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ScalePad CEO Chris Day on MSP & SMB AI Adoption in 2026

ScalePad CEO Chris Day says MSPs are facing mounting pressure to support artificial intelligence as SMB clients adopt AI tools faster than many providers can operationalize, creating new urgency around automation, advisory services, and AI governance. Clients are moving faster than providers MSPs are being pulled into artificial intelligence faster than many expected, as small…

Cork CEO Dan Candee on Evolution of Security Services & AI

Cork is pushing MSPs to rethink cybersecurity delivery as AI accelerates both business technology adoption and the sophistication of attackers. In an interview with Channel Insider, CEO Dan Candee said the company has moved beyond compliance reporting and intelligence into active security remediation tooling. As AI and other forces seem to push tighter deadlines for…

Q&A: How MSP Platform Sprawl Strains Operations and Security

As MSPs across the US work to scale profitably while delivering stronger security outcomes, faster response times, and more consistent customer experiences, many are discovering that operational complexity is a major barrier to sustainable growth. We spoke with James Griffin, CEO of CyberSentriq, about why disconnected environments are creating inefficiencies across the channel, how platform…

Acronis Launches Cyber Frame IaaS Platform for MSPs

The cyber protection company wants to give MSPs and cloud providers a way to run infrastructure on their own terms, without the vendor lock-in hangover. Acronis on Wednesday unveiled Cyber Frame, a new hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform built specifically for service providers tired of being squeezed by legacy virtualization costs and hyperscaler…

Xurrent Intros MCP Server to Enhance AI Integration for ITOps

AI-powered service and operations management platform for corporate IT teams and enterprise MSPs, Xurrent, is launching its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This MCP standard enables Xurrent to act as a universal connector, enabling different AI models and digital agents to securely access Xurrent data and perform tasks within established workflows. AI models now connect…

Best RMM Software for MSPs in 2026: Features & Pricing

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is an IT management solution that allows MSPs to remotely monitor, manage, and maintain client IT environments. They provide visibility into device health and performance, help teams identify and proactively address issues, and streamline day-to-day IT operations. The best RMM software platforms typically include core features such as remote…

Best MSP Certifications to Grow Services in 2026

To stay ahead in today’s competitive channel landscape, managed service providers (MSPs) need relevant certifications that validate their expertise and strengthen their credibility across key areas such as cybersecurity, cloud services, and artificial intelligence (AI). With the growing number of role-based and vendor-specific certifications available in 2026, choosing the right ones to expand your service…

Logically CEO on Cyber Risk, AI, and MSP Strategy

How should MSPs talk to the board about cyber risk? In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, Katie Bavoso speaks with Logically CEO Joshua Skeens about cybersecurity as a board-level issue, brand protection, security tool sprawl, best-of-breed vs. consolidation strategies, and why 2026 could be the year of AI disappointment. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:40 Meet Logically…

War-Driven Outages Put MSP Data Center Strategies at Risk

Data centers are no longer insulated from geopolitical conflict, and MSPs are starting to feel the impact. Recent attacks tied to escalating tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel have disrupted cloud infrastructure in the Middle East, forcing hyperscalers to shift workloads and exposing new risks to uptime, supply chains, and service agreements. For managed…

Active Directory Risks Reshaping M365 Migrations for MSPs

As Microsoft 365 migrations accelerate, many IT teams and MSPs are discovering that identity, not productivity workloads, is the biggest source of risk.  While email and collaboration tools are often straightforward to move, Active Directory environments introduce hidden complexity that can disrupt users, security, and access if handled incorrectly. In this Q&A, BitTitan’s Aaron Wadsworth…

Sectigo Unveils Multi-Tenant Certificate Management Platform

Sectigo has recently announced a new multi-tenant partner platform purpose-built to enable MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, and distributors to scale and monetize certificate management operations. Unlocking high-margin recurring revenue streams The Sectigo Partner Platform (SPP) will enable partners to build a portfolio of certificate lifecycle management (CLM) services to reduce operational risk caused by mismanaged or…

How MSPs Should Evaluate Cloud Partners in 2026

MSPs are rethinking cloud partnerships as the market grows more competitive and complex, shifting evaluation beyond technical performance to long-term viability, economics, and operational fit. Why MSPs are re-evaluating cloud partnerships amid rapid growth The MSP market is expanding rapidly, with global revenue projected to reach $354 billion in 2026 and partner programs driving 40%…

Zenarmor Debuts Global SASE Channel Partner Program

Zenarmor on Feb. 24 launched a global SASE Channel Partner Program aimed at MSPs, MSSPs, ISPs, and security-focused channel partners seeking to deliver distributed secure access services without relying on centralized cloud points of presence (PoPs). The Cupertino, Calif.-based vendor said its partner-first initiative formalizes a go-to-market strategy built around what it calls a single-app,…

Q&A: How MSPs are Unlocking New Opportunity with Blockchain

As enterprises move from blockchain pilots to production deployments, MSPs are reassessing how the technology fits into their 2026 service strategies.  In this Q&A, Cosmos Labs co-CEO and co-founder Barry Plunkett breaks down where demand is forming—from regulated tokenization projects to blockchain infrastructure operations—and how MSPs can turn scarce expertise into durable, recurring revenue. How…