How Ransomware Became A Nightmare For Tyler Technologies, Other Solution Providers

by Michael Novinson

Here’s a look at why ransomware operators began targeting solution providers and what caused some groups to forgo attacks against small MSPs in favor of hitting massive systems integrators like Tyler Technologies, Cognizant, Conduent and DXC Technology.

20 Technology Skills Wanted By Amazon, Other Top Employers

by Donna Goodison

CRN looks at the most in-demand technology skills, the top technology jobs that companies are trying to fill and which cities and states have the most tech job listings.

Deloitte Consulting ‘Doubling Down’ On $750M AWS Business

by Donna Goodison

‘The go-to-market globally was around $750 million last year,’ says Jonathan Bauer, Deloitte Consulting’s AWS alliance leader. ‘We have aspirations of doubling and tripling that over the course of the next few years.’

Tyler Technologies: Ransomware Locked Our Network, But Election Info Not At Risk

by O’Ryan Johnson

In a late Friday afternoon update to the single page of attack information that now passes for Tyler Technologies’ website, the company admitted to being hit by ransomware, but insisted customers were safe.

Big Game Hunting: Why Tyler Technologies, Cognizant, Conduent And DXC Technology Were Hit With Ransomware

by O’Ryan Johnson

Ransomware groups have launched attacks on some of the world’s largest solution providers in 2020 thanks to a new approach that puts the dissemination of victim data - rather than merely encrypting stolen files - at the center of everything they do.

11 Things To Have In Your Coronavirus Business Continuity Plan

by Michael Novinson

From implementing user-specific access control policies and presenting applications through the cloud to preparing for staff augmentation and core system outages, here are the big issues a coronavirus business continuity plan should address.

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Apple iPhone SE Vs. Samsung Galaxy A51: Head-To-Head

by Kyle Alspach

The CRN Test Center compares Apple’s iPhone SE 2 with Samsung’s budget-friendly Galaxy A51.
Hootsuite’s ICE Contract Still Active With Maryland Solution Provider

by Joseph F. Kovar

However, given that the actual contract awardee is a solution provider, Rockville, Md.-based FCN, it is not clear the deal was called off despite Hootsuite’s and its CEO’s statements that the company will not work with ICE.
The United Partner Experience: Outsmart Bad Actors with Kaspersky

by Katie Bavoso

MSPs and MSSPs have a unique opportunity to fill a growing need for automated cybersecurity tools. Choose a vendor that uses threat intelligence in every solution they make for full visibility into your clients’ networks.
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week

by Rick Whiting

For the week ending Sept. 25, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their ‘A’ game to the channel.
Ahana Launches Cloud-Native Managed Service For Presto

by Rick Whiting

The big data startup also expanded its seed funding with an additional $2.3 million from Lux Capital and GV.
Intel, AMD, Ampere and Nvidia Leaders on Oracle’s Next-Gen Cloud Lineup

by Joseph Tsidulko

Next year, Oracle will outfit its public infrastructure cloud with cutting-edge processors from Intel, AMD, and Ampere; and its new Nvidia A100 powered GPU platform comes online next week.
The Best (And Worst) States For Entrepreneurship And Innovation

by Rick Whiting

Solution providers looking for expansion opportunities and entrepreneurs dreaming of starting their own solution provider business should consider states with business environments that foster innovation.
Synnex: Coronavirus Pandemic Driving Digital Transformation

by Joseph F. Kovar

‘We expect digital transformation growth will accelerate even more, creating many opportunities. Given the expectation, our new normal life will require more IT support and infrastructure. We at Synnex are planning and investing to ensure we can support you during this expected resurgence,’ says Synnex President and CEO Dennis Polk.
Depth Security Co-Founder: Networks Only As Safe As ‘Weakest Link’

by O’Ryan Johnson

“You‘re only as secure as your weakest link and it may be an application that you purchased that’s sitting on your perimeter,” says Gene Abramov, principal security consultant at Depth Security, which is owned by All Covered.
Mimecast CEO: Internal Email, Supply Chain Attacks On Rise

by Michael Novinson

Mimecast CEO Peter Bauer says cyberprotection must extend beyond the email gateway to address what attackers are trying to accomplish both inside and outside the victim organization via impersonation.
How Solution Providers Can Survive COVID-19 And Actually Thrive

by Joseph F. Kovar

Businesses go through four waves in a crisis--react, protect, optimize, and elevate--and knowing how to handle the last two of those waves will result in an IT infrastructure that will be resilient when the next crisis hits, said Connection’s Kurt Hildebrand.
IDC’s Pucciarelli On Post-Pandemic IT Landscape

by Joseph Tsidulko

The work-from-home mandates forced by COVID-19 have spurred a surge in adoption of collaboration, communications, automation, business intelligence and data-driven decision-making solutions. Those will certainly remain with us after the crisis, says an IDC researcher

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How Ransomware Became A Nightmare For Tyler Technologies, Other Solution Providers

by Michael Novinson

Here’s a look at why ransomware operators began targeting solution providers and what caused some groups to forgo attacks against small MSPs in favor of hitting massive systems integrators like Tyler Technologies, Cognizant, Conduent and DXC Technology.

