Matthew Sainsbury

ISG data points to some declines in large contracts for A/NZ MSPs. However, the full-year forecast is still bullish, with AI a key opportunity.

Google Cloud has announced a bevy of new channel-driven AI initiatives and engagements at its Google Next 2024 event.

Microsoft has used its AI Partner Innovate event in Sydney to promote the benefit of taking Copilot AI solutions to drive hardware, software, and services sales efforts.

France-based Exclusive Networks has acquired Australian cloud software and services distributor NEXTGEN Group in the first major distribution acquisition of 2024.

AUCloud spends $30 million to acquire three new companies, with a particular focus on cyber security. It is by no means the only company making such acquisitions.

Australian sovereign cloud provider AUCloud has launched multiple MSP security services to help customers grapple with a rapidly shifting regulatory environment.

Exclusive Networks strengthened its presence in Australia with a Mimecast partnership, fortifying the local cybersecurity landscape for channel partners and MSPs.

Australian MSP Spirit is pivoting to cybersecurity after reporting a 15% sales decline for the first half of the financial year.

New data from Talent suggests that increasing salaries will increase demand for MSPs in Australia. The MSPs will need to position themselves as employer of choice.

Israeli managed security vendor, Guardz, launches in Australia via Manage Protect, and provides MSPs with another product to bring to the struggling SMB space.

Australian MSP, First Focus, continues one of the most aggressive acquisition campaigns in Australia, picking up Adelaide-based Enee.

Australia has some unique challenges and regulations in security, following a government push for better cyber security. MSPs are adapting through acquisition and locally-developed tools.