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Video: How Netskope and Optiv Fight Shadow AI

As organizations race to modernize cloud environments and adopt AI, security and governance can’t be an afterthought. In this episode of Partner POV, Katie Bavoso sits down with Netskope and Optiv to explore how a deep partner-led approach helps customers securely adopt cloud and AI technologies at scale. Joe Green of Netskope and Paul Herrmann…

AI-driven scams are eroding trust in calls, messages, and meetings

In this Help Net Security video, Miguel Fornés, Governance and Compliance Manager at Surfshark, discusses how AI is changing social engineering attacks. He describes how tasks that once took weeks, such as research and targeting, are now automated and cheap. This shift has lowered the skills and cost needed to run scams and phishing campaigns.…

The hidden cost of putting off security decisions

In this Help Net Security video, Hanah Darley, Chief AI Officer, Geordie AI, talks about how putting off security risk decisions creates long-term costs that often stay hidden. Drawing on her work with CISOs and security leaders, she shows how delayed choices around visibility, vulnerability management, and risk assessment lead to blind spots that grow…

Video: Integris CEO and CRO on AI, Acquisitions, and How To Be an Irreplaceable MSP

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Glenn Mathis, CEO of Integris, and Kyle Wewe, Chief Revenue Officer, to discuss Integris’ bold vision for 2026 and beyond. Glenn shares how his role has evolved since becoming CEO in 2025, how Integris is investing heavily in AI, automation, and…

Video: How Rafay Systems Simplifies Hybrid Cloud & AI on AWS

In this Partner POV episode, sponsored by Rafay Systems, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Mohan Atreya, Chief Product Officer at Rafay Systems, to explore how platform teams can simplify hybrid and multi-cloud environments, accelerate Kubernetes operations, and support AI and GPU-intensive workloads—all while maintaining governance and cost efficiency. Mohan explains how Rafay works alongside…

Video: Grammarly Rebrands as Superhuman, Launches Superhuman Alliance Partner Program

Following Grammarly’s rebrand as Superhuman, the AI-native productivity platform has introduced it’s new partner program, the Superhuman Alliance. In this episode of Partner POV, Superhuman’s Vice President of Global Partnerships, Ko Mistry, joins host Katie Bavoso to discuss AI market shifts, partner opportunities, adoption challenges, and how unified AI can drive real business outcomes for…

Video: How Data41 Uses AI to Transform Life Sciences & Social Good

How can artificial intelligence truly help people? In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Hans Mize, President and Founder of Data41, to explore how his company evolved from a traditional VAR into an AI-powered independent software vendor driving real-world impact. Hans shares Data41’s nearly 20-year journey, including pivotal…

Video: How Bitdefender & DSN Group Deliver SMB Cybersecurity

In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Nicolas Oberndorfer, Channel Sales Engineer at Bitdefender, Kevin Weiss, President and Principal of DSN Group, to explore how their partnership brings enterprise-grade cybersecurity protection to small and mid-sized businesses. Learn how DSN Group leverages Bitdefender’s MDR, EDR, and consolidated security platform to help…

Video: Bitdefender & Pentamix Security: Making MDR Accessible for Every Business

In this episode of Partner POV, brought to you by Bitdefender, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Donald Klindt, CEO & President of Pentamix Security, and Nicolas Oberndorfer, Channel Sales Engineer at Bitdefender, to explore how their partnership is helping organizations simplify cybersecurity, strengthen endpoint protection, and access MDR without enterprise-level price tags. Learn how…

Video: Tackling AI, Tech Debt & Faster AWS Migration with Caylent

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Ryan Gross, Head of Data & Applications at Caylent, to explore how AI is reshaping cloud migration, what reducing technical debt looks like, and accelerating modernization on AWS. Ryan breaks down how Caylent became the #1 independent AWS-only partner, the challenges…

Video: How 11:11 Systems Supports Displaced Partners After VMware Program Changes

Broadcom’s restructuring of the VMware Cloud Service Provider Program has left many MSPs and customers uncertain about the stability of their VMware environments. In this Partner POV interview, host Katie Bavoso talks with Dante Orsini, Chief Revenue Officer at 11:11 Systems, about how the company is helping displaced partners maintain continuity, support existing VMware workloads,…

Video: How Thrive Is Bringing AI Managed Services to its Customers

Thrive CTO Michael Gray joins Channel Insider: Partner POV to unpack the MSP’s newest offering: AI Managed Services. Explore how Thrive helps organizations identify practical AI use cases, streamline workflows securely, and adopt AI responsibly across their teams. Michael also shares how Thrive closed internal AI security gaps, why that led to surprising data insights,…

