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Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories - Page 18

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LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI for ITOps on AWS Marketplace

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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LogicMonitor has launched Edwin AI on AWS Marketplace, enabling IT teams to automate incident management and boost operational efficiency in ITOps.
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Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Check Point unveils Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and AI security, targeting SMBs facing a 61% rise in cyberattacks and boosting MSP support.
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CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.
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Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.
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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
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Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
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Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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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.
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Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
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Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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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.
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CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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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.
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AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.
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Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
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Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.
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Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.
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Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
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SureStack unveils AI platform for real-time cyber defence

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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SureStack launches an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to optimise security stacks, boosting real-time validation and vulnerability detection for organisations.
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Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
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Bugcrowd launches compliance pentesting service for MSPs

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd has unveiled a new Managed Service Provider offering, enabling small to midsize businesses to tackle compliance testing backlogs with ethical hackers.