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CRN brings you the latest from The Channel Company’s XChange March event. The economy, public cloud and security solutions are a few of the featured themes. We will also introduce you to some new editorial series and shine light on the challenges and triumphs solutions providers are facing today.
The XChange August 2023 conference is deeply rooted in the channel and presents an unmatched platform for leading IT channel decision-makers and technology suppliers to come together to build strategic business relationships, determine business agendas, and set the future direction of the channel. XChange delivers forward-thinking strategies, the latest technology solutions, and best-in-class market intelligence to accelerate your business forward and drive revenue in an evolving marketplace.
Planetary Protection Lead of the famed NASA 2020 Mars Mission
A real life “Guardian of the Galaxy,” Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper holds the awesome responsibility of keeping the red planet safe from any of the Earth’s contaminants. Moo is the planetary protection lead of the famed NASA 2020 Mars mission—with it’s highly viewed landing on February 18, 2021. Her work with NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is integral to the ongoing mission to discern whether Mars could be habitable for humans and that we don’t harm what’s already there—a job she has been working up to for most of her life.
After graduating from high school at 16, Cooper studied physics as an undergraduate, received a master‘s degree and went on to earn her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at 24 years old with a dissertation on spacecraft materials.
Moo is passionate about empowering organizations and others to achieve their dreams and overcome obstacles that she articulately conveys through her life story and love of her work. A role model for women in science and technology, she is also passionate about introducing more people to the wonders of the STEAM world, including by talking about her work to boys and girls from underrepresented communities and appearing on shows like Because Space and Bill Nye Saves the World.
Moo is a recipient of several awards, including the NASA Early Career Public Achievement Medal, the Charles Elachi Award for Exceptional Early Career Achievement, and JPL Voyager Awards for Technical Leadership.
CEO
ITPartners+
Meet Kevin Damghani, the dynamic and passionate owner of ITPartners+, a trailblazing MSP that embarked on an M&A adventure after interviewing over 30 private equity firms in 2022. Kevin’s enthusiasm for positive impact and the success of MSP business owners shines through his many achievements, including being a 3-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company winner, ranking at number 23 on the CRN 500 MSP list, and his multiple industry accolades. With a relentless drive to help others succeed, Kevin’s journey has led him to sit on the Kaseya CEO Council, Sherweb Board, and the Datto Partner Advisory Board, among many other prestigious positions. His commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration is evident in every aspect of his work, making him a highly sought-after speaker and expert in the MSP space.
Get ready to be inspired and captivated as Kevin shares his wealth of experience and insights, as well as his unwavering passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those he encounters. Whether it’s through his unique approach to M&A, his dedication to fostering growth and prosperity, or his boundless enthusiasm for the MSP industry, Kevin Damghani is a force to be reckoned with – and a speaker you won’t want to miss!
World Renowned Drummer, Author, Motivational Speaker
Discover the world-class drummer who is unlocking the secrets to Hacking the Rockstar Attitude for audiences around the globe. Is your organization ready to rock? It will be after experiencing Mark Schulman in action! Mark has performed for sold-out audiences all over the world as the drummer for some of the greatest artists of all time, including P!nk, Foreigner, Billy Idol, and Cher. Get ready to be empowered, inspired, and elevated to an evolved mindset and new level of peak performance.
Having performed for over a billion people, Mark unlocks the Rockstar Attitude by incorporating his powerful business philosophy and innovative strategic content with engaging multimedia and live drumming performances. Through Mark’s high-energy speaking style, strategic business expertise, and dynamic, interactive musical activities, you will get to express your own rhythms, fortify individual strengths, and enhance emotional connections with your colleagues and families.
Mark’s presentations have the excitement of a Rock concert with the transformational results of a cutting-edge keynote. Think Tony Robbins meets Bono meets Ringo Starr; you’ll break the boundaries of possibility and performance while rocking out to an unforgettable mix of live drumming, interactive performances, and compelling stories from Mark’s intimate experiences from over 30 years touring with legendary artists. In May 2021, Mark was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Designation, an honor held by only 17% of his peers.
