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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Absolute Security New Certified Integration with ConnectWise RMM™ Helps MSPs Extend Resilience Across Customer Environments
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Absolute Security, a leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that Absolute Resilience for MSPs has launched a newly certified integration with ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. For more details on this new integration, please visit the ConnectWise Marketplace, which connects Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with a vast ecosystem of third-party integrations designed to enhance their service offerings and drive business growth. Now Available in the ConnectWise Marketplace, Absolute Resilience for MSPs Provides Recovery, Compliance, and Protection for MSP-Managed Endpoint Devices. #MSP #EndpointSecurity #AbsoluteSecurity #Resilience #Cybersecurity Share In today's digital ecosystem, organizations face ransomware, data breaches, and complexity-driven incidents that can cause prolonged disruptions and negatively impact their bottom lines. With Absolute Resilience, MSPs will have a quick and efficient way to integrate advanced capabilities that help ensure their customers' endpoints remain defended and resilient in the modern threat landscape. With this new Absolute Security marketplace offering, MSPs can: Enforce Endpoint Compliance: Monitor key device attributes and self-heal critical security applications to maintain an effective and resilient security posture. Rehydrate Endpoint Devices: Restore PCs back to a fully secure, compliant, trusted, and operational state after an IT or security incident—remotely, with a single click. Secure At-Risk Endpoint Devices and Data: Freeze compromised endpoints, securely wipe data with proof of erasure for audits, enforce encryption, and maintain rules-based geofencing for mobile PCs. 'Absolute Security helps global enterprises achieve the level of resilience needed to thrive in today's digital business environment,' said Cherlyn Chin, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Absolute Security. 'We are excited to partner with ConnectWise, as our MSP partners are essential to our ability to deliver our leading solutions on a global scale.' Absolute Security is partnered with 28 of the world's leading PC OEMs and embedded in the firmware of more than 600 million leading Windows endpoints. This unique position allows MSPs to ensure their customers remain defended against advanced threats, protected against risks, and able to quickly recover after an incident—even when the device OS and other security or management tools have crashed, been compromised, or become corrupted. Absolute Resilience for MSPs is integrated into ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform through the ConnectWise integration program. Integration followed the completion of all necessary security certifications as required by ConnectWise, the world's leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers. To directly integrate with ConnectWise APIs and platform, integrators like Absolute Security must pass an independent security review to ensure its integration is safe and secure for MSPs to leverage. The integration program is a robust and secure way for MSPs to connect their solutions with ConnectWise. The program strives to support MSPs globally in growing their businesses by harnessing the power of innovative technologies and by fostering mutual productivity, including Tier 1 integration support from ConnectWise. To learn more about the new Absolute Security offering, read the blog: Empowering MSPs to Boost Enterprise Resilience Across Environments About ConnectWise Integration Program This program offers vendors the opportunity to collaborate with the ConnectWise API team to scope, develop, secure, and certify their integrations, providing MSPs with peace of mind and full integration support. To learn more and enroll in this program as a third-party integrator, contact Invent@ This application uses the ConnectWise API but is not a ConnectWise product or service and is licensed separately from ConnectWise products and services. The term 'ConnectWise' is a trademark of ConnectWise, LLC. About ConnectWise ConnectWise is the leading software company empowering managed service providers (MSPs) with the technology that runs small and midsized businesses (SMBs) worldwide. With over 40 years of commitment to partner success, ConnectWise delivers innovative software, services, and an open ecosystem of integrations that drive growth. The ConnectWise Asio™ platform offers unmatched scale and AI-backed automation to provide a comprehensive technology stack for MSPs, including PSA, RMM, cybersecurity, and data protection. Discover how ConnectWise is transforming the IT industry at About Absolute Security Absolute Security is partnered with more than 28 of the world's leading endpoint device manufacturers, embedded in the firmware of 600 million devices, trusted by thousands of global enterprise customers, and licensed across 16 million PC users. With the Absolute Security Resilience Platform integrated into their digital enterprise, customers ensure their mobile and hybrid workforces connect securely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world and that business operations recover quickly following disruptions and attacks. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube. ABSOLUTE SECURITY, ABSOLUTE, and the ABSOLUTE LOGO are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation ©2025, or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Other names or logos mentioned herein may be the trademarks of Absolute or their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark, or at all, herein is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark. Absolute Security is a Crosspoint Capital portfolio company.
