AI agents

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The Buzz: OpenText stakes out its AI strategy, ThreatLocker secures AI agents, Flexera expands cost controls

October 21, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
OpenText CEO Ayman Antoun outlines the company’s place in the enterprise AI stack at OpenText World. Plus, ThreatLocker introduces enforceable controls for AI agents, and Flexera expands its AI cost-management platform.

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The Buzz: ConnectWise suspends cloud services, Cloudflare expands AI workspace, Rewst launches global automation platform

October 20, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
ConnectWise has suspended several cloud services following unauthorized access involving application identities used in Microsoft 365 customer environments. Plus, Cloudflare expands its AI workspace integrations and services ecosystem, while Rewst brings AI-native automation to MSPs worldwide.

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The Buzz: Acronis names former WatchGuard CEO, Virtuozzo shrinks cloud infrastructure, Proofpoint expands MSP security

October 16, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Acronis appoints former WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani to lead its next phase of growth. Plus, Virtuozzo introduces a one-server infrastructure option with updated Nvidia support, and Proofpoint expands its MSP security platform with new Microsoft 365 governance capabilities.

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The Buzz: IonQ buys Elisity, TD SYNNEX expands partner AI, Pax8 finds SMB AI governance gaps

October 14, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: IonQ buys Elisity, TD SYNNEX expands partner AI, Pax8 finds SMB AI governance gaps
IonQ agrees to acquire zero-trust security specialist Elisity for up to $1.3 billion. Plus, TD SYNNEX expands PartnerFirst with agentic AI and new AI cost-management services, while Pax8 research finds growing gaps in SMB AI governance and spending.

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The Buzz: CyberFOX buys Optimize365, Microsoft secures Windows AI agents, AWS cuts Marketplace fees

October 9, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: CyberFOX buys Optimize365, Microsoft secures Windows AI agents, AWS cuts Marketplace fees
CyberFOX acquires Optimize365 as it builds a broader security platform for MSPs. Plus, Microsoft introduces security boundaries for Windows AI agents, and AWS cuts Marketplace fees to make professional services more attractive for partners.

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The Buzz: KnowBe4 names Kurt Mills channel chief, CBTS launches Forge Agents, and Sublime Security integrates with CrowdStrike

September 1, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: KnowBe4 names Kurt Mills channel chief, CBTS launches Forge Agents, and Sublime Security integrates with CrowdStrike
Today’s Buzz covers KnowBe4’s new channel chief, CBTS’s push to put AI agents into production, and Sublime Security’s CrowdStrike integration, plus counter-tariffs on U.S. tech, browser security, and research on why internal AI SOC builds fail.

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The Buzz: OpenAI launches partner network, Carbon60 makes the MSP 501, and RecordPoint goes channel-first

July 16, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: OpenAI launches partner network, Carbon60 makes the MSP 501, and RecordPoint goes channel-first
OpenAI’s inaugural Partner Network is officially live with $150 million in backing, Carbon60 represents Canada on the 2026 MSP 501, and RecordPoint has launched a channel-first global partner program.