Category: News and Trends

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rely on channel partners to protect them from the costs of potential downtime. Arctera’s Global VP of Channels and Alliances, Michael Gray, shared his insights on the needs of the market in a recent interview with Channel Insider. How Arctera’s partner network addresses risks associated with downtime Arctera’s solutions suite…

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Diligent, an AI governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions provider, is establishing a new ACL AI Studio– a tool to modernize and streamline GRC analytics. A new AI-enabled solution for data analysis workloads The new tool will be available within the Digital One Platform and removes technical barriers to make data analysis more accessible…

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CloudBolt Software, a cloud cost management organization, has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Ingram Micro for go-to-market scaling of CloudBolt’s Cloud Management and Augmented FinOps Platform offerings. Through this distribution agreement, CloudBolt will have access to Ingram Micro’s network of thousands of managed service providers (MSPs) and value-added resellers (VARs). It also aligns its…

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AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) organization, AirMDR, recently raised $15.5 million in seed round funding to invest in scaling sales and marketing to meet the demand for AI SOC as a Service, along with boosting the efficacy and expertise of AI Analysts. Cash infusion will drive goal to bring AI-enabled security to SMBs A…

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GTT Communications has deepened its collaboration with Palo Alto Networks by incorporating Prisma SASE into its managed Secure Connect solution.  The announcement extends a decade-long partnership between the two companies and introduces a single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) model aimed at supporting distributed enterprise environments. The networking and security as a service provider noted…

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Observability platform vendor Coralogix announced today its new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Model Context Protocol server targets growing AI demand MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic, the company behind Claude, that provides a simple way to connect tools, data, and services to AI models and systems. It is quickly becoming the default…

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The infrastructure arms race for AI continues, and AWS just made a major move. The cloud giant has announced the general availability of its P6e-GB200 UltraServers, powered by Nvidia Grace Blackwell Superchips. These new systems are engineered to handle the most demanding AI workloads on the planet—from trillion-parameter model training to real-time reasoning systems and…

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Enterprise private cloud company, Platform9, is partnering with Commvault, provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, to provide data protection for organizations building private clouds on modern platforms. Integrating Commvault with Private Cloud Director The partnership includes full integration of Commvault with Platform9 Private Cloud Director for advanced data protection.…

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Enterprises are under a lot of pressure these days. The kind that comes from juggling critical workloads, dealing with constant cyber threats, and sprinting toward AI mastery like it’s the final boss in a video game. For industries that can’t afford even a slight stumble, such as the financial, healthcare, and government sectors, the stakes…

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Full-stack observability platform provider, Coralogix, announced a new strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create and deliver innovative, scalable solutions that leverage Amazon Bedrock to offer comprehensive and advanced monitoring. Agreement launches Amazon Bedrock integration Coralogix will integrate Amazon Bedrock for observability and leverage advanced AI capabilities to transform how anomalies…

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Cynomi, a vCISO platform provider for MSPs and MSSPs, recently announced the launch of new Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) features. Business resilience the latest focus for Cynomi partners These new features are meant to help cybersecurity professionals identify and protect mission-critical business processes while enabling service providers to prioritize security…

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Channel Insider Staff Writer Jordan Smith contributed to this article. TD SYNNEX has made a strategic move to deepen its capabilities in digital business orchestration, announcing its acquisition of Apptium, the software development firm behind a cloud commerce platform. If you’ve been following TD SYNNEX’s StreamOne story, this won’t come as a surprise: Apptium was…

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LevelBlue, the managed security provider formerly known as AT&T Cybersecurity, is making another significant move, announcing plans to acquire Trustwave, a well-established managed detection and response (MDR) company. This follows closely on the heels of LevelBlue’s agreement to acquire Aon’s cybersecurity consulting group (formerly Stroz Friedberg), signaling a serious strategy to scale and solidify its…

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Remediation platform vendor Vicarius recently announced its integration with RMM/PSA software provider Atera. The move comes as the company continues to deepen its channel focus and build out support for partners. We spoke with Tanya Alfonso, VP of channel sales at Vicarius, about the integration and why the company sees such an opportunity with its…

