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    Cloud’s Big 3 spent more than a billion a day on AI last quarter

    Amazon, Microsoft and Google together threw $110 billion at data center chips and hardware to stay ahead of projected computing demands.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Inside the secret relationships between VARs and TSDs

    National solution providers remain dependent on technology services distributors to open up a new revenue stream. Here’s why.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Cognizant buys Astreya to bolster its AI builder strategy

    The 25-year-old managed services provider deepens Cognizant’s bench of infrastructure talent amid unprecedented levels of data center investment.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Tech market consolidation accelerates as global IT spending hits record high

    Gartner expects global technology spend to reach $6.31 trillion this year, driven by data center capital investments and unceasing demand for managed services.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Hyperscalers don’t need partners — their customers do

    Big Tech infrastructure investments bypass the channel, yet there’s $78 billion in data center spending out there for managed service providers.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    PwC partners with Google Cloud to take on the managed security market

    The professional services firm is stepping up its managed security ambitions with a Google Cloud-powered service that leans on agentic AI. The target market is companies that have outgrown DIY security.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Neoclouds have a networking problem: Omdia

    Partners with connectivity capabilities can plug gaps for GPU clouds providers if they can stomach the risk.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 23, 2026
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    Why system integrators are outsourcing managed services

    Xtium’s scaled up offering has made it a target for advisor and integrator partners.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Microsoft prepares partners to push AI, agentic 365 bundles

    The software giant made partner program tweaks as it readies Microsoft 365 E7 and Microsoft Agent 365 for launch next week.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Google Cloud carves out $750M AI fund for partners

    The investment will provide training, tools and resources, including engineering assistance, the hyperscaler said Wednesday.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    The TAs are teaming up: strength in numbers, no equity required

    From revenue-splitting to lead-trading alliances, referral partnerships are turning competitors into collaborators.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    The math CFOs are using to dismiss tech advisors doesn’t add up

    Finance leaders object to residual commissions. A new study argues they’re benchmarking costs too narrowly.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Cloudflare, Wiz partnership targets shadow AI

    “Existing security tools weren’t designed for the speed or complexity of AI adoption,” Cloudflare Chief Partner Officer Tom Evans said.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 16, 2026
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    Salesforce dangles $50 million in agent-building incentives for partners

    The software giant said it will also integrate Slack into its app marketplace and provide engineering support to select partners.

    By • Updated April 15, 2026
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    AI infrastructure budgets set to triple as demand soars: Deloitte

    Most enterprises are seeking a hybrid infrastructure model to support compute, increasing spending in the process.

    By Paige Gross • April 14, 2026
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    Enterprises engage MSPs to scale AI

    Nearly 9 in 10 organizations already lean on service providers to drive digital transformation, according to IDC research commissioned by KPMG.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    More Broadcom disruption ahead as companies plan VMware exits: analyst

    Independent research firm Virtified recently found that 48% of organizations intend to leave VMware. Chief analyst Michael Warrilow suspects that  Broadcom isn’t done disrupting the IT market.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 8, 2026
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    ‘Memflation’ pushes semiconductor market across $1.3 trillion threshold

    Gartner expects DRAM and NAND flash costs to more than double this year, disrupting component supplies into 2028, the firm said Wednesday.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Nasuni targets AI readiness with platform revamp

    The software company is aiming to ease file storage woes and address rising infrastructure costs.

    By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • April 7, 2026
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    Why one partner is bucking against reseller-agent convergence

    Trust Technology Consultants is banking on referral agreements to provide clients with full-stack solutions.

    By • April 6, 2026
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    Enterprises dust off hybrid cloud strategies as AI data safety concerns mount

    A move to bolster digital sovereignty is gaining traction in the U.S. and globally, according to SUSE survey data.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 3, 2026
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    Why resellers want in on the agent business

    World Wide Technology, High Point Networks, Presidio and Technologent are four VAR heavyweights that have quietly built broker practices.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    MSPs reap hybrid IT rewards while grappling with growing complexity

    Data engineering, security and governance are key challenges service providers face, according to Westcon-Comstor research.

    By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • April 1, 2026
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    Will Oracle’s layoffs ripple through the channel?

    The company’s workforce disruptions have mixed implications for its partner ecosystem, according to analyst firm Omdia.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    UK regulators to probe Microsoft amid AI adoption surge

    The Competition and Markets Authority will assess whether the tech giant’s software licensing practices reduce competition in the cloud market.

    By Makenzie Holland • April 1, 2026