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Nasuni, a unified file data platform for hybrid cloud environments, announced that it will debut a new integration with the CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform. The new integration, available on the CrowdStrike Marketplace, will deliver real-time threat detection and enhanced data recovery by sharing actionable intelligence, strengthening data protection, and minimizing downtime after an attack. Nasuni…

Accenture & CrowdStrike Team Up Against Cyber Threats

March 18, 2025

The ever-increasing cunning of cybercriminals is the driver of yet another collaboration this week. Accenture has teamed up with CrowdStrike to help businesses simplify their cybersecurity approach. The two companies have developed a unified platform that combines various detection and response tools. Thus, companies can now funnel all their security through one system rather than…

ATSG and Evolve IP Re-Emerge as XTIUM Following Merger

March 18, 2025

Evolve IP and ATSG will now be known as XTIUM, following the merger of the two companies, and will be a next-generation MSP focused on delivering strategic partnership experience with AI readiness and premium, high-touch security to enable innovation and growth for organizations across IT, finance, healthcare, and more. New organization remains focused on complex…

ConnectWise Makes Series of Announcements to Drive MSP Value

March 17, 2025

ConnectWise recently announced various technology additions centered on driving MSP value, security, and efficiency. The new features and capabilities target a growing market trend that aims to offer enhanced technology at a lower cost to MSPs worldwide. “ConnectWise is dedicated to being the trusted partner of the MSP and ITSM community,” said Manny Rivelo, CEO…

Cisco Opens the Door for Agentic AI Collaboration

March 17, 2025

IT giant Cisco recently announced a new AI-powered collaboration solution that will create “future-proofed” experiences for customers, employees, and IT teams. Cisco’s new agentic AI innovations include the general availability of the Webex AI Agent to boost customer experience, new workflows in the AI Assistant for the Webex Suite to streamline employee experiences, Webex Calling…

Backblaze to Deploy Services at Cologix Toronto Data Center

March 17, 2025

Network-neutral data center provider, Cologix, recently announced that Backblaze, a cloud storage company, will be deploying its services at Cologix’s TOR3 digital edge data center in Toronto. Partnership brings data storage compliant with Canadian regulations The collaboration on the deployment will feature “a high-capacity setup with dedicated power and a direct fiber connection to Cologix’s…

NSITSP Opposes CISA Changes: Fears Reduction in Effectiveness

March 17, 2025

Recently, the National Society of IT Service Providers (NSITSP) released a statement on the changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), including removing industry advisors. Statement issues response to dismissal of CSRB, other moves The statement by NSITSP is in response to the Trump administration’s dismissal of members of the Department of Homeland…

Rafay and Netris Partner to Rapidly Scale AI Capabilities

March 14, 2025

Recently, Rafay Systems and Netris announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of GPU cloud infrastructure and rapidly scale AI capabilities. GPU platforms available through partnership Rafay, a provider of Platform-as-a-Service capabilities for self-service compute consumption, and Netris, a networking automation provider, will collaborate to accelerate the consumption and monetization of GPU-based infrastructure with…

Genesys Unveils New AI Product and State of CX Report

March 14, 2025

Cloud services provider Genesys recently announced a suite of new AI capabilities for contact center supervisors, which will assist organizations in delivering improved customer service. AI-fueled automation promises to save over 400 hours a month The new AI capabilities will enable the automation of routine supervisorial tasks and provide real-time assistance for analyzing data, training…

Climb Global Solutions Records Strong 2024, Sets 2025 Goals

March 14, 2025

Global value-added distributor Climb Global Solutions, Inc., recently announced its fourth-quarter results. The data shows that the company has grown substantially since the end of 2023. Following the news, CEO Dale Foster spoke with Channel Insider to share where the distributor has set its focus for 2025. Strong fourth quarter and year-over-year results point to…

Keepit Releases New Report on Data Governance

March 14, 2025

Recently, Keepit, a vendor-independent cloud-native data protection platform, released a new report titled “Intelligent data governance: Why taking control of your data is key for operational continuity and innovation.” Report details the need for data governance frameworks This report was developed and published to help IT leaders adopt or create a data governance framework that…

Intel Names Lip-Bu Tan as Next CEO

March 13, 2025

Effective March 18, Lip-Bu Tan will take over as the new CEO of Intel, succeeding Co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus. Tan will rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down in August 2024. Frank Yeary, who took on the role of interim executive chair during the CEO search, will revert to being…

Sherweb Adds Keepit to MSP Data Security Portfolio

March 13, 2025

Sherweb, a cloud marketplace and distributor for MSPs, recently announced that it would be launching Keepit in its marketplace to enable managed service providers (MSPs) who work with Sherweb to streamline the backup and protection of data critical to internal processes and workloads on Keepit’s cloud-native platform. Keepit adds new backup and data resiliency option…

