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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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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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Evergreen accelerates MSP deals with UK B Corp buy

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Evergreen seals 47 deals in 2025 and snaps up its first UK B Corp MSP, Optimising IT, to deepen global managed services expansion.
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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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Palantir and Rackspace team up on governed AI cloud

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Palantir and Rackspace are partnering to deliver governed AI cloud services, targeting regulated sectors needing strict data sovereignty.
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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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Honeywell, TCS partner to drive AI-led IT-OT convergence

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Honeywell and TCS form an AI-driven cloud partnership to merge IT and OT, targeting autonomous, secure and efficient industrial operations.
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Percona maps 2026 growth with new tech & leadership

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Percona sets out its 2026 growth plan with fresh leadership, new PostgreSQL security tech and expanded support for Valkey users.
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GitLab pushes agentic AI to orchestrate software delivery

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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GitLab unveils agentic AI strategy to orchestrate software delivery, adding governance tools, maturity assessments and a developer hackathon.
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Expereo enhances expereoOne with digital case tool

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Expereo adds shared Digital Case Management to expereoOne, giving enterprises a single, transparent case timeline across global networks.
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Nebula links partner rewards to ESG outcomes at renewal

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Nebula launches an Impact Rewards scheme that ties partner renewal perks to carbon credits, social housing upgrades and service governance.
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TCS to modernise Flight Centre's global tech services

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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TCS will overhaul Flight Centre's global tech backbone, standardising cloud, networks and platforms to boost resilience and performance.
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Four Sage executives named to 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Sage sees four senior leaders named 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs as it leans on partners to drive AI-led growth for SMB finance and HR.
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Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.
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Kocho taps Zadara for sovereign AI cloud in VMware shift

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Kocho partners with Zadara for a sovereign AI cloud platform, curbing VMware reliance and scaling Microsoft-aligned, multi-tenant services.