In The Channel
Podcasts
Podcasts

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.

Podcasts

The Buzz: AppDirect buys Soul Machines, CyberFOX lands TD SYNNEX deal, RSA takes on AI agent identity

AppDirect acquires AI avatar company Soul Machines, CyberFOX signs a North American distribution agreement with TD SYNNEX, and RSA launches an agentic identity platform for regulated industries. Plus Fortinet’s Calgary hub, NinjaTech AI’s fixed-fee AI employees, and Microsoft on agents as the customer.

Podcasts

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
Podcasts

The Buzz: Expel extends MDR to AI attack surface, Huntress warns on autonomous adversaries, and Myriad360 crosses $1 billion

Expel launches the first MDR for the full AI attack surface, Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan says autonomous AI attacks are already here, and Myriad360 acquires F3 Technology Partners to cross $1 billion in revenue. Plus Nutanix and Halo announce MCP integrations for MSPs, and CRN names its Annual Report Card winners. Here’s your Wednesday, August 12 channel briefing.

Podcasts

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
Podcasts

The Buzz: HPE unifies global distribution, N-able appoints Chief AI Officer, and HYCU turns backup into security intelligence

Today’s channel news includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise naming Ingram Micro and TD SYNNEX as global distributors, N-able appointing a Chief AI Officer, and HYCU’s launch of an AI-native security intelligence tool built on backup data.