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CrowdStrike Falcon now available via Microsoft Marketplace
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike Falcon now available via Microsoft Marketplace

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is now sold via Microsoft Marketplace, letting customers spend existing Azure commitments on security tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Malware

Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research

Acronis sharpens MSP cyber defence with fresh threat research, expanded Microsoft 365 tools and new MDR-focused partner offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
AvePoint expands Azure protection with IAMCP partnership & new features
Data Protection

AvePoint expands Azure protection with IAMCP partnership & new features

AvePoint enhances Azure data protection, partners globally with IAMCP, and boosts cloud marketplace integration to support rising demand in AI security services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services for each USD $1 spent
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services for each USD $1 spent

CrowdStrike partners can earn up to USD $7 in services revenue for every USD $1 spent on its Falcon platform, boosting profitability and growth prospects.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows
Data Protection

Acronis stops 7.5 million cyberattacks as platform grows

Acronis blocked over 7.5m cyberattacks last year, expanding its security tools and partner base, securing Champion status in Canalys's Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
MSP report forecasts growth in revenue & cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

MSP report forecasts growth in revenue & cybersecurity

N-able's latest MSP Horizons Report reveals a buoyant outlook for the managed services sector, with 59% of providers expecting revenue growth of 20% by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace

CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Schneider Electric tops global sustainability ranking again
Software-as-a-Service

Schneider Electric tops global sustainability ranking again

Schneider Electric has secured top honours in Canalys' Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix for the second year running, highlighting its sustainability commitments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
AvePoint enhances platform to boost MSPs' data security
Software-as-a-Service

AvePoint enhances platform to boost MSPs' data security

AvePoint has launched an upgraded Elements platform to enhance operational efficiency and data security for Managed Service Providers, targeting a booming cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Ingram Micro wins double AWS awards for innovation success
Hyperscale

Ingram Micro wins double AWS awards for innovation success

Ingram Micro has been honoured as AWS' Global Distributor Partner of the Year and Innovation Partner of the Year for LATAM for the second year running.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
ANZ firms shine at 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards
Digital Transformation

ANZ firms shine at 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards

Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Veritas wins Storage Partner of the Year at AWS awards
Ransomware

Veritas wins Storage Partner of the Year at AWS awards

Veritas Technologies has won the Storage Partner of the Year accolade at the 2024 Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards for its innovative multi-cloud solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Elastic wins AWS Global Generative AI Partner of 2024
Hyperscale

Elastic wins AWS Global Generative AI Partner of 2024

Elastic has been honoured as the AWS Global Generative AI Infrastructure and Data Partner of the Year at the 2024 AWS Partner Awards, recognising innovation in AI.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Dayforce unveils enhanced partner program for growth
Unified Communications

Dayforce unveils enhanced partner program for growth

Dayforce has upgraded its partner programme to enhance customer experiences and accelerate growth across its Partner Network, launching in January 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Pax8 unveils global partner programme for MSP growth
EduTech

Pax8 unveils global partner programme for MSP growth

Pax8 has launched the Voyager Alliance, a partner programme aimed at supporting managed service providers with tailored benefits and growth opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France
Customer Experience

Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France

Schneider Electric has launched an industry-first circular economy initiative for UPS systems in France, aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
Gaming

AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024

AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

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Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor brings Proofpoint to AWS Marketplace for Europe

Westcon-Comstor now offers Proofpoint security solutions to European partners via AWS Marketplace, simplifying access to advanced cybersecurity in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025