Managing Partner
Scott & Scott LLP
Robert Scott is the managing partner of Scott & Scott, LLP a leading law and technology services firm serving the Managed Services Industry. Robert advises technology companies of all sizes regarding offering Cloud and Managed Services.
Robert graduated summa cum laude from Austin College in Sherman, Texas with a B.A. in economics. He earned his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in New York. Robert is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association’s Science and Technology Section, the Data Privacy & Security Committee of the State Bar of Texas, the Science and Technology Section of the American Bar Association, and serves as a member of the MSP Alliance Advisory Board.
Arrow
Arrow
Since 1935, Arrow Electronics has developed technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business is a leading IT distributor that helps IT providers and vendors thrive. With a global line card of 500+ vendors, we enable our community of over 3,000 channel partners to deliver modern IT solutions. We provide deep technology expertise and an unmatched ability to solve the complexities of today‘s IT and business landscape. We work as an extension of your team so you can accelerate your business growth and create better outcomes. Find out how Arrow can guide your business: arrow.com/globalecs/na/
Visit client website >Brasil IT
Brasil IT
The Brazilian Tech Around the World We believe in Brazil, and you?
For the past 18 years, Apex-Brasil and Softex, through the Brasil IT+ Project, have joined efforts to support software and IT companies with their expansion process through internationalization. In addition to delivering market intelligence, matchmaking and networking services, our scope of actions also includes participation in international events such as the Midsize Enterprise Summit.
Visit client website >Cloudflare- Area 1 Security
Cloudflare- Area 1 Security
Cloudflare Area 1 is a cloud-native email security platform. It crawls the Internet to stop phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and email supply chain attacks at the earliest stages of the attack cycle.
Visit client website >ConnectWise
ConnectWise
ConnectWise is the world‘s leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers through unmatched software, services, community, and marketplace of integrations. ConnectWise’s innovative, integrated, and security-centric platform – Asio™ – provides flexibility that fuels profitable, long-term growth for partners. ConnectWise enables ITSPs to drive business efficiency with automation, IT documentation, and data management capabilities - and to increase revenue using remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and backup and disaster recovery technologies.
Visit client website >Eaton
Eaton
Eaton is dedicated to ensuring that reliable, efficient and safe power is available when it’s needed most. With unparalleled knowledge of electrical power management across industries, Eaton delivers customized, integrated solutions to solve our customers’ most critical power challenges. Our focus is on delivering the right solution for the application.
Visit client website >ESET
ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint and mobile security, to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give consumers and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real-time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centers worldwide, ESET becomes the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003. For more information visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Visit client website >Exclusive Networks
Exclusive Networks
Exclusive Networks is a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure helping to drive the transition to a totally trusted digital future for all people and organizations. Our distinctive approach to distribution gives partners more opportunity and more customer relevance. Our specialism is their strength –equipping them to capitalize on rapidly evolving technologies and transformative business models. The Exclusive Networks story is a global one with a services-first ideology at its core, harnessing innovation and disruption to deliver partner value. With offices in 43 countries and the ability to service customers in over 170 countries across five continents, Exclusive Networks has a unique “local sale, global scale” model, combining the extreme focus and value of local independents with the scale and service delivery of a single worldwide distribution powerhouse.
Visit client website >Fortinet
Fortinet
Fortinet’s broad, integrated and automated Security Fabric platform provides the combined power of differentiated technology, proven credibility, and long-term commitment to the channel, so you can build long-term, profitable relationships with your customers.
Visit client website >Galactic Advisors
Galactic Advisors
MSPs turn to Galactic Advisors for penetration testing, third-party security assessments, and help focus their team’s culture around cybersecurity. If your MSP looking for a partner to help make you and your team more effective with sales and eliminate black-box security solutions and increase focus on impactful security initiatives, Galactic Advisors is definitely for you.
