announced Domino Governance, a new solution for mitigating AI risks. Domino Governance automatically orchestrates the fully governed model lifecycle and embeds AI governance within the data science workflow when models are built, putting policies, evidence and approvals in one place, the company said in a statement.

4. Cyberhaven partner growth more than doubles, adds new channel execs: Data detection and response (DDR) firm Cyberhaven announced this week that its partner program has experienced explosive growth in the last year -- with 50% of Cyberhaven’s business already sourced from partners, the company is currently seeing a 200% year-over-year increase in its overall business, according to the company. Cyberhaven said it is committed to a channel-centric approach, aiming to eventually drive all of its business exclusively through trusted channel partners. To support the accelerated growth in Cyberhaven’s DDR business through partners, the company also announces that two enterprise channel veterans, Manoj Gupta, SVP, Corporate Development and Partnerships, and Steve Malecha, Vice President of Channel, have joined the company. Congratulations!

5. Channel Program releases 2024 Channel Technology Map: Channel Program released this week its 2024 Channel Technology Map, which is designed to help IT professionals navigate the rapidly expanding technology landscape. Building on the success of the 2023 inaugural map, which featured 712 solutions from 652 providers, the 2024 edition has significantly expanded to a catalog of more than 1,100 tech products and services from 990 vendors, reflecting a 50% growth in vendor representation and a 65% increase in tracked products and services, according to a statement from the company. The Channel Technology Map provides a clear, dynamic snapshot of the technology ecosystem, organized into 18 top-level categories that encompass 240 individual product categories. These categories span critical areas such as cybersecurity, IT management, backup & recovery, compliance, hardware, communications, and more. Check it out here!