Tag: AI
Expert reflections: Top cybersecurity trends of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, cybersecurity professionals are taking stock of a year shaped by both familiar threats and rising perils. So, what truly surprised security leaders this year—and what can we learn from it? To find out, I...
Cyberattack targets included MSPs in energy sector
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has issued a stark reminder of just how dangerous and persistent cyberattacks targeting managed service providers (MSPs) can be—especially when those MSPs support critical industries. The cloud provider recently released new findings showing that a series...
AI in 2026: Hype vs. reality
Well, here we are. 2026 has arrived, and chances are you’ve overindulged—not just in food and drink, but in consuming endless “expert” predictions about the year ahead. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that nearly every forecast has...
A look back at 2025, with an eye on 2026
It’s hard to believe 2025 is already nearing the rearview mirror. As the year winds down, SmarterMSP.com spoke with a variety of cybersecurity experts to reflect on this year’s major developments and what they anticipate as we head into 2026....
Barracuda Assistant arrives in Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard
We’re excited to announce that Barracuda Assistant, our AI-powered support companion, is now available directly within the Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard. With this launch you get instant access to answers, step-by-step guidance and all the how-to resources you need, without ever...
How Barracuda’s Michelle Hodges is using AI to reimagine partner relationships
In this latest edition, Barracuda’s, SVP, Global Partners & Alliances Michelle Hodges brings her trademark clarity and candor to one of the biggest questions facing partner leaders today: how to connect more meaningfully with partners in an AI-driven world. Known for her focus...
The future of MSP success: Outcomes over offerings
A recent report from Guidehouse signals the dawn of a new era for managed services. By the end of 2025, fees and contracts will increasingly be tied to business outcomes rather than traditional service delivery. As this transition unfolds, expect...
AWS Insights: How profitability scales with services expertise
A survey of 35 Amazon Web Services (AWS) partners reveals that services revenue per dollar of AWS-generated revenue varies widely, depending on the level of expertise and the breadth of services offered across the customer lifecycle. Key findings Conducted by...
Frontline security predictions 2026: The battle for reality and control with agentic AI
The power and potential of agentic AI — adaptive, automated and independent — dominated security conversations during 2025. Barracuda asked four colleagues leading cyberthreat and security areas around the world, what they expect from agentic AI in 2026 and what this...
Five trends MSPs can be thankful for in 2025
While Thanksgiving has been a national holiday in the U.S. since 1863, the notion of setting aside a day to give thanks reaches as far back as 1623. Fast forward to 2025, and the tech landscape looks very different, but...
