Networking: Page 2

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    ForgeOS takes the tedium out of TA accounting

    The professional services firm aimed to eliminate spreadsheets with its technology advisor platform.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Coeo buys S-Net, bets on scaling a bespoke support model

    The combined company aims to pick off disaffected clients from larger providers by providing consistent execution and superior support.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    CISA adds Microsoft, ConnectWise vulnerabilities to active exploitation catalog

    Russia has used one of the flaws, security experts said, while North Korea has used the other.

    By Eric Geller • April 30, 2026
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    Inseego acquires Nokia’s FWA business; partners wait for their moment

    As the deal creates a carrier-focused fixed wireless access powerhouse, it leaves partners in a familiar limbo.

    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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    AI, connectivity demands make next-gen Wi-Fi a priority for more building operators

    Many organizations view Wi-Fi as a strategic growth engine, but complexity challenges remain, according to a report by Cisco.

    By Joe Burns • April 28, 2026
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    Vertiv snaps up liquid cooling vendor

    The move adds Strategic Thermal Labs' engineering capabilities to the infrastructure vendor’s data center portfolio.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Spectrotel, AireSpring merge into a major telco force

    Two of the largest network MSPs combined forces to take on Granite and MetTel.

    By • April 23, 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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    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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    Channel leaders confront the trilemma of AI

    Partners should be ready to help businesses tame a three-headed beast: outdated infrastructure, spiraling cloud costs and VMware dependency.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Vibe coding has exploded in the tech advisor market

    Small channel partners can spin up their own internal software platforms thanks to AI. But what should they do next?

    By • April 20, 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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    MSPs race from AI-assisted ticketing to governance services

    Leading channel partners have already automated parts of the service desk – managed AI contracts are next.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    FCC accelerates copper retirement gold rush

    As the FCC makes it easier for carriers to turn off legacy lines, MetTel and other wholesale aggregators are stepping in to help customers migrate to digital systems. 

    By • April 13, 2026
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    T-Mobile taps ex-AT&T channel architect to help fix its partner problem

    Chris Jones is a new face at T-Mobile with a familiar challenge: convincing technology advisors that wireless belongs on their line cards.

    By • April 10, 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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    Bridgepointe beefs up on capital courtesy of The Carlyle Group

    The $1 billion-plus technology advisory firm will continue to work with Charlesbank Capital Partners and keep its executive leadership team.

    By • April 9, 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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    Avant, Hyperion partner on mobile market practice

    Wireless carriers are finally paying partners recurring revenue, paving the way for mobile programs at tech service distributors.

    By • April 8, 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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    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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    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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    Why TSDs say they’re insulated from broader channel headwinds

    Obstacles facing managed service providers and value added resellers have played into the hands of tech services distributors and advisors.

    By • March 26, 2026