Mitel Files Chapter 11: UC Giant Seeks Fresh Start

March 12, 2025

Mitel has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its debt and “optimize its global operations.” The unified communications (UC) company has struggled to compete with industry giants like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco Webex. The company has reached an agreement with lenders and key stakeholders to essentially reorganize what it owes through…

Cato Networks Intros New Firewall Security on SASE Platform

March 12, 2025

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) provider Cato Networks recently announced the first SASE-native LAN NGFW, which will eliminate the need for firewall patching and close security gaps left by disparate firewalls. Manual patching might become a thing of the past This new solution allows Cato to converge all firewall engines for seamless management and deep…

WatchGuard Unveils FireCloud Internet Access in SASE Portfolio

March 12, 2025

Unified cybersecurity vendor WatchGuard Technologies today announced FireCloud Internet Access, the first of several new hybrid secure access service edge (SASE) products. New solution adds option for MSPs in SASE market FireCloud Internet Access integrates with WatchGuard Cloud and shares unified policy management with Firebox. It combines firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) and secure web gateway (SWG) to…

NodeShift & Storj Expand Decentralized Compute, Hot Storage

March 11, 2025

Decentralized cloud storage organization, Storj, recently announced a new integration with NodeShift that will expand decentralized compute and hot storage to support the deployment of AI agents, LLMs and other data-intensive applications with scalable compute infrastructure. Mission-critical data enablement for partners and customers This integration will enhance the functionality and performance of NodeShift, a decentralized…

Splashtop Introduces New Endpoint Solution

March 11, 2025

Remote access and support solutions provider Splashtop recently announced a new autonomous endpoint management (AEM) solution for remote support users. This solution will boost efficiencies, visibility, and control over network devices. AEM the latest to join Splashtop’s AI-powered automation portfolio The AEM solution complements Microsoft Intune by providing automation features to lean IT teams. These…

Druva Announces Expanded Microsoft Partnership

March 11, 2025

Cloud-native security vendor Druva today announced a new relationship with Microsoft to expand integration with Azure and deepen the capabilities of Druva partners and customers. Partnership addresses ongoing demand for secure cloud usage The expanded partnership brings Druva’s backup capabilities to Azure instances, a shift for the company, which until now only offered data backups…

Potential Tariffs Could Create Tech Channel Obstacles

March 10, 2025

As IT spending continues to increase, the last thing MSPs want to see is an increase in the price of technology imports. With new tariffs implemented in 2025 on valuable trade partners like China, Mexico, and Canada, electronics manufacturers will see a significant hit. Expected cost increases across tech products follow 2025 policy shifts The…

SonicWall Partners with CrowdStrike to Enhance MSP Security

March 10, 2025

SonicWall has partnered with CrowdStrike in a new collaboration that gives MSPs stronger tools to protect their customers with end-to-end managed threat protection. It means more comprehensive security solutions without the complexity. The solution, SonicSentry MXDR, combines network, endpoint, and cloud protection, all supported by round-the-clock security and network operations centers. For MSPs looking to…

PEAK:AIO Expands Global AI Infrastructure Solutions with Dell

March 7, 2025

AI infrastructure provider PEAK:AIO recently announced the availability of a new version of its revolutionary AI Data Server to set a new standard for performance, density, and sustainability. The company’s 2U solution, engineered by Dell Technologies’ enterprise-grade precision and powered by PEAK:AIO’s software, provides 1.5PB of storage and 120GB/sec RDMA NFS and NVMe-oF performance. Efficiency…

ConnectWise Research: Security, Profit Insights for MSPs

March 6, 2025

ConnectWise has released multiple reports over the last several months, including its annual MSP security threat report and new insights on the financial health of channel partners. We spoke with ConnectWise CISO Patrick Beggs and EVP of Service Leadership and IT Nation Peter Kujawa to dig deeper into what their research means for MSPs. 2025…

OneTrust Introduces New Integration to Boost AI Governance

March 6, 2025

Data management solutions provider OneTrust recently announced an integration with Azure OpenAI, which accelerates and automates AI governance with centralized oversight for responsible innovation. New integration expands agentic AI management capabilities “AI teams today are deploying models and launching dynamic agents that interact, learn, and evolve in real time,” said Blake Brannon, Chief Product &…

Salesforce Launches AI Agent Market

March 5, 2025

Salesforce has just launched AgentExchange, a new marketplace and community integrated directly into its AI CRM platform. The platform is designed to let developers and partners create and sell their own AI tools, allowing them to tap into the massive $6 trillion digital labor market. AgentExchange is essentially an evolution of Salesforce’s already-established AppExchange, but…

