Jordan Smith

CyberFOX acquires Optimize365 to expand Microsoft 365 security monitoring and automated remediation, with plans to integrate the technology into its partner program.

SailPoint expands its identity security platform with IdentityIQ 9.0, Autonomous Agents, AI governance, real-time remediation, and zero standing privilege.

Acture Solutions has acquired Digital Back Office, expanding its network, cybersecurity and managed IT capabilities across the Northeast U.S.

SailPoint research finds 79% of organizations run AI agents in production, but just 2% use purpose-built identity security tools to govern them.

Dell expands its AI Data Platform with agentic AI context tools, GPU acceleration, managed PowerScale and services to move AI projects into production.

Gorilla Logic joins Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network as a Select Services Partner, bringing Claude into enterprise engineering, agents, and workflows.

TD SYNNEX adds SignWell’s eSignature platform for U.S. partners, offering SaaS and API options for document automation and embedded signing.

Tanium expands SecOps with real-time endpoint intelligence, AI-native hunting and agentic response to detect, investigate and contain threats faster.

September IT channel M&A included major deals involving GTIA, Softcat, MSPs, cybersecurity providers, AI companies, and managed services firms.

See September 2026’s biggest IT channel executive moves, including new CEOs, channel chiefs and leadership hires across AI, cybersecurity and cloud.

Sophos CISO Advantage gives MSPs tools to assess cyber risk, build security roadmaps and deliver scalable vCISO services to customers.

GTT launches Defense Halo, an AI-native network defense platform that detects vulnerabilities, identifies threats, and enables real-time remediation.