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Managed Services stories - Page 6

Organisations keen on quality IT service delivery but lacking or not wishing to invest in the necessary expertise often outsource this specialised field to an expert which provides the technology, guidance and recommendations, support and maintenance required. This is a Managed Services engagement, with the vendor known as Managed Services Provider or MSP. In the Managed Services model, a subscription is usually paid making the service fixed cost, distinct from the break/fix model where the service provider bills only for work done. The MSP model incentivizes preventative maintenance and is especially popular for mid-sized organisations.
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Stop-start app modernisation limits enterprise AI gains

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Stop-start app modernisation is blunting enterprise AI returns, as most firms shun continuous upgrades despite rapid AI adoption.
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Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Inference-as-a-service is slashing GPU and cloud costs, powering a rapid boom in Australia and New Zealand's next wave of AI innovators.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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TMF boosts margins by GBP £32m with Enate platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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TMF reports GBP £32 million margin boost after deploying Enate's orchestration platform to streamline services and expand automation.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
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SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.
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Vetta Group merges multiple tech brands under single name

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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New Zealand tech provider Vetta Group is unifying its brands under a single identity by 2026, aiming to streamline customer engagement.
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Myriad360 buys Advizex to build AI-led IT platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Myriad360 buys Advizex, creating a global AI-focused IT services platform with more than USD $900 million in annual run-rate revenue.
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Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.
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From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected

Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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When cyber attacks slip through defences, recovery readiness - not just prevention - decides whether your organisation bends or breaks.
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Distributors gain clout in shaping cloud & AI sales

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Global distributors, steering USD $180 billion in tech sales, are recasting how cloud and AI reach customers via platforms and new partners.
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Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.
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KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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KnowBe4 appoints former DocuSign executive Kelly Morgan as chief customer officer to steer global client strategy amid rising AI security risks.
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Proofpoint revamps global channel with new Partner Network

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Proofpoint overhauls its channel with a new Partner Network, adding richer incentives, deal protection and AI-focused services for partners.
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Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
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MindBridge & Genpact partner on AI audit analytics

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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MindBridge and Genpact forge global alliance to embed AI-driven audit analytics into enterprise risk consulting and financial assurance work.
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One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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One Identity appoints Michael Henricks as combined finance and operations chief to steer scaling identity security business growth.
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Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.
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BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.
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Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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HPE unites Aruba and Juniper under the HPE Networking banner to push AI‑driven, secure, self‑managing networks for enterprise customers.