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Episode Synopsis
🔍 Key Topics Covered:Major acquisitions and market consolidationBroadcom’s VMware Advantage Program endingMicrosoft’s new CSP revenue thresholdsIngram Micro ransomware attack detailsAI adoption and the fight against “Shadow AI”Top executive moves across the channelThe growth of GTIA post-CompTIAEmerging trends in AI services, MSP evolution, and quantum security⏱️ Topics & Time Codes00:00 – Intro: Meet the Channel Insider editorial team01:21 – Scale Computing acquired by Acumera — what it means for partners04:02 – Q3 surprises & stability: Vendor consolidation and cautious optimism07:03 – Broadcom ends VMware Advantage Program (November 1 deadline explained)15:04 – Microsoft CSP revenue and security requirements (effective October 1)18:18 – Ingram Micro ransomware attack by SafePay — what happened21:11 – Channel leadership shake-ups: Cisco’s Rodney Clark departs, Frank Rauch & Terry Richardson “retirements”25:01 – ChannelCon 2025 recap: GTIA’s debut and industry reaction30:24 – Proofpoint Protect insights: AI agents vs. “shadow AI”34:39 – AI-Managed Services with Thrive — what MSPs can learn38:09 – NFL & the Channel: Using tech to improve fan experience41:07 – LSU & TekStream partnership building student-run SOCs44:27 – Predictions for Q4 2025: Broadcom, ConnectWise, Kaseya & Quantum Security49:10 – Wrap-up: How to connect with the Channel Insider team
A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.
A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.
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