Jordan Smith

Channel Insider’s December leadership recap highlights major C-suite and channel appointments across tech, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity companies.

Google Cloud will launch a revamped Partner Network in Q1 2026, shifting to outcome-based tiers, new competencies, and AI-driven automation.

Channel Insider breaks down IGEL’s endpoint cost study with expert analysis on prevention-first security, zero trust adoption, and operational savings.

Cybersecurity experts outline 2026 predictions, from AI-driven attacks and quantum risk to nation-state threats, OT security gaps, and automation pressures.

Dell and Equinix partner on a cloud-connected hybrid infrastructure that keeps data close to the cloud for low latency, compliance, and performance.

Recast enhances Right Click Tools with new Intune and Entra features, improving endpoint management, patching, and visibility for enterprise IT teams.

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand their partnership to deliver end-to-end AI security, embedding protection across cloud, code, and AI workloads.

GitGuardian launches a channel partner program for VARs and MSSPs, offering margins, training, and partner-first incentives to meet secrets security demand.

Commvault and Pinecone partner to add enterprise-grade cyber resilience for AI and RAG workloads, delivering immutable backups and rapid recovery across clouds.

Hypori launches a global partner program for MSPs and resellers, expanding secure BYOD access via VMI with new revenue opportunities and channel enablement worldwide.

Appdome rolls out agentic AI tools to detect, analyze, and remediate mobile threats, fraud, and account takeovers across the mobile enterprise.

WatchGuard launches its Zero Trust Bundle, unifying identity, endpoint, access, and network security to deliver cloud-based zero trust for all org sizes.