Channel Brief: Nearly one in three SMBs is stuck testing AI

Suparna Chawla BhasinJuly 17, 2026

Pax8 data shows SMB interest in AI is strong, but many remain stuck in pilot mode, creating a wider role for MSPs around strategy, governance, security and ROI.

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Changes in the Channel: Leadership Moves and Shakeups July 13 – July 17

ChannelE2E TeamJuly 17, 2026

Here are the people moves we've tracked during the week of July 13 - July 17.

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AI threats are rewriting the cybersecurity conversation for partners

Dave YowJuly 16, 2026

As AI-driven threats move up the boardroom agenda, partners have an opening to help customers understand the risk and prepare for what happens after an attacker gets in.

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The real security gap is your operations, not your stack

ChannelE2E TeamJuly 15, 2026

The next phase of managed services security won’t be about who has the biggest stack, but about who can execute consistently.

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Citrix Platform Flex opens a new services opportunity for channel partners

Todd R. WeissJuly 14, 2026

The persona-based pricing model gives partners room to build consulting, workforce assessment and migration services around how customers use Citrix.

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Rewst rebuilds its platform to close the MSP automation skills gap

Todd R. WeissJuly 13, 2026

Rewst is rebuilding its automation platform around MCP and AI agents so MSPs can create workflows with less technical expertise and scale automation services despite a shortage of skilled engineers.

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Applying for the MSSP Alert Top 250 MSSP list? Read this first

Jonathan BrowningJuly 13, 2026

A strong Top 250 MSSP application starts with accurate data, specific examples and an early submission. Michael Siggins explains who should apply, what judges look for and which mistakes could hurt your ranking.

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Channel Brief: AI adoption is surging, but mid-market security is falling behind

Suparna Chawla BhasinJuly 10, 2026

AI adoption is moving faster than governance, identity controls and SaaS security across the mid-market.

Channel chiefs

Changes in the Channel: Leadership Moves and Shakeups July 06 – July 10

ChannelE2E TeamJuly 10, 2026

Here are the people moves we've tracked during the week of July 06 - July 10.

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Dell partners remain optimistic amid IT component supply chain concerns

Todd R. WeissJuly 9, 2026

With its size and influence, Dell Technologies is working to keep its supply chain flowing for partners as data center growth puts pressure on memory supplies.