The content team at MSP 501 Newsletter tracks stories of interest to the managed services provider community. Anyone selling managed services or partnering with MSPs will want to stay abreast of these developing stories or catch up on ones they have missed. We are tracking—with the help of ChatGPT along with AI tools our parent Informa has developed—a roundup based on story traffic, mentions, impressions, reposts, and social media engagement. All links are current as of Aug. 11, 2025.

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire CyberArk

Palo Alto Networks announced a definitive agreement to acquire CyberArk, the global leader in Identity Security. This $25 billion strategic acquisition will integrate CyberArk's identity security capabilities into Palo Alto Networks' Strata and Cortex platforms, leveraging AI to deliver identity-aware security across enterprises. The deal could be positive news for MSP, but acquisitions of this size can have operational efficiency challenges. Read the ChannelE2E story.

Ingram Micro CEO Discusses Ransomware Attack

Ingram Micro CEO Paul Bay said the attack that hit the distributor in July tested its resilience and it passed that test. He said Ingram’s recovery will strengthen its business. Read the Computer Weekly story.

N-Able Reports Revenue Growth

The MSP supplier’s revenue of $131.2 million in Q2 2025 increased 9.9% year-over-year for the platform. It also reported a total ARR of $513.7 million, which represents a 10.6% year-over-year growth. N-Able also revealed plans to switch from month-to-month to annual contracts. Read the Channel Futures story.

Q2 2025 MSP Report Shows Strong M&A Activity

According to Drake Star's Q2 2025 MSP Report, the sector recorded 92 announced M&A transactions in the second quarter, demonstrating continued momentum in one of tech's most actively consolidating segments. Key findings include: a strategic focus on expanding cybersecurity capabilities, emphasis on automating operations, and solutions addressing growing IT complexity. Read the Drake Star story with a link to download the report.

Ransomware Attacks Targeting Service Providers

Recent reports indicate an uptick in ransomware attacks specifically targeting online service providers and MSPs. These attacks not only encrypt the victim's systems but also cause significant outages for their customers, highlighting the cascading impact of security breaches in the MSP ecosystem. Read about two sophisticated ransomware operations on Cyber Security News and on ComputerWeekly.

Pax8 Positions MSPs as ‘Only Channel’ for AI Delivery to SMBs

Industry leaders are emphasizing the unique position MSPs hold in delivering AI solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. This represents a significant opportunity for service providers to expand their offerings and create new value propositions for clients. Read the MSP Summit story.

GCX Managed Services Appoints New SVP for Channel & Global Alliances

GCX named Luca Simonelli its new SVP of channel and global alliances. With two decades of experience—including roles at Cato Networks and Fortinet—Simonelli’s appointment is seen as a pivotal move to ramp up GCX’s global partnerships and drive growth through automation, AI, and innovative product development. Read the Channel Pro story.