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The Buzz: Cisco opens AI model opportunity, N-able accelerates patching, Dell expands cyber resilience

October 28, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Cisco introduces Model Foundry for partner-developed AI solutions, N-able connects vulnerability discovery with automated remediation, and Dell expands protection for AI environments, identity and infrastructure.

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

October 27, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
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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The Buzz Special: Cisco wants partners to make more money from AI, and it’s changing the rules to help

October 27, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Cisco is using Partner Summit 2026 to make a case for a more profitable AI era for its partners. In this special edition of The Buzz, we examine new Cisco 360 incentives, opportunities in AI infrastructure and managed services, and the questions partners should be asking about the economics.

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The Buzz: Oracle commits $1 billion to partners, Kiteworks names channel chief, Portal26 targets managed AI

October 26, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Oracle is committing $1 billion over four years to partner enablement and growth, while Kiteworks has appointed Matt Marlier to lead its global channel strategy. Portal26 is looking to help MSPs turn AI governance into a managed service.

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The Buzz: Huntress expands Ingram Micro relationship to Canada, Fortinet urges urgent updates, Cycode grows Canadian business

October 23, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Huntress is expanding its Ingram Micro distribution relationship into Canada, giving Canadian MSPs another route to its cybersecurity portfolio. Fortinet is urging customers to prioritize new security updates, while Cycode reports 500% Canadian customer growth.

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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.

In The Channel

Flare launches partner program to take cyber threat intelligence downmarket

October 8, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 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.