Nov
17

Interwork Technologies and CTERA Networks Announce Security As A Service for SMB Channel With Cloud Attached Storage™ Technology
Posted by sarahk @ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:54:57 -0500

Leading value-added distributor establishes partnership to help solution providers meet clients’ evolving data protection challenges

Interwork Technologies, a leading, value-added distributor (VAD) of managed security solutions, and CTERA Networks, an innovator in small business storage and data protection with easy-to-use, small form-factor storage, backup and file sharing solutions, today announce delivery of a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for file sharing and secure offsite backup, delivered as part of a Security as a Service (SaaS) suite called S-Sphere. An integrated suite of managed security services for channel partners, S-Sphere features products from five industry leading vendors, including CTERA, designed specifically for small and midsized business (SMB) resellers and solution providers.

Existing solutions for data storage and backup, such as servers and backup tape drives, are expensive, unreliable and error-prone, and can create immense challenges for SMBs and home offices. Coupled with lack of an IT staff, the backup procedures are often sporadic at best, creating the need for a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for file sharing and secure offsite backup. The popularity and effectiveness of SaaS can help solution providers and their clients effectively tackle storage—and data-related challenges, and the S-Sphere suite featuring CTERA can greatly help SMBs overcome obstacles and realize significant business benefits.

“CTERA solutions are an excellent way for our resellers to provide reliable, flexible storage bundled as an easy-to-use, remotely managed storage service,” said Tim Larocque, director of business development and marketing for Interwork. “Resellers can use CTERA solutions to meet their clients’ storage and data protection needs with the company’s unique, affordable offerings.”
Available through Interwork, the CTERA CloudPlug™ and CTERA C200™, combine network attached storage (NAS) with fast, automated and secure online backup. Users can easily access files and schedule backups from anywhere via a simple Web-based interface, and eliminate the need for costly tape backup and offsite storage. The solution provides shared storage, online backup and folder synchronization in a single device, and helps simplify storage processes and increase efficiency, enabling users to focus on running their business.

With CTERA’s management portal, centralized storage management and service provisioning is now a reality for resellers and their clients. Channel partners can use SaaS to bundle CTERA solutions with other monthly or managed IT services, and the CTERA solutions are ideal for value-added resellers, managed service providers (MSP) and Internet storage providers (ISP). They are also an excellent source of monthly recurring revenue, and S-Sphere allows resellers to provide CTERA solutions through their own branded, white-label portal.
“We are very pleased to offer Cloud Attached Storage through Interwork as part of the S-Sphere suite of managed security services,” said Liran Eshel, CEO of CTERA Networks. “We welcome the opportunity to show channel partners how easy it is to use the CTERA Portal to manage tens to tens-of-thousands of subscribers and control all aspects of Cloud Attached Storage, including provisioning, status monitoring and reporting, among other areas.”

About Interwork Technologies Inc.
Interwork Technologies is a privately owned, investor-backed company with offices in New York, Colorado, and Ontario, Canada. Established in 1991, Interwork evolved from a solution provider into a value-added distributor specializing in information security, voice, and IT management solutions. Interwork has a growing partner network of 4,000 VARs and solution providers, and is known for being a specialty advisor and expert in emerging technologies. For more information, visit www.interwork.com.

About CTERA Networks
CTERA™ Networks revolutionizes storage and data protection for small businesses and SOHO users with Cloud Attached Storage™, a hybrid solution that combines fast local network storage with cloud services – including secure online backup – using an appliance-based approach with no software installation required. CTERA empowers service providers to deliver value-added services to their subscribers with complete infrastructure for hosting and remotely-managing subscriber data protection. For more information, visit www.ctera.com.
©2009 All rights reserved. CTERA, Cloud Attached Storage, CloudPlug, CTERA C200 and the CTERA logo are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of CTERA Networks Ltd.

Posted in Data Security
Nov
11

iPrism Web Filter: Save up to 45%
Posted by sarahk @ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:32:43 -0500

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Posted in Internet Content
Nov
04

10 Essential Things Companies Should Teach Employees About Security
Posted by sarahk @ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:26:21 -0500

News Analysis: As many security systems as an organization might have, the last line of defense rests with the employees. That’s precisely why companies need to do a good job of educating employees about security. Employees have to be directly engaged in the IT security process.
Read more

Posted in Data Security
Sep
29

Trend Micro comes out on top in comparative test
Posted by sarahk @ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:40:45 -0400

As reported by Computerworld Security, NSS Labs recently tested nine antivirus products and has released findings that show reputation-based antivirus systems are doing a better job than ever before.

Of the nine products tested, Trend Micro’s Internet Security 2009 beat the competition, catching 96.4% of malware.

Read the article.

Posted in Data Security, Internet Content
Aug
26

Trend Micro Named to Everything Channel’s 2009 Annual Report Card
Posted by sarahk @ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:58:54 -0400

From Trend Micro:
Trend Micro received Prestigious Mention in the Network Security Software Category…click to read entire article.

Posted in Data Security
Jun
16

InChannel June 2009
Posted by sarahk @ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:10:04 -0400

Welcome to InChannel for June 2009!

Posted in Connectivity, Data Security, VoIP
May
21

Trend Micro’s Worry Free Business Security 6.0 gets a rave review!
Posted by sarahk @ Thu, 21 May 2009 12:07:34 -0400

IT Security specialist blogger, Mike Muller, reviews Trend Micro’s Worry Free Business Security 6.0 after deploying and testing in his own business environment…. and he gives a high recommendation!

Read his article for more detail!

Posted in Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Email, End Point, Firewall, Instant Messaging, Internet Content, Reporting
May
15

SMB Nation Spring 2009
Posted by sarahk @ Fri, 15 May 2009 07:27:42 -0400

As a first time sponsor at SMB Nation, we weren’t sure entirely what to expect. We quickly felt at home though, upon meeting resellers who are as keen on finding awesome solutions for the SMB market as we are. It seemed everywhere we turned, we were seeing great ideas being discussed and examined. As you would expect, the technology highlights focused on cloud computing, hosted solutions and unified threat management. 
There was an unexpected but refreshing focus on the changing role of VARs, vendors and distributors from technology providers to business advisers. The seminars offered reflected this idea and will, no doubt, resonate within the channel for some time to come.
Overall, with over 300 attendees/sponsors, this was a great event that we hope to participate in again!

Posted in Connectivity, Data Security, VoIP
May
14

ChannelWeb welcomes the VAR Community
Posted by admin @ Thu, 14 May 2009 12:03:37 -0400

“Network with peers, find new business partners, ask questions, answer questions, or just kvetch about the latest news. What you do is up to you. Channelweb Connect is open now.”

This is the tagline for ChannelWeb’s New VAR Community forum which has opened recently. With blog posts like Shhh…ChannnelWeb Connect can help you build your business and daily Netseminars, this is a thriving, active community that is sure to have something for everyone.

Posted in Connectivity, Data Security, VoIP
Apr
17

InChannel April 2009
Posted by sarahk @ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:06:31 -0400

Welcome to InChannel for April 2009

Posted in Connectivity, Data Security, VoIP

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