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    Attacker abuses Microsoft Entra ID to target downstream MSP clients

    Researchers found no evidence to tie the activity to the recent ConnectWise Cloud Backup hacks.

    Updated Nov. 4, 2026
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    Nutanix expands partner program incentives

    The hyperconverged infrastructure platform provider created a systems integrator track and added rewards for cross-selling, renewal and adoption.

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    Opinion

    MSPs already have the tools to govern client AI

    Data loss prevention, DNS filtering and access controls can rein in shadow AI, and readiness assessments turn that work into recurring revenue for partners.

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    Telarus gets a second private equity boost

    Snowhawk joined Columbia Capital in funding the tech services distributor, the companies said Thursday. 

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    DXC doubles down on AI engineering talent to restart revenue growth

    The IT services and consulting firm is also looking to sell its insurance software business, CEO Raul Fernandez said.

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    Blue-chip companies spotlight AI use, stay quiet on ROI

    Most companies in the Dow Jones index said they’re using AI in their annual filings, but just two disclosed the measurable outcomes, according to Flexera.

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    Shadow AI haunts IT security teams

    Despite cybersecurity budget increases, companies continue to grapple with unsanctioned AI usage, according to DNSFilter.

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    Extreme Networks picks off Cisco and HPE partners

    CEO Ed Meyercord promised an AI token model that channel firms could monetize.

    Updated Nov. 4, 2026
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    MSP prospects lack security confidence: report

    Companies shopping for a managed services provider are looking to shore up strategic cyber resilience, according to cybersecurity platform provider Barracuda.

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    TD Synnex gives partners an AI playbook for the midmarket

    The company's Destination AI partner program began with enterprise deals. Its SMB push starts with a focus on sales and support use cases.

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    Tech distribution channel cashes in on AI infrastructure boom

    The channel market for servers, storage and high-speed networking in North America grew by $6.5 billion in Q3, analyst firm IDC said.

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    Midmarket organizations struggle to plug security gaps

    Nearly half of small and midsize businesses failed to fix a known vulnerability for six months or more, according to cybersecurity software provider CyberFox.

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    AI readiness remains scarce, blocking returns on investments

    “The next phase of AI adoption will be defined less by access to models and more by the quality of the information those models can use,” said Dun & Bradstreet’s Gary Kotovets.

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    Google outspends Microsoft in race to expand cloud capacity

    AWS continued to lead hyperscalers in capital expenditures as global cloud revenue spiked 50% year over year in Q3.

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    Cognizant commits to workforce expansion amid AI training push

    The New Jersey-based IT consulting and services firm responded to Department of Labor sanctions with a pledge to hire 1,500 U.S. college graduates.

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    MSP clients want virtual-CISO services: report

    Most managed services providers don't have a dedicated strategic security advisory practice, despite customer demand, Cynomi found.

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    Sandler Partners AI-ifies its sales engineers

    The company expects a self-service assistant will encourage tech advisor partners to engage with its technical team.

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    Opinion

    How MSPs prepare for M&A

    Most owners don’t sell because they have to; they sell because the right strategic moment arrives. 

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    N-able arms MSPs with AI endpoint security automation

    The cybersecurity vendor fortified its remote monitoring and management platforms with AI-assisted vulnerability scanning and patching.

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    Infosys CEO says US immigration constraints won’t raise costs or attrition

    The company grew revenue 1.5% to $5.1 billion in Q2 2027 and expects that growth to continue through the end of the fiscal year.

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    How Abacus mastered two MSP verticals

    The IT services firm drew on financial sector experience and a healthcare acquisition to build credibility in two distinct vertical markets. 

    Updated Oct. 29, 2026
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    Vida brings outcome-based billing to the TSD market

    A channel segment rooted in fixed-price models is bracing for a major shift in how tech is sold.

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    GoTo gives MSPs AI assistance with the promise of oversight

    “MSPs are not short on tools — they’re short on people,” VP of Global Partner Ecosystems Steve Shattuck said.

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    What’s keeping 5 tech executives up at night in the AI era

    From overreaching autonomous agents to a lack of C-suite accountability, tech leaders share their biggest worries on AI use.

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    Cisco 360 partner program gets a late-year tune-up

    The vendor boosted annual contract value growth rewards by 50% and added new tracks for advisors and developers.