MSP Technology News Headlines for the Week of 12/08/2025
NinjaOne’s Expansion into automated endpoint management with native remote access takes the top spot this week, but there are a number of significant announcements this week from Salesforce, Dynabook, and others. Sprinkle in more year-end reports and predictions, plus a few quantum stories, and you’ve got yourself a must-read week in news.
Ready for a quick rundown of this week’s MSP news and partner program updates? Scroll on down!
NinjaOne Expands Automated Endpoint Management Platform with Native Remote Access
NinjaOne announces NinjaOne Remote — a natively integrated remote access solution designed to help IT teams and MSPs securely manage and support endpoints from a single platform.
Key quote from the press release:
“We’ve seen firsthand how frustrating traditional remote tools can be for organizations — slow to connect, unnecessarily complicated, unstable, and generally unreliable. We built NinjaOne Remote to change that. NinjaOne Remote is designed to empower IT teams and MSPs to move faster, solve problems more efficiently, and deliver a better support experience every time at a lower price.” — Rahul Hirani, chief product officer, NinjaOne
Salesforce Opens Agentforce 360 to Power a New Generation of AI-Native Partner-Built Companies
For the first time, Salesforce is enabling partners to embed and commercially distribute the full Agentforce 360 AI platform — a major expansion of its partner ecosystem and the most significant platform update in nearly two decades.
Key quote from the press release:
“The most exciting part of my job is when a partner shows me something I never expected being built on our platform. We are entering a phase where expertise is more valuable than code. When expertise becomes a product, whether it is managing livestock, resolving patents, or optimizing shipbuilding, it shows how much potential exists once you give people the right foundation. ” — Brian Landsman, CEO of AppExchange and EVP of global partnerships, Salesforce
Dynabook Expands AI-Infused Tecra A Series with New 14″ and 16″ Business Laptops Powered by AMD Ryzen and AMD Ryzen Pro Processors
Dynabook introduces new Tecra A Series business laptops with advanced AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro processors to deliver enhanced performance, security, and on-device AI capabilities for enterprise users.
Key quote from the press release:
“These new Tecra laptops extend Dynabook’s tradition of delivering high-value, professional-grade solutions while giving our customers a greater variety of processor options. By pairing AMD Ryzen and Ryzen PRO 200 Series processors with our pro-grade Tecra platform, we’re bringing strong multi-core performance, practical on-device AI and enterprise-grade security and manageability to organizations that demand reliability and long-term value.” — James Robbins, general manager, Dynabook Americas, Inc.
Quantum Corridor and Toshiba Demonstrate First Cross-State Quantum Key Distribution Over Live Commercial Metro Fiber Network
A proof-of-concept successfully passes quantum keys over a live metropolitan fiber network from Chicago to Northwest Indiana, marking a key milestone toward a commercially scalable, quantum-safe internet in the United States.
Key quote from the press release:
“This is a historic step toward realizing a quantum-secure communications fabric for America’s digital economy, defense, life science industry and beyond. Working with Toshiba and our regional partners, we’ve shown that quantum-safe networking can be deployed today—on existing infrastructure—to protect the data that underpins our most critical systems.” — Ryan Lafler, president & CTO, Quantum Corridor
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 9.8% in 2026, Exceeding $6 Trillion For the First Time
AI infrastructure and devices will continue to drive global IT demand, according to Gartner’s latest market outlook.
Key quote from the press release:
“The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant budget flush is anticipated before the end of the year. Despite being in the trough of disillusionment in 2026, GenAI features are now ubiquitous across software already owned and operated by enterprises and these features cost more money, aligning with this flush. The cost of software is going up and both the cost of features and functionality is going up as well thanks to GenAI.” — John-David Lovelock, distinguished VP analyst, Gartner
Proofpoint Completes Acquisition of Hornetsecurity
Strategic acquisition expands Proofpoint’s global leadership in human- and agent-centric security and deepens its commitment to MSP and SMB markets.