Video: How Netskope and Partners Secure Federal Agencies with SSE

The U.S. federal government faces increasing pressure to modernize IT systems while keeping sensitive data safe. In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Mark Mitchell, Federal Security Architect at Netskope, to discuss how Secure Service Edge (SSE) and Zero Trust strategies are reshaping the federal landscape—and how channel partners can play…

Video: Ingram Micro’s Sanjib Sahoo on AI, Data & the Future of the Channel

In this special BONUS episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, Managing Editor of Channel Insider, Victoria Durgin, sits down with Sanjib Sahoo, President of Global Platform Group at Ingram Micro, during Ingram Micro ONE 2025. They explore how AI is reshaping the IT channel, the evolving role of data, and why Sanjib believes AI agents…

Video: Introducing The Superhuman Alliance

Grammarly has a bold new identity. Welcome to Superhuman—a category leader in AI productivity. With this transformation comes a new way to partner: introducing the Superhuman Alliance, Superhuman’s new partner program. Traditional partner programs often favor the largest players, leaving many partners under-supported. The Superhuman Alliance changes that – leveling the playing field and empowering…

Video: How MSPs Can Turn Compliance Into Profit According to Choice Cyber Solutions COO

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) in full swing, Channel Insider’s Katie Bavoso sits down with Alex Spigel, COO of Choice Cyber Solutions, to demystify CMMC 2.0, explore the latest HIPAA regulation changes, and uncover how MSPs can turn compliance challenges into business opportunities in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re a managed service provider (MSP), IT…

Video: Q3 2025 Channel Recap: Broadcom Shake-Up, Scale Computing Acquisition, AI Services & Quantum Trends

Join Katie Bavoso, Victoria Durgin, and Jordan Smith from Channel Insider as they recap the biggest IT channel news and trends from Quarter 3 of 2025. From Broadcom’s latest VMware partner program changes and Scale Computing’s surprise acquisition, to the rise of AI-managed services and the looming quantum security revolution, this quarterly editorial recap dives…

Video: The IT Channel’s Lawyer: Brad Gross on AI Risks, MSP Contracts & Avoiding Costly Legal Mistakes

If you’re an MSP leader, IT services provider, or channel partner, you cannot afford to miss this conversation. In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Brad Gross, founder and president of the Law Office of Bradley Gross, P.A.—widely known in the industry as “The Attorney of the Channel”…

Video: How Eaton’s White Space Team Helps Channel Partners Unlock AI-Ready Data Centers

In this episode of Partner POV, brought to you by Eaton, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Ian Romeo, Global Product Manager at Eaton, to explore how Eaton’s new White Space team is helping channel partners find new revenue opportunities while helping their customers optimize data centers for the AI era. With AI adoption accelerating…

Video: Kite Technology Group on Serving Independent Insurance Agencies | Compliance, AI & Go-Giver Growth

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Adam Atwell (CTO, Microsoft MVP, Partner) and Jason Gobbel (Chief Solutions Officer, Partner) of Kite Technology Group. The conversation dives into how Kite specializes in supporting independent insurance agencies, a highly regulated industry where compliance, cybersecurity, and customer trust are critical.…

Video: Kite Technology Group on Serving Independent Insurance Agencies | Compliance, AI & Go-Giver Growth

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Adam Atwell (CTO, Microsoft MVP, Partner) and Jason Gobbel (Chief Solutions Officer, Partner) of Kite Technology Group. The conversation dives into how Kite specializes in supporting independent insurance agencies, a highly regulated industry where compliance, cybersecurity, and customer trust are critical.…

Video: How LSU and TekStream Are Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Gap with Student-Run SOCs

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Craig Woolley, CIO of Louisiana State University (LSU), and Rob Jansen, CEO of TekStream Solutions, to explore how a bold partnership between higher education and private industry is closing the cybersecurity talent gap. Together, they’ve launched a student-run Security Operations Center…

Video: How Kura Sushi USA Uses Scale Computing to Deliver a Seamless Dining Experience

In this episode of Partner POV ON-SITE from Scale Computing Platform//2025 in Las Vegas, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Jack Ahrens, Director of IT at Kura Sushi USA, and Mark Essayian, General Manager at KME Systems, to discuss how the restaurant chain is leveraging Scale Computing and its partners to power its rapid growth…

