ConnectWise, Microsoft and Pax8 team up on cyber, RMM solution

ConnectWise, in partnership with Microsoft and Pax8, is launching a solution designed to help MSPs deliver more secure and efficient IT services to their SMB clients.

The offering, titled ConnectWise Endpoint Management & Security for M365, aims to give MSPs a "turnkey" way to manage, secure, and automate endpoint environments with greater visibility and less operational overhead, while also simplifying procurement, provisioning and billing through the Pax8 marketplace.

Available through Pax8 later this year, the solution includes ConnectWise RMM Pro, MDR for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and M365, and the ConnectWise Backup and Security Dashboards (formerly Backup360 and Security360).

The combined solution includes productivity, security, and compliance features including EDR, mail filtering, vulnerability scanning, SaaS app usage detection, and policy enforcement; 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response powered by the ConnectWise SOC; and a unified view of backup and cybersecurity posture across tools and endpoints, enabling faster, more informed decisions.

ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo talked-up the combination of enterprise-grade security, automation, and monitoring into a single, easily consumable solution for MSPs.

"This is about empowering partners to scale faster, reduce complexity, and deliver real value to their clients in a world of growing cyber threats," he said.

Microsoft GM Erwin Visser said to support SMBs, the company's goal is to equip partners with the best-in-class security solutions.

“Microsoft 365 Business Premium delivers security capabilities typically reserved for large Enterprises, and when combined with ConnectWise Automation and SOC services, MSPs can deliver powerful security-first experiences to their clients," he said.

Pax8 chief commerce officer, Nick Heddy, also talked-up the offering. “With a single solution, MSPs can access Microsoft licensing, endpoint security, automation, and managed detection and response — all integrated and soon available through our Marketplace," he said.

The new solution is being showcased at IT Nation Secure in Orlando this week and MSPs can begin provisioning the package in early Q3 2025.