Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories
Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.
The hire signals Thrive's push to unify sales, customer success and channel partnerships as it expands in AI, cybersecurity and cloud services.
Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.
Broadband operators could gain from new leadership as Airties adds Bell Canada and Cisco veterans to guide growth and partnerships.
Businesses are being warned that rushed AI rollouts can waste spend and add risk unless teams define clear goals and checks first.
Project timelines are being stretched as 87% of channel partners move to counter hardware price swings and memory shortages, Westcon-Comstor found.
European customers and service providers will gain a locally hosted VMware Cloud Foundation option as Leaseweb and ITQ expand their partnership.
Small and medium-sized businesses could see faster IT fixes, as 92% of tickets were resolved within 15 minutes on the new platform.
Partners get tighter deal protections and AI training as Delinea seeks to ease margin pressure and disputes over renewals.
The tie-up gives enterprises a layered way to secure AI systems without sacrificing performance, as demand for larger workloads grows.
Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.
The minority stake should help Mizo speed up AI ticket automation for managed service providers seeking to cut frontline support costs and delays.
Energy and cooling limits are becoming the real bottleneck for AI operators, as NVIDIA says Blackwell racks can lift output within fixed power budgets.
The real risk lies in unpatched flaws, as attackers increasingly exploit fixes already available but not yet installed.
Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.
Small and mid-market customers could get simpler access to CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Dicker Data adds monthly billing and support for partners.
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
England's semi-final could send shoppers online in a half-time rush, with slower sites risking lost sales and checkout failures.
New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.
The move gives the Dutch fintech a direct voice in shaping Canada's payments rules as membership rules widen beyond banks.