Key quote from the press release:
“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Hornetsecurity to Proofpoint and further our mission to protect the emerging agentic workspace for customers of every size. Together, we will extend our human and agent-centric security leadership to safeguard people, AI agents, and data, while expanding our reach to SMBs and MSPs with Hornetsecurity’s proven, scalable platform. As threats grow faster and more targeted, our combined expertise will raise the bar for innovation and resilience—helping customers and partners worldwide safeguard what matters most.” — Sumit Dhawan, CEO, Proofpoint
RSA Solves Overlooked Cybersecurity Risk with Passwordless Desktop Login Solutions
RSA announces major passwordless enhancements designed to secure desktop and laptop logon, closing a longstanding security gap for hybrid and remote workforces.
Key quote from the press release:
“Unlike niche competitors who focus on individual use cases, RSA delivers the broadest range of passwordless coverage—from cloud to desktop to datacenter—that provides organizations with a unified passwordless experience. This comprehensive approach not only reduces security gaps but also simplifies management and compliance.” — Greg Nelson, CEO, RSA
Netwrix Research: Over One-Third of Organizations Adjust Security Strategies in Response to AI-Driven Threats
New findings from the Netwrix 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report reveal that AI-driven attacks are reshaping enterprise security approaches and driving shifts in programs worldwide.
Key findings from the report include:
- More than one in three organizations (37%) said AI-driven attacks forced them to adjust their security approach over the past year, highlighting the significant impact of AI on threat dynamics.
- 30% of respondents report that AI has created a new attack surface that must now be protected like any other critical system.
- 29% say auditors now require proof of data security and privacy in AI-based systems, indicating compliance pressures.
- 28% of organizations report that cybersecurity AI tools have improved detection and response capabilities.
- 20% have offloaded some IT/security workloads to AI, gaining early efficiency benefits.
- Adoption of AI-based tools as a top-five IT priority surged 189% over two years, moving from 9% in 2023 to 26% in 2025.
Black Kite Introduces Product Analysis Module to Deliver Product-Level Intelligence to Mitigate Software Supply Chain Risk
Black Kite announces its new Product Analysis module — the first in the TPRM space to offer granular product-level risk insights to help security teams better understand and mitigate software supply chain exposure.
Key quote from the press release:
“Organizations depend on a wide range of software products that can introduce hidden risks into their environments. Vendor assessments provide critical visibility, but a strong overall vendor posture doesn’t necessarily guarantee the security of every product they offer, and vice versa. Black Kite’s new Product Analysis module closes that gap by giving teams precise, actionable insight into where vulnerabilities exist, from SaaS to software supply chain dependencies, so they can take targeted action before risk becomes exposure.” — Candan Bolukbas, CTO & founder, Black Kite
RunSafe Security Releases 2025 AI in Embedded Systems Report Offering New Insight Into AI Adoption and Security Gaps
RunSafe Security’s new 2025 report reveals how AI has moved from experimentation to everyday use in embedded software development — even as security practices lag behind in critical infrastructure sectors.
Key findings from the report include:
- AI is already widely used in embedded software development, with 80.5% of respondents currently using AI tools and 83.5% having deployed AI-generated code to production systems.
- A large majority (93.5%) expect usage of AI in embedded development to increase over the next two years, underscoring rapid adoption.
- Security concerns are significant: 53% of respondents cited security as their top concern with AI-generated code, and 73% rated the cybersecurity risk as moderate or higher.
- Runtime resilience is emerging as a key defense strategy: 91% plan to boost investment in embedded software security in the next two years, and 60% already use runtime protections to address memory safety vulnerabilities.
- The report highlights the need for modernized security practices that align with both operational reliability and compliance in embedded systems.
Leostream Launches Major Platform Upgrade to Power Scalable, Automated Remote Access
Version 2025.2 adds features for automation, cloud integration, scalable operations, enhanced governance, and improved end-user experience.
Key quote from the press release:
“Leostream’s 2025.2 release makes it the most automation-friendly, cloud-flexible, and operations-focused remote desktop platform on the market. Administrators will find multiple new tools for simpler, faster, more flexible operations, and we believe they’ll get a lot fewer help calls from their end users. Meanwhile, users of the Leostream Privileged Remote Access service will also save time through bulk actions, simplified login management, and centralized communication. Together these two releases strengthen Leostream’s competitive position as the leading remote access platform for modern workplaces.” — Karen Gondoly, CEO, Leostream
Black Duck Introduces Black Duck Signal™: Agentic AI Application Security for Modern Development
Black Duck launches Black Duck Signal™, a new agentic AI solution designed to secure software at the speed of AI-powered development with autonomous vulnerability detection and remediation.