Video: How Mako Networks and Scale Computing Deliver Edge Success in Retail & Petroleum

In this Partner POV ON-SITE interview at Scale Computing Platform//2025, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Jason Kubasak, CEO of Mako Networks, and Dusty Koekenberg, Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Scale Computing. They discuss how their strategic partnership is revolutionizing edge computing and managed networking for verticals like petroleum, retail gas, and digital…

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Video: How Mako Networks and Scale Computing Deliver Edge Success in Retail & Petroleum

In this Partner POV ON-SITE interview at Scale Computing Platform//2025, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Jason Kubasak, CEO of Mako Networks, and Dusty Koekenberg, Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Scale Computing. They discuss how their strategic partnership is revolutionizing edge computing and managed networking for verticals like petroleum, retail gas, and digital…

Video: How Scale Computing and Velasea Power 6,000+ Surveillance Cameras at Resorts World Las Vegas

In this Partner POV ON-SITE episode from Scale Computing Platform//2025 in Las Vegas, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Dan Pierce, Vice President of Global Business Development at Scale Computing, and Tom Larson, President of Velasea, a Scale Computing partner, to explore how hyperconverged infrastructure is redefining physical security. Filmed on location inside Resorts World, which…

Video: How Simply NUC and Scale Computing Are Powering the Edge with Future-Proofed Hardware

In this episode of Partner POV ON-SITE from the Scale Computing Platform 2025 event in Las Vegas, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Ryan McAnlis, CRO of Simply NUC, and Scott Mann, Managing Director & Vice President of Scale Computing International. Together, they break down the explosive growth in edge computing and how their partnership…

Video: Breaking Down the new ThinkEdge SE100 from Lenovo and Scale Computing

Join Partner POV ON-SITE host Katie Bavoso at Scale Computing Platform// 2025 in Las Vegas as she sits down with Chris Laffey, Senior Product Strategist – ThinkEdge at Lenovo, and Craig Theriac, Vice President of Product Management at Scale Computing. In this insightful conversation, discover how these two IT powerhouses are collaborating to deliver hyperconverged,…

Video: Q2 2025 Channel Insights and Trends with the Channel Insider Editorial Team

Get the inside scoop on the IT channel’s biggest stories and surprises from from the second quarter of 2025 in this special Channel Insider Quarterly Recap! Host Katie Bavoso is joined by Channel Insider’s Managing Editor Victoria Durgin and writer Jordan Smith to break down: 00:01:33 – The team’s in-person coverage from major events like…

Video: Inside MSP Owners Group: Juan Fernandez’s Vision for MSP 5.0, Rollups, and Employee Ownership

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with MSP and channel chief veteran Juan Fernandez, founder and “Chief Encouragement Officer” of MSP Owners Group (MSP OG), to dive into his vision for the future of managed services. Key Topics Covered:  (00:00:20) Juan introduces the mission of MSP Owners Group—a…

Video: How Servix Solved Brado’s Remote Logistics IT Challenges with Scale Computing Edge Clusters

Join host Katie Bavoso for a Partner POV ON-SITE interview from Scale Computing Platform//2025 in Las Vegas. She sits down with João Vitor Camargo of Servix, a Scale Computing partner, and Humberto Dalmaz of Brado, a Servix customer, to explore how edge computing solutions from Scale Computing are transforming transportation operations in remote areas of…

Video: Descope Reinvents Customer Identity and Access Management with Secure Drag-and-Drop Solution

In this episode of Partner POV, sponsored by AWS, host Katie Bavoso dives into how Descope is revolutionizing customer identity and access management (CIAM) with a drag-and-drop platform that makes security seamless and user-friendly. Guest Rishi Bhargava, Co-Founder of Descope, is joined by Katherine Walther, Vice President of Innovation at MSP and Descope channel partner…

Video: Why Les Olson Company Switched from VMware to Scale Computing for Better Performance

At Scale Computing Platform 2025 in Las Vegas, Partner POV ON-SITE host Katie Bavoso interviews Keith Adams, Vice President of IT at Les Olson Company, a trusted MSP that’s been family owned and independently operated for six decades. In this candid conversation, Keith shares why Les Olson Company made the bold decision to leave VMware…

Video: Why Les Olson Company Switched from VMware to Scale Computing for Better Performance

At Scale Computing Platform 2025 in Las Vegas, Partner POV ON-SITE host Katie Bavoso interviews Keith Adams, Vice President of IT at Les Olson Company, a trusted MSP that’s been family owned and independently operated for six decades. In this candid conversation, Keith shares why Les Olson Company made the bold decision to leave VMware…

