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Hybrid cloud adoption climbs, but cost visibility still lacking
Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud adoption climbs, but cost visibility still lacking

Hybrid cloud use in the UK and Ireland hits 68%, but over half of IT leaders still lack full visibility of cloud costs, hampering ROI measurement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs
Semiconductors

Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs

Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
Data Protection

Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
Data Protection

Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery

Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
Mergers and Acquisitions

Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools
Firewalls

Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools

Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice
Data Protection

AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice

AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes

Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners
Firewalls

Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners

Barracuda named Phoenix Software and partners as winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for excellence in cybersecurity across the UK and Ireland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem

Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Semiconductors

Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working
Unified Communications

Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working

With 67% of UK adults hybrid working, Channel partners are key to supporting flexible work through cloud, cybersecurity and unified communications solutions.

By Matthew Worboys • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services
Unified Communications

XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services

XTIUM has launched direct operations in Europe from Rotterdam, expanding managed IT services including cybersecurity for EMEA businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure

Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs
Firewalls

Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs

Sophos has teamed up with Capsule to simplify cyber insurance for SMBs, offering discounted premiums linked to Sophos cybersecurity solutions via MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025