Collaboration

Intermedia announced the addition of new chat functionality and an enhanced mobile and desktop experience to Intermedia Unite™”“ its cloud-based Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platform. www.intermedia.com

Security

Sophos announced availability of Intercept X Advanced with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). www.sophos.com

Sophos announced that its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall now includes lateral movement protection. www.sophos.com

Mimecast launched Mimecast for IBM QRadar, which integrates email security data into IBM”™s security intelligence technology. www.mimecast.com

Cylance announced support for Amazon Web Services (AWS) with CylancePROTECT for the cloud. www.cylance.com

Avast announced the launch of Avast Mobile Security for iOS users. www.avast.com

Miscellaneous

Microsoft announced that Skype calling is available on Amazon Alexa devices. www.microsoft.com

Microsoft acquired FSLogix to enhance the Office 365 virtualization experience. www.microsoft.com

BlackBerry announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to wholly acquire Cylance, an artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company, for US $1.4 billion in cash. www.blackberry.com

Trend Micro and Moxa announced the formation of a joint-venture corporation””TXOne Net-works””which will focus on the security needs present in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments. www.trendmicro.com