Managed Services
The latest Managed Services coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
ANS Renews Azure Expert MSP Status Following Rigorous Independent Audit
ANS has renewed its Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) status, a certification that places the Manchester-based company among the top tier of Azure partners worldwide. The renewal...
Microsoft Warns Partners: 500K AI Agents Inside Firm Demands Managed Services Now
Microsoft partners must pivot to building managed services around AI agents as enterprises face a governance crisis triggered by uncontrolled agent proliferation, according to Microsoft Commercial...
Azure Operations in 2026: Kyndryl Urges Agentic AI Shift from Pilots to Production
A new Kyndryl article declares that the age of AI experimentation is over. The true test of enterprise AI, according to Gonzalo Escajadillo, senior vice president for the Microsoft Alliance at...
How Azure Frameworks and Partners Drive Enterprise Transformation Beyond the Cloud
Microsoft Azure is increasingly being framed not as a destination in itself, but as the operating layer that makes enterprise transformation possible. In the South African channel context, that...
Bloom Consulting Launches Managed Azure DevOps Services with DevSecOps Focus
Bloom Consulting Services has announced a new managed Azure DevOps Services package that represents a significant shift in how enterprises approach DevOps implementation. The company's offering...
Microsoft Defender Now Managed for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Protection
Microsoft has significantly expanded its Defender security platform to provide comprehensive protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments through managed security services. This strategic...
Microsoft's 2026 Channel Strategy: CSP Reforms and Copilot Shift Redefine Partner Success
Microsoft's channel ecosystem is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade, moving decisively away from traditional license resale toward operational value, AI-led transformation,...
Informatica Launches Native Azure Data Platform for MSPs, Taps Purview for Governance
Informatica has significantly expanded its integration with Microsoft Azure, creating a native data platform specifically designed for managed service providers. This move signals a strategic shift...
TierPoint Achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner Status for Support Services in 2026
TierPoint announced on March 10, 2026, that it has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Support Services, marking a significant milestone in the company's multi-year strategy to...
Simform Achieves Azure Expert MSP Status: What It Means for Cloud Engineering & Managed Services
Simform's recent elevation to Microsoft's Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) tier represents more than just another certification badge—it signals a fundamental shift in how cloud...
Hubtel IT Expands Team for AI & Cybersecurity Focus in West Midlands SME Market
Hubtel IT, a regional managed services provider based in the West Midlands, has announced a significant strategic expansion aimed at positioning itself as a key player in the AI and cybersecurity...
Why 90% of Azure Migrations Now Rely on MSPs for Security & FinOps
A seismic shift is underway in how organizations approach cloud migration to Microsoft Azure. What was once primarily an in-house IT project has transformed into a collaborative partnership model,...