Video: Quorum Cyber CEO Talks Microsoft MSSP Award, AI, and Global Growth

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Federico Charosky, Founder and CEO of Quorum Cyber, a fast-growing MSSP that’s gone all-in on Microsoft. Learn how this Scotland-born company scaled to over 400 employees, why it built its award-winning Clarity platform, and how it’s approaching AI across customer protection,…

Video: Quorum Cyber CEO Talks Microsoft MSSP Award, AI, and Global Growth

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Federico Charosky, Founder and CEO of Quorum Cyber, a fast-growing MSSP that’s gone all-in on Microsoft. Learn how this Scotland-born company scaled to over 400 employees, why it built its award-winning Clarity platform, and how it’s approaching AI across customer protection,…

Video: The Blue Mantis Guide to MSP Growth Through Strategic Acquisitions

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down once again with returning guest Terry Richardson, CRO of Blue Mantis , to unpack the company’s rapid expansion through strategic MSP acquisitions and its evolving business strategy. Richardson explains what impact he believes economic uncertainty in the U.S. will have on M&A…

Video: OTAVA CEO TJ Houske on New Scale Computing Partnership, Edge Innovation and Veeam Deal

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with returning guest TJ Houske, CEO of OTAVA, to unpack a game-changing new partnership with Scale Computing. This collaboration brings edge computing into OTAVA’s portfolio of offerings for the first time—positioning the company to lead in cloud-to-edge transformation. Watch as TJ shares…

Video: Why Women Are Leaving Tech – And How BouncePoint Plans to Stop It

Why are women leaving the tech industry—and how can we bring them back?In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso interviews Belinda Yax, Executive Director of BouncePoint, a new nonprofit on a mission to support, retain, and re-engage women in technology and the IT channel. Belinda previously spent three years at an…

Evernote founder’s video startup mmhmm becomes Airtime, launches new products

Evernote founder Phil Libin is ready to liven up your video meetings. The entrepreneur’s video startup, mmhmm, launched in 2020 amid the pandemic, on Thursday unveiled its latest product: a video toolkit for online meetings called Airtime. The suite includes two related tools: a virtual camera that helps you appear more polished on video calls,…

Video: How Eaton Partners Can Boost Profits with Lithium-Ion UPS Technology

In this Partner POV episode, host Katie Bavoso talks with Sami Hussaini, Product Line Manager at Eaton, about the shifting landscape of physical infrastructure and how solution providers can capitalize on Eaton’s lithium-ion UPS technology to grow profits and customer loyalty. Learn how Eaton empowers its partners with industry-leading products and comprehensive support—from hands-on training…

Video: How The 20 MSP is Scaling Without Private Equity

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso chats with Tim and Crystal Conkle, the married power duo leading The 20 MSP—the largest founder-owned MSP platform in the U.S., according to Tim, the CEO, with 38+ successful acquisitions and zero private equity backing. Learn how The 20 MSP is revolutionizing the managed…

Video: Proofpoint Simplifies Security Solutions Sales For Partners Through Ingram Micro Xvantage Platform

In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Chari Rhoades, Vice President of Americas Channel and Partner Sales at Proofpoint, and Eric Kohl, Vice President of Global Vendor Engagement, Security and Networking at Ingram Micro, about a major milestone in the channel:  For the first time ever, partners can quote, sell, and…

Video: See You at Scale Computing Platform//2025!

The future of IT innovation starts at Platform//2025. Join Scale Computing and Channel Insider for three dynamic days of learning, networking and collaboration at Platform//2025, Scale Computing’s premier global event designed exclusively for IT professionals and partners. Whether you’re looking to build your technical skills or explore new opportunities to grow your business, Platform//2025 offers…

Video: Q1 2025 Channel Insights and Trends with the Channel Insider Editorial Team

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, the Channel Insider editorial teams unites to break down the biggest news stories, trends, challenges, and opportunities that defined the IT channel in the first quarter of 2025. Join host Katie Bavoso, Managing Editor Victoria Durgin, and Writer Jordan Smith as they discuss and review everything from…

Video: How Velosio is Powering Mid-Market Digital Transformation

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Robbie Morrison, CEO of Velosio, to discuss how Velosio helps mid-market businesses navigate digital transformation, cloud migration, and AI adoption – especially during economically unstable times. Robbie dives into how Velosio partners with ISVs, their focus on industry-specific solutions (like horticulture!),…