Visit client website >Huntress Labs
Huntress Labs
Huntress is built from the ground up to secure small and mid-market businesses and the third-party providers that manage their IT needs. Our managed cybersecurity platform combines automated detection with human threat analysts—providing the software and expertise needed to stop advanced cyberattacks.
Visit client website >Intermedia
IT Complete, The Kaseya Platform
IT Complete, The Kaseya Platform
Kaseya’s IT Complete is the world’s first and only purpose-built platform designed to directly address the challenges of DO-IT-ALL, multi—function, IT professionals. One vendor with everything you need, woven together to save you time, smart enough to help you get more done, and in a way you can afford. Learn more at itcomplete.com
Visit client website >N-Able
N-Able
N-able fuels IT services providers with powerful software solutions to monitor, manage, and secure their customers’ systems, data, and networks. We help partners excel at every stage of growth, protect their customers, and expand their offerings with an ever-increasing, flexible portfolio of integrations from leading technology providers. n-able.com
Visit client website >Nerdio
Nerdio
Nerdio Manager for MSP is an Azure managed application that empowers Managed Service Providers to build successful Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) practices. Automatically provision a complete AVD environment in under an hour, connect to an existing deployment in minutes, manage all your clients in a single pane of glass admin portal, and optimize their AVD environment with powerful autoscaling.
Visit client website >OpenText Cybersecurity
OpenText Cybersecurity
OpenText Cybersecurity, enables security for the modern world - where new attack surfaces and threat vectors are always evolving. We help customers be cyber resilient through the layered security approach across every aspect of their priorities. • Preventing threats coming to their environment • Detecting and responding to them quickly if they are at their doorstep • If they get impacted, we help them recover faster to minimize the downtime Empowering organizations to safeguard their information and use it to solve the next big problems—from climate and sustainability to diversity and inclusion, to governance and trust.
Visit client website >Pax8
Pax8
Pax8 is the world’s favorite cloud marketplace for IT professionals to buy, sell, and manage best-in-class technology solutions. Pioneering the future of modern business, Pax8 has cloud-enabled more than 400,000 enterprises through its channel partners and processes one million monthly transactions. Pax8’s award-winning technology enables managed service providers (MSPs) to accelerate growth, increase efficiency, and reduce risk so their businesses can thrive. The innovative company has ranked in the Inc. 5000 for five years in a row. Join the revolution at pax8.com.
Visit client website >CyberQP
CyberQP
We provide privileged access management for MSPs, including protecting customer admin accounts and securing identities of their customers.
Visit client website >ScalePad
ScalePad
ScalePad equips IT service providers with data-driven insights to create a better technology experience for their clients. Through ScalePad’s platform, partners can measure and monitor their clients’ digital maturity to expose risk and identify service improvement opportunities. Automated risk reports, real-time asset status, and extended warranty services are all in-platform, streamlining client buy-in and accelerating the adoption of key initiatives.
Visit client website >Sherweb
Sherweb
Keep it simple with our all-in-one cloud marketplace. More than 6,500 partners and 80,000 companies worldwide grow their business using Sherweb’s value-added services. Our full-fledged cloud management platform, driven by evolving business needs, empowers IT professionals to leverage agile solutions paired with 5-star service by trusted experts they can count on. No matter the kind of tech pro you are, we can help you reach your true potential. Our award-winning partner program’s been developed to guide you on the path to surpassing your vision. With Sherweb, you’ll be surprised by what you can achieve!
Visit client website >ThreatLocker
ThreatLocker
Stop PowerShell from eating your lunch! ThreatLocker® improves enterprise-level server and endpoint security with zero trust controls, including Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Elevation, Storage, Network Control, Configuration Management, and Operational Alert solutions.
Visit client website >WatchGuard
WatchGuard
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. The company’s award-winning products and services are trusted around the world by more than 17,000 security resellers and service providers to protect more than 250,000 customers. WatchGuard’s mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for midmarket businesses and distributed enterprises. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com.
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