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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.
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Highlight appoints new CEO as founder becomes Chairman

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Highlight names Martin Saunders CEO as founder Richard Thomas becomes Chairman in leadership reshuffle to drive partner-led growth.
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Pure Storage unveils Ambassador tier in EMEA revamp

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Pure Storage launches elite Ambassador tier and solution badges in EMEA, sharpening services-led partner focus on AI, cloud and cyber resilience.
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Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
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How digital service is transforming global cash cycles

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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From AI analytics to remote fixes, digital service is reshaping cash operations, boosting uptime, trust, and sustainability at every stage.
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Kinetic IT reshapes leadership with key public hires

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Kinetic IT names Jeremy O'Donohue managing director for state government and critical infrastructure amid wider public sector reshuffle.
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Cognizant & Adobe deepen AI pact on content at scale

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Cognizant and Adobe are deepening their AI alliance to speed and govern large-scale content creation for heavily regulated global enterprises.
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NTT DATA & AWS target agentic AI in Asia-Pacific deal

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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NTT DATA strikes multi-year AWS deal to drive agentic AI and cloud modernisation for heavily regulated Asia-Pacific enterprises.
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UKG, HR Crowd partner on SAP SuccessFactors WFM rollouts

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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UKG partners with HR Crowd to deliver SAP SuccessFactors-aligned workforce management for complex, highly regulated employers in ANZ.
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Cynomi unveils Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Cynomi launches Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards to honour MSP and MSSP leaders driving board-level cyber risk and resilience strategy.
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Exclusive: SonicWall's Suroop Chandran on why security basics still fail

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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SonicWall warns over 95% of cyber breaches stem from misconfigured tools, as firms lean on MSPs and cyber warranties to plug skills gaps.
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DigiCert named IDC MarketScape leader in CLM market

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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DigiCert has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's first global report on certificate lifecycle management, citing automation and scale.
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EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.
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2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.
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Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
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Manual compliance strain fuels automation push - survey

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Manual compliance is throttling security teams, as RegScale finds delays, staff strain and patchy automation in most large organisations.
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Lancom wins AWS Managed Service Provider designation

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Lancom wins coveted AWS Managed Service Provider status, boosting its cloud credentials and access to joint sales and technical support.
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Rimini Street touts Agentic AI ERP as upgrades stall

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Rimini Street pitches Agentic AI ERP and Smart Path savings as CIOs delay costly Oracle and SAP upgrades amid rising budget pressure.
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IBRS highlights Interactive's sovereign-first cloud focus

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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IBRS spotlights Interactive's sovereign-first cloud strategy and hybrid services as Australian organisations rethink data residency and compliance.
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Forrester tips cloud & generative AI to fuel IT boom

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.
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Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Lancom wins listing on New Zealand's All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.