The new features are designed to streamline previously manual processes for resellers of Microsoft cloud services, according to U.S. cloud executive John Dusett (pictured).

New laptops from Apple and Lenovo, security goodness from Keeper and Trend Micro, another integration for Gradient MSP, and an unexpected use for ugly sweaters—foiling AI—are a few of the embarrassingly many stories we’re just now bringing your way.

Ride ’em, channel pros! It’s time to join Matt, Rich, and guest host Neil Medwed, of big-time managed services provider Meriplex, as they roundup the lowdown on Datto’s latest network products, Craig Fulton’s departure from ConnectWise, managing Azure environments, and closing the IT skills gap.

To capitalize on the growing adoption of Azure and AVD, MSPs must offer the pricing structure that will best enable their growth and healthy margins.

MSPs need to show up for customers in new ways to ensure mutual success.

Included among the forthcoming products are an “extreme short throw” device capable of displaying an 80-inch image from as close as one inch away and a browser-based unit for classrooms that projects straight over the web without a PC or Mac connection.

The second-generation product family arrived on the same day as a no-money-down purchasing option for Datto networking products and expanded global availability of the vendor’s SASE solution.

Managing applications in Azure requires mental flexibility and some rethinking.

If you like donuts as much as WE like donuts, you’ll understand why we’re always willing to make a quantum leap for one when they’re nearby.

Erick and Rich discuss why Pia’s AI-powered help desk automation solution is a sign of the times, why letting techs work remotely has advantages worth considering, and why the only defense against AI-based facial recognition tech might be AI-designed clothing.