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    AI’s ‘connective tissue’ is woefully insecure, Cisco warns

    In a new report, the company also said businesses should beware of the “SolarWinds of AI.”

    By Eric Geller • Feb. 20, 2026
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    WatchGuard aims to arm MSPs with enterprise-grade security

    As the threat landscape evolves, the onus is on channel partners to respond or risk taking the blame, the cybersecurity firm’s new CEO said.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Palo Alto Networks shrugs off AI worries amid ‘platformization’ push

    “I'm still confused why the market is treating AI as a threat to … cybersecurity,” Chair and CEO Nikesh Arora said Tuesday, during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call.

    By • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Proofpoint aims to protect partners in channel revamp

    The cybersecurity company’s biggest program overhaul in three years clamps down on customer poaching.

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Global sovereign cloud spend to increase 35.6% in 2026

    Cloud customers will seek more local infrastructure options in an effort to retain full control of their data, according to Gartner.

    By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 11, 2026
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    Threat actors target SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaw

    Researchers say hackers are using remote monitoring and other tools in compromised environments.

    By David Jones • Feb. 9, 2026
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    MetTel, TekSynap take aim at aging Army National Guard telecom

    The modernization service providers finalized multiyear contracts to replace aging networks at bases in Georgia and Tennessee.

    By • Feb. 6, 2026
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    AI creates identity sprawl crisis for channel partners

    Automation and non-human identities are changing attack strategies, according to separate reports from Netwrix and the Cloud Security Alliance.

    By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Autonomous attacks ushered cybercrime into AI era in 2025

    Malwarebytes urged companies to adopt continuous monitoring and lock down identity systems as AI models get better at orchestrating intrusions.

    By Eric Geller • Feb. 4, 2026
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    IBM enjoys a mainframe sales boost as its software segment soars

    The company reported its highest annual revenue for zSystems units in two decades coupled with record growth in software revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Thrive puts ServiceNow agents to work in AI push

    The IT services provider has poured money and headcount into its security and AI practices in the last two years.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    CFOs, CISOs clash over cybersecurity spending as threats mount: Expel

    Four in 10 finance leaders said quantified risk reduction would make it easier to justify a cybersecurity spending hike.

    By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2026
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    MSPs keep calm after Pax8 security snafu

     “It could have happened to anyone.”

    By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Rogue AI agents threaten MSPs

    Autonomous systems represent an attack surface existing cybersecurity services models aren't designed to protect.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Not just a checkbox: How SaaS backup powers MSP growth

    Discover how MSPs can confidently sell SaaS backup and grow their business with smarter data protection and recovery.

    By Angela Chang, Product Marketing Specialist, Kaseya • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026

    The U.S. and the EU continue to pursue starkly different regulatory agendas, the research firm noted.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 9, 2026
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    TD Synnex enjoys the fruits of an ongoing hardware refresh

    The technology distributor logged a record fourth quarter, with revenue growing nearly 10% year over year to $17.4 billion.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

    Manufacturing has been the most-attacked sector for four years straight, according to a recent IBM report. Experts weigh in on how to balance the costs of security infrastructure with the rapid pace of technological advancement.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 7, 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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    Risky shadow AI use remains widespread

    A new report offers fresh evidence for why enterprises should prioritize AI governance policies.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 6, 2026
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    AI security is fundamentally a cloud infrastructure problem, Palo Alto Networks says

    Companies should prioritize identity security and integrate cloud monitoring into the SOC, according to the security firm.

    By Eric Geller • Jan. 5, 2026
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    From myths to margins: How MSPs can beat ransomware

    Explore how MSPs can bust common backup myths, outsmart ransomware threats and deliver real business continuity with the right tools and strategy.

    Jan. 5, 2026
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    Datto EDR and AV secure 99.62% malware detection efficacy

    With cyber threats constantly evolving, having reliable, robust and secure solutions for MSP’s has never been more important. Learn what sets Datto’s solutions apart.  

    Jan. 5, 2026
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    Gaia-X warns US hyperscalers about selling cloud sovereignty

    Tech leaders at last month’s Gaia-X summit said sovereign branding can’t overcome the limits of what the cloud providers can offer European customers.

    By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • Dec. 19, 2025
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    OpenText: MSPs need to think like business consultants

    The MSP model is evolving as AI, cybersecurity threats and regulation reshape the channel.

    By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • Dec. 19, 2025