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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Logicalis becomes first Cisco XDR CPS Specialisation Partner to offer global Cisco MXDR
LONDON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, today announces it has achieved the Cisco Extended Detection Response (XDR) Cisco Powered Services (CPS) Solution Specialisation and becomes a Cisco XDR CPS Specialisation Partner. Logicalis is the first Cisco XDR CPS Specialisation Partner to offer Cisco XDR as a global Managed Service (MXDR), cementing the company's status as a leading managed security services provider. Through Logicalis's global network of Security Operations Centres (SOCs), the company's MXDR services enable organisations to proactively manage threats and strengthen their security posture 24/7/365. Speaking about the specialisation, Bob Bailkoski, Global CEO of Logicalis, said, "As cyber threats grow more complex, Logicalis continually remains at the forefront of next-generation cyber defence, enabling customers to stay cyber aware, cyber secure, and resilient. This new Cisco XDR CPS specialisation demonstrates our commitment to offering customers a range of the most advanced solutions on the market and showcases our close relationship to developing industry leading managed services together with Cisco. An incredible achievement from our Logicalis Security teams." As Andrew Sage, VP Global Partners at Cisco, explains, "As one of only six Global Gold Partners, Logicalis continues to innovate and deliver leading Secure Managed Services to clients. We are proud to work in partnership with Logicalis to bring the best of Cisco XDR technology combined with top-tier Security Operation Centre delivery across the globe. Together, Cisco and Logicalis provide our customers with the confidence that their data is secure." Artur Martins, CISO Logicalis Portugal, adds, "Built around Cisco's XDR technology, our MXDR service is designed to simplify cybersecurity by integrating threat detection, investigation, and response into a unified, cloud-native platform. By focusing on real-time visibility, automated correlation, and rapid incident response, we help organisations enhance their cyber resilience. The Cisco CPS gives customers confidence they are receiving the best-in-class managed service utilising the advanced technology from Cisco XDR." In addition to securing the Cisco XDR CPS Solution Specialisation, Logicalis has also achieved Global MXDR status for Microsoft, joining only a handful of service providers qualified to deliver Microsoft's most sophisticated managed detection and response services. About Logicalis We are Architects of Change™. We help organisations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter. Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimise operations, reduce risk and empower employees. As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including availability, user experience, security, economic performance and sustainability. Our 7000+ 'Architects of Change' are based in 30 territories around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors create sustainable outcomes through technology. Logicalis has annualised revenues of $1.8 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $5.5 billion. View original content: SOURCE Logicalis
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Cisco intensifies focus on cyber security for AI Era
Cisco, a global technology provider, on Tuesday said it made several transformative innovations and partnership announcements that would help security professionals secure and harness the power of AI as part of the company's continuous drive towards reimagining security for the AI Era. Security teams have been inundated with thousands of threat alerts daily. An increasingly sophisticated threat landscape combined with an expanding talent shortage meant the need has never been greater for machine scale security and response, the company said. 'The cybersecurity threat landscape has never been more dynamic and complex, with adversaries constantly emboldened and enabled by AI to drive new attacks and exploits,' said Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco. To fight back, understaffed security operations and IT leaders needed AI power of their own. Cisco was continuing its mission to secure AI and leverage AI for security with novel open-source models and tools, new AI agents, and IoT advancements, alongside the full breadth of the Cisco Security Cloud, he said. ''Together, these innovations will help level the playing field and deliver AI innovation that makes all businesses more secure,'' Mr. Patel added. According to the company, Cisco XDR (extended detection and response) addresses this challenge by correlating telemetry across network, endpoint, cloud, email, and more, using agentic AI to surface what matters most to organizations. The new automated XDR Forensics capabilities offered deeper visibility into endpoint activity, increasing the accuracy of investigations while a new XDR Storyboard visualises complex attacks, empowering security teams to understand threats in seconds and decisively respond faster, claimed Cisco.
