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Cradlepoint , part of Ericsson , acquires Ericom Software with cloud enterprise security
Cradlepoint , part of Ericsson , announced it has acquired Ericom Software and their advanced enterprise cloud security platform to solidify Cradlepoint ’ s SASE and zero trust offerings for hybrid 5G and wireline environments . The Ericom acquisition is a key part of Cradlepoint ’ s strategy of building a full-stack enterprise security service optimised for 5G . Ericom ’ s zero trust and cloud-based security solutions will form the basis of the new Cradlepoint NetCloud Threat Defence cloud service , expanding the company ’ s mobile-capable and routerintegrated SASE and zero trust portfolio of solutions for fixed-site , remote worker , in-vehicle and IoT use cases .
Ericom leveraged its deep expertise in remote access and cloud-delivered web security technologies to develop its security solution . It provides organisations with a broad set of integrated security controls aligned with providing the security aspects of Gartner ’ s Secure Access Service Edge , SASE framework , including secure web gateway , SWG , remote browser isolation , RBI , cloud access security broker , CASB , zero-trust network access , ZTNA , and more .
The cloud-based security solution is delivered on a high-availability and distributed cloud network deployed across various tier-1 cloud infrastructure partners , giving it a global presence and the ability to enforce security policies close to users and the data and applications they need to access .
Cradlepoint is a vendor in 5G for business solutions and is a main driver of Ericsson ’ s enterprise aspirations . Its SD-WAN and security strategy is based on the belief that enterprises will not deploy multiple vendor solutions to address their wireless and wireline network infrastructures . As a result , Cradlepoint will offer the NetCloud Threat Defence cloud service built to interoperate with the company ’ s recently announced NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN offering . While optimised for 5G , NetCloud Threat Defence will be for enterprise-wide deployment across any infrastructure .
Networking and security are rapidly merging within the enterprise , and the cloud is increasingly leveraged as the preferred SASE delivery mechanism .
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BCN Group bolsters portfolio with acquisition of MSP and Microsoft partner , NewCMI
BCN Group , a digital transformation and
IT managed services specialist , has today announced the acquisition of NewCMI , a leading MSP and Microsoft Solutions partner . This strategic move from BCN reinforces its Microsoft-first approach , building a complementary technology offering across the Microsoft ecosystem . The acquisition also brings a strategic foothold in the Southeast of England and Northern Ireland for BCN .
BCN is a leading digital transformation solutions and managed service provider delivering cloud-first data strategies , including Microsoft Modern Workplace , Microsoft Azure , Azure optimisation and analytics , Full Stack development , PowerPlatform , BI Data Analytics Solutions , Dynamics 365 Business Central , and cyber security services .
Founded in 2009 , CMI is a leading MSP with offices in London , Belfast , and the Thames Valley . Offering a complementary product set to BCN as specialists in Microsoft Modern Workplace , Microsoft Azure , cyber security and managed IT , the acquisition will bolster BCN ’ s portfolio and expand its UK base , which currently sits at 1,200 .
This is the second acquisition since ECI Partners invested in BCN in 2022 , following on from the purchase of Microsoft Dynamics 365 specialists , Evo-soft , in September 2022 .
Rob Davies , CEO of BCN Group commented : “ CMI ’ s complimentary product and service offering allows us to increase our Microsoft customer base and strengthen our team of technical experts . Importantly , the acquisition means we can take our combined technical capability to the next level , further establishing BCN as a key player among UK Managed Service Providers .”
Ken Roulston , Managing Director , CMI said : “ This is extremely positive news for our team and customers . The additional capabilities BCN Group brings will expand the support , skill set and technology available and create even stronger IT support . We are looking forward to aligning our offerings and provide our strengthened specialist support to our ever-growing customer base .” •
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