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IT'S CALLED THE CLOUD BUT REALLY REFERS TO SERVERS THAT ARE ACCESSED OVER THE INTERNET, AND THE SOFTWARE AND DATABASES THAT RUN ON THOSE SERVERS. CLOUD SERVERS ARE LOCATED IN DATA CENTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND BY USING CLOUD COMPUTING, USERS AND COMPANIES DO NOT HAVE TO MANAGE PHYSICAL SERVERS THEMSELVES OR RUN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ON THEIR OWN MACHINES.

New seasons, new pumpkin-spiced concoctions, and most importantly, new vendors. Here's who joined our Marketplace last quarter: Cynomi Availability: NA, EMEA Cynomi's platform streamlines MSPs' cybersecurity management work while automating manual time-consuming tasks including risk assessment, compliance readiness, cyber posture reporting, creation of tailored security policies and remediation plans, as well as task management optimization.  EasyDMARC Availability: Global EasyDMARC is a cloud-native B2B SaaS to solve email security and deliverability problems in just a few clicks. With advanced tools, such as its AI-powered DMARC Report Analyser, DMARC, SPF, DKIM cloud management solutions, and email source reputation monitoring, EasyDMARC's platform helps customers stay safe and maintain the health of their domains without risk. Kalibr8™ Availability: Global Kalibr8 provides a single-pane-of-glass view, enabling efficient management and optimization of cloud resources across multiple customers and environments. With advanced analytics, automated optimization, and fraud detection features, Kalibr8 empowers MSPs to streamline their operations and maximize their clients' cloud investments. Ostendio Availability: NA Ostendio delivers an easy-to-use, cost-effective platform that allows you to assess risk, create and manage critical policies and procedures, empower your people to be secure with security awareness training, and monitor continuous compliance across 300 security frameworks. Phin Security Availability: NA Phin is a B2B SaaS platform designed for effective Security Awareness Training (SAT), offering interactive and customizable courses, phishing simulations, and real-time learning opportunities sourced from six different providers to ensure content is never stale. With quick setup and engaging features, it empowers users to handle real-world threats and provides tools for tracking progress and integrating with other systems through its live analytics and public API. #VirtlX More than an Enagement Platform Availability: Global VirtlX is an AI-powered solution designed to collect feedback from employees and clients. It features REFLECT for employee and manager feedback, ENRICH for customized training and skill assessments, and PERCEIVE for customer feedback, with tools for reporting and market research. The platform integrates with Microsoft Chat for employee invitations and email for client surveys. Work 365 Availability: Global Work 365 is a Subscription Management and Billing Automation app built on Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. It streamlines recurring revenue growth, reduces service costs, and offers self-service capabilities, including automated provisioning, billing, and invoicing. Customers can manage their subscriptions and view billing details using their Office 365 credentials, with integrated payment collection and accounting system integration.

Spooky stories for spooky szn. Because a breach is the jump scare no one needs right now: http://pax8.io/4FZT50TBlgI #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

We came, we saw, we interviewed SMBs about AI.    We asked 500 SMBs about why they're seeking external expertise when it comes to implementing AI. Here's what they told us ⤵️    ✅ Support - SMBs know they can't adopt AI alone, so they're looking to MSPs for support and ongoing assistance, specifically with technical, maintenance, and operational functions.    ✅ Technical integration - SMBs are looking for an MSP that can help them incorporate AI tools/systems seamlessly into their existing infrastructures.    ✅ Training - SMBs understand that employee training is key to maximizing AI's potential, and they’re looking to MSPs for support to bridge this knowledge gap.   ✅ Project management & management services - SMBs are expecting MSPs to provide strategic oversight and structured execution of AI initiatives while ensuring that AI systems continue to operate optimally after they've been deployed.    ✅ Product and brand selection assistance - SMBs want an expert to guide them in purchasing AI tools and solutions that fit their specific business goals and industry standards.    This is just a glimpse into how your clients are thinking about AI. See our full report in the comments to get a complete picture of AI buying trends for SMBs. 

Rumor has it he debated becoming an eyewear #influencer for his next role, but we're glad he ultimately decided to stay working in the channel. Excited to announce that Eric Torres is joining our team as Vice President of Channel and Community Engagement. He will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of channel events and our community-building initiatives. Learn more about Eric, his new role, and his history of serving the MSP community: http://pax8.io/aM2c50TvoTt

When trust is lost, it's hard to move forward (looking at you, GOT season 8 writers). So don't jeopardize it, especially with your clients. Learn how to nurture it with this advice from our CISO, Robb Reck. http://pax8.io/p5Nr50Tupc3

We visualized and mapped the 153 safeguards that make up the CIS Critical Controls, so you didn't have to. Understand each safeguard, identify gaps, plan enhancements, and more with this comprehensive handbook. Explore the resource: http://pax8.io/v8PK50Tto09

Having to explain to anyone what "the channel" is.

Our first #Pax8Beyond EMEA is 3 weeks away and 95% SOLD OUT. See some of the sessions we're excited about below, and explore the full agenda/tickets, here: http://pax8.io/UR7a50TrsiF

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