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Absolute Security New Certified Integration with ConnectWise RMM™ Helps MSPs Extend Resilience Across Customer Environments
Article content Now Available in the ConnectWise Marketplace, Absolute Resilience for MSPs Provides Recovery, Compliance, and Protection for MSP-Managed Endpoint Devices Article content SEATTLE — Absolute Security, a leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that Absolute Resilience for MSPs has launched a newly certified integration with ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform. For more details on this new integration, please visit the ConnectWise Marketplace, which connects Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with a vast ecosystem of third-party integrations designed to enhance their service offerings and drive business growth. Article content In today's digital ecosystem, organizations face ransomware, data breaches, and complexity-driven incidents that can cause prolonged disruptions and negatively impact their bottom lines. With Absolute Resilience, MSPs will have a quick and efficient way to integrate advanced capabilities that help ensure their customers' endpoints remain defended and resilient in the modern threat landscape. Article content With this new Absolute Security marketplace offering, MSPs can: Article content Enforce Endpoint Compliance: Monitor key device attributes and self-heal critical security applications to maintain an effective and resilient security posture. Article content Secure At-Risk Endpoint Devices and Data: Freeze compromised endpoints, securely wipe data with proof of erasure for audits, enforce encryption, and maintain rules-based geofencing for mobile PCs. Article content 'Absolute Security helps global enterprises achieve the level of resilience needed to thrive in today's digital business environment,' said Cherlyn Chin, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Absolute Security. 'We are excited to partner with ConnectWise, as our MSP partners are essential to our ability to deliver our leading solutions on a global scale.' Article content Absolute Security is partnered with 28 of the world's leading PC OEMs and embedded in the firmware of more than 600 million leading Windows endpoints. This unique position allows MSPs to ensure their customers remain defended against advanced threats, protected against risks, and able to quickly recover after an incident—even when the device OS and other security or management tools have crashed, been compromised, or become corrupted. Article content Absolute Resilience for MSPs is integrated into ConnectWise RMM™ on the ConnectWise Asio™ platform through the ConnectWise integration program. Integration followed the completion of all necessary security certifications as required by ConnectWise, the world's leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers. To directly integrate with ConnectWise APIs and platform, integrators like Absolute Security must pass an independent security review to ensure its integration is safe and secure for MSPs to leverage. The integration program is a robust and secure way for MSPs to connect their solutions with ConnectWise. The program strives to support MSPs globally in growing their businesses by harnessing the power of innovative technologies and by fostering mutual productivity, including Tier 1 integration support from ConnectWise. Article content To learn more about the new Absolute Security offering, read the blog: Empowering MSPs to Boost Enterprise Resilience Across Environments About ConnectWise Integration Program This program offers vendors the opportunity to collaborate with the ConnectWise API team to scope, develop, secure, and certify their integrations, providing MSPs with peace of mind and full integration support. To learn more and enroll in this program as a third-party integrator, contact Invent@ Article content This application uses the ConnectWise API but is not a ConnectWise product or service and is licensed separately from ConnectWise products and services. The term 'ConnectWise' is a trademark of ConnectWise, LLC. Article content About ConnectWise Article content ConnectWise is the leading software company empowering managed service providers (MSPs) with the technology that runs small and midsized businesses (SMBs) worldwide. With over 40 years of commitment to partner success, ConnectWise delivers innovative software, services, and an open ecosystem of integrations that drive growth. The ConnectWise Asio™ platform offers unmatched scale and AI-backed automation to provide a comprehensive technology stack for MSPs, including PSA, RMM, cybersecurity, and data protection. Discover how ConnectWise is transforming the IT industry at Article content About Absolute Security Article content Absolute Security is partnered with more than 28 of the world's leading endpoint device manufacturers, embedded in the firmware of 600 million devices, trusted by thousands of global enterprise customers, and licensed across 16 million PC users. With the Absolute Security Resilience Platform integrated into their digital enterprise, customers ensure their mobile and hybrid workforces connect securely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world and that business operations recover quickly following disruptions and attacks. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Article content ABSOLUTE SECURITY, ABSOLUTE, and the ABSOLUTE LOGO are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation ©2025, or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Other names or logos mentioned herein may be the trademarks of Absolute or their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark, or at all, herein is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark. Absolute Security is a Crosspoint Capital portfolio company. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Economic Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
