IT services stories
Existing customers will keep their local teams as First Focus expands in New Zealand with a managed IT buyout adding cyber security and cloud services.
Atturra and EasyStepIn dominated Boomi's FY26 APJ partner awards, reflecting the software maker's reliance on regional channel deals.
The deal gives the US group a faster route into the UK and EU, with local logistics, compliance and sales support for clients.
Top Down Ventures closes oversubscribed USD $28 million fund backing AI-native software start-ups for managed service providers.
Skills shortages and uneven adoption could slow UK and Ireland IT providers as AI services become the main growth bet over two years.
MSPs will gain a single platform for cloud threat detection as the deal widens WatchGuard's reach into identity and SaaS security.
Enterprises using Kyndryl Bridge have seen fewer outages and lower maintenance costs as AI flags IT risks before systems fail.
The tie-up could speed adoption of workforce software among North American retailers and manufacturers seeking tighter payroll and scheduling control.
Enterprises adopting AI in regulated sectors face fresh risks from model tampering and agent misuse, which Cognizant aims to address.
The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.
Rising identity-based attacks are pushing Australian and New Zealand businesses to seek faster recovery tools for Active Directory and hybrid systems.
A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.
Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.
The award underscores Singapore's push to widen tech hiring as firms race to adopt AI and retrain staff for new digital roles.
Australian businesses renewing .au domains this May could land an Audi RS3 or GBP £100,000, as VentraIP widens discounts across hosting and email.
Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.
Recognition for the combined group underscores its growing influence in the IT channel, as six executives make CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel list.
Recognition comes as more buyers scrutinise IT spending and waste, with Sumillion saying sustainable procurement can cut both costs and emissions.
Predictable income is emerging as MSPs bundle hosting with support, backups and security to reduce churn and lift margins.
The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.
