Managed Services stories - Page 13
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.
NCC Group, Qualys expand managed attack surface service
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NCC Group partners with Qualys to expand its managed ASM service, blending automated asset discovery with expert-led cyber risk analysis.
Kubus bolsters leadership with new marketing & HR heads
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hcm
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partner programmes
Kubus names Katie Hunt as Head of Marketing and promotes Liv Duncan to Head of HR, strengthening leadership for global growth plans.
Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.
Rimini Street, Tidewater expand global ERP & tax pact
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Rimini Street expands its Tidewater deal into a global ERP and tax partnership, consolidating SAP platforms and boosting cost savings.
Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.
Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
Aspire Technology valued at GBP £192m in LDC deal
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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uc
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Aspire Technology secures LDC and Federated Hermes backing in deal valuing the fast-growing managed IT provider at GBP £192m.
Gamma unveils GammaUCX to unify cloud voice estates
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Gamma has launched GammaUCX, a single voice layer to unify mixed cloud and legacy telephony estates across more than 20 countries.
Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard to drive US IBM Power growth
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard as Board Advisor to boost growth in the US IBM Power market with its Copy Assure cyber recovery solution.
Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
In 2026, IT channel partners will shift towards strategic advisory roles, guiding clients on AI adoption, integrated security, and OT compliance amid evolving demands.
Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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customer service
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managed services
Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
PMC opens major India centre to boost global retail innovation
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
PMC has launched a 35,000 sq ft Innovation & Delivery Centre in Vadodara, India, doubling its workforce to boost global retail digital transformation projects.
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iot
UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.
Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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productivity
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recruitment
UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.
IT's human side of cyber incidents and digital transformation
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
In 2026, successful cyber incident response and digital transformation hinge on human clarity and calm, despite rapid AI and tech advances reshaping IT landscapes.
Everyone's talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
SASE unifies networking and security via cloud-based identity-led architecture, yet many firms struggle due to design flaws, not technology, in hybrid work's new era.