# Channel Insider

> Channel Insider combines news and technology recommendations to keep channel partners, value-added resellers, IT solution providers, MSPs, and SaaS providers informed on the changing IT landscape. These resources provide product comparisons, in-depth analysis of vendors, and interviews with subject matter experts to provide vendors with critical information for their operations.

Channel Insider is the source discussing IT topics from manufacturers, distributors, solution providers, and end users.

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## Recent articles

- [Recast Survey Finds VDI is Being Actively Retooled](https://www.channelinsider.com/infrastructure/recast-survey-vdi-actively-retooled.md): Recast’s 2026 State of VDI Survey finds IT teams are modernizing VDI, improving security, and exploring AI despite patching and cost challenges.
- [Cisco AI Report Finds Enterprise Network Readiness Gaps](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/channel-analysis/cisco-ai-network-readiness-partner-opportunity.md): Cisco says AI traffic is exposing network readiness gaps, creating new demand for partners focused on security, visibility, and modernization.
- [Why More MSPs Are Becoming Selective About Clients](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/running-an-msp/more-selective-about-clients-2026.md): Myles Bray explains why AI-driven cyber risk is pushing MSPs to prioritize stronger clients, tighter security standards, and sustainable growth.
- [Barracuda Acquires IAM Provider Evo Security](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/mergers-and-acquisitions/barracuda-acquires-evo-security.md): Barracuda acquires Evo Security to strengthen BarracudaONE with IAM, PAM and identity threat protection, delivering enhanced cyber resilience for MSPs.
- [June 2026 Leadership Recap: Channel Closes H1 With Broad C-Suite Moves](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/june-2026-channel-leadership-recap.md): June 2026 brought major tech leadership changes, with new CEOs and executive appointments at HP, Veeam, Securonix, ConnectWise, Mitel, and more.
- [Anthropic Claude Enterprise Adoption Expands in Channel](https://www.channelinsider.com/ai/building-channel-revenue/claude-expansion-enterprise.md): Anthropic’s Claude momentum grows as access returns, partner investments expand, and vendors add AI security controls for enterprises.
- [SAP Migration Deadlines Reshape CIO Investment Strategies](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/channel-analysis/sap-migration-deadlines-cio-investment-strategy.md): SAP migration deadlines are prompting CIOs to reconsider ERP modernization as AI, automation, and business priorities compete for IT budgets.
- [Tanium Atlas Reaches GA as Partners Face AI-Driven Threats](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/tools-and-platforms/tanium-atlas-ga-autonomous-it-partners.md): Tanium Atlas is now generally available, giving partners a new AI-driven endpoint management and security services opportunity.
- [Brian Lanigan Tapped as Commvault’s New Chief Partner Officer](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/vendor-leadership-and-partner-programs/brian-lanigan-commvault-chief-partner-officer.md): Commvault appoints Brian Lanigan as Chief Partner Officer to lead its global partner ecosystem, following a strategic ISV partnership with Microsoft.
- [Fusion5: ANZ Retailers Modernize ERP to Streamline Growth](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/channel-analysis/fusion5-ringers-western-netsuite-erp-rollout.md): Fusion5 completed a NetSuite ERP rollout for Ringers Western, helping the ANZ retailer unify finance, inventory, ecommerce, and store data.
- [ServiceNow, Accenture Target Legacy Security Migrations](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/tools-and-platforms/servicenow-accenture-migrations.md): ServiceNow and Accenture launched an AI-powered offering to help enterprises migrate from legacy security and risk platforms.
- [Microsoft UK&I Partners Face Copilot Data Concerns](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/channel-analysis/microsoft-uki-channel-copilot-data-concerns.md): Microsoft’s UK&I channel could help drive Copilot adoption as enterprises weigh data residency, privacy, and AI governance concerns.