Becoming a Mavvrik: How One Company is Rethinking Tech Spend

March 5, 2025

A maverick is an unorthodox individual. One who does not tread the same path others have laid for them. A maverick blazes their own trail, brings independent thinking, and isn’t afraid to stand separate from the crowd. That’s the new persona that the unified financial control platform for modern IT, Mavvrik, wants to embody. Formerly…

DigitalEx Rebrands as Mavvrik While Adding $6.3M in Funding

March 5, 2025

Mavvrik, a unified platform for IT financial control, has announced its rebranding from DigitalEx and attained a $6.2 million seed funding round to boost its go-to-market expansion and product innovation. This will help enterprises gain complete financial control of their IT infrastructure. Mavvrik launches new brand with additional funding and leadership appointments S3 Ventures and…

February M&A Roundup: Latest Moves Impacting the Channel

March 5, 2025

Organizations have kept the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market alive at a steady pace to expand their capabilities and services. In February, several leaders in the channel joined forces to provide new and improved services. This latest recap on the M&A market features a number of strategic acquisitions and a merger uniquely positioned to propel…

February Leadership Roundup: Channel Shifts & Additions

March 4, 2025

As we enter the last act of Q1 for organizations in the channel, a few organizations are entering this last stretch with new leadership structures ready to guide them through Q2 and beyond. Several managed service providers (MSPs) and tech vendors are revamping their executive benches to continue their progress in 2025. Channel Insider continues…

Cloud Giants Unite: IBM Completes HashiCorp Acquisition

March 3, 2025

IBM just finalized its acquisition of HashiCorp, bringing together two powerhouses in the cloud infrastructure space. HashiCorp is known for its tools that automate and secure the infrastructure behind hybrid cloud applications and generative AI systems. The companies aim to help their clients innovate faster, tighten security, and get more value from cloud investments. Nearly…

Alvaka Remediation Resources Available Through Ingram Micro

February 28, 2025

Ransomware and remediation solutions vendor Alvaka recently announced a strategic alliance with global technology distributor and B2B platform company Ingram Micro to keep channel partners and customers informed and ready to respond to ransomware attacks. Remediation and recovery now available to Ingram Micro partners Through this new engagement program, Alvaka will offer Ingram Micro channel…

CrowdStrike Highlights Four Key Tech, Sales Milestones

February 28, 2025

Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike recently announced new milestones and advancements in the cloud security, identity protection, and next-generation cybersecurity sectors. The announcements relate to the organization’s business within the AWS Marketplace, their Oracle Cloud partnership, Falcon Identity Protection for Microsoft Entra ID, and achieving additional FedRAMP Authorization. CrowdStrike’s AWS Marketplace milestone CrowdStrike announced it is the…

Acronis Launches Acronis Ultimate 365 for MSPs

February 28, 2025

Cybersecurity and data protection leader Acronis recently announced the debut of a comprehensive Microsoft 365 protection solution for managed service providers (MSPs) called Acronis Ultimate 365. Ultimate 365 allows MSPs to manage cybersecurity, backup, and compliance with a single, natively integrated, multi-tenant platform to help boost efficiency, reduce technician workload, maximize profitability, and simplify customer…

Trend Micro Introduces First Proactive Cybersecurity AI

February 27, 2025

Cybersecurity company Trend Micro recently launched a new AI Agent meant to drive proactive security outcomes. Trend Cybertron harnesses LLM technology to predict and prevent threats Trend Cybertron is a specialized cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to predict and prevent threats across an organization’s entire attack surface in any environment. “Trend is building a…

Flashpoint Releases Security Guide on OSINT Strategies

February 27, 2025

Flashpoint, a leader in threat data and intelligence, released a report this week meant to help security teams stay ahead of emerging threats such as doxxing, swatting, misinformation, and geopolitical targeting. The Complete Guide to OSINT for Executive Protection is a resource for security professionals, executive protection teams, and corporate risk leaders. It was established…

Cynomi Adds Solution Showcase Module to Security Resources

February 26, 2025

Security vendor Cynomi, known for its vCISO platform, has announced a new module called Solution Showcase. Now, Cynomi partners can access insights into their clients’ current and future security needs, an offering aimed at helping MSPs and MSSPs grow their revenue and expand their businesses. Solution Showcase highlights opportunities in current clients The new offering…

MongoDB Acquires Voyage AI to Combat AI Hallucinations

February 26, 2025

Data development company MongoDB has snapped up Voyage AI, bringing their specialized embedding and reranking models into the company’s data platform. This move is meant to tackle a rather sizable hitch in AI development – reducing “hallucinations” in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. By integrating Voyage AI’s technology, MongoDB is now in a prime position to…

