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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 0
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.

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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.

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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.

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The Buzz: OpenAI launches partner program, Canadians among GTIA Innovation Award finalists, Cisco study shows looming infrastructure cliff

June 17, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: OpenAI launches partner program, Canadians among GTIA Innovation Award finalists, Cisco study shows looming infrastructure cliff
OpenAI launches a partner program and a $150 million investment fund for enterprise AI, GoWest.ai and Nucleus Networks represent Canada on GTIA’s inaugural Innovate Awards shortlist, and new Cisco research shows 71 percent of Canadian organizations expect their networks to hit capacity limits within three years.

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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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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: SonicWall extends Gen 8 to the cloud, Huntress ties security posture to insurance terms, and Intruder tracks the remediation gap

May 13, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: SonicWall extends Gen 8 to the cloud, Huntress ties security posture to insurance terms, and Intruder tracks the remediation gap
SonicWall launches a subscription virtual firewall for MSPs and MSSPs, Huntress and Acrisure team up on cyber insurance, and Intruder’s 2026 ASM Index finds midmarket orgs average 56 days to close exposures. Plus ThreatDown ITDR, Cycode AI dev security, an AYCE Capital acquisition, and MSPAlliance’s updated Cyber Verify program.

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The Buzz: inforcer brings shadow AI monitoring to MSPs, SUSE launches sovereign partner specialization, and Cayosoft targets the Microsoft identity migration gap

May 8, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: inforcer brings shadow AI monitoring to MSPs, SUSE launches sovereign partner specialization, and Cayosoft targets the Microsoft identity migration gap
Today on The Buzz: inforcer’s Copilot Manager gives MSPs a new lens on shadow AI, SUSE formalizes a sovereign cloud path for channel partners, and Cayosoft reframes Microsoft identity migration as a managed practice.

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The Buzz: WatchGuard acquires Perimeters.io, Meter launches $100M partner fund, and ServiceNow and Tanium announce Autonomous IT solution

May 7, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: WatchGuard acquires Perimeters.io, Meter launches $100M partner fund, and ServiceNow and Tanium announce Autonomous IT solution
Today’s channel news includes WatchGuard’s move into shadow AI, a $100M networking partner fund from Meter, and a new joint Autonomous IT platform from ServiceNow and Tanium out of Knowledge 2026.