China could shut US power grid, gas pipelines and electrical networks at will with killswitch, says shocking report
A new report raises concerns about China's potential to disrupt US infrastructure. Experts warn that Chinese technology may contain remote 'kill switches'. These switches could disable power grids and water systems. Lawmakers are urging immediate action to protect critical infrastructure. Hidden backdoors in devices pose a national security risk. The US is starting to address these vulnerabilities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What could China do to destroy U.S. infrastructure? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What kinds of devices have secret kill switches? Unitree Go1 robot dogs were found to have a secret backdoor that lets them connect to Chinese servers. ZPMC cranes can be used in U.S. military ports and can track containers from a distance. ESP32 WiFi chips are used a lot in smart home devices. Hikvision and Dahua cameras are often used in home and business security systems. Transformers and inverters for solar power are important parts of national electric grids. Is the U.S. doing anything to stop this? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs A new cybersecurity report that is very scary has made people very worried about how China could hurt US infrastructure. Experts say that Chinese-made technology could be used from far away to cut off the power grid, water systems, and other important parts of America's infrastructure. As they are worried about a secret "kill switch," lawmakers are asking for quick action to protect the country's important are worried about national security at ports, power plants, and in homes because investigations have found hidden backdoors and spyware in founder of the software company ConnectWise, Arnie Bellini, has called this the "biggest technological threat to the United States." He says that goods made by Chinese companies, many of which are controlled or subsidized by the Chinese Communist Party, have hidden remote access tools that could let Beijing shut down or spy on important American infrastructure, as per a report by The Daily says that the threat doesn't come from missiles or drones, but from devices that are already in use in U.S. ports, electrical grids, and surveillance systems. Bellini said, "It's the fact that we're buying equipment from China." "It's already in our power plants, water systems, and video monitoring networks. You can turn these systems off from far away, just like a light says that this gives the Chinese government more power than ever before: "The Trojan horse is already here." We did it ourselves, as per a report by The Daily Chinese-made products have been found to have security holes. One of the most worrying things is:Bellini says that these devices can "call back" to Beijing, which gives them full remote Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies are starting to crack down. Some ports have already taken down cranes that are suspected of being dangerous, and investigations are going on. The Trump administration, on the other hand, has promised to make tech manufacturing in the U.S. a priority to cut down on reliance on countries that are hostile to the stressed, "We need a national strategy." "Any camera or transformer made in China could be dangerous. We can't keep America safe with tools made by our a lot of products keep coming into the U.S. Bellini says that American businesses often stay quiet to avoid controversy, putting cheap imports ahead of national safety. The threat isn't just a thought anymore. It's already here, but you can't see codes and backdoors could bring down critical Experts warn that power, water, and surveillance systems are all at risk.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
China could shut US power grid, gas pipelines and electrical networks at will with killswitch, says shocking report
A new cybersecurity report that is very scary has made people very worried about how China could hurt US infrastructure. Experts say that Chinese-made technology could be used from far away to cut off the power grid, water systems, and other important parts of America's infrastructure. As they are worried about a secret "kill switch," lawmakers are asking for quick action to protect the country's important systems. People are worried about national security at ports, power plants, and in homes because investigations have found hidden backdoors and spyware in devices. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The founder of the software company ConnectWise, Arnie Bellini, has called this the "biggest technological threat to the United States." He says that goods made by Chinese companies, many of which are controlled or subsidized by the Chinese Communist Party, have hidden remote access tools that could let Beijing shut down or spy on important American infrastructure, as per a report by The Daily Express. ALSO READ: Chikungunya virus spreading fast in China - is it reaching pandemic level? Here're causes, symptoms and treatment What could China do to destroy U.S. infrastructure? Live Events Bellini says that the threat doesn't come from missiles or drones, but from devices that are already in use in U.S. ports, electrical grids, and surveillance systems. Bellini said, "It's the fact that we're buying equipment from China." "It's already in our power plants, water systems, and video monitoring networks. You can turn these systems off from far away, just like a light switch. He says that this gives the Chinese government more