Managed Services stories - Page 7
Organisations keen on quality IT service delivery but lacking or not wishing to invest in the necessary
expertise often outsource this specialised field to an expert which provides the technology, guidance
and recommendations, support and maintenance required. This is a Managed Services engagement,
with the vendor known as Managed Services Provider or MSP. In the Managed Services model, a subscription is usually paid making the service fixed cost, distinct from the break/fix model where the
service provider bills only for work done. The MSP model incentivizes preventative maintenance and is
especially popular for mid-sized organisations.
Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Agentic AI is poised to upend the tech channel, shifting MSPs and resellers from project delivery to outcome-driven autonomous services.
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
Azul boosts Java channel with bigger deals, alliances
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Azul's Java channel surges with 30% growth, 46% larger deals and more million-dollar partners as alliances and services gain momentum.
Datadobi names Daniel Esposito VP to drive alliances
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Datadobi promotes Daniel Esposito to lead global alliances, targeting services-led partners for unstructured data and governance projects.
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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dr
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private cloud
11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.
AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.
Forward Edge-AI grows global post-quantum security channel
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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encryption
Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.
Cynomi appoints Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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socs
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Cynomi names former ThreatLocker leader Shane Deegan as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead MSP-focused global cybersecurity growth.
TGT Global names Thaddeus Susara to lead vendor push
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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partner programmes
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it services
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outsourcing
TGT Global has promoted Thaddeus Susara to vice president of channel and strategic partnerships to spearhead a new vendor-focused push.
Assured unveils Zerto DR service for VMware upheaval
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Assured launches Zerto-based DR service to give VMware users ultra-low RPOs, flexible failover and a smoother path towards Nutanix.
Leaseweb names Jan Willem des Tombe to lead global ties
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Leaseweb hires Jan Willem des Tombe as Global Strategic Relations Director to sharpen its sovereign and hybrid cloud push worldwide.
Riverside to sell Netwatch stake after seven-year hold
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Riverside is set to exit remote security specialist Netwatch, agreeing to sell its stake to an unnamed buyer after a seven-year hold.
Rimini Street unveils AI layer to modernise ERP systems
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Rimini Street launches AI Agentic UX layer to automate Oracle and SAP ERP workflows, promising faster delivery without costly migrations.
Adfinis unveils OpenBao services for secure secrets
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Adfinis launches six OpenBao-based services to help regulated organisations modernise open source secrets and encryption management.
Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel
Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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saas
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uc
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data protection
Sage's Gretchen O'Hara says trust and agentic AI will determine which channel partners win, grow and keep customers by 2026.
DoiT secures top AWS MSP status for AI-driven cloud ops
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
DoiT wins top-tier AWS managed service partner status, backing its AI-led FinOps and CloudOps platform ahead of 2026 programme revamp.
NCC Group, Qualys expand managed attack surface service
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NCC Group partners with Qualys to expand its managed ASM service, blending automated asset discovery with expert-led cyber risk analysis.
Kubus bolsters leadership with new marketing & HR heads
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hcm
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partner programmes
Kubus names Katie Hunt as Head of Marketing and promotes Liv Duncan to Head of HR, strengthening leadership for global growth plans.