Abstract Security today announced the launch of its PAINT Partner Program. (Partnerships, Alliances, and INTegrations). The PAINT program is designed to empower resellers, MSPs, MSSPs, and technology integrators to deliver differentiated cybersecurity solutions and accelerate revenue growth through collaboration with one of the industry’s fastest-growing security innovators.
Since emerging from stealth in 2023, Abstract Security has attracted global attention for its modern take on the security operations stack. The company’s platform decouples data sources and destinations, offering customizable pipelines, real-time analytics and an AI-powered assistant that simplifies threat investigation and detection across environments.
Now, with the launch of PAINT, Abstract is formally extending its platform to a broader ecosystem of partners ready to bring these capabilities to market.
Program Highlights
The PAINT Partner Program is structured to support partners at every stage of growth, from emerging solution providers to global systems integrators. Key benefits include:
- Competitive pricing models with very attractive margin structures. Abstract’s pricing offers predictability, making it easier for partners to maximize profitability while providing value to end customers. We adapt to your business model to provide cost-effective scaling without compromising performance.
- Flexible deployment models, including SaaS, self-hosted, and region-specific cloud hosting
- Joint go-to-market opportunities, such as co-branded campaigns, sales enablement, and events
- Rep-to-rep sales collaboration and technical support to accelerate sales cycles
- Access to the Abstract Intelligence Gallery, a curated marketplace with integrations from leading threat intelligence providers
- Streamlined onboarding and enablement, including certification pathways and training for both sales and technical teams
Innovatively Differentiated
- Data Pipelines: Streamline data management with efficient pipelines for ingestion, processing, and routing of security data. Our pipelines reduce data complexity, making it easier for customers to extract actionable insights.
- Real-Time Security Analytics: Our Analytics engine delivers real-time threat detection and monitoring, allowing your customers to quickly respond to security threats. This high-performance analytics capability meets the demand for fast, accurate data-driven security decisions.
- Intel Gallery: Access to curated threat intelligence, providing your customers with a robust resource to reveal threats and stay ahead of those emerging. Abstract’s Intel Gallery helps customers boost their intelligence capabilities, positioning you as providers of cutting-edge security solutions.
- Abstract LakeVilla: LakeVilla is designed to give you a reliable, cost-effective way to store and access historical data without the high price tag or slow performance of traditional SIEM solutions. It makes cold storage actually work for security teams – no more painful rehydration and no more expensive re-ingestion.
Built for Channel-Led Growth
The PAINT program reflects Abstract’s commitment to building a channel-first business model that rewards joint success. With multi-cloud availability, marketplace listings across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and support for regional hosting in markets like the Middle East, partners can tap into new revenue opportunities across verticals and geographies.
The PAINT Partner Program is open to qualified partners globally. Interested organizations can learn more and apply by visiting Abstract Security’s partner page.
Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, Delivering the Fastest AF and Lightest Weight in its Class
Posted in Commentary with tags Nikon on August 22, 2025 by itnerdNikon Canada has announced the release of the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. This second generation of the acclaimed NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S brings enhancements to image quality, speed and handling, further improving upon a lens that was already a popular choice for all types of imaging professionals.
As part of the S-Line of NIKKOR Z lenses, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is a standard zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, covering the versatile focal length range from wide-angle 24mm to medium-telephoto 70mm for full-frame/FX format cameras. It features a first in its class internal zoom mechanism, and it’s also the lightest in its class, weighing approximately 675 g (1.49 lbs.). Additionally, the internal zoom mechanism increases zooming stability as well as dust- and drip-resistant performance.
It is the first zoom lens to adopt Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) motors for the AF drive, achieving the fastest autofocusing in Nikon history with extremely precise and quiet AF control. Autofocus is approximately 5x faster than that of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, and AF tracking performance during zooming has been enhanced by approximately 60 per cent, making it even easier to capture decisive moments with fast-moving subjects such as athletes in action.
As a new-generation f/2.8 standard zoom lens that combines outstanding image quality and superior agility, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is the lens for those seeking high levels of performance in both still image and video recording, even when shooting in a variety of conditions or harsh environments.
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Price and Availability
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens will be available in September for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $3,499.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit www.nikon.ca.
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