power than ever before: "The Trojan horse is already here." We did it ourselves, as per a report by The Daily Express. What kinds of devices have secret kill switches? Several Chinese-made products have been found to have security holes. One of the most worrying things is: Unitree Go1 robot dogs were found to have a secret backdoor that lets them connect to Chinese servers. ZPMC cranes can be used in U.S. military ports and can track containers from a distance. ESP32 WiFi chips are used a lot in smart home devices. Hikvision and Dahua cameras are often used in home and business security systems. Transformers and inverters for solar power are important parts of national electric grids. Bellini says that these devices can "call back" to Beijing, which gives them full remote control. Is the U.S. doing anything to stop this? The Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies are starting to crack down. Some ports have already taken down cranes that are suspected of being dangerous, and investigations are going on. The Trump administration, on the other hand, has promised to make tech manufacturing in the U.S. a priority to cut down on reliance on countries that are hostile to the U.S. ALSO READ: 7 insane new features coming to iPhone 17 Pro, and it's launching next month Bellini stressed, "We need a national strategy." "Any camera or transformer made in China could be dangerous. We can't keep America safe with tools made by our enemies. Still, a lot of products keep coming into the U.S. Bellini says that American businesses often stay quiet to avoid controversy, putting cheap imports ahead of national safety. The threat isn't just a thought anymore. It's already here, but you can't see it. FAQs What is China accused of hiding in US technology? Malicious codes and backdoors could bring down critical infrastructure. How do these 'kill switches' affect everyday systems? Yes. Experts warn that power, water, and surveillance systems are all at risk.
Business Upturn
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Saint Leo University Receives Significant Gift from Tampa Tech Icon, Arnie Bellini
Saint Leo, Fla., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saint Leo University has received a transformative $1.5 million donation from Tampa-based tech visionary and philanthropist Arnie Bellini, founder of ConnectWise and CEO of Bellini Capital. The gift builds on an initial $500,000 contribution made in 2024, with a recent additional $1 million investment. This impactful support will significantly expand the university's reach in cybersecurity education, fueling initiatives designed to close workforce gaps and prepare students for high-demand careers. The donation will establish The Bellini Family Endowed Scholarship, the university's first dedicated cybersecurity scholarship, supporting students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or demonstrating a strong passion for the field. It will also advance several strategic initiatives, including Saint Leo's first partnership with industry experts to create a new model for comprehensive, innovative cybersecurity training, with programming planned to begin in 2025. 'The cybersecurity threat is real, constant, and growing, and CyberBay is already a magnet for talent and innovation to address the need,' said Arnie Bellini. 'Right here in the Tampa Bay region, the demand for skilled cyber professionals is immediate and urgent—and the jobs are high-paying and high-impact. Saint Leo has proven itself as a powerhouse in cyber education, and this investment will amplify their impact and accelerate the pipeline of talent.' According to industry research, the global cybersecurity workforce gap surpassed 4 million jobs in 2023, including more than 500,000 vacancies in the United States. Florida ranks among the top five states in demand for cybersecurity professionals. The new training program will provide an expedited, flexible way for working adults to gain foundational cybersecurity skills. This revolutionary approach to cybersecurity education creates standardized training modules for industry wide adoption. Offered entirely online and self-paced, the program is designed to serve as a talent pipeline for employers across Tampa Bay and beyond, helping individuals transition into critical tech roles faster. 'Arnie Bellini's generosity accelerates our mission to educate ethical tech leaders and bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application,' said Steve Carroll, chief information officer at Saint Leo University. 'This gift will impact Tampa Bay's workforce for generations to come.' Saint Leo University has earned national recognition for its cybersecurity program and is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In 2023, the university established the College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science to meet the rising demand for high-quality education in the tech sector. More than 500 students are currently pursuing cybersecurity degrees at Saint Leo. ### ABOUT SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY Saint Leo University is a Catholic Benedictine university dedicated to helping learners of all backgrounds and ages gain the competence and courage to be more. Offering more than 55-degree programs to more than 13,000 students each year, the nonprofit university is known for providing a values-based education in the liberal arts tradition and a community of belonging for those who seek a greater purpose in life. Saint Leo is regionally accredited and offers a campus in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, regional education centers, and several online programs. The university is home to more than 106,000 alumni. Learn more at or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
