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Cisco’s Alex Pujols on how AI is changing what partners can build

Cisco’s Alex Pujols joins In The Channel from Partner Summit 2026 in Vancouver to discuss how AI is reshaping partner opportunities across security, infrastructure and managed services. He also shares new details about Cisco’s Vulnerability Operations Maturity Model, Cloud Control’s Canadian rollout, and the growing role of partner-developed AI solutions.

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Why an OpenText partner came back — and what still needs to change

After years of working with OpenText technology outside its formal partner ecosystem, Optima Consulting has renewed its relationship with the vendor. CEO Shaney Salomon explains what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why AI is creating new opportunities and challenges for enterprise solution providers.

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Why simpler security could mean stronger security for MSPs

Kaseya’s latest cybersecurity research finds that human error remains a leading security concern, but managing the tools designed to prevent attacks is creating challenges of its own. Dave Baggett joins In The Channel to discuss how MSPs can simplify security operations, demonstrate value to customers, and make better use of AI.

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From Shadow AI to managed AI: WatchGuard CEO on the next MSP opportunity

With employees increasingly adopting AI outside corporate oversight, WatchGuard CEO Joe Smolarski sees a growing opportunity for MSPs to deliver AI governance as a distinct managed service. In this episode of In The Channel, he discusses the business opportunity, WatchGuard’s latest AI investments, and the risks emerging as AI agents gain greater autonomy.

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As AI accelerates software development, AppSec becomes an MSP problem

AI is dramatically increasing the speed at which organizations can create software, but their security processes may not be keeping pace. Checkmarx channel chief Jon Kozimor joins In The Channel to discuss why that shift could make application security increasingly important to mainstream MSPs.

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Fortinet wants Calgary cybersecurity hub to be a home base for Western Canadian partners

Fortinet’s new Calgary cybersecurity innovation hub gives Western Canadian partners access to meeting and event space, technical labs and Fortinet expertise, with more capabilities still to come. Western Canada chief Gord Phillips joins In The Channel to discuss the investment and Fortinet’s larger ambitions for Calgary’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Flare launches partner program to take cyber threat intelligence downmarket

Flare has launched a new partner program as the Montreal cybersecurity company looks to expand its channel reach. CRO John Williamson and director of partner marketing Eunice Leung join In The Channel to discuss how partners can bring threat intelligence to the midmarket and build services around the technology.