Channel Post MEA
23-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Westcon-Comstor Launches Managed SOC Solution For Cisco Partners
Westcon-Comstor has announced that its Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (Security Operations Centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the fast-growing cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution. Powered by Cisco XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and created in response to partner demand, the white-labelled Comstor solution allows partners across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) to quickly and easily launch a SOC offering under their own brand. It's the first managed SOC offering launched by Westcon-Comstor and the first to utilise Cisco XDR. Establishing a SOC involves significant initial investment and ongoing annualised costs. By deploying the managed XDR SOC from Comstor, partners can save on these costs while sidestepping the technical and operational challenges associated with SOC development and maintenance. The Comstor solution enables partners to build new recurring revenue streams through subscription-based models and ongoing service contracts. End-users will benefit from proactive protection, increased operational efficiency and enhanced resilience against evolving threats. Cisco XDR harnesses multiple security layers (network, endpoint, server, and cloud) and applies advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats in real time. Built to be flexible, it integrates seamlessly with existing security architectures, including non-Cisco solutions, and can scale to meet the needs of organisations of all sizes. With the Managed XDR SOC from Comstor, partners have access to a single dashboard for efficient and centralised management, plus 24×7 support and monitoring from certified Comstor analysts and engineers, along with access to Cisco expertise. Continuous, around-the-clock monitoring and superior visibility across security layers provides enhanced threat detection and faster response times, empowering partners to guide and support customers through new regulations such as the EU's NIS2 cybersecurity directive and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Amid the expanding regulatory framework, the managed XDR market is set to be worth between $8 billion and $10 billion by 2030 in EMEA alone, as end-user businesses seek more comprehensive threat detection and response solutions to ensure compliance while handling an increasing volume of security alerts and growing attack surfaces. 'Our managed SOC offering enables partners to expand their service portfolio and provide comprehensive security solutions to end-users, unlocking new growth opportunities and increasing customer retention and loyalty,' said Steven Heinsius, Vice President, Product Management and Marketing EMEA at Comstor. 'By leveraging our solution, partners will be able to build stronger relationships with customers through addressing their security needs and ensuring continuous, agile protection. At the same they can avoid the costs involved in establishing and maintaining a SOC, which can typically run to millions of dollars. We believe this solution represents a clear point of differentiation for partners and equips them with a competitive advantage. We couldn't be more excited to bring it to market.' 0 0
Techday NZ
22-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Logicalis has become the first partner in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to launch Cisco's Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution as a Global Managed Service (MXDR), expanding its cybersecurity capabilities through its APAC Security Operations Center (SOC) in Malaysia. Customers across Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore will be the first in the region to access the Cisco MXDR service, which offers advanced, AI-driven cybersecurity monitoring and response through a unified incident management platform. The solution is designed to address increasing cyber threats faced by organisations across APAC. According to the Logicalis APAC CIO report, 91 percent of organisations surveyed experienced cybersecurity incidents in the past 12 months, with more than half of those experiencing multiple breaches. "Security is the number one concern for our customers and we're seeing a tidal wave of demand for services amidst a growing skills gap," said Lee Chong-Win, CEO of Logicalis Asia Pacific. "Logicalis is investing heavily in our regional SOC capabilities to meet this demand. Cisco XDR provides the AI-driven automation customers need, combined with the 24/7 SOC capabilities and global threat intelligence that Logicalis can provide, addressing both the security coverage and skills gap concerns, at a compelling price point for the APAC market." Delivered as a managed service, Cisco XDR integrates with a range of existing security tools and complements an organisation's endpoint protection systems. It leverages AI-driven automation to enhance incident detection and response, enabling faster mitigation of threats across environments. The service is delivered through Logicalis's regional SOC in Malaysia and is supported by its broader network of global SOCs across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Americas. Dave West, President of Cisco Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, said the collaboration with Logicalis exemplifies the potential of technology partnerships to deliver meaningful outcomes for businesses. "Together with Logicalis, Cisco is helping customers transform their security operations to be more responsive, intelligent, and aligned to business outcomes," West said. "This launch represents the best of what technology partnerships can deliver: next generation, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions that provide tangible value for customers." Logicalis's Cisco XDR as a Managed Service is currently undergoing validation as a global Cisco Powered Service (CPS), which the company says will further strengthen its position as a preferred managed security provider for Cisco technologies. The Malaysian SOC plays a key role in Logicalis's regional cybersecurity capabilities, combining local expertise with global threat intelligence. The centre provides continuous monitoring, high levels of threat visibility, and compliance support, helping customers respond to and manage cyber risks effectively. Logicalis says its global SOC framework allows it to deliver consistent service standards while tailoring its cybersecurity offerings to regional needs. Customers in EMEA are already live on the service, and Logicalis expects its APAC rollout to set a new standard for managed cybersecurity services in the region.
