A fast-paced editorial recap of Q2 2025 in the IT channel covering leadership shakeups at Kaseya, layoffs at Intel, federal obstacles pausing major acquisitions, AI adoption slowdowns, quantum security threats, evolving partner programs, and global economic tensions.
CloudBolt partners with Ingram Micro, enabling MSPs and VARs to scale advanced cloud management and FinOps automation across environments.
Infor signs strategic AWS agreement to boost AI adoption, deepen cloud ERP capabilities, and accelerate global digital transformation.
TGS earns AWS Service Delivery status for Amazon Connect, advancing AI-powered, scalable contact center solutions across global enterprises.
VAST Data partners with Voltage Park to deliver scalable, low-latency AI data services across U.S. data centers, powering next-gen AI workloads.
LSU and TekStream expand student-run SOCs to deliver 24/7 US-based MDR, creating tech talent pipelines and real-world cybersecurity training.
Malwarebytes adds AI-powered email protection to ThreatDown, unifying endpoint and email security for MSPs via IRONSCALES tech and Nebula console.
Galactic Advisors uncovered critical flaws in Kaseya’s Network Detective; both firms moved fast to patch issues and highlight MSP risk assessment best practices.
Cynomi report shows vCISO demand tripled as MSPs turn to AI for scalable cybersecurity. 96% now offer or plan to offer vCISO in the next two years.
Barracuda study: Businesses rely on MSPs for security needs, with most willing to pay more for premium AI, integration, and 24/7 support.
CISA funding cuts risk NVD stability — MSPs must adapt VM to better support customers and strengthen security resilience.
SentinelOne and OPSWAT partner to boost AI-powered malware detection for critical infrastructure protection on-prem and in the cloud.
LevelBlue and Kompingo partner to deliver scalable managed security to UK MSPs and MSSPs, bridging the cyber skills gap with expert threat protection.
Hailo-10H brings on-device GenAI to the edge with ultra-low power, sub-second latency, and full multimodal support—no cloud, no compromise.
Agentic AI could generate $1T in SI services, with 90% of enterprises eyeing adoption. Google Cloud, BCG highlight key sector opportunities.
AWS introduces a new marketplace category for AI agents and tools, making it easier to find, deploy, and manage autonomous AI solutions from partners.
Mission launches FastTrack to accelerate AI adoption on AWS with four service packages, simplifying deployments and reducing enterprise costs.
A fast-paced editorial recap of Q2 2025 in the IT channel covering leadership shakeups at Kaseya, layoffs at Intel, federal obstacles pausing major acquisitions, AI adoption slowdowns, quantum security threats, evolving partner programs, and global economic tensions.
GTT survey shows rising private cloud demand driven by security, compliance, and AI needs, offering partners new opportunities to guide migration.
Nerdio’s MSPs navigate device refreshes, tariffs, and virtualization, advising clients through uncertainty with Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365.
DartPoints, a provider of secure, high-performance data center solutions for enterprises, recently announced a significant investment from NOVA Infrastructure, a middle-market infrastructure investment firm, to scale DartPoints’ platform. Investment from NOVA and OIC pushes data center solutions forward “We’re entering a new phase of growth centered on infrastructure ownership, operational control, and strategic market expansion,” […]
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A fast-paced editorial recap of Q2 2025 in the IT channel covering leadership shakeups at Kaseya, layoffs at Intel, federal obstacles pausing major acquisitions, AI adoption slowdowns, quantum security threats, evolving partner programs, and global economic tensions.
Link to CloudBolt’s FinOps Now Available to Ingram Micro Partners CloudBolt’s FinOps Now Available to Ingram Micro PartnersCloudBolt partners with Ingram Micro, enabling MSPs and VARs to scale advanced cloud management and FinOps automation across environments.
Link to Infor Signs AWS Agreement, Brings GenAI to Marketplace Infor Signs AWS Agreement, Brings GenAI to MarketplaceInfor signs strategic AWS agreement to boost AI adoption, deepen cloud ERP capabilities, and accelerate global digital transformation.
Link to TEKsystems Global Services Exec on AWS Designation & Demand TEKsystems Global Services Exec on AWS Designation & DemandTGS earns AWS Service Delivery status for Amazon Connect, advancing AI-powered, scalable contact center solutions across global enterprises.
Link to VAST Data Teams With Voltage Park on High-Performance Services VAST Data Teams With Voltage Park on High-Performance ServicesVAST Data partners with Voltage Park to deliver scalable, low-latency AI data services across U.S. data centers, powering next-gen AI workloads.
