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Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

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Creative ITC appoints veteran industry executive Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer to drive overseas expansion and deepen customer growth.
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Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world

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Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.
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Celerity acquires Ranger4 in automation & AI push

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Celerity adds IBM automation specialist Ranger4 as BGF-backed group deepens AI and cost-efficiency offer across hybrid IT.
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SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand

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SoftwareOne and Crayon merge APAC direct businesses under one brand as customers see no immediate changes to contracts or account teams.
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Abacus adopts single brand after Medicus IT merger

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Abacus unveils a single global brand after its merger with Medicus IT, uniting financial and healthcare cybersecurity under one banner.
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Tech Mahindra & Rubrik launch AI cyber recovery service

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Tech Mahindra and Rubrik unveil AI-powered cyber recovery service to speed post-ransomware restoration and cut operational downtime.
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Myriad360 buys Advizex to build AI-led IT platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Myriad360 buys Advizex, creating a global AI-focused IT services platform with more than USD $900 million in annual run-rate revenue.
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Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.
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Arctic Wolf unveils Aurora managed endpoint tools for MSPs

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Arctic Wolf launches Aurora managed endpoint defence, rapid-response SLA and MSP admin portal to help partners scale security operations.
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MSSPs key to securing India's fast-growing SMB sector

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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India's booming SMBs face rising cyber threats, driving rapid adoption of managed IT and security services to safeguard growth.
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11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.
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Kubus bolsters leadership with new marketing & HR heads

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Kubus names Katie Hunt as Head of Marketing and promotes Liv Duncan to Head of HR, strengthening leadership for global growth plans.
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TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme for global service growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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TeamViewer launches MSP Partner Programme globally to help managed IT service providers scale, enhance offerings, and access enterprise-grade platforms.
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HostPapa launches dedicated server hosting with five tiers

Wed, 28th May 2025
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HostPapa has launched Dedicated Server Hosting with five tiers, offering businesses enhanced performance, security, and flexible managed or unmanaged options.
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DXC introduces new service to speed SAP migration to Microsoft Azure

Mon, 12th May 2025
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DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a managed service to accelerate SAP IT modernisation using Azure and flexible pricing models.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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Softsource vBridge marks 20th year with Nelson expansion

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Softsource vBridge marks its 20th anniversary with a significant expansion, opening new offices in Nelson and adding over a dozen local hires.
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MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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Despite the known benefits of seeking aid from MSPs, many in IT remain reluctant due to fears of vulnerability, independence, loss of control, and rejection.
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Pure Storage aids 5G Networks in trailblazing data centre consolidation

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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In a leap for environmental sustainability and service enhancement, Pure Storage aids 5G Networks in successfully consolidating data centres.
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Technology distribution is changing - so where do channel partners stand?

Thu, 12th May 2016
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New technologies don't mean the end for channel partners - distributions can still add value, says CompTIA director.