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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.

Backup

Datto marks strong growth in Canada with ribbon-cutting at new Markham offices

January 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto marks strong growth in Canada with ribbon-cutting at new Markham offices
New Datto CEO Tim Weller attended the event, and talked with ChannelBuzz about Datto’s plans in Canada, and other items of interest.

Managed Services

Datto deepens RMM integrations, Canadian datacentre presence

August 4, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto deepens RMM integrations, Canadian datacentre presence
Data protection vendor Datto has begun more significant integrations with RMM vendors, announcing a full integration with LabTech by ConnectWise. The company also stepped up its Canadian presence with the announcement of a second Canadian data centre, in Calgary.

Managed Services

New Datto offerings strengthen business continuity play

August 4, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Datto offerings strengthen business continuity play
Datto also reported a significant increase in support from key Canadian partners, part of the ramifications from their recent increased investment in the Canadian market.