# ChannelBuzz.ca

> Cutting through the noise for Canadian VARs and MSPs

## Core Content

- [The Buzz: OpenText stakes out its AI strategy, ThreatLocker secures AI agents, Flexera expands cost controls](https://channelbuzz.ca/2026/10/the-buzz-opentext-stakes-out-its-ai-strategy-threatlocker-secures-ai-agents-flexera-expands-cost-controls-47781/): OpenText CEO Ayman Antoun outlines the company's place in the enterprise AI stack at OpenText World. Plus, ThreatLocker introduces enforceable controls for AI agents, and Flexera expands its AI cost-management platform.
- [The Buzz: ConnectWise suspends cloud services, Cloudflare expands AI workspace, Rewst launches global automation platform](https://channelbuzz.ca/2026/10/the-buzz-connectwise-suspends-cloud-services-cloudflare-expands-ai-workspace-rewst-launches-global-automation-platform-47767/): ConnectWise has suspended several cloud services following unauthorized access involving application identities used in Microsoft 365 customer environments. Plus, Cloudflare expands its AI workspace integrations and services ecosystem, while Rewst brings AI-native automation to MSPs worldwide.
- [Why simpler security could mean stronger security for MSPs](https://channelbuzz.ca/2026/10/why-simpler-security-could-mean-stronger-security-for-msps-47682/): Kaseya's latest cybersecurity research finds that human error remains a leading security concern, but managing the tools designed to prevent attacks is creating challenges of its own. Dave Baggett joins In The Channel to discuss how MSPs can simplify security operations, demonstrate value to customers, and make better use of AI.
- [The Buzz: GTIA launches managed AI alliance, Proofpoint buys Varonis, Upstream Works introduces Totalix](https://channelbuzz.ca/2026/10/the-buzz-gtia-launches-managed-ai-alliance-proofpoint-buys-varonis-upstream-works-introduces-totalix-47728/): GTIA formally launches its Managed Intelligence Alliance with Pax8, CrowdStrike, Microsoft and other founding participants. Plus, Proofpoint agrees to acquire Varonis in a $6.3 billion cybersecurity transaction, while Ontario-based Upstream Works introduces Totalix through its channel partners.
- [The Buzz: Acronis names former WatchGuard CEO, Virtuozzo shrinks cloud infrastructure, Proofpoint expands MSP security](https://channelbuzz.ca/2026/10/the-buzz-acronis-names-former-watchguard-ceo-virtuozzo-shrinks-cloud-infrastructure-proofpoint-expands-msp-security-47719/): Acronis appoints former WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani to lead its next phase of growth. Plus, Virtuozzo introduces a one-server infrastructure option with updated Nvidia support, and Proofpoint expands its MSP security platform with new Microsoft 365 governance capabilities.

## Key Topics

- [Security](https://channelbuzz.ca/subjects/security/)
- [Cloud](https://channelbuzz.ca/subjects/cloud/)
- [Channel Programs](https://channelbuzz.ca/subjects/channel-programs/)
- [Featured Post](https://channelbuzz.ca/subjects/featured-post/)
- [Storage](https://channelbuzz.ca/subjects/storage/)


# Last updated: 2026-10-21T12:50:41+00:00