Managed Service Provider (MSP) stories

Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club’s expanding digital and data operations.

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

Airstride launches Carmen AI, an autonomous agent that scouts, scores and contacts B2B channel partners, claiming up to 80% time savings.

1Password revamps its global partner programme to tap soaring demand for AI-era identity security and non-human access governance.

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

AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.

Lexful unveils an AI-native IT documentation platform for MSPs, aiming to replace static records with automated, contextual knowledge.

ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.

ScienceLogic launches Skylar Advisor, an AI-native IT ops assistant that proactively surfaces guidance and prioritises actions in real time.

ControlUp names Gadi Feldman chief product officer and Bob Johnson SVP alliances to drive product innovation and partner-led global growth.

Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.

Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.

Westcon-Comstor unveils free Tech Insights programme to help EMEA partners assess cyber risk and AI data readiness for customers.

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

Doorly secures GBP £600,000 to accelerate its shift from barber-booking app to nationwide on-demand home services marketplace.

TP-Link chooses Renaissance to distribute Omada in Ireland, boosting cloud-managed networking options for resellers and MSPs nationwide.

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

Pure Storage launches an Ambassador partner tier and boosts services focus, aiming to deepen channel skills in AI, cyber resilience and cloud.

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

Canada’s investment watchdog has unveiled a tiered crypto custody regime, tying asset limits to custodians’ capital, tech controls and oversight.