Link to TekStream & LSU Launch TigerSOC, Bridge Security Skills Gap TekStream & LSU Launch TigerSOC, Bridge Security Skills GapLSU and TekStream expand student-run SOCs to deliver 24/7 US-based MDR, creating tech talent pipelines and real-world cybersecurity training.
- Security Link to Malwarebytes Launches New Email Security Module Malwarebytes Launches New Email Security Module
Malwarebytes adds AI-powered email protection to ThreatDown, unifying endpoint and email security for MSPs via IRONSCALES tech and Nebula console.
Link to Galactic Advisors on Addressing Vulnerabilities in the Channel Galactic Advisors on Addressing Vulnerabilities in the ChannelGalactic Advisors uncovered critical flaws in Kaseya’s Network Detective; both firms moved fast to patch issues and highlight MSP risk assessment best practices.
Link to Cynomi’s State of the vCISO: MSPs & MSSPs Expanding Services Cynomi’s State of the vCISO: MSPs & MSSPs Expanding ServicesCynomi report shows vCISO demand tripled as MSPs turn to AI for scalable cybersecurity. 96% now offer or plan to offer vCISO in the next two years.
Link to MSPs More Popular Than Ever for Security: Barracuda MSPs More Popular Than Ever for Security: BarracudaBarracuda study: Businesses rely on MSPs for security needs, with most willing to pay more for premium AI, integration, and 24/7 support.
Link to Scott Kuffer: CISA Cuts Show Need for Strategic MSP Offerings Scott Kuffer: CISA Cuts Show Need for Strategic MSP OfferingsCISA funding cuts risk NVD stability — MSPs must adapt VM to better support customers and strengthen security resilience.
Link to SentinelOne & OPSWAT’s New OEM Partnership Drives Security SentinelOne & OPSWAT’s New OEM Partnership Drives SecuritySentinelOne and OPSWAT partner to boost AI-powered malware detection for critical infrastructure protection on-prem and in the cloud.
- AI Related TopicsLink to LevelBlue & Kompingo to Bring Managed Security to UK MSPs LevelBlue & Kompingo to Bring Managed Security to UK MSPs
LevelBlue and Kompingo partner to deliver scalable managed security to UK MSPs and MSSPs, bridging the cyber skills gap with expert threat protection.
Link to Edge AI Gets a Generative Boost with Hailo‑10H Edge AI Gets a Generative Boost with Hailo‑10HHailo-10H brings on-device GenAI to the edge with ultra-low power, sub-second latency, and full multimodal support—no cloud, no compromise.
Link to AI Set for ~$1T Global Market for Systems Integrator Services AI Set for ~$1T Global Market for Systems Integrator ServicesAgentic AI could generate $1T in SI services, with 90% of enterprises eyeing adoption. Google Cloud, BCG highlight key sector opportunities.
Link to The New AWS Marketplace Category for AI Agents and Tools The New AWS Marketplace Category for AI Agents and ToolsAWS introduces a new marketplace category for AI agents and tools, making it easier to find, deploy, and manage autonomous AI solutions from partners.
Link to Mission Launching AI FastTracks for AWS Customers Mission Launching AI FastTracks for AWS CustomersMission launches FastTrack to accelerate AI adoption on AWS with four service packages, simplifying deployments and reducing enterprise costs.
Link to Video: Q2 2025 Channel Insights and Trends with the Channel Insider Editorial Team Video: Q2 2025 Channel Insights and Trends with the Channel Insider Editorial TeamA fast-paced editorial recap of Q2 2025 in the IT channel covering leadership shakeups at Kaseya, layoffs at Intel, federal obstacles pausing major acquisitions, AI adoption slowdowns, quantum security threats, evolving partner programs, and global economic tensions.
- Infrastructure Related TopicsLink to GTT Research Highlights Private Cloud Demand Resurgence GTT Research Highlights Private Cloud Demand Resurgence
GTT survey shows rising private cloud demand driven by security, compliance, and AI needs, offering partners new opportunities to guide migration.
Link to Nerdio’s Will Omnisky on AVD & Windows 365 Opportunity Nerdio’s Will Omnisky on AVD & Windows 365 OpportunityNerdio’s MSPs navigate device refreshes, tariffs, and virtualization, advising clients through uncertainty with Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365.
Link to DartPoints Secures $250M to Expand Data Center Reach DartPoints Secures $250M to Expand Data Center ReachDartPoints, a provider of secure, high-performance data center solutions for enterprises, recently announced a significant investment from NOVA Infrastructure, a middle-market infrastructure investment firm, to scale DartPoints’ platform. Investment from NOVA and OIC pushes data center solutions forward “We’re entering a new phase of growth centered on infrastructure ownership, operational control, and strategic market expansion,” […]
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