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Akati Sekurity, IFX, Sourcepass Among 2026 MSP 501 Special Awards Winners

The 2026 MSP 501 Special Awards recognized 14 managed service providers and executives for excellence in security, AI innovation, and growth. See the full winner list.

Len DiCostanzo, Manny Villa Honored with MSP 501 Lifetime Achievement Awards

Long-time industry leaders Manny Villa and Len DiCostanzo received Lifetime Achievement awards this week at the 2026 MSP Summit’s MSP 501 Gala.

artificial intelligence

AI Strategist Nonami: Don't Treat AI Like Software

In two sessions at the 2026 MSP Summit Tuesday, AI strategist and trainer Bethanie Nonami said AI is a new world for IT teams. And that can be profitable, but also scary and dangerous.

Microsoft Partner Director Jason Jones: ‘I’m Passionate About MSPs'

Jason Jones, Microsoft’s director of global partner solutions, spoke at an MSP Summit keynote interview about MSPs’ importance to Microsoft, and offered advice for succeeding in today’s AI world.

2026 MSP Summit Preview: What You Don’t Want to Miss

The 2026 MSP Summit opens with more than 1,500 channel professionals, 120-plus sponsors and exhibitors, and 80 speakers and industry experts in Orlando, Florida. Here are some can't-miss highlights.

In Memoriam: Jesse Sanders

Onyx Founder Says This is MSPs’ Moment to rally Around Microsoft CSP

In this Channel Partners TV interview, Onyx founder John Dusett says Microsoft added a “massive tailwind” that helped shifts billions of dollars of Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) deals towards managed service providers.

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cyber resilience

CPTV: N-able CEO Pagliuca on ‘New Normal’ AI Brings to Security

In this Channel Partners TV interview ahead of the MSP Summit, N-able CEO John Pagliuca explained why there needs to be a “reckoning” about security in an AI world and why just good enough isn’t good enough when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Decoding Small and Medium Business (SMB) AI Behavior: 4 Personas MSPs Need

Ascot Morgan’s Robert Takacs describes the four distinct SMB personas that shape whether an AI conversation moves forward, stalls, or dies: Observers, Explorers, Experimenters, and Navigators.

CoverIT Covers Any Device, Any Brand for MSPs

In this CPTV interview, CoverIT CEO Rob Christian talks about the device warranty company he co-founded with an MSP owner. He explained how CoverIT – backed by AIG -- can improve managed service provides' margins and give their customers peace of mind.

Investing in the Future of Channel Partners Conference/MSP Summit 2027

Here's how we're investing in the future of the Channel Partners Conference & Expo/MSP Summit in 2027 while applying best practices from Informa's global technology portfolio.

ScanSource-MicroAge Deal Brings More MSPs, TAs Under One Roof

Breaking MSP News for Week of Sept. 14

Last week's managed services provider news includes GTIA and ASCII merger, new Google Gemini models and NinjaOne Browser Management addition.

AI in healthcare

CPTV: Iatric Brings Healthcare IT to MSPs

In this Channel Partners TV interview, Iatric Systems VP of sales and marketing James Lich talks about why he started an indirect channel at the medtech firm.

Software defined networking

CPTV: TP-Link’s Omada Looks to Simplify Network Management, Licensing

In this Channel Partners TV interview, Omada by TP-Link VP of U.S. Channels Curtiz Gangi explains what his company does – and doesn’t do – to make it stand out among networking vendors for partners.

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cybersecurity

2026 MSP 501 Spotlight: No. 219 Advisory Solutions

Enterprise Selling: ‘We Must Earn Trust’

Enterprise sales guru John Klymshyn discusses the importance of building trust and relationships in the sales process.

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AI Billing Leakage: Why MSPs Lose Margin Before the Invoice Goes Out

Essential MSP News for Week of Sept. 7

2026 MSP 501 Spotlight: No. 26 KRS IT Consulting

Managed service provider KRS IT Consulting grew 93% in three years to rank No. 26 on the 2026 MSP 501. Founder Josiv Krstinovski shares how responsiveness and cybersecurity drove success.