Policy & Regulation

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    Cambium Networks slashes workforce, courts buyers

    The fixed wireless access provider laid off more than half of its employees amid accounting issues and market competition.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    TPx butts heads with Arista over post-bankruptcy VeloCloud support

    The two parties agreed to enter mediation to resolve a lawsuit that erupted last month.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    N-able alerts MSPs to critical platform vulnerabilities

    The vendor released patches for N-central remote monitoring and management servers after researchers discovered attack vectors over Labor Day weekend.

    By • Sept. 8, 2026
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    With its bankruptcy plan approved, TPx plans new investments

    CEO Shaun Andrews said his team is leaning into APIs and tools to make the company “the easiest MSP for the channel to work with.”

    By • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Tech advisors move to police themselves before the FCC does

    Technology Channel Sales Professionals has drafted a code of ethics and plans a Q4 launch of its new certification program.

    By • Aug. 31, 2026
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    Impartner takes a crack at streamlining channel transactions

    The PRM platform added self-service deal orchestration capabilities that give resellers and distributors more control of routine sales.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026
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    TPx cancels bankruptcy auction with no qualified bids

    The managed service provider turned to creditors for relief from a $1.1 billion debt.

    By • Updated Aug. 18, 2026
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    Civil-society initiative pays channel firms to protect rural water systems

    DEF CON Franklin tapped a mix of cybersecurity vendors and partners to provide threat intelligence and response to utilities after a series of Iran-linked attacks.

    By Eric Geller • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Opinion

    MSPs are leaving email signature compliance money on the table

    A stale disclaimer after a merger is a small problem until a regulator asks about it. Regional MSPs are best placed to spot that, and to charge for fixing it.

    By Larry Lodge • Aug. 6, 2026
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    Tech industry alliance proposes AI agent safety reporting program

    The information-sharing exchange is designed to widely share lessons learned from agentic AI security incidents.

    By Eric Geller • Aug. 4, 2026
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    N-able rocked by managed services platform breach

    The vendor urged customers to quickly patch vulnerabilities discovered over the weekend in its flagship N-central console.

    By • Updated Aug. 4, 2026
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    Westcon-Comstor wants to slash emissions in half by 2030, and it needs partners’ help

    After cutting direct emissions by 42% since 2022, the distributor faces the harder challenge of reducing emissions across its supply chain.

    By • July 31, 2026
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    Coalition creates insurance collaboration with MSPs

    The firm is carving out a niche between big-name insurance carriers and security vendors that provide breach warranties.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    CMMC phase 2 suspended, but certified MSPs say it was worth it

    The DoD's decision is a boon for IT service providers that have yet to comply with the newest Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.

    By • July 16, 2026
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    US launches vulnerability clearinghouse amid AI-fueled surge in flaws

    The Trump administration hopes the program will accelerate the discovery and remediation of technical problems before hackers exploit them.

    By Eric Geller • July 15, 2026
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    Shadow AI starts at the top

    Senior leaders are disproportionately responsible for the spread of the unapproved tools, according to TrustedTech.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Compliance is a competitive advantage for MSPs

    Compliance pressure is intensifying and expectations are getting firmer. Self-assertion is no longer enough.

    July 6, 2026
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    TPx keeps paying commissions as it hunts a bankruptcy buyer

    One partner warned of clawbacks and a wait of up to four months for clarity on who the restructuring plan considers essential.

    By • July 2, 2026
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    Vulnerability exploits push channel to fortify credential defenses

    Partners should heed the customer call for patch prioritization, cyber resilience and AI governance, Verizon’s channel chief said.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    How a government contest launched a revolution in AI-based bug hunting

    Security researchers have spent months honing AI systems that can find and fix serious vulnerabilities. Critical infrastructure everywhere could benefit.

    By Eric Geller • May 22, 2026
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    Microsoft runs afoul of UK regulators again

    The Competition and Markets Authority opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem on Thursday.

    By • May 14, 2026
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    New cybersecurity industry coalition aims to lead US critical infrastructure protection

    The new Alliance for Critical Infrastructure’s biggest goal: changing how the nation plans for a major cybersecurity crisis.

    By Eric Geller • May 14, 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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    Vulnerability exploitation surges often precede disclosure, offering possible early warnings

    Organizations can get ahead of major flaws with the right threat intelligence, according to a new report.

    By Eric Geller • April 20, 2026
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    Compliance is a competitive advantage for MSPs

    Compliance pressure is intensifying, and expectations are getting firmer. Self-assertion is no longer enough.

    April 20, 2026