MSP Technology News Headlines
Huntress and Microsoft to team up on integrating with Defender leads this week’s headlines. But we have lots of other interesting technology news from all over the industry. From cyber attacks to product enhancements to telling industry reports, you’ll want to stay in the know. Ready for a quick rundown of this week’s MSP news and partner program updates? Scroll on down!
Huntress Collaborates with Microsoft to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Businesses of All Sizes
Huntress and Microsoft now integrates Huntress’ EDR, ITDR, SIEM, and security awareness tools with Microsoft Defender suites and Microsoft 365 Business Premium/E3/E5—enhancing protection across endpoints, identities, and employee training with its 24/7 SOC.
Key quote from the press release:
“Huntress was founded to make enterprise‑grade security accessible to all businesses. Businesses worldwide trust Microsoft’s ecosystem, but often don’t fully use its potential due to limited resources or expertise. We deliver the technology and integrations needed to unlock the full value of Microsoft’s security solutions, empowering businesses of all sizes to operate securely and confidently in an evolving threat landscape.” — Chris Bisnett, CTO, Huntress
ChannelPro ‘Partner in Excellence’ MSP Leadership Award — MJ Shoer Honored in Boston
MJ Shoer
ChannelPro’s Partner in Excellence program recognizes regional MSP leaders, with MJ Shoer—chief community officer at GTIA—taking home the Boston award for his longstanding dedication to community building and cybersecurity advocacy.
Key quote from the GTIA press release:
“All of us at GTIA and our membership know firsthand the incredible passion and dedication MJ has for the channel community. I personally appreciate his positive and unrelenting drive to give back to everyone he connects with. I have gained so much from MJ over the past decade(s) and am inspired to be working with him.” — Dan Wensley, CEO, GTIA
Shoer’s Partner in Excellence Award will be presented during ChannelPro DEFEND: Boston, August 11-12, 2025 in Newton, MA. MSPs, VARs, MSSPs, and other channel partners are invited to attend and show their support.
Squalify Enters U.S. Market with First Major Customer, Enhances Cyber‑Risk Platform
Munich Re-backed Squalify launches in the U.S., signing Bay Area healthcare provider Henry Meds and upgrading its platform to quantify cyber risk in financial terms and support enterprise rollouts.
Key quote from the press release:
“Every security decision should be treated as a business decision, grounded in facts, not fear. Our US expansion and these latest platform upgrades mark an important step toward helping more organisations bridge the language gap between technical risk and financial reality—so they can protect what matters most, with confidence and clarity.” — Asdrúbal Pichardo, CEO, Squalify
LogMeIn Resolve Integrates with HaloPSA to Simplify Ticketing for MSPs
The new integration between LogMeIn Resolve and HaloPSA enables MSPs to auto-generate and manage support tickets based on prioritized alerts—streamlining workflows and boosting incident response efficiency.
Key quote from the LogMeIn blog post:
“The combined forces of HaloPSA and LogMeIn Resolve offer MSPs a faster, smarter, and more connected service experience, providing teams with unprecedented automation capabilities and visibility. This new integration enables our customers to automatically connect critical alerts with efficient ticketing and device management, eliminating manual processes and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.” — Tim Bowers, CEO, HaloPSA
Blacksmith InfoSec and Liongard Announce Strategic Integration to Simplify MSP Compliance Audits
The integration enables MSPs to automate user-centric security audits across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and any system connected via Liongard — eliminating spreadsheet wrangling and manual reports.
Key quote from the press release:
“Traditional auditing tools often overwhelm decision‑makers with technical noise. This integration shifts the model, giving MSPs targeted, understandable data that actually helps improve security.” — Jared Casner, co‑founder, Blacksmith InfoSec.
Barracuda’s 2025 MSP Customer Insight Report Highlights Growing Security Reliance
New research from Barracuda reveals that a balance of strategic and security demands is driving organizations of all sizes to partner with MSPs.
Key takeaways from the 2025 MSP Customer Insight Report:
- MSP engagement is widespread: 73% already use MSPs, and that figure rises to 96% when including those evaluating or considering MSP services.
- Security tool sprawl drives engagement: 52% want MSPs to manage their growing number of disconnected security tools and vendors.
- Strategic oversight needed: 51% turn to MSPs for help evolving security strategies as their business expands.
- Larger organizations are more dependent: 85% of mid-size organizations (1,000–2,000 employees) rely on MSPs for security, compared to 61% of smaller companies (50–100 employees).
ESET and Amwins Partner to Offer Best-in-Class Cyber Insurance to U.S. Companies
ESET teams up with specialty insurance distributor Amwins to help businesses qualify for cyber insurance by offering exclusive discounts on ESET PROTECT MDR for stronger security and compliance.
Key quotes from the collaboration announcement:
“As a leading global specialty insurance distributor, we are delighted to partner with ESET. ESET’s consistent global performance … make them a great MDR choice for our clients,” said David Lewison, EVP and national professional lines practice leader, Amwins.
