Victoria Durgin

Commvault expands Cloud Rewind for Microsoft Azure, tripling resource coverage and adding policy-based protection for cloud application recovery.

AIRI research finds B2B buyers are using AI to fact-check vendors, challenge recommendations, and vet alternatives during contract renewals.

Hatz AI CEO Jimmy Hatzell says rising SMB demand for AI is pressuring MSPs to formalize strategies around deployment, security, cost, and governance.

ShareGate says continuous Microsoft 365 and Copilot governance can help MSPs manage AI risks while creating a recurring services opportunity.

AI is pushing MSPs toward advisory services, new workforce skills, and greater business maturity as the channel enters its next evolution.

VMware channel changes are pushing partners toward advisory services, hybrid cloud orchestration and stronger customer relationships as infrastructure shifts.

Kiteworks launches AHEP to detect risky outbound emails, helping prevent the misdirection of sensitive data and extending its enterprise data governance platform.

LevelBlue will provide remediation services for SentinelOne Wayfinder, helping enterprises prioritize and address AI-discovered vulnerabilities at scale.

Ingram Micro expands Xvantage with an MCP Server that helps channel partners connect AI agents to business data, APIs, and existing workflows.

Passpack CEO Chris Skipworth explains how credential sprawl, weak offboarding and poor access controls can expose MSPs and multiple client environments.

MSP M&A remains strong as buyers focus on recurring revenue, clean financials, and operational maturity ahead of acquisitions.

Arcova’s Joseph Perry discusses AI security hype, emerging risks and how channel partners can become trusted strategic advisors for customers.