Sherweb and Rewst Team Up to Enhance Efficiency for MSPs

February 26, 2025

Sherweb recently launched Rewst, an orchestration and automation platform for MSPs, in its marketplace to automate repetitive, time-intensive tasks for Sherweb’s MSP partners and help them enhance efficiency and docs on growth-driven initiatives. Sherweb, a cloud marketplace and distributor, introduced the Rewst platform to assist MSPs facing growing workloads, stretched resources, and the need to…

Cisco Expands Partnership with NVIDIA to Boost AI Adoption

February 25, 2025

Global technology giant Cisco recently announced that it would expand its partnership with NVIDIA to provide AI solutions to enterprises, accelerating AI adoption. Partnership focuses on AI workload demands Through this expanded partnership, Cisco and NVIDIA aim to give organizations flexibility and choice as those organizations seek to meet the demand of AI workloads for…

Couchbase Services to Integrate with NVIDIA Microservices

February 25, 2025

Couchbase, a developer data platform for critical AI applications, recently announced that it will integrate its Capella AI Model Services with NVIDIA NIM microservices, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform. Integration streamlines AI deployment for enterprise-level success Through this integration, the AI model services will streamline the deployment of AI-powered applications, providing enterprises…

ThreatLocker Supercharges MSP Security with New Tools

February 24, 2025

ThreatLocker just released many new security tools that simplify MSPs’ lives. At its Zero Trust World 2025 conference in Orlando this week, the company announced a suite of new security offerings, expanding its reach into key IT areas. CEO Danny Jenkins states that new capabilities include patch management, web filtering, and cloud control. The company…

Right of Boom, CIS & Antisyphon Partner on CIS Controls Course

February 24, 2025

Right of Boom is a cybersecurity community purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security services providers (MSSPs). It will partner with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Antisyphon Training to launch a course for MSPs, helping them master CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls). The CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs will…

Newest ‘Head Nerd’ On Supporting Partners at N-Able

February 24, 2025

Global technology vendor N-able announced in February that Ben Lee had joined its “Head Nerds” team. This business division provides a variety of enablement resources to N-able channel partners. Lee spoke with us to share more details about his long career working with Microsoft solutions and why joining this program was the right move. Lee’s…

Xurrent Newest Integration Partner Within N-able’s Ecosystem

February 21, 2025

Xurrent’s AI-powered IT Service Management (ITSM) platform has been approved for integration within N-able’s Technology Alliance Program (TAP) ecosystem. This allows the organization to deliver ITSM capabilities for managed service providers (MSPs) by integrating with N-able’s N-central remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution. Integration adds automated ticketing, workflows, and more for Xurrent users With the…

Databricks Launches SAP Databricks, Targets Sprawling Data

February 21, 2025

Data and AI company Databricks has launched SAP Databricks, a strategic product and go-to-market partnership with SAP that will natively integrate the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform within the SAP Business Data Cloud. New partnership combines data sources for many organizations “Every organization is searching for a faster, more reliable way to translate their data into…

Fortress Solutions, Ataya, and Moso Networks Partner on Private 5G

February 21, 2025

Fortress Solutions, Ataya, and Moso Networks are forming a strategic partnership to deliver private wireless 5G packages that will give enterprises unparalleled connectivity, security, and control. Partnership combines solutions and services to enable 5G adoption The Private 5G Package solution is designed to address a range of enterprise use cases, including video surveillance, digital scanners,…

HackerOne Debuts New Way to Quantify Security Value

February 21, 2025

HackerOne recently released a report that found security leaders have largely negative perceptions on the ROI of measuring cybersecurity value. This sparked the cybersecurity company to introduce a new metric to help quantify the financial value of protecting businesses from cyberattacks. The report, When ROI Falls Short: A Guide to Measuring Security Investments with Return…

Ataccama Lineage Launched to Deliver Data Flow Visibility

February 21, 2025

Ataccama recently announced the launch of Ataccama Lineage, a new module within its Ataccama ONE unified data trust platform. It promises to provide enterprise-wide visibility into data flows, giving organizations a clear view of their data’s journey from source to consumption. New module automates data management tasks Ataccama Lineage works to simplify how organizations manage…

Extreme Networks Announces Platform ONE for MSPs

February 20, 2025

AI-powered automation for networking organization Extreme Networks recently announced the upcoming general availability of Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Extreme Platform ONE is a solution built on a unique AI-driven multi-tenant architecture, consumption-based billing, and poolable licensing. It delivers unmatched flexibility, simplicity, and cost savings, enabling MSPs to manage customers at scale.…

Advisory M&A: AchieveUnite Acquires Rohner & Associates

February 20, 2025

M&A activity remains a key theme throughout the channel. AchieveUnite has acquired California-based Rohner & Associates, LLC (R&A). Theresa Caragol, the CEO of AchieveUnite and longtime thought leader on channel partner strategy, spoke with Channel Insider to share how the acquisition addresses market needs and reflects the changing channel landscape. AI-driven insights paired with decades…

