Tag: ScanSource
ScanSource experiences ransomware attack as CISA issues advisory
May 17, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
GREENVILLE, S.C. – ScanSource, Inc., a hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced that it was affected by a ransomware attack that impacted some of its systems.
The company discovered the intrusion on May 14, 2023, and immediately launched an investigation into the attack while implementing its Incident Response Plan. In the company’s official release, ScanSource said it is actively managing the incident and are taking steps toward remediation. “The...
Swinging for a cause
September 21, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
My son and I got up early on Saturday morning, but we didn’t mind at all.
We got in the car and drove from New York City to New Jersey, and although getting to the George Washington Bridge was practically a crawl thanks to weekend construction, we were stoked to reach our ultimate destination – the Mission 500 annual softball game.
For those who are unfamiliar with Mission 500, the nonprofit organization’s goal is to work together with the security industry to support underprivileged...
ScanSource acquires Canpango
September 5, 2018SSN Staff
GREENVILLE, S.C.—ScanSource Inc., a global provider of technology products and solutions based here, in August acquired Canpango, a longstanding Salesforce implementation and consulting partner. Canpango provides professional services for companies around the world, including Salesforce solution configuration and implementation, business process consulting, training and education, application development, data migration and reporting.With this acquisition, ScanSource and Intelisys partners...
ScanSource to acquire Intelisys
August 10, 2016Paul Ragusa
GREENVILLE, S.C.—ScanSource, Inc., a global provider of technology products and solutions based here, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intelisys Communications, Inc., a technology services distributor of business telecommunications and cloud services, for about $83.6 million.ScanSource CEO Mike Baur told Security Systems News that the acquisition of Intelisys allows ScanSource to broaden its capabilities by entering the telecom and cloud services market.“We believe the...
ScanSource to offer security 'on demand'
May 9, 2014Martha Entwistle
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The ScanSource booth at ISC West, which has featured memorable themes in the past, will be dedicated entirely to the launch of its new educational program: ScanSource Security On Demand.The distribution company, based here, unveiled the program, which has been in the works for six months, on April 2, the first day of ISC West.“ScanSource Security On Demand is an education and information portal with heavy video content. It's directed to our security and network reseller...
ScanSource to offer security 'on demand'
April 11, 2014Martha Entwistle
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The ScanSource booth at ISC West, which has featured memorable themes in the past, will be dedicated entirely to the launch of its new educational program: ScanSource Security On Demand.The distribution company, based here, will unveil the program, which has been in the works for six months, on April 2, the first day of ISC West.“ScanSource Security On Demand is an education and information portal with heavy video content. It's directed to our security and network reseller...
Management changes at ScanSource
November 4, 2013SSN Staff
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Changes to its management structure will enhance ScanScource's growth strategy and focus on worldwide technology markets, the company said today.�“The management organization we have in place is well armed with the experience and leadership to guide our teams globally in an effort to help our vendor and reseller partners grow their business and find new opportunities,” said Mike Ferney, ScanSource president of worldwide communications and services, in a statement...
ScanSource expands reseller support offerings
November 8, 2012SSN Staff
GREENVILLE, S.C.—ScanSource, a distributor based here, has created a new business unit that provides support programs and services for reseller partners, according to a company statement.
The group will manage a variety of affordable services resellers can use to extend their capabilities and increase profits during their solution sale, including assessment, configuration and implementation.
New offerings include enhanced mobility solutions, access to complete configuration and integration...
Tri-Ed/Northern buys one, opens two
July 18, 2012Martha Entwistle
WOODBURY, N.Y.—As promised when it was acquired by private equity firm Audax Group in April, Tri-Ed/Northern Video is expanding. The independent national distributor on July 16 announced the acquisition of Seabreeze Security Distributors of Orlando, Fla., and announced plans to open two new branches: one in Detroit and one in Raleigh, N.C.In addition to backing from Audax, the possibility of an increase in the capital gains tax is pushing deals along, Pat Comunale, Tri-Ed/Northern president...