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Google Cloud has just introduced a couple of new AI-powered tools designed to help partners work faster, smarter, and with less friction—an ongoing theme across the channel right now. The two additions, SOW Analyzer and Bot-Assisted Live Chat, build on Google’s growing list of partner-focused AI tools. And like much of the new generation of…

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Platform provider for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams, Syncro, announced the launch of Universal Billing, a new feature to address missed billing for third-party licenses. Feature leverages license data in Syncro Marketplace to build recurring invoices This feature will expand Syncro’s recurring billing engine by incorporating license data from third-party tools and services…

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Platform provider for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams, Syncro, announced the launch of Universal Billing, a new feature to address missed billing for third-party licenses. Feature leverages license data in Syncro Marketplace to build recurring invoices This feature will expand Syncro’s recurring billing engine by incorporating license data from third-party tools and services…

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Platform provider for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams, Syncro, announced the launch of Universal Billing, a new feature to address missed billing for third-party licenses. Feature leverages license data in Syncro Marketplace to build recurring invoices This feature will expand Syncro’s recurring billing engine by incorporating license data from third-party tools and services…

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CTERA, a provider of enterprise data services, has announced native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to access enterprise data and applications securely. CTERA promotes secure AI integrations as demand increases CTERA is the first hybrid cloud platform to embed an MCP Server…

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CTERA, a provider of enterprise data services, has announced native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to access enterprise data and applications securely. CTERA promotes secure AI integrations as demand increases CTERA is the first hybrid cloud platform to embed an MCP Server…

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CTERA, a provider of enterprise data services, has announced native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to access enterprise data and applications securely. CTERA promotes secure AI integrations as demand increases CTERA is the first hybrid cloud platform to embed an MCP Server…

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ConnectWise, a cybersecurity company offering products and services for MSPs, made a series of announcements at the IT Nation Secure conference. These announcements include the launch of an integrated cybersecurity and endpoint management solution for MSPs with Pax8 and Microsoft, the newest iteration of ConnectWise SIEM, the launch of PSA powered by Asio, and the…

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Photo provided to Channel Insider by Sage At its annual conference, financial management vendor Sage outlined how it has embraced the AI era to bring users more efficient solutions. Channel Insider spoke with product and engineering executives to learn more about how the company is embracing innovative technology while maintaining its core values and mission.…

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In May, Zebra Technologies released a new approach to connecting customers with channel partners. The How to Buy program offers self-service options in printing and other key product areas, connecting customers with the company’s global partner network.  Zebra Technologies’ CMO, Rob Armstrong, and Tony Rivers, president and CEO of Zebra partner Peak Technology, spoke with…

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Recent research from Gigamon reveals that businesses today face no shortage of risks and technical considerations when it comes to their technology. Gigamon Chief Security Officer, Chaim Mazal, spoke with Channel Insider about the study findings and his insights into the AI and cloud-related takeaways partners and customers should know. Research shows cloud security strongly…

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Channel distributor Sherweb has announced the launch of a new white-label Self-Service Portal, enabling MSPs to empower the companies they serve to manage quick-turnaround tasks. When MSPs don’t need to be middlemen: the self-service future for managed services This solution enables MSPs to eliminate themselves as middlemen in handling everyday activities, such as ordering and…

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Channel distributor Sherweb has announced the launch of a new white-label Self-Service Portal, enabling MSPs to empower the companies they serve to manage quick-turnaround tasks. When MSPs don’t need to be middlemen: the self-service future for managed services This solution enables MSPs to eliminate themselves as middlemen in handling everyday activities, such as ordering and…

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Diliko, a cloud-delivered agentic AI data platform company for mid-sized enterprises, today announced its first channel partner program. New program targets consultancies, service providers, and others Partners in the program will utilize Diliko’s platform to deliver turnkey solutions to mid-sized organizations in the healthcare and financial services sectors, eliminating the need for infrastructure investments. “We’ve…