Integrail’s No-Code AI: AI for Everyone

February 20, 2025

While everyone in tech is buzzing about AI agents being the next big thing, most companies are just building them into existing platforms. Integrail, a startup that aims to simplify AI for businesses, wants to make AI something everyone can use. The company just raised $10 million in seed funding and hired Peter Guagenti as…

Harness & Traceable Merge, Focus On AI-Driven Software Delivery

February 20, 2025

Harness, an end-to-end software delivery platform, and Traceable, an API security leader, recently announced they would merge to create an advanced AI-native DevSecOps platform. Companies join under the Harness brand, aim to address DevSecOps needs The combined company will move forward under the Harness name, uniting software delivery and security into a single, AI-native platform.…

PitchIT Program Creates Community Through Competition

February 20, 2025

Now entering its seventh year, the PitchIT accelerator program– supported by IT Nation– is a worldwide competition committed to incubating growth among ConnectWise’s startup integration partners in the managed service provider (MSP) space. Channel Insider sat down with IT Nation’s Vice President of Communities, Sean Lardo, to discuss the competition, its benefits to the channel,…

1Password Introduces Password Manager Solution for MSPs

February 19, 2025

1Password recently announced the introduction of 1Password Enterprise Password Manager – MSP Edition, a new solution enabling MSPs to boost client security posture and productivity while ensuring operational efficiency and increasing profitability. New solution targets MSP needs and expectations The solution’s features are tailored to MSPs’ unique needs. It will enable MSPs to scale their…

Foxit Announces New Software Kits Targeting PDFs

February 19, 2025

Foxit’s suite of products provides PDF and eSignature solutions to knowledge workers needing more from their documents and workflows than traditional tools offer. The vendor announced new functionalities targeting document conversion and PDF developer tools today. SDKs target PDF needs and add new conversion features Foxit’s February rollout includes new features in two areas. One,…

Coder Chief Product Officer on AI & Bringing CDEs to the Enterprise

February 19, 2025

Coder recently announced its availability on the AWS Marketplace, the latest in a series of product announcements. The company has championed its mission of easing the onboarding difficulties of developers and enabling individuals and small teams through its solutions. Channel Insider spoke with Coder’s Chief Product Officer, Eric Ledyard, to learn more about his views…

Rocket Software Launches DataEdge to Address Complexities in Market

February 17, 2025

Rocket Software, a vendor of various IT modernization capabilities, recently announced the availability of its new DataEdge suite of solutions tailored to address the growing complexities around data management as AI and analytics projects fuel demand. Channel Insider spoke with Michael Curry, Rocket Software’s president of data modernization, to learn more about the new DataEdge…

Workday Announces New Agent System of Record, Role-Based AI Agents

February 13, 2025

AI platform for managing people and money, Workday, has recently announced the Workday Agent System of Record to help organizations manage their entire fleet of AI agents in a single place. New solution to govern increasingly common agentic AI This system, which manages AI agents from both Workday and third-party vendors, enables businesses to utilize…

Protect AI Announces New Partner Program to Drive Enterprise Security

February 13, 2025

Protect AI offers a platform approach to securing AI deployments at scale through AI and automation capabilities. The company has already seen success with some of the world’s largest enterprises, and now they are bringing that success to the channel with the launch of its first partner program. Program will target partners with large enterprise…

HPE Files Answer to DOJ Complaint on Juniper Acquisition

February 12, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) has responded to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by filing an answer to the department’s complaint seeking to block HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks, a networking products maker. According to the answer, HPE denies “each and every allegation” that the DOJ has levied against the IT vendor. Response says blocking…

2023 Russian Hackers Back in News as HPE Discloses Data Exposure Risk

February 12, 2025

Bizarre and rather dramatically-named hacker organizations are at it again. A Russian hacker group, dubbed Midnight Blizzard (or Cozy Bear), breached HPE and stole the personal data of several employees at the company. Initial breach in 2023 recently flagged for potential information risk HPE actually discovered the breach on December 12, 2023, when they discovered…

Halcyon Allies with Pax8 on Ransomware Resilience

February 12, 2025

Halcyon has recently announced a team up with Pax8 to boost market outreach and fortify businesses against the threat of ransomware through a strategic partnership. Halcyon now available to channel partners on Pax8 marketplace The alliance between the two companies will bring Halcyon’s anti-ransomware platform to Pax8’s cloud marketplace. The partnership is rooted in a…

Cisco Announces New AI Certifications and Courses

February 11, 2025

Global IT developer Cisco announced at its annual Cisco Live! EMEA event that it would be offering new certifications and courses for AI skilling to support the AI-enabled workforce. These new offerings range from AI basics to learning how to incorporate AI in specific roles to advanced networking design classes for professionals who design, build,…

