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BYTES... Masergy combines SD-WAN and security services
antivirus, data loss prevention
and intrusion detection and
prevention into a single platform.
Threat Monitoring and
Response: Advanced protection
includes 24/7 threat monitoring
and real-time incident
response for the entire SD-WAN
deployment by certifi ed security
experts in global Security
Operation Centers (SOCs).
RingCentral brings
advanced cloud comms
to UK market
RINGCENTRAL UK AND Westcon
will bring a new generation of
cloud communications solutions
to channel partners.
With Westcon acting as a
master agent for RingCentral
initially in the UK and Ireland, it
is anticipated that Westcon will
draw on its established EMEA
footprint to extend RingCentral’s
reach across multiple markets
in Europe.
“Demand for enterprisegrade
cloud communications
solutions grows daily, and we are
continually investing in marketleading
technologies that help our
partners to build out cloud-based
aspects of their portfolio,” said
Rene Klein, senior vice president,
Westcon Europe, Westcon.
“That is why we’ve made
the strategic decision to make
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Managed Security Services:
Comprehensive managed
detection and response
services for cloud, on-premises
and hybrid environments,
including an advanced security
tool suite with machinelearning
behavioural analytics,
embedded threat intelligence,
and 24/7 security monitoring
and incident response.
RingCentral our lead partner
in our launch of a new master
agency model for Europe.”
Antony Byford (pictured),
Managing Director, Westcon UK&I
said, “RingCentral’s portfolio
is attractive to new resellers
across many industries, with a
market potential that extends
beyond traditional UC players.
We believe Westcon has the
reach, relationships, and drive
to help accelerate RingCentral’s
business growth here in the UK
and Ireland.”
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FUJITSU
Fujitsu has emerged as the strongest
vendor in the channel, according to the
latest Canalys Candefero EMEA Vendor
Benchmark Ranking. The benchmark
assesses the performance of the
largest IT vendors based on feedback
from channel partners in the EMEA
region.
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OPTOMA
Exertis has extended the range of
products it supplies from Optoma
to include LED displays, interactive
fl at panel displays and associated
accessories. Optoma’s multi-touch
interactive fl at panel (IFP) displays
boast 4K UHD resolution and a 20-point
touch-enabled display.
MASERGY HAS PRODUCED
industry-unique bundles that
combine its Managed SDWAN
solutions with advanced
security services. Masergy
Managed SD-WAN delivers
simple, secure, and scalable
connectivity that improves
application performance,
reduces cost, and increases
agility.
A recent IDG survey indicated
that for 81% of buyers, security
was the top criteria in selecting
SD-WAN services. With deep
expertise in both softwaredefi
ned networking and
sophisticated threat detection
and response, Masergy is
now providing customers with
integrated and bundled options
for SD-WAN security.
Masegy’s three new SD-WAN
bundles include options for:
Unifi ed Threat Management
(UTM): This built-in capability
integrates a range of security
features including web fi ltering,
Pragma launches iPECS Cloud Mobile
PRAGMA RECENTLY ANNOUNCED a new Cloud Mobile service in
partnership with Tango Networks.
With UK-wide cloud adoption outpacing the EU average, UK
businesses have a need for something that goes beyond available
business mobile services.
Pragma’s iPECS Cloud Mobile (iCM) solution is designed to bring the
key PBX features users are familiar with into a mobile environment,
and help businesses make the most of their move to the cloud. iCM
removes the need to install additional applications and gives users
the ability to dial extension numbers directly from their mobile phone.
Key features also include iCM’s ability to enable users to become
a part of hunt groups, call recording facilities and the ability to
seamlessly transfer calls back into the offi ce from their mobiles.
Andy Herring, Product Marketing Manager at Pragma, said, “We
understand that cloud is quickly becoming the de facto option for
customers looking to upgrade their communications infrastructure.
Our partnership with Tango
Networks is positioned to
help our resellers stay at the
forefront of cloud telephony by
enabling mobile functionality
on iPECS cloud. As a solution
that’s future-proof in every
sense of the word, iPECS
cloud is expected to grow
and evolve over the next 5-10
years.”
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