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Rocky Linux launches opt-in security repository for urgent fixes

Rocky Linux has introduced a Security Repository that allows the distribution to ship urgent security fixes ahead of upstream Enterprise Linux when public exploit code exists and upstream patches are unavailable. “The repository is disabled by default. That’s intentional. The default Rocky Linux experience stays exactly what it has always been: predictable, stable, and fully…

Huntress Expands Channel Reach with Four Distributors

Cybersecurity firm Huntress has announced four new distribution partnerships as it looks to scale its global presence and bring enterprise-grade protection to more organizations. The announcement, made today, confirms new alliances with Ingram Micro, Vertosoft, Liquid PC, and QBS Software. The move is aimed at strengthening Huntress’ channel ecosystem and accelerating growth across the mid-market,…

Flatpak 1.16.4 fixes sandbox escape and three other security flaws

Flatpak, a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework, released version 1.16.4, patching four security vulnerabilities. The most severe fix addresses a complete sandbox escape that leads to host file access and code execution in the host context, tracked as CVE-2026-34078. File system exposure Two additional fixes address file system exposure on the host. CVE-2026-34079 prevents…

Rainforest Distribution Transforms its Supply Chain Planning with Manhattan Associates

Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) announced that Rainforest Distribution Corp., a full-service food and beverage distributor, has selected Manhattan Active? Supply Chain Planning?Manhattan Active? Supply Chain Planning (SCP) to unify its supply chain functions, transform its end-to-end planning processes, drive higher service levels, and support continued growth. This will result in greater agility enabled by unified…

IPFire ships its 200th core update with a new domain blocklist and kernel upgrade

Network firewall distribution IPFire released Core Update 200, marking the 200th incremental update to the 2.29 branch. The release bundles a kernel upgrade, a beta domain blocklist service, security patches for OpenSSL and glibc, and a range of component updates. The kernel has been rebased on Linux 6.18.7 LTS, bringing updated hardware security mitigations alongside…

Concentric AI Inks ANZ Distribution Deal with Sektor

Concentric AI has signed a distribution agreement with cyber and information security distributor Sektor, marking its latest effort to expand into the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets. Under the agreement, Sektor will serve as Concentric AI’s authorized distributor across the ANZ region, supporting regional channel partners, resellers, MSSPs, and system integrators with enablement, go-to-market…

GTDC Summit 2026: AI Reshapes the IT Channel

At GTDC Summit 2026, distribution executives made one thing clear: artificial intelligence is not just another technology cycle; it is reshaping the foundation of the IT channel. Data, global scale, and platform economics are becoming the competitive edge, and traditional MSPs may soon face pressure from AI-native entrants built for model-driven systems and agentic workflows.…

REMnux v8 brings AI integration to the Linux malware analysis toolkit

REMnux, a specialized Linux distribution for malware analysis, has released version 8 with a rebuilt platform based on Ubuntu 24.04 and a new capability aimed at connecting AI agents directly to its toolset. REMnux is designed for analyzing malicious software, phishing artifacts, suspicious documents, and related forensic data. The project includes more than 200 preconfigured…

Westcon-Comstor Brings Meter NaaS to EMEA Channel

Westcon-Comstor has signed a new distribution agreement with Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) specialist Meter, becoming the vendor’s first distributor in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The move brings Meter’s full-stack, subscription-based networking platform to Westcon’s regional channel ecosystem, positioning partners to tap into growing demand for consumption-based networking without the need for additional upfront investment.…