Corex CEO on Regional Acquisitions & ServiceNow Ecosystem Strategy

February 10, 2025

In late January, Corex announced it had acquired Volteo Digital to extend its ServiceNow consultancy services further into the Latin America and EMEA markets. Corex CEO Rick Wright explained in an interview with Channel Insider how the acquisition fits into the company’s strategy and ServiceNow goals. Volteo Digital acquisition adds experienced team members and global…

N-able Launches New AI-Powered Developer Portal

February 5, 2025

Recently, software company N-able launched a new AI-powered developer portal– called the N-able Developer Portal– to accelerate API integrations with the N-able end-to-end IT management and cybersecurity platform. The portal will automate development tasks and the ability to create custom solutions to deliver faster time-to-value for IT and security services. Portal leverages APIs and alliance…

Cynet Names Jason Magee CEO

February 5, 2025

Jason Magee, formerly the CEO of ConnectWise, will take over as CEO of Cynet, a cybersecurity platform headquartered in Boston. Magee steps in as founder shifts to the board Magee will step in for Cynet founder and former CEO Eyal Gruner, who will now join the company’s Board of Directors and serve as a strategic…

Action1 Expanding Free Offering to Increase the Number of Endpoints

February 4, 2025

Autonomous endpoint management vendor Action1 announced they are increasing the number of free endpoints from 100 to 200 so businesses of all sizes can patch the first 200 endpoints with the full-featured solution. The autonomous endpoint management (AEM) solution accelerates patch deployment and compliance while reducing IT overhead and degradation of the digital employee experience…

Agentic AI-Fueled Torq Expands in EMEA, Eyes Further Growth

February 4, 2025

The security space is one of many that has found newfound opportunities thanks to the onset of the AI era. As agentic AI takes the tech market by storm in early 2025, one security vendor is celebrating continued growth and touting its early adoption of the technology. Channel Insider asked Torq’s CTO and Co-Founder Leonid…

StructuredWeb Lands $30M Investment to Accelerate AI Innovation

February 3, 2025

AI-powered channel sales and marketing SaaS solutions vendor StructuredWeb recently announced a $30 million majority investment from Invictus Growth Partners to drive the company’s AI innovation roadmap. Investment will impact product development and go-to-market strategies “Channel sales has reached a critical turning point where AI is transforming how vendors and partners collaborate to drive demand…

Sophos: Our MDR Offering Empowers Partners to Seize Security Opportunity

February 3, 2025

Global security technology and services vendor Sophos has seen exponential growth in its managed detection and response (MDR) offerings, driven largely through MSPs and channel partners. Sophos SVP of Product Management Rob Harrison spoke with Channel Insider to share how the company aims to support its partners in growing their security businesses. MDR support offers…

DOJ Sues to Block HPE’s $14B Juniper Networks Acquisition

February 3, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) $14 million acquisition of Juniper Network, a networking products maker, is in jeopardy as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing to block the deal. DOJ argues deal would stifle competition According to a filed complaint, the DOJ is arguing that the acquisition would stifle competition. The agency argues that…

DeepSeek AI Disrupts Industry with Low-Cost, High-Performance Model

January 31, 2025

The American AI market was recently rattled by the emergence of a Chinese competitor that’s cost-efficient and matches the performance of OpenAI’s o1 model on several math and reasoning metrics. The new AI model, created by Hangzhou-based startup DeepSeek, has supposedly surpassed Meta as the leading purveyor of open-source AI tools. The company’s R1 model…

Big Early Moves In 2024 A/NZ Channel Consolidation

January 31, 2025

Major consolidation moves are already shaping the Australian and New Zealand channel landscape in early 2025, with multiple acquisition talks and competing takeover bids highlighting the sector’s dynamic nature. AUCyber pursuit heats up, then cools as Brennan IT withdraws The first big acquisition tussle is centered around ASX-listed cyber security company AUCyber. Melbourne-based digital services…

Flexera Acquires NetApp’s FinOps Business to Expand CLM

January 31, 2025

Technology spend and risk management company Flexera is boosting its FinOps portfolio by acquiring the FinOps Business arm from NetApp, Inc., an intelligent data infrastructure company, as part of its broader 2025 strategy. Flexera aims to strengthen its FinOps offerings Spot by NetApp FinOps will help strengthen Flexera’s ability to better serve customers and partners…

Radix and Celanese to Collaborate with Cognite on AI-Powered Solution

January 31, 2025

Global technology solutions company Radix and global chemical and specialty material company, Celanese, have announced a collaboration with Cognite, a provider of data and AI technology for specialized industry use cases. The three companies have created JO.AI, a generative AI-powered solution aimed at improving operations in asset-intensive industries. New solution promises gains in efficiency and…