“We are proud to partner with Amwins … to provide exceptional solutions that help companies stay ahead of cyber threats … delivering unmatched value and guidance for our mutual clients.” — Ryan Grant, country manager, US & Canada, ESET.
Support Fusion Targets MSP – Enterprise Service Delivery Gaps with New Integration Platform
Australian startup Support Fusion today launched a no-code integration platform that syncs tickets between enterprise systems (ServiceNow, Jira, Freshdesk) and MSP tools (ConnectWise, Autotask, Halo)—aiming to eliminate duplicate entries, manual reconciliation and blind spots in co‑managed IT environments.
Key quote from the launch blog:
“The world is racing to adopt AI, but there’s no intelligence without clean, connected data. Enterprises outsource IT for expertise and accountability — but when systems don’t talk, even top‑tier providers can’t deliver the visibility or performance their clients expect.” — Greg Rudakov, CEO, Support Fusion
Blumira Enhances Security with New API Detection Filters and Compliance Tools
Blumira introduced a suite of enhancements to its XDR platform—now offering API integrations, more precise detection filters, and automated compliance reporting to help MSPs and IT teams reduce alert fatigue and streamline audits.
Key quote from the official blog:
“We built these features to give our customers greater clarity, faster response and more confidence in their daily security work. Security shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Our platform acts as a beacon, illuminating what’s happening in your environment and guiding teams through what to do next.” — Matthew Warner, CEO and co‑founder, Blumira
Island Router Family Selected by Luxul to Offer Premium Network Bundle via Distribution
PerfTech’s Island and Island Pro routers are now part of a new enterprise-grade network bundle from Luxul, combining wired and wireless performance to meet the needs of high-traffic home and small business environments.
Key quote from the press release:
“Island Pro and Island deliver the performance, security, and simplicity to complement Luxul’s networking products for our mutual distributors and channel partners.” — Alex Weaver, VP of US distribution sales, Luxul
Aryaka Partners with TD SYNNEX to Expand Unified SASE Reach
Aryaka’s award‑winning Unified SASE‑as‑a‑Service offering is now available globally through IT distributor TD SYNNEX, enhancing access to secure, networked services optimized for generative AI and hybrid cloud environments.
Key quote from the press release:
“This is a major milestone for Aryaka. We’ve always been a partner‑driven company, and TD SYNNEX has long established itself as the world’s leading IT distributor. This partnership will allow Aryaka to ramp up our GTM efforts and help more enterprises realize the benefits of secure networking.” — Nick Alagna, vice president of global channels, Aryaka
Mobile Becomes the Chosen Attack Vector for Enterprises, Zimperium Research Finds
Zimperium’s 2025 Global Mobile Threat Report highlights a dramatic rise in mobile threats—underscoring fresh vulnerabilities across apps, OS versions, and phishing tactics as organizations accelerate mobile adoption.
Key highlights from the report:
- Mobile-first attacks escalate: Attackers are increasingly targeting mobile devices and apps first, capitalizing on the shift to hybrid work and expanded mobile usage.
- Smishing and vishing surge: Mobile phishing tactics are on the rise, with smishing accounting for the majority of attacks.
- Widespread vulnerabilities: Over a quarter of devices are running outdated operating systems, and a large percentage of mobile apps lack basic security protections.
- Data leakage concerns: A significant portion of apps were found to be vulnerable to exposing personally identifiable information.
Hacktivists Are Escalating Attacks on Critical Infrastructure, Cyble Warns
Cyble’s mid-2025 research reveals that hacktivist groups are shifting from website defacements and DDoS to more disruptive strikes on industrial control systems (ICS), data breaches, and ransomware—raising fresh concerns about national security and operational resilience.
Key findings from the report:
- ICS and OT under fire: One-third of hacktivist incidents now involve critical infrastructure like energy grids and water systems — up from less than a quarter just months ago.
- New players emerging: Groups such as Russia‑linked Z‑Pentest are leading the charge, targeting utilities across Europe with infrastructure intrusion and posting video evidence of tampering.
- Multi-vector tactics: Hacktivists are combining DDoS, credential theft, ransomware, and ICS disruption—deploying coordinated, hybrid warfare-style attacks timed with geopolitical events.
- Global flashpoints: Energy, water and government sectors across Europe, the U.S., and India are seeing increasing volumes of activity as hacktivists react to regional conflicts and diplomatic incidents.
- Strategic escalation: These aren’t one-off attacks — they represent a structured shift toward infrastructure-level disruption with political and symbolic objectives.
Guardsquare: $7M Mobile App Security Blindspot Revealed by New Research
Guardsquare’s latest study finds a dangerous gap between perception and reality in mobile app security — while 93 percent of organizations believe their protection is sufficient, 62 percent experienced at least one security incident in the past year.
Key findings from the research include:
- Average cost of an incident: approximately $7 million.
- Organizations released 13 unique mobile apps per year on average, up from 10 in 2023.
