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Framewerx CEO on AI’s Next Chapter for MSPs

Framewerx CEO Dan Reid explains how Neuralwerx uses AI to automate MSP operations, improve security, lower costs, and strengthen AI governance.

Jun 26, 2026
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How can AI help managed service providers reduce repetitive work while improving cybersecurity for small businesses?

In this Channel Insider interview, Victoria Durgin speaks with Dan Reid, CEO of Framewerx, about the launch of Neuralwerx—an AI-powered platform designed to automate routine MSP tasks, lower security costs for SMBs, and free IT professionals to focus on higher-value consulting and governance.

The conversation explores how AI is reshaping managed services, why governance is becoming just as important as automation, and what channel partners should be preparing for as AI adoption accelerates.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
00:17 About Framewerx and its mission
01:04 Why Framewerx built Neuralwerx
02:14 Making enterprise security affordable for SMBs
03:08 Using AI to eliminate repetitive MSP work
05:02 Why AI won’t replace IT professionals
06:14 How automation creates higher-value customer conversations
08:10 AI governance and managing organizational change
11:46 Why many businesses underestimate AI usage
14:31 Launching Neuralwerx and what’s next
16:12 The future of managed services and AI-driven security
18:43 Where to learn more

Victoria Durgin

Victoria Durgin is a technology communications professional and editorial leader specializing in channel technology, cloud marketplaces, managed service providers (MSPs), technology distribution, and partner ecosystems. As Managing Editor of Channel Insider, she oversees editorial strategy and content development focused on helping technology vendors, solution providers, and channel partners navigate an evolving IT landscape. With nearly a decade of experience spanning technology journalism, corporate communications, content strategy, and digital publishing, Victoria has developed deep expertise in the business side of technology. Her work includes creating executive thought leadership content, industry analysis, case studies, and channel-focused reporting that helps organizations better understand market trends, partner relationships, and technology buying decisions. Before leading Channel Insider, Victoria built experience across local journalism, business reporting, social media communications, and corporate marketing. She has worked closely with technology vendors, cloud providers, and managed service organizations to develop content that highlights industry innovation, business growth strategies, and successful channel partnerships. Her portfolio includes case studies featuring mid-sized MSPs across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Victoria's work has appeared in Channel Insider, The Valley Ledger, and Medium. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Environmental Studies from Susquehanna University. Through her reporting and editorial leadership, she helps technology professionals stay informed about the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global IT channel.

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