Barracuda Introduces Updates to Email Protection Solution

January 31, 2025

Barracuda Networks, Inc. recently announced advancements to Barracuda Email Protection, a solution that provides AI-powered protection against advanced threats. Email security enhancements target complex threats The updates to the email protection solution include flexible deployment options, enhanced security capabilities, and more advancements to make it easier for organizations of varying sizes and IT environments to…

ServiceNow Launches New Agentic AI Offerings, Google Cloud, Oracle & Visa Partnerships

January 29, 2025

ServiceNow has continued its commitment to deploying and leveraging agentic AI with new offerings announced in conjunction with its earnings call in late January. The company also unveiled new partnerships following recent changes to its partner program. Agentic AI ‘control tower’ built to centralize a slew of custom and pre-built agents The key piece of…

Omega Systems CEO on PE Funding, Compliance Offerings & Channel Innovation

January 29, 2025

Omega Systems is a premier technology solutions provider and MSSP based across the northeastern U.S. After years of partnership with one private equity group, Omega announced in January it had received a new infusion from the firm Revelstoke. Channel Insider spoke with Omega Systems CEO Mike Fuhrman to learn more about how the continued equity…

Fortra CSO Explains Data Loss Protection Difficulty & Implementation

January 28, 2025

As we have reported consistently, the modern threat landscape continues to cause companies to revisit their posture and priorities. Through this process, some are returning to technology once considered “too complex” by many. Managed security services and technology provider Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer John Grancarich shared his insights on the importance of data loss protection…

Sherweb’s Roddy Bergeron Shares MSP Cyber Insurance Insights

January 28, 2025

As attacks continue to worsen in size, scope, and frequency, businesses and their channel partners are placing a renewed focus on cyber insurance policies. Channel Insider spoke with Roddy Bergeron, the cybersecurity technical fellow at channel distributor Sherweb, to learn more about what MSPs need to know to ensure they are ready for the future.…

Channel M&A Roundup: January Acquisitions Impacting the Channel

January 27, 2025

The new year brings new mergers & acquisitions (M&A) for the managed service provider (MSP) and IT vendor space. Since the end of the last business quarter, the mergers and acquisition space has seen several moves that will help a number of companies provide improved and innovative services to their customers. In this recent M&A…

ServiceNow Expands Global Partner Program with New Incentives

January 24, 2025

ServiceNow recently announced changes to its global partner program, including quadrupling its investment in new incentives and specializations for assisting partners seeking to capitalize on the growth of ServiceNow AI solutions. New partner opportunities span financial incentives and brand credibility Through eligible discounts, rebates, and valuable credits that can be applied to training, professional services,…

Granite Makes Timely Move to Add Reseller Agreement with Starlink

January 23, 2025

Communications and technology solutions provider Granite Telecommunications, which serves businesses and government agencies, announced that it has finalized an agreement to become an authorized reseller of Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX and whose CEO now holds a prominent place in the Trump administration. “We are excited to incorporate Starlink into Granite’s portfolio…

Azul Launches DORA Compliance Tools for EU Businesses

January 23, 2025

Java enablement platform company Azul recently announced the launch of its new compliance support offering. The suite of solutions addresses the compliance needs of organizations now under the mandate of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) across the European Union. New tools address complex needs as DORA takes effect Effective Jan. 17, DORA applies to…

Liongard’s Brook Lee on New Role & Power of Channel Partners

January 22, 2025

Attack surface management platform vendor Liongard kicked off 2025 with the appointments of David Powell as the company’s new chief revenue officer and Brook Lee as its new VP of Community and Channel. Lee spoke with Channel Insider to share more about why she joined the Liongard team and how her role will impact partners.…

Cognizant and CrowdStrike Partner on Cybersecurity Transformation

January 22, 2025

IT services company Cognizant and cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike have announced a strategic partnership to drive enterprise cybersecurity transformation to deliver cybersecurity services that are powered by the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon cyber platform. Cognizant will now leverage CrowdStrike tools to streamline SecOps Through this partnership, Cognizant will leverage Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and Falcon Cloud Security products…

Deepwatch Leadership Team Expands with New CMO and CPO

January 21, 2025

Deepwatch, the creator of a managed security platform for cybersecurity resiliency, recently announced the appointment of Sammie Walker as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Anand Ramanathan as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Deepwatch adds expertise as it continues to grow These two appointments are part of a wider strategy to boost Deepwatch’s mission of securing the…

Trend Micro Receives FedRAMP Authorization to Operate

January 21, 2025

Global cybersecurity company Trend Micro has announced a new FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO) for its Trend Vision One for Government platform, helping establish Trend Micro as a leader in compliant zero-trust solutions. Vision One and zero-trust solutions now available for government customers This new authorization will enable Trend Micro to bring its platform to…

