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Unified security platforms help firms tackle network complexity
Firewalls

Unified security platforms help firms tackle network complexity

Organisations are adopting unified security platforms to simplify network management, reduce errors and enhance threat detection amid growing infrastructure complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Btech targets Asia-Pacific with managed cloud integration push
Digital Transformation

Btech targets Asia-Pacific with managed cloud integration push

Btech expands into Asia-Pacific with managed cloud and open-source integration, targeting finance, telecoms, manufacturing and public sectors for digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot
Unified Communications

Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace & launches MSP growth plan
Digital Transformation

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace & launches MSP growth plan

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace and launches OneCloud Guided Growth to help MSPs expand Microsoft Cloud services and boost revenue potential.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking
Firewalls

Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking

Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Harbor Solutions & Zadara launch sovereign AI cloud in ANZ
Storage

Harbor Solutions & Zadara launch sovereign AI cloud in ANZ

Harbor Solutions partners with Zadara to launch a sovereign AI cloud platform for secure, multi-tenant workloads in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves
Data Analytics

Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SonicWall sees 500% surge in cloud & zero trust bookings
Firewalls

SonicWall sees 500% surge in cloud & zero trust bookings

SonicWall's cloud and zero trust bookings soar over 500%, driven by a surge in partners and a shift to cloud-first cybersecurity solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC
Partner Programmes

Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC

Netpoleon partners with Drata to offer GRC automation across Australia and Asia-Pacific, streamlining compliance and boosting customer trust for organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

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Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories

Redsquid launches 24/7 managed SOC after Cyberseer purchase
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Redsquid launches 24/7 managed SOC after Cyberseer purchase

Redsquid has launched a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre after acquiring Cyberseer, enhancing its cybersecurity services across the UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
TRG Datacenters launches new 24 megawatt Houston site
Digital Transformation

TRG Datacenters launches new 24 megawatt Houston site

TRG Datacenters launches its 24 MW HOU2 site near Houston, offering USD $4.7m power savings and targeting hyperscale, cloud, and AI customers by 2026 Q4.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The new trust economy: Why verified communications will define channel growth in 2026
Data Protection

The new trust economy: Why verified communications will define channel growth in 2026

In 2026, trust in verified, authenticated communication will be the key driver of channel growth amid rising AI risks and regulatory demands.

By Christo Conidaris • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments
Partner Programmes

The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments

UK CTOs and CIOs increasingly rely on channel partners to optimise hyperscale cloud investments once initial provider incentives end.

By Mike DeSouza • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ingram Micro Australia & Oreta on driving MSP value with innovation
Firewalls

Ingram Micro Australia & Oreta on driving MSP value with innovation

Managed Service Providers like Oreta are leveraging innovation, strategic partnerships, and AWS expertise to deliver outcome-based solutions and long-term value for customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Private 5G empowers utilities to secure & modernise operations
Firewalls

Private 5G empowers utilities to secure & modernise operations

Utilities can enhance automation, resilience and security with Private 5G, overcoming compliance fears by partnering with expert digital service providers.

By Richard Simmons • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance
Hyperscale

Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance

The UK's new Cyber Resilience Bill broadens digital security rules, demanding action from data centres and service providers to strengthen supply chain cyber defences.

By Nige Wilkinson • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Semantic Firewall promises AI cost savings & safer chat models
Large Language Models

Semantic Firewall promises AI cost savings & safer chat models

Semantic Firewall cuts AI compute costs by up to 88% and enhances user safety by managing language before it reaches large models, aiding partners globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025