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The Buzz: Blumira launches universal AI security command center, Vistera brings AI professional services to Canadian SMBs, and CrowdStrike warns on ransomware targeting MSPs

August 13, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Blumira launches universal AI security command center, Vistera brings AI professional services to Canadian SMBs, and CrowdStrike warns on ransomware targeting MSPs
Blumira unveils a universal AI command center for security tools, Vistera launches a Canadian-built professional services platform for SMBs, and CrowdStrike warns that Punk Spider ransomware attacks on MSPs are up 134 percent. Plus ConnectSecure expands M365 security, GTIA warns on AI adoption gaps, and Verizon channel chief Mark Tina departs for Humana.

In The Channel

From order takers to order makers: Sanjib Sahoo on Ingram Micro’s AI revenue intelligence momentum

August 12, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on From order takers to order makers: Sanjib Sahoo on Ingram Micro’s AI revenue intelligence momentum
Sanjib Sahoo joins the podcast to discuss Ingram Micro’s record Q2 results and how the Xvantage platform is moving the channel from ‘instinct to intelligence’ with the new XI Hub and MCP Server.

In The Channel

Exabeam rebuilds its MSSP commercial model to fix the economics of managed SIEM

August 11, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Exabeam rebuilds its MSSP commercial model to fix the economics of managed SIEM
Exabeam says it used to treat MSSPs like regular resellers, with deal-by-deal discounts that made margin predictability nearly impossible. Global channel chief Craig Patterson and senior director of service provider alliances Peter Stratis join In The Channel to explain what changed – and what it means for Canadian service providers building managed SIEM practices.

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The Buzz: Schneider Electric brings multi-chemistry UPS to the edge, Ingram Micro connects AI to partner workflows, and D&H expands Dell storage distribution

August 11, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Schneider Electric brings multi-chemistry UPS to the edge, Ingram Micro connects AI to partner workflows, and D&H expands Dell storage distribution
Schneider Electric debuts a multi-chemistry UPS platform for distributed environments, Ingram Micro says hundreds of partners are using its Xvantage Integration Hub and MCP Server, and D&H Distributing picks up Dell’s full enterprise storage portfolio in the U.S. and Canada.

In The Channel

Chris Fabes brings three-sided channel view to TD SYNNEX Canada

August 6, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Chris Fabes brings three-sided channel view to TD SYNNEX Canada
The new president of TD SYNNEX Canada talks about his transition from SHI, respecting Mitch Martin’s 35-year legacy, and why Canadian channel players should be “proud and loud.”

In The Channel

Mark Sutor on Trust X Alliance in the AI age: The original distributor as platform

July 21, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Mark Sutor on Trust X Alliance in the AI age: The original distributor as platform
Access Group president Mark Sutor joins In The Channel to discuss the Trust X Alliance Global Leadership Summit, the TXA AI agent, and how Canadian partners fit into a rapidly expanding global peer community.

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The Buzz: TD SYNNEX names Chris Fabes in Canada, Huntress flags Azure CLI password spray attacks, and MSSP retention moves beyond salary

July 21, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: TD SYNNEX names Chris Fabes in Canada, Huntress flags Azure CLI password spray attacks, and MSSP retention moves beyond salary
TD SYNNEX appoints Chris Fabes as President of Canada, Huntress warns of massive Azure CLI password spray attacks targeting non-human identities, and MSSPs face an employee retention problem driven by invisible manual work.

In The Channel

Exclusive Networks’ Carrie Hopkins on building specialist distribution in Canada and what Ignition means for partners

July 16, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Exclusive Networks’ Carrie Hopkins on building specialist distribution in Canada and what Ignition means for partners
Exclusive Networks’ Carrie Hopkins joins In The Channel to talk about building a hyper-focused cybersecurity distribution model in Canada, the launch of the Ignition channel incubator, and why some of what Exclusive is doing might remind certain channel veterans of something they’ve seen before.

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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.

In The Channel

HPE channel chief Jenson on Discover 2026, the Canadian angle, and what partners should stop doing

July 15, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HPE channel chief Jenson on Discover 2026, the Canadian angle, and what partners should stop doing
HPE vice president of North America channel and partner ecosystem Jeremiah Jenson sits down with ChannelBuzz.ca for the final word on HPE Discover 2026, from the show floor temperature to the specific opportunities he sees for Canadian partners in networking, hybrid cloud, and the “great VM reset.”