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Channel Happy Hour Episode 271: Coronavirus and the Channel

Things We Talk About:

  • Demand for Remote Computing Expertise Skyrockets
  • Catchpoint Offers Free Remote Monitoring Tools
  • Carriers to Provide Free Public WiFi Services
  • Apple Closes Genius Bars
  • Small Business Loans Becomes More Available
  • Microsoft Navigates Windows 10 Security Blunder
  • AMD May Have and Encryption Bug
  • ConnectWise Embraces DevSecOps
  • Watchguard Acquires Panda Security
  • NinjaRMM Picks Up Financing
  • HPE Injects AI into Remote Office Servers
  • ServiceNow Infuses AI into IT Management
  • VMware Deepens Commitment to Kubernetes
  • Nedio Adds Tools to Manage WVD
  • California May Mandate Cybersecurity Insurance

Welcome to The Channel Happy Hour, Episode 271, recorded on March 15nd, 2020. From Channel Happy Hour Headquarters in Virginia, I’m Mike Vizard.

And I’m Charlene O’Hanlon, managing editor for MediaOps, publisher of DevOps, Container Journal, Security Boulevard.


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The Primary Target

Coronavirus Crisis Comes to the Channel

Coronavirus will drive organizations toward MSPs for remote computing expertise

Catchpoint Provides Free Remote Monitoring Tools to Help Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

https://fortune.com/2020/03/14/free-public-wifi-coronavirus/

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/14/21179542/apple-closing-retail-stores-march-27-coronavirus

Small Business Loans: President Trump Seeks SBA Funding Boost

LockDown (Cybersecurity)

Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/13/microsoft-patch-for-bug-it-disclosed/

AMD Has an Encryption Bug

New AMD Processor Bug Breaks Encryption

Sign Right Up (Partner News)

ConnectWise Embraces DevSecOps

ConnectWise Embraces DevSecOps to Better Secure Platform

Rumors, Surprises, and Acquisitions

Watchguard Technologies Acquires Panda Security

https://www.geekwire.com/2020/seattle-based-watchguard-acquire-endpoint-protection-provider-panda-security/

NinjaRMM Picks Up $30M in Funding

NinjaRMM Funding: Summit Partners Invests in RMM Software Provider for MSPs, IT Pros

And then this

HPE Leverages AI for Remote Server Management

HPE Leverages AI for Remote Server Management

ServiceNow Embraces AI to Manage IT

ServiceNow Embraces AI to Manage IT

VMware Deepens Commitment to Kubernetes

VMware Deepens Commitment to Kubernetes

Nerdio Adds Tools to Manage Windows Virtual Desktop Service

Nerdio Unfurls Management Tools for WVD on Azure

Debates and Rants

California Proposal Would Require Mandatory Cyber Insurance

California Proposal for Mandatory Cyber Insurance

And that’s a wrap. Thank you for listening to our show.
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We will see you next time.

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