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The Buzz: Pax8 crowns the MIP era at Beyond26, Arrow launches partner experience centers, and Mitel names a new channel chief

June 11, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Pax8 crowns the MIP era at Beyond26, Arrow launches partner experience centers, and Mitel names a new channel chief
Pax8 Beyond wraps in Salt Lake City with the Managed Intelligence Provider program and Microsoft Agent 365 in the spotlight, Arrow opens networked experience centers to help partners monetize AI, and Mitel taps a new channel chief ahead of a major communications refresh cycle.

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The Buzz: Kaseya launches MSP Success ecosystem as customer acquisition pressure mounts

June 10, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Kaseya launches MSP Success ecosystem as customer acquisition pressure mounts
Today on The Buzz: Kaseya tackles the MSP sector’s top challenge with MSP Success, a unified growth ecosystem; Zscaler introduces its first complete Zero Trust platform for Agentic AI at Zenith Live 2026; and FlexPoint launches AI-powered agents for MSP accounts receivable.

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The Buzz: ConnectWise unveils Predictive IT platform, Cavelo launches AI security analyst, and Zscaler and Radiant Logic tackle M&A access

June 9, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: ConnectWise unveils Predictive IT platform, Cavelo launches AI security analyst, and Zscaler and Radiant Logic tackle M&A access
In today’s edition of The Buzz, ConnectWise bets big on Predictive IT with a unified platform launch, Cavelo brings an AI security analyst to the MSP market, and Radiant Logic and Zscaler team up to solve a persistent M&A integration headache.

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ASUS appoints Canadian country manager, 7AI launches Agentic SOC, and Guardz adds channel leadership

May 27, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ASUS appoints Canadian country manager, 7AI launches Agentic SOC, and Guardz adds channel leadership
Today’s channel news includes a major leadership move at ASUS Canada, an autonomous SOC launch from 7AI, and a strategic channel hire at Guardz.

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The Buzz: Zscaler enlists GSIs for AI security push, Jamf names new CEO

May 21, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Zscaler enlists GSIs for AI security push, Jamf names new CEO
Thursday’s Buzz covers Zscaler’s AI-Guardian partner initiative, Jamf’s new permanent CEO, and moves from Aura, SOCRadar, Akamai, and Cisco Canada.

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The Buzz: Dell unveils PowerStore Elite, Clarke sounds the tokenomics alarm, and Intezer formalizes its channel program

May 20, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Dell unveils PowerStore Elite, Clarke sounds the tokenomics alarm, and Intezer formalizes its channel program
From Dell Technologies World, PowerStore Elite arrives with a 6:1 data reduction guarantee and built-in ransomware detection. Plus, Jeff Clarke’s keynote surfaces a quiet cost crisis hiding inside the AI boom, and Intezer launches the Amplify Partner Program.

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The Buzz: Dell warns of incoming supply constraints, CIRA targets MSPs, and an active zero-day threat

May 19, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Dell warns of incoming supply constraints, CIRA targets MSPs, and an active zero-day threat
On today’s episode of The Buzz, we look past the keynote glitz at Dell Technologies World to focus on a stark warning regarding incoming hardware supply constraints. Plus, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) prepares a major push into the MSP channel, and security teams are warning of active exploitation of the PraisonAI authentication bypass vulnerability.

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The Buzz: Dell unveils AI-Powered Partner Platform and expands the AI Factory

May 18, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Dell unveils AI-Powered Partner Platform and expands the AI Factory
Live from Dell Technologies World, Dell announces its “Modern Partner Platform” featuring AI demand signals, a new Focus Accounts incentive, and the launch of a DeskSide Agentic AI sandbox designed to slash token costs.

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The Buzz: HPE unifies global distribution, N-able appoints Chief AI Officer, and HYCU turns backup into security intelligence

May 15, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: HPE unifies global distribution, N-able appoints Chief AI Officer, and HYCU turns backup into security intelligence
Today’s channel news includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise naming Ingram Micro and TD SYNNEX as global distributors, N-able appointing a Chief AI Officer, and HYCU’s launch of an AI-native security intelligence tool built on backup data.

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The Buzz: Acronis launches IaaS for MSPs, Citrix rethinks secure access, and Upwind brings agents to cloud security

May 14, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Acronis launches IaaS for MSPs, Citrix rethinks secure access, and Upwind brings agents to cloud security
Acronis debuts a new IaaS platform for MSPs, Citrix rethinks secure application access, and Upwind adds agentic AI to cloud security. Plus: Nerdio’s AI warning, a Boomi and Red Hat collaboration, the Canvas ransomware probe, and Plurilock’s latest contract wins.