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Organisations keen on quality IT service delivery but lacking or not wishing to invest in the necessary expertise often outsource this specialised field to an expert which provides the technology, guidance and recommendations, support and maintenance required. This is a Managed Services engagement, with the vendor known as Managed Services Provider or MSP. In the Managed Services model, a subscription is usually paid making the service fixed cost, distinct from the break/fix model where the service provider bills only for work done. The MSP model incentivizes preventative maintenance and is especially popular for mid-sized organisations.
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OVHcloud unveils Veeam-powered Backup Agent for Bare Metal

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OVHcloud launches Veeam-based Backup Agent for Bare Metal servers, offering immutable offsite backups with no egress or licence fees.
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Kick ICT names Steven Brown as new Chief Executive Officer

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Kick ICT has appointed Steven Brown as chief executive, succeeding retiring founder Tom O’Hara as the group targets its next growth phase.
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Leighton launches dedicated AWS practice in the UK

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Leighton unveils a dedicated UK AWS cloud practice to meet rising demand for digital transformation and legacy modernisation projects.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success

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Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
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Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire

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Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.
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Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP

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Portnox launches a global channel partner programme and names cybersecurity veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to drive growth.
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BCN joins Arrow cloud channel as CSP Indirect Reseller

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BCN joins Arrow’s cloud channel as a CSP Indirect Reseller, aiming to deepen Microsoft ties and expand data and AI services for partners.
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Agentic AI to redefine channel partners’ business models

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Agentic AI is poised to upend the tech channel, shifting MSPs and resellers from project delivery to outcome-driven autonomous services.
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Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal

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Cerillion secures its largest ever contract, a five-year Omantel BSS and OSS deal worth about GBP £42.5m on a subscription basis.
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Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies

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Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
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Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

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Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.
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Azul boosts Java channel with bigger deals, alliances

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Azul’s Java channel surges with 30% growth, 46% larger deals and more million-dollar partners as alliances and services gain momentum.
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Datadobi names Daniel Esposito VP to drive alliances

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Datadobi promotes Daniel Esposito to lead global alliances, targeting services-led partners for unstructured data and governance projects.
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Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

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Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.
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C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth

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Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
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11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push

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11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.
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AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk

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Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.
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Forward Edge-AI grows global post-quantum security channel

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Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.
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Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

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Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.