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    SMBs lack AI governance: report

    Midmarket firms have moved from using prebuilt tools to tailoring use cases amid a proliferation of shadow AI, according to Pax8.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Microsoft Copilot reveals AI governance lapses

    Agentic tools are accessing customer, financial and HR data despite policies meant to protect sensitive information, according to ShareGate.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    What the C-suite needs to know about AI governance: PwC

    As AI adoption surges, executives are learning tough lessons about security, oversight and accountability.

    By David Jones • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Partner priorities shift as security automation spreads

    The channel’s role is in guiding governance, not amplifying AI hype, according to Expel’s channel chief.

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    AI security training soars amid rising threats

    Enrollment in AI security training programs surged 665% globally as businesses rush to protect systems from vulnerabilities.

    By Roberto Torres • Oct. 1, 2026
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    Accenture is ready to spend $5B on acquisitions

    The IT consulting and services firm invested $1.9 billion in M&A during the final quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, CEO Julie Sweet said Thursday.

    By • Oct. 1, 2026
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    Opinion

    Service provider AI pitches should start with backup strategy

    Customers want a return on AI spending. Partners that can protect customer data will be the ones to deliver it.

    By Anthony Cusimano • Oct. 1, 2026
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    StorMagic, Mako Networks open edge infrastructure play to the channel

    Partners can resell the joint offering with or without managed services attached.

    By • Sept. 29, 2026
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    DNSFilter revamps channel amid spike in security services demand

    The three-tiered partner program prioritizes deal registration, market development funding and dedicated technical support.

    By • Sept. 29, 2026
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    Ransomware risks rise as enterprise recovery capabilities erode

    Attackers are targeting backup data that organizations rely on to restore operations, according to an Object First report.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Accenture Edge, AWS team up to deliver midmarket cloud capabilities

    The two companies deployed a suite of infrastructure, security and AI services tailored to small and midsize customers.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Exabeam touts surge in channel-led bookings

    The cybersecurity vendor's partner-led logo pipeline growth in the first half of the year more than doubled expectations.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    TD Synnex links with ThreatCaptain to ease security services deals

    The distribution giant handed its MSP network tools to cut through technical jargon that can stymie sales.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    AI is now leading driver of new cybersecurity spending

    The prioritization comes at a time of relatively modest growth in overall security investments, according to IANS and Artico Search.

    By David Jones • Updated Sept. 16, 2026
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    Arctic Wolf targets MSP growth with streamlined MDR offering

    The cybersecurity company’s Aurora MDR Connect product targets MSPs serving smaller customers and steps up competition with Huntress and Blackpoint.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    CyberMaxx expands Microsoft capabilities, TSD channel with Avertium acquisition

    The managed security services provider wants to be a consolidator rather than getting swallowed up by a larger provider.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    MSPs needed to shore up school security

    IT teams in education are struggling to protect sprawling email systems from ransomware attacks, according to Barracuda Networks research.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Accountability, oversight and AI: Inside Microsoft’s security transformation

    Stung by years of embarrassing hacks, the tech giant overhauled how it approached cybersecurity. Company leaders now say they’re seeing results.

    By Eric Geller • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Forescout graduates 4 resellers to top status amid training blitz

    The cybersecurity vendor said it has upskilled 1,300 partner organization personnel this year and aims to reach 2,000 by the end of the month.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    Enterprises grapple with Microsoft 365 misconfigurations

    A Syskit survey shows 90% of IT leaders report security incidents linked to overlooked permissions.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    CyberFOX partners with Ingram Micro to scale beyond MSP market

    The cybersecurity provider is tapping into distribution and resale to move into the mid-market.

    By • Sept. 8, 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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    Exabeam joins CrowdStrike, Wiz in Google Cloud security partner group

    The move embeds AI agent tracking capabilities deeper within the hyperscaler’s marketplace.

    By • Sept. 8, 2026
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    AI deployments got expensive in 2026. Here’s the receipt

    Tokenmaxxing, cost controls, governance gaps and grid limits complicated the AI narrative as partners grappled with adoption challenges. 

    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