- Only 31 percent use code obfuscation; 60 percent lack runtime application self‑protection (RASP).
- Nearly 40 percent rely only on in‑house or operating‑system security.
- 93 percent believe their app protections are sufficient, yet 62 percent suffered an incident.
💝 Giving Back 💝
TRENDnet Donates 5,000 Connectivity Products to Support LA Fire Recovery
Networking vendor TRENDnet has partnered with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masons and the Red Cross to distribute routers, PoE switches, extenders, and other gear to individuals and businesses affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Key quote from the press release:
“The devastation caused by the LA Fires has affected a countless number of people, and we believe it is our duty to step up and help. TRENDnet is committed to standing with our local communities, and supporting those in need. As individuals and businesses begin to rebuild, we hope that our donations will provide some comfort and relief during these challenging times.” — Pei Huang, CEO, TRENDnet
Microsoft Hosts Digital Kickoff Event for Partners: MCAPS Start for Partners
On July 15, 2025, Microsoft held the MCAPS Start for Partners digital event — marking the start of FY26 by aligning its partner community around AI-led growth, technical enablement, and go-to-market strategies.
Key takeaways from the event blog:
- AI-led partner priorities: Microsoft outlined three strategic focus areas—AI business solutions (scaling Copilot across roles), cloud & AI platforms (e.g., Frontier AI), and security.
- Program investments: Microsoft confirmed FY26 increases in AI Cloud Partner Program incentives, including growth in Copilot funding (50%), Azure outcome-based incentives (70%), and security support (15%).
- Expanded partner skilling: New agentic AI technical training, hackathons, regional workshops, and Copilot specialization pathways were announced to build partner capabilities.
- Flexible program benefits: Features like redistribution of Azure credits, Copilot seats, and the addition of device and distributor designations empower partners across diverse business models.
Kodak Alaris Debuts High‑Velocity S5000 Series Scanners with Capture Pro 7.0
Kodak Alaris introduces the next-gen S5000 production scanners—powered by 32‑core Dynamic Flow Technology, tri‑stream capture, FADGI compliance, and seamless integration with its Capture Pro 7.0 software—to drive productivity in high-volume environments.
Key quote from the press release:
“We continue to invest in our product lines to help our customers power up their digital transformation, document compliance policies, and document capture processes. This launch builds on our long history of leadership in the document capture space and further enhances our broad scanner portfolio, combining unparalleled ease of use with proprietary features to make it easy for operators to capture paper-based information and deliver the data into core business applications, quickly and accurately.” — Megan Bevilacqua, senior product manager, Kodak Alaris
Red Rhino Taps Channel Veteran Dave Goldie as Head of Sales
In a rare reversal of industry norms, longtime vendor-side sales leader Dave Goldie has joined Vancouver-based MSP Red Rhino as Head of Sales, bringing two decades of channel expertise directly into the service provider trenches.
“Working on the vendor side, you build relationships with MSPs and help them deliver value. But you don’t always get to see the impact of the value in action. This move gives me a front-row seat to the real-world challenges that SMBs face, and the direct role IT services play in helping them grow.” — Dave Goldie
Red Rhino says Goldie’s appointment strengthens not just its sales strategy but also its ability to bridge the gap between vendor expectations and MSP realities. As CEO Barinder put it, the hire “injects a fresh perspective, one rooted in channel strategy, high-performing teams, and a deep understanding of how products and services come together to create real business outcomes.”
The ASCII Group unveils new website and member portal to support evolving MSP community
The ASCII Group has launched an updated website and enhanced member portal designed to deliver a more connected and engaging experience for today’s MSPs.
Key quote from the press release:
“Once again this year, we’ve strengthened our approach by engaging three respected MSP leaders to evaluate vendor keynotes, ensuring that the sessions are educational, relevant, and valuable to our audience,” — Jerry Koutavas, president, The ASCII Group
Empirical Security Raises $12 M to Deliver Custom AI Cybersecurity Models
Chicago-based Empirical Security announced a $12 million seed round to build AI-driven local threat models—tailored to each organization’s environment—rather than relying solely on generic, global cybersecurity models.
Key quote from the press release:
“Today’s cyber attacks are custom-built using AI and your own infrastructure against you. Defending with generic, one-size-fits-all models is a start, but only custom, localized models—trained on your data and environment — can close that gap.” — Michael Roytman, co‑founder and CTO, Empirical Security
Coro Appoints Channel Veteran and Trailblazer Joe Sykora as New CEO
Coro, a pioneer in secure access service edge (SASE) solutions, has named MSP channel veteran Joe Sykora as its new chief executive officer to accelerate growth and deepen MSP-aligned innovation.
Key quote from the press release:
“I’m honored to step into the CEO role and grateful to the Board for their confidence in me. I also want to thank Guy for his visionary leadership and for building such a strong foundation over more than a decade. The energy and trajectory inside Coro are truly exceptional. I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners, and the entire team at Coro to accelerate our next chapter of hypergrowth.” — Joe Sykora, CEO, Coro
