#google #channelpartners #mcafee #gigamon #icebrg #hycu #lexmark

This week we talk about:

• Google revamps channel program
• McAfee Gears Up to Apply Cybersecurity to AI
• Gigamon Acquires ICEBRG to meld security and network monitoring
• HYCU launches a global partner program
• Lexmark is Planning 1000 Layoffs
• Everything Moving to the Cloud Is BS

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Show Notes:

The Primary Target (Big Story of the Week)

Google revamps channel program

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-next-2018-breaking-down-new-partner-programs-tools-technologies/

https://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/it-unmasked/google-promises-to-democratize-ai.html

https://containerjournal.com/2018/07/25/google-commits-to-on-prem-managed-gke-instance/

Lock Down (Security News)

McAfee Gears Up to Apply Cybersecurity to AI

https://securityboulevard.com/2018/07/mcafee-to-advance-cybersecurity-ai-via-the-cloud/

Gigamon Acquires ICEBRG to meld security and network monitoring

https://securityboulevard.com/2018/07/gigamon-acquires-icebrg-to-meld-security-network-monitoring/

Sign Right Up  (Partner Program News)

HYCU launches a global partner program

https://channelhappyhour.com/2018/07/27/hycu-adds-global-channel-program/

Rumors, Surprises,  and Musical Chairs

Lexmark is Planning 1000 Layoffs

https://www.channele2e.com/news/lexmark-layoffs-2018-1000-printer-staff-cuts/

And then this… (Other stories we want to talk about)

ChannelEyes applies AI to lead generation

https://channelhappyhour.com/2018/07/27/channeleyes-applies-ai-to-drive-sales-leads/

Debates and Rants

Everything Moving to the Cloud Is BS

http://smartermsp.com/infrastructure-paradox-creates-opportunity-msps/