#managed-services

#managed-services

If 2025 had a theme tune for the IT channel, it would be the sound of partners enthusiastically unboxing "AI opportunities" while quietly checking the invoice to see who actually got paid. Because, yes, AI dominated everything. Vendor keynotes. Distributor roadshows. Strategy decks. Every conversation that began with "we're seeing a lot of interest in..." inevitably ended with "...AI". But for many partners, 2025 wasn't the year AI transformed the balance sheet, but the workload.

Former Palantir CIO Jim Siders has departed the company to join Shield Technology Partners as CEO, in a bid he says is meant to bring AI to bear in the sprawling managed services landscape.

In today's hospitality landscape, high-quality WiFi is no longer an amenity; it's a utility, as fundamental as hot water or clean linen. For modern travellers, a weak or unreliable internet connection can be the deciding factor between a glowing review and a vow never to return. This guide, aimed at hotel managers and owners, delves into the critical components of selecting the best WiFi solution, exploring how operators likeWifirst are setting new standards for guest connectivity and operational excellence.

Illumio has struck a new partnership with enterprise technology services provider Kyndryl to help organizations bolster security and speed up zero trust adoption. The collaboration sees Illumio's AI-powered breach containment capabilities paired with Kyndryl's Microsegmentation Implementation Services to create a new, scalable Zero Trust solution. Illumio said the offering will help businesses reduce the spread of cyber attacks, minimize business disruption, and improve their overall cyber resilience.

beginning of a new chapter

Inforcer offers a multi-tenant management platform for managed service providers (MSPs) that roll out Microsoft services to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers.

The ransomware attack on Ingram Micro, which began on Thursday, has caused a significant outage, impacting the company's ability to process orders and disrupting software licensing.