- [M&A Recap: June Highlighted by Billion-Dollar AI Acquisition](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/mergers-and-acquisitions/ma-june-2026-recap.md): June M&A activity included major AI, cybersecurity, identity, developer tooling, and infrastructure acquisitions by Salesforce, Cloudflare, SailPoint, and others.
- [Microsoft Makes Billion-Dollar Investment in New Operating Business](https://www.channelinsider.com/ai/microsoft-billion-dollar-investment-operating-business.md): Microsoft is investing $2.5B in its new Frontier Company to accelerate enterprise AI adoption with partners while expanding customer-focused AI services.
- [Ivanti Selects Climb as North American Distribution Partner](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/vendor-leadership-and-partner-programs/ivanti-climb-distribution.md): Ivanti’s Americas channel lead explains how Climb will support partner recruitment, services growth, and endpoint management expansion.
- [PQC is Now, Not Later: Quantum Readiness in the Channel](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/pqc-quantum-readiness-in-the-channel.md): Quantum readiness is moving from planning to execution as PQC migration gains urgency, creating new service opportunities across the IT channel.
- [Cynomi Report Reveals MSPs’ Top AI Questions for 2026](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/running-an-msp/cynomi-report-msp-ai-questions-2026.md): Cynomi’s latest report identifies the top AI questions MSPs are asking, highlighting growing concerns around governance, security, Copilot, and competitiveness.
- [Dropzone AI Expands EMEA Channel with QBS Software Partnership](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/dropzone-ai-qbs-software-emea.md): Dropzone AI and QBS Software partner to deliver Agentic SOC technology to EMEA MSSPs and VARs, helping partners scale security operations.
- [CyberFOX Acquires Timus to Add SASE to Platform](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/mergers-and-acquisitions/cyberfox-timus-sase.md): CyberFOX acquired Timus Networks to add SASE and ZTNA capabilities as customers seek fewer security vendors and simpler remote access.
- [Exabeam Adds AI Agent Security Capabilities in Platform](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/tools-and-platforms/exabeam-ai-agent-security-observra.md): Exabeam expanded its SOC platform with AI agent security detections, Observra telemetry, and broader support for enterprise AI tools.
- [NetRise Launches Partner-Led Federal Security Service](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/managed-services/netrise-federal-software-supply-chain-risk.md): NetRise launches a partner-led software supply chain risk management offering to help federal agencies improve software visibility and risk assessment.
- [Auvik: Agentic AI Drives Practical MSP Automation](https://www.channelinsider.com/ai/auvik-agentic-ai-practical-msp-automation.md): Auvik says agentic AI is moving beyond hype, helping MSPs automate network operations, reduce alert fatigue, and improve technician efficiency.
- [AWS Adds ISVs to OneGov as Federal Cloud Push Grows](https://www.channelinsider.com/channel-business/aws-onegov-secret-cloud-ai-engineers.md): AWS expands OneGov to ISVs, launches Secret Cloud for the industry, and commits $1B to AI engineers supporting public-sector modernization.
- [Report: AI-Driven Threats Outpace Cyber Professionals](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/bitdefender-ai-threats-cyber-professionals.md): Bitdefender’s 2026 cybersecurity report reveals rising AI risks, breach suppression, and data sovereignty concerns reshaping enterprise security.
- [Huntress Launches Managed ISPM for Microsoft 365 Security](https://www.channelinsider.com/security/tools-and-platforms/huntress-managed-ispm-microsoft-365.md): Huntress launched Managed ISPM for Microsoft 365, adding managed identity posture controls to reduce MFA, admin, and policy risks.

## Popular articles

- [IBM Launching Agent Connect for AI Agent Orchestration](https://www.channelinsider.com/news-and-trends/ibm-agent-connect-partner-opportunity.md)
- [April Roundup: Channel M&A Stays Active](https://www.channelinsider.com/news-and-trends/mergers-and-acquisitions-recap-april-2025.md)
- [April Recap: Organizations Spring Forward With Exec Shakeups](https://www.channelinsider.com/news-and-trends/it-industry-leadership-changes-recap-april-2025.md)
- [How Channel Leadership is Changing With the Industry](https://www.channelinsider.com/tech-companies/channel-leadership-march-2025.md)

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