Managed Services

Podcasts

The Buzz: GTIA launches managed AI alliance, Proofpoint buys Varonis, Upstream Works introduces Totalix

October 19, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
GTIA formally launches its Managed Intelligence Alliance with Pax8, CrowdStrike, Microsoft and other founding participants. Plus, Proofpoint agrees to acquire Varonis in a $6.3 billion cybersecurity transaction, while Ontario-based Upstream Works introduces Totalix through its channel partners.

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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.

In The Channel

From Shadow AI to managed AI: WatchGuard CEO on the next MSP opportunity

October 15, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
With employees increasingly adopting AI outside corporate oversight, WatchGuard CEO Joe Smolarski sees a growing opportunity for MSPs to deliver AI governance as a distinct managed service. In this episode of In The Channel, he discusses the business opportunity, WatchGuard’s latest AI investments, and the risks emerging as AI agents gain greater autonomy.

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The Buzz: Slide names McChord interim CEO, Arctic Wolf expands AI security, N-able finds MSP alert overload

October 15, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Slide co-founder and Datto founder Austin McChord becomes interim CEO following Michael Fass’s departure. Plus, Arctic Wolf expands its security platform with new endpoint, AI visibility and agentic SOC capabilities, while N-able research finds MSPs adopting AI faster than they can confidently manage its output.

In The Channel

As AI accelerates software development, AppSec becomes an MSP problem

October 14, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on As AI accelerates software development, AppSec becomes an MSP problem
AI is dramatically increasing the speed at which organizations can create software, but their security processes may not be keeping pace. Checkmarx channel chief Jon Kozimor joins In The Channel to discuss why that shift could make application security increasingly important to mainstream MSPs.

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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.

In The Channel

Fortinet wants Calgary cybersecurity hub to be a home base for Western Canadian partners

October 13, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Fortinet wants Calgary cybersecurity hub to be a home base for Western Canadian partners
Fortinet’s new Calgary cybersecurity innovation hub gives Western Canadian partners access to meeting and event space, technical labs and Fortinet expertise, with more capabilities still to come. Western Canada chief Gord Phillips joins In The Channel to discuss the investment and Fortinet’s larger ambitions for Calgary’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

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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: TD SYNNEX buys BlueStar, HPE launches ProLiant Gen13, and Cisco puts AI agents in Webex

October 8, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: TD SYNNEX buys BlueStar, HPE launches ProLiant Gen13, and Cisco puts AI agents in Webex
TD SYNNEX agrees to acquire specialty distributor BlueStar, HPE unveils its first AMD-powered ProLiant Gen13 servers, and Cisco brings collaborative AI agents and broader workplace intelligence to Webex.

In The Channel

KnowBe4 channel chief Mills looks to bring greater focus, distribution to partner strategy

October 7, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on KnowBe4 channel chief Mills looks to bring greater focus, distribution to partner strategy
New KnowBe4 channel chief Kurt Mills sees significant opportunities to evolve the security vendor’s channel model as it looks toward its next stage of growth. He joins In The Channel to discuss distribution, Canadian coverage, partner program changes and why he says KnowBe4 “can do better” with MSPs.