CyberRisk Alliance Coverage at Black Hat, BSides, and DEF CON – Dell Announces Massive Layoff and Channel Veteran Tiffani Bova Joins The Futurum Group
Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s mid-week, and the tech world is buzzing with exciting news and updates. If you’re at Black Hat, BSides, or DEF CON this week, make sure to check out all the CyberRisk Alliance coverage at scmagazine.com/blackhat.
Let’s dive into some of the top stories that caught my eye today:
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Dell’s Massive Layoff: Dell has announced another massive layoff as the company reorganizes its sales and marketing teams to focus on AI and data center technologies. The internal memo revealed that Dell is streamlining its operations and reprioritizing investments. The move comes as AI products and data center sales are in high demand, reflecting the shifting landscape of the tech industry.
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Tiffani Bova Joins The Futurum Group: Channel veteran analyst Tiffani Bova has joined The Futurum Group as the chief of strategy and research. With her wealth of experience in sales and customer experience, Bova is set to lead the research and strategy organization at The Futurum Group. Her expertise will be invaluable in developing and scaling the group’s data and intelligence platform.
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Tech Mahindra Partners with Horizon3.ai: Tech Mahindra is integrating Horizon3.ai’s NodeZero platform into its cybersecurity suite. This partnership will enhance Tech Mahindra’s cybersecurity services by delivering integrated threat detection, AI-powered pentesting, and governance, risk, and compliance insights. The collaboration aims to bolster cyber resilience for global customers.
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ColorTokens Expands in APAC: ColorTokens Inc. is ramping up its growth ambitions in the Asia Pacific region with the appointment of new leadership. The company is targeting a 40% increase in customers year over year and has established a partner-driven go-to-market program. With experienced leaders onboard, ColorTokens is poised for sustained expansion in the APAC market.
- AVANT Acquires CX Effect: AVANT, a technology specialty distributor, has acquired CX Effect, a TSD specializing in customer experience and AI solutions. The acquisition brings a wealth of new vendor relationships and sales enablement capabilities to AVANT. This strategic move positions AVANT as a leader in offering CX and AI solutions in the industry.
These are just a few highlights from today’s tech, channel, and MSP news. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments in the tech world. And as always, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any news to share or just want to say hi!
Grab your coffee, stay tuned for more tech updates, and have a fantastic day!
