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MSP Node4 is upgrading its core network to boost bandwidth tenfold through a new partnership with Virgin Media Business Wholesale. This enhancement will improve Node4’s managed network and infrastructure services by replacing the fibre infrastructure between its data centres and points of presence.

Cloud-based secure messaging and data management vendor Mimecast has acquired Code42 to enhance its human risk management platform. Mimecast will integrate Code42's solutions to improve threat detection and response while continuing to support existing Code42 customers.

The 14th annual IT Europa Managed Services Summit in London is poised to be a pivotal event for MSPs looking to scale their businesses and enhance profitability. Backed by Headline Sponsor GFI Software, this year’s summit, scheduled for September 11, will focus on actionable strategies and industry insights to drive growth in the MSP sector. Accelerating Growth One of the standout presentations, "MSP Scale Secrets," will be delivered by Ian Luckett from MSP Growth Hub. Luckett, a seasoned expert in business scaling, will share key strategies that MSPs can adopt to accelerate their growth.

TD Synnex has re-launched its Cisco Security Club in the UK, aimed at helping partners grow their businesses. Organised jointly by the distributor's security practice and Cisco business unit teams, the programme offers tailored support, access to specialists, exclusive events, and opportunities for collaboration. Partners can join at three levels, earning rewards through additional rebates, incentives, and access to curated Cisco security content.

In a strategic joint venture, Leeds-based MSP Assured Data Protection (ADP) is expanding into Latin America, establishing Rubrik’s presence across the region. As Rubrik’s largest MSP, ADP will provide 24/7 managed services to ensure businesses of all sizes can access Rubrik’s rapid recovery capabilities. To support this, ADP is launching a center of excellence in Costa Rica, combining expert engineers with automation for proactive threat response.

The 14th annual IT Europa Managed Services Summit in London is set to be a vital event for MSPs seeking to enhance their profit margins. This year’s summit – backed by Headline Sponsor GFI Software – will feature a lineup of presentations, each focused on providing actionable strategies to drive profitability in an increasingly competitive market.

Set for introduction in 2026, the EU AI Act is poised to reshape artificial intelligence (AI) management across Europe, positioning the channel at the forefront of this transition.

Global end-user cybersecurity spending is projected to increase by over 15% in 2025, reaching $212bn, according to new predictions from Gartner. This growth is largely driven by the adoption of AI, especially generative AI (GenAI), which is pushing investments in security across various areas. Since the launch of GenAI tools, threat actors have increasingly used LLMs in social engineering, with Gartner predicting 17% of cyberattacks will involve GenAI by 2027.

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has named COO Jill Popelka as its new CEO, replacing co-founder Poppy Gustafsson. Popelka (pictured), who joined the company as a non-executive director in January 2024 and became COO in June, brings over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles at Accenture, Snap Inc., and SAP SuccessFactors. Gordon Hurst, Chairman of Darktrace, said: "Jill is a proven and highly regarded leader in global technology businesses who has contributed immensely to the Board and more recently in her role as COO.

Ransomware attacks are surging in the UK, with more organisations willing to pay, according to Cohesity’s 2024 Global Cyber Resilience Report. The survey of 3,100 IT and security leaders across eight countries found 53% of UK respondents experienced ransomware in the past year, up from 38% in 2023. Of those hit, 59% paid the ransom, and 74% said they would do so again, despite 66% having no-pay policies. This trend extends globally, with 67% of respondents reporting attacks, rising to 86% in France, where 97% said they would pay.