Service Provider stories

Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.

Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.

Maestra’s US customer base jumps 144% as DTC brands abandon Klaviyo for a single platform spanning email, personalisation and paid media.

Ecommpay and Payrails form strategic tie-up, offering large merchants a single API to streamline complex, multi-provider payment stacks.

11:11 Systems names Softcat, Colo insight, Creative ITC and Interstellar among winners in new 2025 UK and Europe partner awards scheme.

As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.

Paydibs and AltPayNet link Malaysia-Philippines payments, starting with SSS contributions for Filipinos in Malaysia via local rails.

LemFi wins AUSTRAC approval to launch remittances in Australia, targeting a USD $38.2 billion outbound market serving migrant communities.

Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.

Paydibs and AltPayNet link Malaysia-Philippines payment rails, starting with Social Security contributions for Filipinos in Malaysia.

Ishan unveils INR ₹300 crore plan to expand AI-ready networks, cloud and security platforms across metros and smaller Indian cities.

Rackspace appoints Joseph Vito to spearhead global strategic alliances, bolstering its hybrid cloud and AI partnership ecosystem.

Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA’s UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.

Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.

StarHub launches Lunar New Year 2026 bundles in Singapore, dangling HBO Max, broadband freebies and 5G line and device discounts.

Atos becomes the first organisation worldwide to achieve dual Scopism SIAM Assured status for both service provision and consultancy.

Digital payments will be non-negotiable for Malaysian businesses by 2026, Paydibs says, as liquidity, speed and visibility demands intensify.

Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini’s role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.

NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.

Lancom wins coveted AWS Managed Service Provider status, boosting its cloud credentials and access to joint sales and technical support.