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    Blue Mantis maintains reseller roots amid managed services push

    The company has shifted 60% of its revenue to recurring managed services while still growing its data center hardware and software sales.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
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    What to expect from the AI boom this year

    Global spending on AI will surpass $2.5 trillion as M&A activity gains steam and agentic tools infiltrate software, according to Gartner’s 2026 forecast.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    AI spikes enterprise bandwidth demand

    Connectivity costs have been falling for years, but they are now leveling off as enterprise demand for gigabit circuits rises.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    AI demand shakes up semiconductor hierarchy

    Nvidia extended its GPU dominance as Intel lost ground last year, analyst firm Gartner said in a Monday report.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Sandler Partners sticks to independent roots amid M&A frenzy

    The technology services distributor eschewed private equity cash in favor of building relationships with its expanding partner base.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    11:11 Systems expands VMware services with Ntirety deal

    The move marks the company’s sixth VMware-focused acquisition in three years as Broadcom continues to shrink the VCSP ecosystem.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • Jan. 9, 2026
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    NinjaOne trains sights on Kaseya, ConnectWise in MSP platform push

    The software provider is balancing technical innovation with simplicity as it lures MSP customers from legacy management platforms.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Channel partners help PolyAI speed sales

    VC-backed AI vendors have been leery of selling through technology advisors. PolyAI is changing that.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Hyperscaler capex ballooned this year, fueling AI bubble fears

    Spending on data center infrastructure nearly tripled year over year during the third quarter, Synergy Research Group’s analysis found.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Avant, partners draw up blueprint for Court Square funding

    The company just completed the first private equity recapitalization in the history of the technology services distributor market. Its partners have ideas for putting the new investments to work.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    TSD Avant lands historic recapitalization in Court Square deal

    Court Square Capital Partners poured an undisclosed sum into the technology service distributor, adding horsepower to its Pathfinder platform.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Cloud cost management just got easier

    The FinOps Foundation added contractual commitments to its unified billing data matrix.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Zoom pushes partners to add services; partners push back

    The vendor’s points-based program takes effect in October. Some tech advisors and services distributors worry they're being asked to do too much.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Enterprise AI PC adoption set to slow in 2026

    A second adoption wave is expected to hit in 2027 as enterprises shore up their AI capabilities, according to The Futurum Group.

    By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 11, 2025
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    RapidScale reaches out to displaced VMware MSPs

    Smaller partners cut out of the servicing loop by Broadcom now have an agency model option.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    HPE gets a boost from Juniper Networks integration amid server shipment slump

    Memory chip shortages and AI project delays took a bite out of the company’s Q4 revenue growth, executives said during a Thursday earnings call.

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    Microsoft 365 to include more AI tools – at a higher price

    Commercial pricing for Microsoft’s flagship subscriptions will rise 16% on average starting in July 2026 as the catalog of AI tools expands, the company said Thursday.

    By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 5, 2025
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    Broadcom underscores VMware channel changes

    The company wants partners to know they'll be rewarded for helping customers achieve business outcomes, not just for sales.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Senators push to renew cyber grant program for state, local governments

    Security experts and local officials say the program is vital to protecting the country.

    By Eric Geller • Dec. 2, 2025
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    OpenAI buys into IT services industry

    The model maker will deploy its technology across MSPs owned by Thrive Holdings after taking an ownership stake in the holding company.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Enterprises split on how AI will affect long-term tech debt

    Most executives believe AI will help cut costs, but they’re also concerned about security flaws and integration complexity, an HFS Research report found.

    By Makenzie Holland • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Nvidia shows strong AI demand as enterprises grapple with ROI

    The company sustained its streak of record revenue growth in Q3, propelled by massive AI infrastructure investments from hyperscalers and model developers.

    By Makenzie Holland • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Intel taps Adobe exec as CIO amid turnaround efforts

    Cynthia Stoddard will lead the company's IT organization, reporting directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan as the company pursues modernization.

    By Roberto Torres • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Cognizant’s 3Cloud acquisition gives it a new look in time for Microsoft Ignite

    The IT consulting giant is ready to talk up its new cloud consultancy addition as it aims to grab a bigger slice of the enterprise AI market that is driving Azure’s growth.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    MSPs attract pickier buyers

    Investors are closely scrutinizing potential partners, drawing a firm line between top tier firms and smaller players.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025