MSP Evolution: Page 4

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    Cloudflare sees bundles as a catalyst for partner services

    MSPs take note: the network and security provider is packaging its products to make services more profitable.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    AWS sweetens its partner incentives

    The updates are a response to a growing need for specialized cloud expertise to drive enterprise AI transformation initiatives, the hyperscaler said Tuesday.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Cisco partners prepare for top tier status

    The company’s two-tiered channel structure will roll out next year, but some service providers got an early jump on qualifying.  

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Will the MSP model survive AI?

    AI will put the nail in the coffin of the break-fix service model for managed service providers, but the industry is continuing to grow.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    What if the AI bubble bursts?

    IT services providers can mitigate their risks and offer measurable AI use cases, according to Channelholic’s Rich Freeman.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive Contributor • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Telcos, TAs are hungry for VARs’ IT business

    Channel partners who fail to address their customers’ network needs may lose business to carriers and partners that bundle IT and telecom services.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    MSSPs vie with disaster recovery specialists for cyber dollars

    Businesses want better backup and disaster recovery capabilities. Where will they source those services?

    By • Oct. 31, 2025
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    It’s a new day for tech channel news at Industry Dive and Informa Tech Target.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    GTIA chief asserts independence, member focus

    GTIA CEO Dan Wensley aims to use its financial independence to fund research, events, technology and more to broaden the IT channel ecosystem.

    By Christine Horton, Channel Dive Contributor • Oct. 30, 2025
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    AWS snafu delivers a lesson in cloud geography

    Tying infrastructure to a single regional hub can make an outage more disruptive, Netgain CEO Sumeet Sabharwal said.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025