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The channel’s evolving relationship with SaaS
Since the term was first coined in the 1990s, software as a service (SaaS) has helped evolve the way channel partners differentiate their service offerings to deliver more value to their clients. SaaS has an overwhelming modern-day presence, with a market value of $197 billion (£155 billion) in 2023, projected to grow to $247 billion (£195 billion) this year. SaaS…
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CrowdStrike eyes SaaS security gains with Adaptive Shield acquisition
CrowdStrike has announced an agreement to acquire Israeli SaaS security startup Adaptive Shield to bolster the capabilities of its Falcon cybersecurity platform. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Adaptive Shield protects against SaaS breaches through security posture management and threat protection across SaaS identities, misconfigurations, and data. Announcing the move at its Fal.Con Europe event in Amsterdam, CrowdStrike said it will integrate…
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Kaseya launches Kaseya 365 User subscription, acquires SaaS Alerts
Cybersecurity and IT management software provider Kaseya has announced the launch of its new Kaseya 365 User subscription, alongside the acquisition of security firm SaaS Alerts. Officially unveiled at DattoCon Miami, Kaseya said MSPs can leverage the new service to help customers tackle threats to user identity and security, as well as drive their own profitability, the company said. Alongside…
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Obsidian Security Warns of Rising SaaS Threats to Enterprises
SaaS environments are emerging as an “unaddressed blind spot” in enterprise cyber security for Australian and APAC organisations, according to SaaS security management firm Obsidian Security. This issue is partially attributed to confusion around the shared responsibility model in SaaS contracts. In September, Obsidian Security, which announced that it is expanding operations across Australia and APAC, said it expects a…
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Is SaaS the secret to modern TV development?
For over 100 years, the UK’s British Broadcasting Corporation – the BBC – has pushed the boundaries of TV production, creating and distributing innovative shows and documentaries worldwide. The logistics of that process have undergone massive changes in recent years, and the corporation is again leading the way with its digital transformation strategies. Speaking at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC)…
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“How is he doing this?” – Marc Benioff questions Klarna CEO’s move to scrap Workday, Salesforce in SaaS ‘consolidation’ drive
Klarna is calling quits on its use of Salesforce and Workday amid a sharpened focus on harnessing AI as the company ramps up adoption of the technology – but Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff appears perplexed at the decision. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski confirmed the move in a conference call in late August, according to reports from Seeking Alpha, revealing the decision…
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1/3 of Companies Suffered a SaaS Data Breach in Last Year
Thirty-one percent of organisations experienced a SaaS data breach in the last 12 months, a 5% increase over the previous year, a new report has found. This surge may be linked to inadequate visibility of the apps being deployed, including third-party connections to core SaaS platforms. Nearly half of firms who use Microsoft 365 believe they have fewer than 10…
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SaaS security woes continue to haunt cyber teams
More than three-quarters of technology leaders say they’re concerned about SaaS security threats, prompting calls for more robust development practices. The findings of the Onymos SaaS Disruption Report reveal that enterprises prioritize data privacy and security, with 65% and 72% respectively saying that they’re the most critical priorities in the app development process. An overwhelming 91% of the tech leaders…
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Most Tech Leaders Worry About SaaS Security Threats
Software-as-a-Service applications have long been targets of cyberthreats. A new study finds that these threats remain top of mind for 78% of U.S. technology leaders as more SaaS apps find their way into the enterprise. Although enterprises have been prioritizing data privacy and security, their continued reliance on SaaS and cloud offerings means they remain at risk, according to the…
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