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Diliko, a cloud-delivered agentic AI data platform company for mid-sized enterprises, today announced its first channel partner program. New program targets consultancies, service providers, and others Partners in the program will utilize Diliko’s platform to deliver turnkey solutions to mid-sized organizations in the healthcare and financial services sectors, eliminating the need for infrastructure investments. “We’ve…

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Identity Digital is today announcing new partnerships with SaaS providers, including LinkedIn Premium, Gravatar, D3 and OneFootball, and Lnk.Bio. We spoke exclusively with leaders from the involved organizations ahead of the launch this week. New partners added as Identity Digital eyes growth in SaaS markets Identity Digital prides itself on “connecting the online world with…

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Identity Digital is today announcing new partnerships with SaaS providers, including LinkedIn Premium, Gravatar, D3 and OneFootball, and Lnk.Bio. We spoke exclusively with leaders from the involved organizations ahead of the launch this week. New partners added as Identity Digital eyes growth in SaaS markets Identity Digital prides itself on “connecting the online world with…

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CloudZero, the Boston-based cloud cost optimization platform, has secured $56 million in Series C funding following another year of triple-digit growth.  The $2 trillion problem Founded in 2016, CloudZero has established itself as a leader in proactive cloud cost efficiency. The company’s claim to fame is a cloud FinOps system that automates the collection and…

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Glean, a work AI platform, recently announced the expansion of Glean Agents, an open, horizontal environment for building, deploying, orchestrating, and governing AI agents at work. Glean’s AI agents are developed with broad LLM choice, expanded MCP server support for agent interoperability, complex workflow automation, and built-in governance. These are secure and enterprise-ready to enable…

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Atera, known for its AI-enabled IT management solutions, recently launched its new IT Autopilot solution. The company says this will further automate the time-consuming but relatively simple work MSPs and IT teams do every day. IT Autopilot promises tier 1 ticket resolution without human intervention IT Autopilot promises to address the needs of IT professionals…

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Glean, a work AI platform, recently announced a series of product and ecosystem updates designed for operationalizing AI agents across the enterprise.  These new updates include collaborations with Dell and Workday, as well as integrations with Palo Alto Networks and Snowflake. Along with this announcement, the company also expanded its Glean Agents, an open, horizontal…

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Mission Cloud, a CDW company, recently launched a new offering on the AWS Marketplace. Mission CTO Jonathan LaCour spoke with Channel Insider about the new managed service and how it meets market demand for cloud operations support. Cloud Operate offers fully managed cloud operations through Mission expertise In early May the company announced its new…

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Corvic AI, provider of enterprise-grade generative AI (GenAI) solutions for complex data environments, is officially launching on the Google Cloud Marketplace. Corvic AI’s production-ready GenAI business analytics platform will now be available for streamlined procurement by Google Cloud customers. This enables organizations to attain secure, scalable, and multimodal data intelligence across industries. Further, Corvic AI’s…

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Data security posture management platform vendor NVISIONx recently announced its strategic partnership with channel provider Mainline Information Systems. Mainline will now provide a new managed service offering powered by NVISIONx to expand its cybersecurity and compliance solutions for enterprise clients. Channel Insider spoke with Glen Day, the founder and CEO of NVISIONx, about the partnership…

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Exposure management platform vendor Tenable has added new connectors to nearly 40 third-party solutions in an effort to simplify how organizations stay secure. Tenable One gains third-party tool integrations and customizable dashboards The company today announced various updates to its Tenable One platform, all aimed at simplifying an organization’s approach to security. Tenable One now…

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Riverbed has launched its most comprehensive acceleration update in seven years, significantly enhancing its SteelHead hardware and software portfolio. The company just rolled out significant updates to its SteelHead products, which tackle the complex data handling challenges AI brings to the table. Riverbed’s timing couldn’t be better—networks are increasingly being completely reconfigured for AI workloads.…

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Scale Computing took time from its annual flagship event in Las Vegas to share key success metrics from the past year and promote how it will enable channel partners of the future this week. Vendor touts SC//Platform as AI-ready, targets broader market following year of growth Scale Computing seems ready to throw its hat in…

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