Managed Services stories - Page 10
Organisations keen on quality IT service delivery but lacking or not wishing to invest in the necessary
expertise often outsource this specialised field to an expert which provides the technology, guidance
and recommendations, support and maintenance required. This is a Managed Services engagement,
with the vendor known as Managed Services Provider or MSP. In the Managed Services model, a subscription is usually paid making the service fixed cost, distinct from the break/fix model where the
service provider bills only for work done. The MSP model incentivizes preventative maintenance and is
especially popular for mid-sized organisations.
mhance appoints Chris Allan as chief executive officer
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Microsoft partner mhance names Chris Allan as CEO to drive cloud, data and AI-led growth under private equity owner SilverTree Equity.
EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.
UK firms see AI as key to resilience, cyber gap grows
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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dr
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devops
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digital transformation
UK leaders now see AI and automation as top drivers of resilience, yet most still define it mainly as cyber security, new research finds.
EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.
Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
Manual compliance strain fuels automation push - survey
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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socs
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partner programmes
Manual compliance is throttling security teams, as RegScale finds delays, staff strain and patchy automation in most large organisations.
Rimini Street touts Agentic AI ERP as upgrades stall
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
Rimini Street pitches Agentic AI ERP and Smart Path savings as CIOs delay costly Oracle and SAP upgrades amid rising budget pressure.
IBRS highlights Interactive's sovereign-first cloud focus
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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private cloud
IBRS spotlights Interactive's sovereign-first cloud strategy and hybrid services as Australian organisations rethink data residency and compliance.
Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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iot security
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socs
Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.
Forrester tips cloud & generative AI to fuel IT boom
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.
OVHcloud unveils Veeam-powered Backup Agent for Bare Metal
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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storage
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malware
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virtualisation
OVHcloud launches Veeam-based Backup Agent for Bare Metal servers, offering immutable offsite backups with no egress or licence fees.
Kick ICT names Steven Brown as new Chief Executive Officer
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Kick ICT has appointed Steven Brown as chief executive, succeeding retiring founder Tom O'Hara as the group targets its next growth phase.
Leighton launches dedicated AWS practice in the UK
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Leighton unveils a dedicated UK AWS cloud practice to meet rising demand for digital transformation and legacy modernisation projects.
Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
Portnox unveils global channel push with new VP hire
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Portnox launches structured global channel programme and hires veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to spearhead partner growth.
Portnox unveils global partner push with new channel VP
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Portnox launches a global channel partner programme and names cybersecurity veteran Kristen Knight as VP of Channel Sales to drive growth.
BCN joins Arrow cloud channel as CSP Indirect Reseller
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
BCN joins Arrow's cloud channel as a CSP Indirect Reseller, aiming to deepen Microsoft ties and expand data and AI services for partners.
Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Cerillion secures its largest ever contract, a five-year Omantel BSS and OSS deal worth about GBP £42.5m on a subscription basis.
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.