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The Buzz: Palo Alto Networks targets AI gateways with Portkey, Auvik launches Aurora AI agents, and Huntress goes big on distribution

May 4, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Today’s channel headlines: Palo Alto Networks announces intent to acquire AI gateway pioneer Portkey to secure autonomous agents; Waterloo’s Auvik launches Aurora, a suite of AI-powered IT agents grounded in fifteen years of real-world network data; and Huntress signs with Ingram Micro and others to scale its global distribution. Plus: Q1 cloud earnings results from Azure, AWS, and Google; Cisco’s sovereign infrastructure expansion; AWS’s 11,000-engineer hiring push; and the kickoff of ServiceNow Knowledge 2026 in Las Vegas.

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The Buzz: OMERS-backed Integris targets Australian MSP First Focus, AI agents weaponized for infostealing, M365 E7 launches today

May 1, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Today’s channel headlines: OMERS-backed Integris announces intent to acquire First Focus, the largest SMB-focused MSP in Australia and New Zealand; NeuShield partners with Ontario-based Data Guards on ransomware recovery that restored 6.2TB in fifteen minutes; and ThreatDown’s ThreatLabs Europe discovers AI agent skills being weaponized to deliver the GachiLoader infostealer. Plus Sublime Security goes 100% channel, Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C5080, Forescout’s 90-city Mission:Possible partner tour, and Microsoft 365 E7 goes generally available today.

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The Buzz: SAS Innovate 2026 special – Viya opens to AI agents, Navigator gets crawlers

April 30, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
A special edition of The Buzz from SAS Innovate 2026 in Washington. SAS opens Viya to external AI agents via MCP, AI Navigator gets automated discovery and lands on Azure Marketplace, and SAS’s chief operating officer gives the most candid AI ROI read of the week. Plus: Microsoft beats Q3 with 40% Azure growth and Copilot at 20 million seats with M365 E7 landing tomorrow, Lenovo acquires Phoenix Technologies’ firmware business, Auvik launches Aurora AI agents for MSPs, and Aviatrix introduces agentic AI containment through the channel.