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, social media engagement. All links are current as of July 18, 2025.

Growing Cybersecurity Challenges for MSPs

A LinkedIn analysis published on July 12 highlights the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks targeting MSPs, requiring continuous updates to security measures. This follows the high-profile Ingram Micro attack and underscores the growing importance of security expertise for MSPs. See: Future Challenges for Managed Service Providers.

Survey: Most Enterprises Breached

AppOmni’s survey reveals that while 89% of enterprise security leaders feel confident about SaaS security, 75% experienced a related breach in the last year. Only 13% are using dedicated SSPM tools, even as having more than 50 applications per company increase complexity. Infosecurity Magazine has the story: SaaS Security Adoption Grows Amid Rising Breach Rates.

Barracuda Report: AI and Zero Trust Driving MSP Revenue Growth

A new Barracuda report reveals that AI, machine learning applications, and zero trust network security will drive significant MSP revenue opportunities over the next two years. The report indicates that 92% of customers are willing to pay up to 25% more for advanced security tool integration support. Read ChannelPro’s coverage: MSPs emerge as key security partners for mid-market enterprises.

Ingram Micro Recovers from Major Ransomware Attack

Ingram Micro, one of the largest technology distributors serving MSPs worldwide, is "gradually getting back on its feet" after a severe cyber attack that significantly disrupted their systems. The company identified ransomware on certain internal systems on July 5, 2025, and is still working to restore full operations. See the Ingram Micro struggles back Reddit discussion and ChannelE2E’s story on the fallout: Too Big to Fail, Too Quiet to Reassure: Ingram Micro’s Breach and the Trust Gap It Opened

Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501 Rankings Released

The prestigious 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501 rankings have been released, identifying the world's top-performing managed service providers. Many companies have announced their inclusion on this highly competitive list, which ranks MSPs based on metrics including revenue growth, recurring revenue, and innovation in AI services. See these releases: Marco Technologies ranked on Channel Futures 2025 MSP 501, Verinext ranked on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501, and Summit 7 ranked on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501.

AI Adoption Becoming Universal Among Top MSPs

Channel Futures reports that artificial intelligence has become a universal component in the strategies of all top MSPs in 2025. The report indicates that whether an MSP ranks #1 or #501 on their list, AI is now a critical part of their roadmap and service offengs. Read the Channel Futures story: AI adoption universal among top MSPs.

Blumira enhances platform to boost MSP efficiency

SIEM vendor Blumira announced platform enhancements aimed at MSPs: auto-remediation, improved multi-tenant visibility, and better threat detection workflows. The update is designed to help MSPs scale security operations more effectively. These updates demonstrates how MSP-focused vendors are innovating product offerings to support the growing role of cybersecurity. Read the Channel Futures story: Blumira Boosts MSP Efficiency with Platform Update.