20 Technology Skills Wanted By Amazon, Other Top Employers

by Donna Goodison

CRN looks at the most in-demand technology skills, the top technology jobs that companies are trying to fill and which cities and states have the most tech job listings.

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Deloitte Consulting ‘Doubling Down’ On $750M AWS Business

by Donna Goodison

‘The go-to-market globally was around $750 million last year,’ says Jonathan Bauer, Deloitte Consulting’s AWS alliance leader. ‘We have aspirations of doubling and tripling that over the course of the next few years.’

Tyler Technologies: Ransomware Locked Our Network, But Election Info Not At Risk

by O’Ryan Johnson

In a late Friday afternoon update to the single page of attack information that now passes for Tyler Technologies’ website, the company admitted to being hit by ransomware, but insisted customers were safe.

Big Game Hunting: Why Tyler Technologies, Cognizant, Conduent And DXC Technology Were Hit With Ransomware

by O’Ryan Johnson

Ransomware groups have launched attacks on some of the world’s largest solution providers in 2020 thanks to a new approach that puts the dissemination of victim data - rather than merely encrypting stolen files - at the center of everything they do.

11 Things To Have In Your Coronavirus Business Continuity Plan

by Michael Novinson

From implementing user-specific access control policies and presenting applications through the cloud to preparing for staff augmentation and core system outages, here are the big issues a coronavirus business continuity plan should address.

More Stories

Apple iPhone SE Vs. Samsung Galaxy A51: Head-To-Head

by Kyle Alspach

The CRN Test Center compares Apple’s iPhone SE 2 with Samsung’s budget-friendly Galaxy A51.

Hootsuite’s ICE Contract Still Active With Maryland Solution Provider

by Joseph F. Kovar

However, given that the actual contract awardee is a solution provider, Rockville, Md.-based FCN, it is not clear the deal was called off despite Hootsuite’s and its CEO’s statements that the company will not work with ICE.

The United Partner Experience: Outsmart Bad Actors with Kaspersky

by Katie Bavoso

MSPs and MSSPs have a unique opportunity to fill a growing need for automated cybersecurity tools. Choose a vendor that uses threat intelligence in every solution they make for full visibility into your clients’ networks.

5 Companies That Came To Win This Week

by Rick Whiting

For the week ending Sept. 25, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their ‘A’ game to the channel.

Ahana Launches Cloud-Native Managed Service For Presto

by Rick Whiting

The big data startup also expanded its seed funding with an additional $2.3 million from Lux Capital and GV.

Intel, AMD, Ampere and Nvidia Leaders on Oracle’s Next-Gen Cloud Lineup

by Joseph Tsidulko

Next year, Oracle will outfit its public infrastructure cloud with cutting-edge processors from Intel, AMD, and Ampere; and its new Nvidia A100 powered GPU platform comes online next week.

The Best (And Worst) States For Entrepreneurship And Innovation

by Rick Whiting

Solution providers looking for expansion opportunities and entrepreneurs dreaming of starting their own solution provider business should consider states with business environments that foster innovation.

Synnex: Coronavirus Pandemic Driving Digital Transformation

by Joseph F. Kovar

Depth Security Co-Founder: Networks Only As Safe As ‘Weakest Link’

by O’Ryan Johnson

“You‘re only as secure as your weakest link and it may be an application that you purchased that’s sitting on your perimeter,” says Gene Abramov, principal security consultant at Depth Security, which is owned by All Covered.

Mimecast CEO: Internal Email, Supply Chain Attacks On Rise

by Michael Novinson

Mimecast CEO Peter Bauer says cyberprotection must extend beyond the email gateway to address what attackers are trying to accomplish both inside and outside the victim organization via impersonation.

How Solution Providers Can Survive COVID-19 And Actually Thrive

by Joseph F. Kovar

Businesses go through four waves in a crisis--react, protect, optimize, and elevate--and knowing how to handle the last two of those waves will result in an IT infrastructure that will be resilient when the next crisis hits, said Connection’s Kurt Hildebrand.

IDC’s Pucciarelli On Post-Pandemic IT Landscape

by Joseph Tsidulko

The work-from-home mandates forced by COVID-19 have spurred a surge in adoption of collaboration, communications, automation, business intelligence and data-driven decision-making solutions. Those will certainly remain with us after the crisis, says an IDC researcher

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