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Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories - Page 13

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Nokia picks Pure Storage to power Red Hat telco cloud

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Nokia taps Pure Storage and Red Hat OpenShift for a new telco cloud blueprint targeting cloud-native, AI-ready, low-energy networks.
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RAIDS AI launches real-time rogue AI behaviour monitor

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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RAIDS AI rolls out a real-time platform to spot and flag rogue AI behaviour, targeting failures, bias and regulatory exposure.
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UK bill accelerates shift to offensive cyber security

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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New UK cyber bill pushes critical sectors towards continuous offensive security testing as state-backed and criminal threats intensify.
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ControlUp unveils multi-tenant DEX platform for MSPs

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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ControlUp has launched a multi-tenant digital experience platform and partner programme to help MSPs automate IT, boost CX and grow revenue.
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Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.
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Misconfigured cloud training labs open paths to attacks

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Misconfigured cloud training labs on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure expose major firms to live attacks via overly permissive access roles.
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Lancom wins AWS Managed Service Provider designation

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Lancom wins coveted AWS Managed Service Provider status, boosting its cloud credentials and access to joint sales and technical support.
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Rimini Street touts Agentic AI ERP as upgrades stall

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Rimini Street pitches Agentic AI ERP and Smart Path savings as CIOs delay costly Oracle and SAP upgrades amid rising budget pressure.
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Forrester tips cloud & generative AI to fuel IT boom

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.
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PEXA unveils AML tool PEXA Clear for property sector

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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PEXA launches PEXA Clear AML tool for Australian property sector, ahead of new AUSTRAC Tranche 2 rules starting 1 July 2026.
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SMEs warned over hidden IT fragility as risks rise

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Australian SMEs face rising IT fragility as cloud-era misconfigurations, weak oversight and reactive support quietly erode resilience.
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Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Pax8 taps former Microsoft Asia channel leader Sarah Bowden to spearhead APAC sales, marketing and partner growth from 2026.
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WatchGuard launches Open MDR to unify MSP security

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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WatchGuard unveils Open MDR, offering MSPs unified 24/7 threat detection and response across mixed security estates without tool rip-and-replace.
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Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.
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AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
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Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Agentic AI is poised to upend the tech channel, shifting MSPs and resellers from project delivery to outcome-driven autonomous services.
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Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.
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Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Acronis launches encrypted archival storage for MSPs and SMEs, promising rapid access, WORM immutability and predictable long-term pricing.
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Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
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RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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RecordPoint appoints a new revenue chief and partner director to ramp up global AI data governance push for heavily regulated sectors.