Video: How Integris Built A National MSP Platform To Serve SMB Customers

What does it take to scale an MSP into a national platform while keeping a local touch? Integris President, COO, and Board Member Glenn Mathis shares how the company navigated rapid growth through private equity and acquisitions, and the evolving IT landscape to create an enterprise level MSP built to better serve the small to…

Video: How Weaviate Is Revolutionizing Search With AI

Traditional keyword searches can often fall short of finding exactly what you’re looking for, but Weaviate’s AI-powered semantic search enables faster, more accurate results—unlocking new insights from your data. In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Byron Voorbach, Field CTO of Weaviate, to explore how their open-source AI-native vector database…

Video: How CloudForecast Helps Mid-Market Companies Control AWS Costs

Struggling with AWS cost management? In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Tony Chan, CEO and co-founder of CloudForecast, to discuss how his startup is simplifying AWS cost visibility for mid-market companies and high-growth startups. Tony shares the inspiration behind CloudForecast, its unique approach to cost monitoring, and how it…

OpenAI plans to integrate Sora’s video generator into ChatGPT

OpenAI intends to eventually integrate its AI video generation tool, Sora, directly into its popular consumer chatbot app, ChatGPT, company leaders said during a Friday office hours session on Discord. Today, Sora is only available through a dedicated web app OpenAI launched in December, which lets users access the AI video model of the same…

OpenAI plans to bring Sora’s video generator to ChatGPT

OpenAI intends to eventually integrate its AI video generation tool, Sora, directly into its popular consumer chatbot app, ChatGPT, company leaders said during a Friday office hours session on Discord. Today, Sora is only available through a dedicated web app OpenAI launched in December, which lets users access the AI video model of the same…

Video: Channel Chief Stalwart Frank Rauch On Retirement, Legacy, And The Future Of Channel Partnerships

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with long-time channel innovator and advocate Frank Rauch, one of the most respected channel chiefs in the industry. With four decades of experience leading channel programs at companies like VMware, HP, and most recently Cato Networks, Frank reflects on his storied career,…

Video: How Pegasystems and Tata Consultancy Services Helped Transform Becton, Dickinson and Company

In this episode of Partner POV, we dive into a powerful success story featuring Pegasystems, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and customer, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). Learn how BD, a global medical technology company working to advance health and medical discovery, tackled complex workflow and process orchestration challenges with Pega’s AI-powered platform and TCS’s expertise…

Video: How Omega Systems Puts The Security In MSSP

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Mike Fuhrman, CEO of Omega Systems, to discuss the company’s transformation from a traditional Managed Service Provider (MSP) to a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). This shift was a priority for Fuhrman when he joined the company in 2021. Fuhrman explains…

Video: How To Extend Your MSP Team In One Week With Hirexe

Chris Keith, founder and CEO of Hirexe, joins host Katie Bavoso in this engaging episode of Partner POV to discuss the challenges managed service provider leaders face when trying to fill roles at their businesses – and that struggle is increasing. By 2026, IDC predicts that 90% of businesses worldwide will face an IT skills…

Telegram releases improved sticker search and video consumption features

Chat app Telegram, which became profitable last year, released new updates to its apps, including improved sticker search, choosing video covers, and the ability to copy videos at the current time. The company first released its AI-powered sticker search in December, which allowed you to look for stickers using natural language. However, it was limited…

Video: How Vega Cloud Helps MSPs Solve Cloud Billing Errors

Managing cloud environments is already complex—tracking revenue and costs shouldn’t be an added headache. That’s why Vega Cloud developed Vega for MSPs, a purpose-built platform designed to help managed service providers optimize cloud spend, enhance financial accountability, and drive operational efficiency.  In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Vega Cloud…

Video: How Hack The Box Fast-Tracks Enterprise Deals With Channel Partners

Doing business with massive enterprises usually means navigating a maze of red tape, long approval processes, and legal roadblocks. But Hack The Box is changing the game—leveraging channel partners to streamline deals while opening doors for new relationships and revenue opportunities for solution providers. In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down…

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Video: Twenty Years Of Nerds That Care With James Rocker

James Rocker, founder and CEO of Long Island, NY-Based managed service provider Nerds That Care, says he still hears from marketing experts fascinated by his company’s name even after being in operation for 20 years. On this latest episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, Rocker explains how he drew inspiration from the name and brand…

