Thu Jan 21 2021: New Administration programs, Microsoft's direct program, and the future of ransomware

Three things to know today *   new administration, new programs https://www.commercialintegrator.com/business_resources/operations/biden-covid-19-relief-small-businesses/ https://www.channele2e.com/news/president-elect-joe-biden-small-business-priorities-technology-industry-reactions/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendpress&utm_campaign * Microsoft's direct program in more detail https://www.thirdtier.net/2021/01/19/what-microsofts-new-auditing-initiative-means-for-partners/ AND * The future of ransomware https://channellife.co.nz/story/the-current-state-of-ransomware-and-its-future https://www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/252495043/Canalys-Cyber-security-channel-set-for-further-growth