Training

Certifications

SailPoint expands Identity University online learning platform

September 25, 2025 Mark Cox Comments Off on SailPoint expands Identity University online learning platform
SailPoint strengthens its popular training platform with new features and offerings designed to improve hands-on learning opportunities and develop expert-level skills.

Artificial Intelligence

Zensai joins Pax8 Marketplace to boost AI learning platform with Microsoft 365 and Copilot

September 19, 2025 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zensai joins Pax8 Marketplace to boost AI learning platform with Microsoft 365 and Copilot
While many MSPs struggle with the adoption of these technologies, Zensai’s new collaboration with Microsoft lets MSPs deliver out-of-the-box training directly to their customers within the apps employees use every day.

Agent

Ericsson leaps forward in enterprise 5G networking by integrating agentic AI into NetCloud platform

September 15, 2025 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ericsson leaps forward in enterprise 5G networking by integrating agentic AI into NetCloud platform
In addition, as NetCloud evolves to effortlessly manage both Wireless WAN and private 5G solutions, Ericsson is also launching the industry’s first enterprise 5G agentic AI virtual expert.

Artificial Intelligence

Thrive unveils Managed AI Services tailored for every stage of AI adoption

September 3, 2025 Mark Cox Comments Off on Thrive unveils Managed AI Services tailored for every stage of AI adoption
Thrive’s new NextGen platform lets customers increase business efficiencies through AI, standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment

Artificial Intelligence

Isaac Lujan takes helm at Simbian

August 28, 2025 Mark Cox Comments Off on Isaac Lujan takes helm at Simbian
With Lujan leading the Simbian partner organization, the company is positioned to deliver unparalleled support and resources to our channel partners worldwide.

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Marketing

Certinia’s advanced partner program is designed to shape partner alliances and channel sales businesses

February 22, 2025 Mark Cox Comments Off on Certinia’s advanced partner program is designed to shape partner alliances and channel sales businesses
Certinia runs both a Services-as-a-Business platform and a pthat powers and connects all aspects of services operations, from services estimation and delivery to customer success management and financial planning and accounting.

Channel Programs

Barracuda makes planned announcements to Barracuda Partner Success Program

March 5, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda makes planned announcements to Barracuda Partner Success Program
The changes, which were telegraphed with the program’s launch three months ago, will expand technical certifications and capabilities for partners, increase their margins, and expand support for Barracuda’s distributors.

Managed Services

IT by Design brings message around need for impactful training for MSPs to IT Nation event

November 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on IT by Design brings message around need for impactful training for MSPs to IT Nation event
IT by Design is a Master MSP that changed their focus to be around coaching and training, dealing with MSP-specific leadership issues and how to address them effectively for both transformational and transactional leaders.

Channel Programs

Aqua Security adds new certifications to Aqua Advantage partner program

April 4, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aqua Security adds new certifications to Aqua Advantage partner program

Following the streamlining of their partner program last year, Aqua is also modernizing their enablement tools, starting with new certifications for partner sales and sales engineer staff, and with a certification for MSPs on the horizon.

Channel Programs

New unified VMware Partner Connect Program goes live

March 20, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on New unified VMware Partner Connect Program goes live
The third version of this partner program since its inception in 2000, this one is focused on moving from three separate partner programs to a single one which includes four different business models where the points from them can all be combined.