01732 759725 10 RESELLER NEWS Flotek’s dozen Flotek Group is expanding its presence in the Midlands with the acquisition of IT managed services provider Colbek Systems Ltd – its 12th acquisition in less than two years. Founded in 1987, Colbek Systems provides a wide range of solutions, including IT support, cloud services and cybersecurity. Its expertise in the Microsoft and Google G Suite platforms adds new capabilities to Flotek’s portfolio, particularly in relation to Google cloud solutions. Flotek is looking to make further acquisition as it seeks to expand its geographical coverage, with a particular focus on the Bristol region. ··· Levelling-up with BT Wholesale London-based telecom provider Zoiko Telecom has joined the BT Wholesale Partner Plus program, giving it access to the EE network and a wider range of services for residential and business customers across the UK. These include broadband internet, IoT, landline services, fibre optic services, business solutions, cloud & hosting services and, coming soon, television services and home security & automation. Gavin Jones, Channel Director at BT Wholesale, said: “BT Wholesale is excited to welcome Zoiko Telecom to Partner Plus and, in turn, bring our leading connectivity solutions to their customers. Thanks to this partnership, Zoiko Telecom can also levelA pivotal moment for Redsquid Redsquid has significantly enhanced its expertise in network and security services with the acquisition of OptivITy, a managed services provider specialising in the film and media industry. Building on three other recent acquisitions, this is the largest yet undertaken by the certified B Corporation, bringing in an additional 12 team members. CEO Sohin Raithatha said: “This acquisition is a pivotal moment for the Redsquid Group, propelling us into our next phase of growth. With OptivITy, we are entering a new industry and welcoming some of the most prestigious global brands into our community.” The acquisition was part funded by an ongoing facility from Triple Point, paired with balance sheet cash funds. www.redsquid.co.uk up their portfolio by offering services that leverage the speed, strength and reliable connectivity provided by EE’s network.” www.zoikotelecom.com ··· 3DOT Solutions acquired by Nortal UK cybersecurity consultancy 3DOT Solutions, a certified supplier to the UK Armed Forces and Intelligence Services, has been acquired by Nortal, a strategic digital transformation partner for governments and businesses around the world. Founded in 2012, 3DOT Solutions delivers end-to-end cyber security solutions to private and public sector customers with demanding security challenges, including central government departments, military agencies and intelligence services. The acquisition will increase Nortal’s footprint in the UK and strengthen its cybersecurity and defence business across Europe, the US and the Gulf. Priit Alamäe, CEO and Founder of Nortal, said: “The combination of longterm experience in the defence sector, a formidable reputation among its customer base and strong cybersecurity expertise makes 3DOT Solutions an ideal partner for us. With this acquisition, we will significantly enhance our cybersecurity capabilities and address the growing demand for cybersecurity services in the US, the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and across Europe.” www.nortal.com ··· Prism Infosec launches agile red team engagement service Independent cybersecurity consultancy Prism Infosec is bridging the gap between penetration testing and full-scale red team engagements with the launch of an agile red team service based on threat actor simulation and intensive testing. PULSE gives organisations that may not have the resource to dedicate to a full-scale red team exercise the ability to assess their perimeter, endpoint security and environment from the perspective of an opportunistic threat actor using a series of flexible, repeatable and measurable tests. Conducted over five days, using techniques aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, PULSE is suitable for organisations that have invested in security tooling but lack a full-time dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC). Prism Infosec claims the timeframe and methods used ensure PULSE tests are not disruptive yet still subject systems to rigorous assault, with the option of customisation to meet specific requirements. David Viola, Head of Red Team at Prism Infosec, said: “Red Teaming is a fantastic tool for exercising security tooling, staff, policies and procedures in a realistic, secure and safe manner. It does this by taking the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) of genuine cyber threat actors and applies them in intelligence-led scenarios which can span multiple weeks. However, not every organisation is ready for the cost, time and effort that a full red team engagement requires to deliver value for the business. “It’s here where PULSE comes in, allowing the organisation to real-world test its systems but without the commitment or disruption associated with red teaming. The PULSE tests emulate the approach an opportunistic cyber threat actor would take when seeking to breach the perimeter, establish a foothold and compromise the environment, all within the space of a working week.” www.prisminfosec.com ··· Node4 and Elastio join forces against ransomware Node4 is offering customers enhanced protection against ransomware and the ability continuously to check the integrity of their Veeam backups, through a strategic partnership with cybersecurity company Elastio. Elastio’s RansomwareIQ AI/ML engine performs file-level inspections on Veeam backups, detecting ransomware encryption that bypasses other solutions with 99.99% accuracy. In the event of an attack, it automatically directs IT to a clean recovery point. Mark Skelton, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer at Node4, said: “In today’s Vince Mignacca, COO (l) and Sohin Raithatha, CEO (r) continued... Gavin Jones BT Wholesale
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