Video: How DeepSeek And Emerging AI Models Could Impact The IT Channel

It’s been a wile week in the world of AI! DeepSeek went from breaking the mold with its new AI models that the Chinese startup reported were cheaper, faster, and less resource intensive to make by using fewer, sub standard GPU chips. Now, OpenAI accuses the emerging AI leader of copying its models. What does…

Reelo stands out among the apps building a ‘TikTok for Bluesky’

There are a number of projects now underway that are focused on developing a video-first app for the open source social network Bluesky. However, one stands out from the rest: An upcoming app called Reelo isn’t building on top of the Bluesky social network, as so many others are, but is building on the underlying…

Video: Davin Jackson: The Cheat Code To A Career In Cybersecurity

Davin Jackson, cybersecurity media personality for  eSecurity Planet , joins host Katie Bavoso for this week’s Channel Insider: Partner POV. Jackson explains what drew him to pursue a career in cybersecurity, but says he didn’t always feel like he belonged. He says he didn’t see cybersecurity experts that looked like him until he met his mentor.…

Nearly 10 year later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative

In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided it’s finally time to launch Tumblr TV, which has since evolved to support video, to all its users as…

Nearly 10 years later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative

In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided it’s finally time to launch Tumblr TV, which has since evolved to support video, to all its users as…

Flipboard’s new app Surf adds its own video feed, too

After the TikTok ban went into effect on Sunday, social network Bluesky launched a custom feed for videos on its platform. Now, Flipboard’s newest app, Surf, which is dedicated to browsing the open social web and decentralized services like Mastodon and Bluesky, is taking advantage of that move to introduce a video feed of its…

Video: A Gamified Approach To Upskilling Cybersecurity Teams With Hack The Box

In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso is joined by Seth Tossie, Vice President of Global Channel Sales, and David Grant, Head of Enterprise Sales, from Hack The Box. Tossie and Grant discuss Hack The Box’s gamified approach to training and upskilling cybersecurity professionals and teams, as well as the new Hack The…

Video: A Look Back On The Channel In 2024 With Channel Insider

With 2024 officially in the rearview mirror, the Channel Insider editorial team discuss the events, news stories, and disruptions that shaped the IT channel in 2024. Managing Editor Victoria During and Staff Writer Jordan Smith join Katie Bavoso for an in-depth discussion of a year that saw no shortage of seismic shifts. From the biggest…

Video: How GoTo And Partners Enable The Remote Workforce

Tony Haller, Global Head of IT Partner Sales and Strategy at GoTo, sits down with Partner POV host Katie Bavoso to explain how GoTo is growing with partners and incentivizing that partner community to do so. With a simplified approach to asset management built around a Zero Trust framework, GoTo wants to help managed service…

Watch this four-legged robot adapt to tricky situations like an animal

Researchers at the University of Leeds recently demonstrated a framework for a quadruped robot with a design inspired by the bio-mechanics of four-legged animals. The versatile robot is able to navigate complex environments, maintain stability on uneven ground, and recover after a fall — all without the use of extra-perceptive sensors. © 2024 TechCrunch. All…

Video: MSP Unplugged On The Shifting MSP-Vendor Power Dynamic

Paco Lebron and Corey Kirkendoll of podcast MSP Unplugged return in Part 2 of their Channel Insider: Partner POV interview with host Katie Bavoso. In this half of the interview, Lebron and Kirkendoll explain how they try to help their MSP audience members learn at their own pace and why it’s important to consider what…

Video: How To Run Your IT Business With MSP Unplugged

In Part 1 of this two part episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso is joined by two of the three hosts of what some say is the longest running MSP podcast, MSP Unplugged. Paco Lebron and Corey Kirkendoll are both CEOs of their managed services businesses. Lebron runs ProdigyTeks out of Chicago,…

Video: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of AI With ABM Technology Group

In Part 2 of this interview, Zac Paulson, Director of Product and Strategy at ABM Technology Group, explains to Channel Insider: Partner POV host Katie Bavoso the unfortunate trend of clients accepting a cybersecurity strategy and related solutions only after they’ve had a breach or close call. He says it’s driven his business to not…

Video: How To Inquire About Being Acquired With ABM Technology Group

Zac Paulson, Director of Product and Strategy at North Dakota-based ABM Technology Group, sits down with Channel Insider: Partner POV host Katie Bavoso to explain the process behind selling his former business TrueIT to Advanced Business Methods, a legacy copy and print company. During his tenure as CEO of TrueIT, Paulson says his managed services…