NBN Upgrade An Early 2025 Boost For Australian MSPs

January 17, 2025

The Australian government’s latest $3.8 billion investment in NBN infrastructure presents significant opportunities for managed service providers and IT channel organizations as the network transitions away from copper-based connections by 2030. FTTP connectivity expands to more premises The upgrade, announced this week, will bring fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) connectivity to an additional 622,000 premises currently served by…

NVIDIA Partnerships to Boost AI in the Healthcare Industry

January 16, 2025

Multinational tech giant NVIDIA made a handful of recent announcements that highlight its participation in the AI revolution permeating the healthcare industry. During a press briefing, Kimberly Powell, Vice President of Healthcare at NVIDIA, broke down NVIDIA’s recent moves in the AI and healthcare space, including collaborating with other entities to enable new products and…

Kaseya CEO Stepping Into New Role: Reactions & Next Steps

January 16, 2025

CEO of Kaseya Fred Voccola is transitioning from CEO to the role of Vice Chairman at the company. Voccola stepping into vice chairman role Kaseya, a global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software said in a press release that Voccola will now focus on long-term innovation and strategy while also helping the board…

NVIDIA Announces NIM Microservices for NeMo Guardrails to Secure AI Agents

January 16, 2025

NVIDIA recently announced the availability of new microservice programs aimed at enabling organizations to embrace agentic AI without sacrificing security or latency. New NIM programs bring guardrails across content, access, and more The added microservices are a new component of NVIDIA’s pre-existing NeMo Guardrails, part of the NeMo platform built for curating, customizing, and guardrailing…

Concentrix and IRONSCALES Partner to Combat AI Deepfake Threat

January 15, 2025

Email security vendor IRONSCALES and Fortune 500 technology services provider Concentrix have partnered to combat the rising threat of AI-generated deepfakes. Channel Insider spoke with executives at both companies to learn more about why businesses need to prepare for deepfake threats and how their partnership bolsters their customers’ protection. Deepfakes becoming more sophisticated as sheer…

Syncro to Bring IT Management Platform to Internal IT Teams

January 14, 2025

Syncro, a provider of managed service provider (MSP) solutions, has launched a version of its IT management platform designed specifically for internal IT departments. “While our platform was originally developed for MSPs, we have seen increasing demand from internal IT departments as their operational needs are very similar,” said Michael George, CEO of Syncro. “In…

Accenture Releases New Report on AI and Autonomy

January 13, 2025

Global professional services company Accenture made several announcements to coincide with CES 2025. Among these announcements is the release of the Technology Vision 2025 research report, which highlighted AI and autonomy as key areas of development this year. According to the report, leaders in 2025 should “prepare for an imminent world in which AI is…

Cohesity Expands Cyber Events Response Service with Key Partners

January 13, 2025

AI-powered data security company Cohesity is expanding its Cyber Events Response Team (CERT) service which will include partnerships with leading incident response (IR) vendors such as Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Arctic Wolf, Sophos, Fenix24, and Semperis Speed. CERT aims to augment existing processes and capabilities Cohesity’s CERT team, formed in 2021, has specialized IR…

Coro CEO on SMB Security Needs & Corporate Tech Sprawl

January 10, 2025

Security vendor Coro focuses on bringing the power of an all-in-one platform solution to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the channel partners who serve them. As 2025 kicks off in full force, CEO Guy Moskowitz shared his thoughts on areas of concern and opportunity with Channel Insider. SMBs need the “same thing” as enterprises,…

Accenture Launches AI Refinery for Agentic AI Journeys

January 9, 2025

On the heels of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Accenture announced the launch of its new AI Refinery for Industry to correspond with the event. The refinery will begin with a collection of 12 industry agent solutions to assist enterprises with rapidly building and deploying a network of AI agents that can enhance its…

Ingram Micro Promotes Sanjib Sahoo to President of Global Platform Group

January 8, 2025

Global technology distributor Ingram Micro has appointed longtime executive Sanjib Sahoo as the company’s new president of its global platform group. Sahoo will lead strategy and collaborate with key leadership across the globe to identify and execute opportunities to further develop the company’s Xvantage platform. Sahoo will oversee ‘all aspects’ of platform strategy Sahoo’s new…

WatchGuard to Acquire ActZero to Boost MDR Services

January 8, 2025

Network security solutions provider WatchGuard has announced the acquisition of ActZero, a leading provider of managed detection and response (MDR) services, with proactive, rapid, and automated threat response, and cross-platform AI-driven threat analysis designed to outpace threats at machine speed. In a press release, WatchGuard said that the acquisition will assist the organization with expanding…

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