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OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools
Software-as-a-Service

OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools

The preview could help businesses adopt office AI without exposing sensitive data, as search and automation run locally under encryption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
New Relic integrates Kiro as AWS sales top USD $1 billion
DevOps

New Relic integrates Kiro as AWS sales top USD $1 billion

Production data will now sit inside Kiro, helping engineers test AI-generated code before release as New Relic tops USD $1 billion in AWS sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Pax8 honours top partners & vendors at Beyond 2026
Digital Transformation

Pax8 honours top partners & vendors at Beyond 2026

SMB customers stand to benefit as Pax8 spotlighted partners and vendors across its marketplace, from Microsoft to smaller channel specialists.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks with AWS on AI security
Data Protection

CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks with AWS on AI security

AWS customers will gain broader visibility into AI and cloud risks as CrowdStrike adds new monitoring, trials and private connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award
Phishing

Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award

MSPs may see fewer alerts and lower workloads as the security vendor expands its Pax8 channel reach after a startup award win.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
Software-as-a-Service

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud

The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Umbrellar wins Pax8 Asia-Pacific infrastructure award
Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 Asia-Pacific infrastructure award

The repeat regional honour may help Umbrellar strengthen ties with global vendors as cloud and AI demand intensifies across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI & Oracle to offer models on OCI Marketplace

Oracle cloud users will be able to charge eligible OpenAI model and Codex usage to existing Universal Credits within weeks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security
Software-as-a-Service

RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security

MSPs could cut manual vulnerability work as RoboShadow's automation tools reach Pax8's 47,000-strong partner base through the cloud marketplace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Leaseweb names Jeroen Verkroost as Chief Marketing Officer
Hybrid Cloud

Leaseweb names Jeroen Verkroost as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire comes as cloud providers jostle for business from customers weighing AI workloads, sovereignty and compliance in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Island launches SMB browser platform on Pax8 Marketplace
Data Protection

Island launches SMB browser platform on Pax8 Marketplace

SMB customers can now buy browser-based security, access and AI controls through MSPs, reducing the need for multiple point products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
GitLab launches managed Google Cloud offer for firms
Software-as-a-Service

GitLab launches managed Google Cloud offer for firms

Regulated firms can now run GitLab's DevSecOps platform on Google Cloud with partner management, tighter data residency controls and new Gemini models.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Pax8 expands Marketplace with partner analytics tools
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 expands Marketplace with partner analytics tools

Partners will gain clearer oversight of subscriptions and revenue as Pax8 adds analytics, reporting and integration tools to its Marketplace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Pax8 launches managed intelligence push for partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 launches managed intelligence push for partners

Partners can now package AI advice and delivery into recurring services as Pax8 opens access to its new programme, services and Agent Store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Pax8 launches managed intelligence for SMB partners
Data Protection

Pax8 launches managed intelligence for SMB partners

Partners can now monetise AI work for smaller firms as Pax8 ties services, training and governance into a recurring revenue model.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push
Digital Transformation

Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push

More than 800 managed service providers are expected in Sydney as Pax8 seeks to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a regional conference.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe
Digital Transformation

Capgemini first SAP sovereign cloud partner in Europe

Demand for controlled cloud services is rising as governments and regulated industries seek to keep sensitive data and operations within national boundaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security
Cloud Security

RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security

MSPs could cut vulnerability triage and compliance reporting time by up to 80% after RoboShadow's platform was added to Pax8 Marketplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week