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MSSPs key to securing India's fast-growing SMB sector
Firewalls

MSSPs key to securing India's fast-growing SMB sector

India's booming SMBs face rising cyber threats, driving rapid adoption of managed IT and security services to safeguard growth.

By Yuvraj Pradhan • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth
Digital Transformation

Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth

Pax8 taps former Microsoft Asia channel leader Sarah Bowden to spearhead APAC sales, marketing and partner growth from 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms
Digital Transformation

Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms

Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
UK cyber plan tackles state threats & ransomware
Storage

UK cyber plan tackles state threats & ransomware

UK launches cyber action plan as state-backed threats surge, forcing vital services to rethink defences and even return to tape backups.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge
Data Protection

AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models

Agentic AI is poised to upend the tech channel, shifting MSPs and resellers from project delivery to outcome-driven autonomous services.

By Trevor Boal • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance
Storage

Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance

Acronis launches encrypted archival storage for MSPs and SMEs, promising rapid access, WORM immutability and predictable long-term pricing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Data Analytics

Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies

Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance
Data Protection

RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

RecordPoint appoints a new revenue chief and partner director to ramp up global AI data governance push for heavily regulated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories

SMEs warned over hidden IT fragility as risks rise
Disaster Recovery

SMEs warned over hidden IT fragility as risks rise

Australian SMEs face rising IT fragility as cloud-era misconfigurations, weak oversight and reactive support quietly erode resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Regulatory delays hinder UK tech & AI project delivery
Data Protection

Regulatory delays hinder UK tech & AI project delivery

Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
Hyperscale

Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use

Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
WatchGuard launches Open MDR to unify MSP security
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches Open MDR to unify MSP security

WatchGuard unveils Open MDR, offering MSPs unified 24/7 threat detection and response across mixed security estates without tool rip-and-replace.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence
Storage

Westcon-Comstor unveils NZ data centre Centre of Excellence

Westcon-Comstor launches a New Zealand data centre Centre of Excellence, led by Rob Purdy, to drive multi-vendor, solutions-first channel sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
BCN joins Arrow cloud channel as CSP Indirect Reseller
Digital Transformation

BCN joins Arrow cloud channel as CSP Indirect Reseller

BCN joins Arrow's cloud channel as a CSP Indirect Reseller, aiming to deepen Microsoft ties and expand data and AI services for partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security
Malware

Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Refer A Friend app pays users for local service leads
Small Business

Refer A Friend app pays users for local service leads

Refer A Friend launches an app that pays people commissions for referring local trades and services, charging businesses only per completed job.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026