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The Buzz: HP names new CEO, Evergreen embeds AI engineers in MSPs, and Hatz launches collaborative AI

November 5, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
HP appoints former GSK chief Emma Walmsley as its next CEO. Plus, Evergreen commits to placing more than 50 AI engineers inside MSPs, and Hatz AI launches collaborative workspaces for MSP customers.

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The Buzz: HPE upgrades CloudPhysics, Cynet expands AI security, and CyberFOX exposes security staffing gaps

November 4, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
HPE updates CloudPhysics on GreenLake to help partners guide modernization decisions. Plus, Cynet expands AI and identity security for MSPs, and new CyberFOX research finds that staffing shortages are leaving critical security risks unresolved.

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The Buzz: Distribution sales surge 29%, Guardz adds browser security, and Microsoft expands AI networking

November 3, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
North American IT distribution revenue reaches a record $28.9 billion as AI infrastructure demand accelerates. Plus, Guardz brings Prisma Browser into MSP security operations, and Microsoft and Lumen expand their AI-ready networking collaboration.

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The Buzz: Ottawa backs Cohere, Arrow expands managed storage, and 7AI builds its security ecosystem

November 2, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Ottawa takes a stake in Canadian AI developer Cohere, Arrow gives partners a new managed storage option, and 7AI expands the integrations supporting its agentic security ecosystem.

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The Buzz: HP Canada changes leaders, TD SYNNEX puts Canadian investment in focus, and Ingram Micro rides AI demand

October 30, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
HP Canada confirms a leadership shakeup, TD SYNNEX discusses its Canadian infrastructure and partner-commerce strategy, and Ingram Micro’s third-quarter results reveal both the opportunities and margin pressures associated with AI infrastructure demand.

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The Buzz Special: Cisco wants partners to make more money from AI, and it’s changing the rules to help

October 27, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Cisco is using Partner Summit 2026 to make a case for a more profitable AI era for its partners. In this special edition of The Buzz, we examine new Cisco 360 incentives, opportunities in AI infrastructure and managed services, and the questions partners should be asking about the economics.

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The Buzz: Oracle commits $1 billion to partners, Kiteworks names channel chief, Portal26 targets managed AI

October 26, 2026 Robert Dutt 0
Oracle is committing $1 billion over four years to partner enablement and growth, while Kiteworks has appointed Matt Marlier to lead its global channel strategy. Portal26 is looking to help MSPs turn AI governance into a managed service.

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The Buzz: Huntress expands Ingram Micro relationship to Canada, Fortinet urges urgent updates, Cycode grows Canadian business

October 23, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Huntress expands Ingram Micro relationship to Canada, Fortinet urges urgent updates, Cycode grows Canadian business
Huntress is expanding its Ingram Micro distribution relationship into Canada, giving Canadian MSPs another route to its cybersecurity portfolio. Fortinet is urging customers to prioritize new security updates, while Cycode reports 500% Canadian customer growth.

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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 Comments Off on 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.

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HPE’s Jeremiah Jenson on the power of one: what the Partner Growth Summit announcements mean for Canadian partners

June 16, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HPE’s Jeremiah Jenson on the power of one: what the Partner Growth Summit announcements mean for Canadian partners
HPE’s Jeremiah Jenson unpacks the Partner Growth Summit announcements – Juniper into Partner Ready Vantage, channel-only products including Zerto, and a new partner-branded services model – and what the “power of one” actually means for Canadian resellers and MSPs.