Key quote from the press release:
“AI is revolutionizing how software is built—and with Signal, Black Duck is redefining how you secure it by completely eliminating the noise of legacy tools. Developers are moving faster than ever, embracing AI to build and deliver software at unprecedented speed. Signal is designed to give developers the clarity, confidence and control they need to innovate securely—without slowing down.” — Jason Schmitt, CEO, Black Duck
NordPass Releases Top 200 Most Common Passwords List for 2025
NordPass’ annual research reveals that weak and easily guessable passwords continue to dominate globally, with simple numeric sequences and predictable patterns persisting across generations and regions.
Key findings from the report include:
- “123456” remains the most commonly used password worldwide, followed closely by other weak patterns such as “admin,” “12345678,” “123456789,” and “12345,” highlighting enduring poor password hygiene.
- The research covers data from 44 countries and shows that cultural and regional trends influence common password choices, with many passwords incorporating local names or familiar terms.
- Weak password habits are prevalent across all age groups; even digital natives exhibit similar poor practices to older generations, with predictable numeric sequences appearing at the top of every bracket.
- Despite increased education efforts and awareness campaigns, improvements in password security remain minimal, with users favoring simplicity over stronger, unique credentials.
- The data underscores the persistent risk posed by common passwords, which are easily cracked by automated tools, reinforcing the importance of using long, unique passwords and password managers to enhance security.
TD Synnex Releases AI Game Plan to Support Partners’ Effort to Accelerate AI Adoption with Customers
TD Synnex unveils its AI Game Plan to help partners capitalize on AI opportunities with new tools, training, and go-to-market resources designed to drive customer adoption.
Key quote from the press release:
“One of the biggest challenges to effectively leveraging AI is prioritizing and defining where to use it within the business and how to maximize the return of these investments. Through AI Game Plan, we are enabling our partners to facilitate repeatable, outcome-oriented AI engagements through an engaging workshop experience that helps their customers move beyond curiosity to real results.” — Sergio Farache, chief strategy and technology officer at TD SYNNEX
AppDirect Closes Acquisition of Network and Mobility Lifecycle Management Platform to Complement Its Newly Launched Everything Store for B2B
The acquisition expands AppDirect’s capabilities to deliver end-to-end lifecycle management for network and mobility services, enhancing its Everything Store for B2B platform.
Key quote from the press release:
“vCom is a powerful platform that improves visibility and control over mobility and network infrastructure, providing the tools for businesses to save time, money and make informed decisions about their technology. Integrating vCom’s lifecycle management platform, Buyers’ Club network, and mobile solutions into the AppDirect procurement suite will expand our customers’ ability to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of all of their technology in one single platform. From software and infrastructure to hardware, energy, and now network and mobile, we’re delivering on our vision to provide the everything store for business through our advisor community.” — Nicolas Desmarais, CEO and chairman, AppDirect
Kyndryl Unveils Quantum Safe Assessment Service to Enable Enterprise Readiness for the Quantum Era
Kyndryl launches a new Quantum Safe Assessment service to help enterprises prepare for emerging opportunities and security threats posed by quantum computing.
Key quote from the press release:
“Quantum computing security readiness is no longer a future concern — it is a strategic imperative. Traditional encryption methods are increasingly at risk of being broken by advanced quantum systems, posing a significant threat to data security, regulatory compliance and business continuity. Through our Quantum Safe Assessment service, we help customers identify vulnerabilities and build scalable strategies for quantum-safe security so they can operate confidently in the post-quantum era.” — Kris Lovejoy, global security & resiliency leader, Kyndryl
ThreatLocker Expands into New Maitland Headquarters
ThreatLocker announces its move into a larger headquarters in Maitland, Florida, following significant company growth and expansion of operations.
Key quote from the press release:
“This is a monumental milestone in our company’s history, full of growth, opportunity and potential. We are excited to grow our market presence and shape the future of cybersecurity in Orlando.” — Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-Founder, ThreatLocker
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