Jordan Smith

Foxit research finds that executives save just 16 minutes per week on reviewing AI outputs, raising questions about productivity and opportunities for MSPs.

GTIA and Pax8 launch the Managed Intelligence Alliance to develop AI standards, accreditation, and guidance for IT service providers delivering AI to SMBs.

Flashpoint finds 50% of organizations expect threat intelligence budget growth as AI threats and security operations challenges create opportunities for MSSPs.

Arctic Wolf expands its security platform with AI threat prevention, shadow AI discovery, transparent security operations and a new Veeam integration.

Cyber Defense Group research finds gaps in incident-response readiness, with just 37% of IT leaders very confident they can preserve critical evidence of cyberattacks.

Optro expands its Partner Connect program with new distributor and technology tracks, growth funding and awards to support GRC-focused channel partners.

Proofpoint expands its MSP Platform with Microsoft 365 permission monitoring, AI-assisted security management, and new tools to help MSPs protect SMB customers.

SolarWinds launches Avior, an agentic AI system that helps MSPs automate IT operations, manage compliance risks, and track outcomes across customer environments.

Park Place Technologies expands its Microsoft Azure CSP capabilities across the U.S. & Canada, creating new opportunities for hybrid cloud and managed services.

Zscaler partners with LinkAxia Networks to expand zero trust security distribution in Malaysia, targeting public-sector and government-linked organizations.

Parallels launches a Desktop Partner Program and expands Workspaces partner options, adding new incentives and service-led growth paths for MSPs and resellers.

Buchanan Technologies finds 82% of workers skip reporting IT issues, exposing gaps in support visibility and opportunities for MSPs to improve service.