Tag: AI
Caught between a rock and a hyperscaler
Remember the good old days when certain activities—hosting email, running data analytics, and delivering reports—were strong revenue drivers? With major players like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) entering the arena, those capabilities quickly became table stakes. Each hyperscaler...
The AI shift: Is It time MSPs turned MIPs?
A Top Down Ventures report forecasts that next-generation managed service providers (MSPs) that are focused on outcomes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) agents, will enjoy 10 to 15 basis points of higher EBITA margins than their current average. The next...
Why MSPs need to adapt email defenses in the GenAI era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword: The same technology that can draft emails or write software code can also be exploited for nefarious purposes. For example, today, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to enhance email-based attacks, such as phishing, by...
AI-driven change demands faster innovation from MSPs
Ingram Micro CEO Paul Bay is calling on managed service providers (MSPs) and other channel partners to become true business partners to their end customers. AI’s acceleration of change Speaking at the Ingram Micro ONE 2025 conference, Bay noted that...
Barracuda Assistant: Your AI-powered partner for faster, smarter security operations
We’re thrilled to introduce Barracuda Assistant, powered by Barracuda AI — a natural language interface that enables users of all skill levels to quickly navigate threats, troubleshoot issues and access actionable insights through simple, conversational interaction. Available now in BarracudaONE, Barracuda Assistant transforms...
MSSPs should brace for the AI-driven vulnerability wave
Managed security service providers (MSSPs) prepare for a surge of application vulnerabilities—flaws that attackers are likely to exploit faster than ever. AI-generated code: The new normal A Sapio Research survey of 450 IT professionals in the U.S. and Europe found...
Windows 11 migration push begins in earnest
Now that Windows 10 is no longer being officially supported for free by Microsoft, the pace at which organizations are expected to upgrade PCs that are optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) applications is set to dramatically increase. AI PC market...
The evolving tech talent shortage: What MSPs need to know
We’ve heard about the tech talent shortage for years. But according to experts, the reality beneath the surface is more nuanced. It’s not the same as it once was, the talent shortage has evolved and become more uneven. While the...
Global momentum in managed services growth
A report from Information Services Group (ISG) finds that billing for managed services valued over $5 million in the Americas grew by 22 percent in the third quarter. However, the global market declined by 2 percent, primarily due to delays...
How AI is rewriting the rules of SEO
You may have noticed (and been annoyed by) changes in how search engines now work. Instead of entering a series of keywords and getting a selection of pages that cover all or most of them, you’re now met with a...
