Private Communications Corp partners with TD SYNNEX to accelerate cloud-native ZTNA for SMBs
Private Communications Corporation (PCC), the developer of the Remote WorkForce cloud-native VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform, has entered into a distribution partnership with global IT solutions aggregator TD SYNNEX. The collaboration aims to give Managed Service Providers (MSPs) a streamlined path to transition small and medium-sized business (SMB) clients away from aging perimeter-based secure socket layer (SSL) VPNs to modern, cloud-managed remote access
Sophos and Proofpoint integrate OpenAI GPT cyber models to supercharge threat triage and managed risk
Cybersecurity leaders Sophos and Proofpoint have separately announced major integrations of OpenAI’s specialized GPT cyber models into their flagship security operations and vulnerability management platforms. Leveraging OpenAI’s Daybreak Defense Network, both vendors aim to transform how security analysts and enterprise defenders validate threats, moving away from static vulnerability scores toward real-time, evidence-backed exploit analysis. Sophos Builds Exploit Path Verif
Cato Networks introduces pooled SASE licensing model to help MSPs scale SMB security
Cato Networks has launched Cato SMB FlexPool, a pooled Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) licensing model designed to remove procurement and operational friction for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and telecom partners serving small and midsize business (SMB) clients. Alongside the new licensing framework, the cloud networking and security vendor unveiled the MSASE Business Center, a centralized dashboard engineered to provide partners and Cato teams with unified visibility i
New report exposes the reality of Microsoft 365 Management for MSPs
Microsoft 365 may be cloud-based, but for many managed service providers, managing it still looks surprisingly manual. Editorial credit: gguy / Shutterstock A new survey of 193 MSP professionals by Augmentt offers a behind-the-scenes look at how service providers are actually managing Microsoft 365 across their client environments. The findings reveal a messy combination of manual processes, security gaps, constant Microsoft changes and a growing AI governance problem. The re
ScanSource expands higher-margin IT Services footprint with $220.5 million MicroAge acquisition
ScanSource is expanding its presence in higher-margin IT services after agreeing to acquire technology solutions integrator and managed services provider MicroAge for $220.5 million in cash. The deal is designed to strengthen ScanSource’s capabilities across cloud, cybersecurity, data centers and artificial intelligence. A Shift Toward Services The acquisition marks another step in ScanSource’s strategy to move beyond traditional technology distribution and increase its expos
