There are a ton of announcements to go over, too.
Secureframe has launched its comprehensive Service Partner Program with compliance automation tools, resources, and international support. The program offers benefits such as a self-service console, usage-based billing, dedicated partner managers, and marketing materials. Secureframe also plans to expand its presence in the EMEA region and supports European customers with EU-specific frameworks.
Produce8 has launched its Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program, offering advanced work analytics tools to help MSPs enhance productivity, optimize operations, and improve employee experience. The program provides technical support, marketing resources, training materials, and flexible partner tiers.
Ingram Micro has become the first U.S. distributor to achieve Fortinet’s Engaged Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) designation. This exclusive certification highlights Ingram Micro’s specialized training, enablement, and professional services capabilities in Fortinet security.
CloudScale365 announces the formal rollout of its Co-Managed IT Service, designed to support CFOs and CIOs in small and medium enterprises. This service offers scalability, flexibility, cost savings, access to enterprise-grade technology, and 24/7 support. CloudScale365 has a global customer base of over 3,300.
Huntress has closed a $150 million Series D funding round led by Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital, and Sapphire Ventures. The investment will be used to develop new products and strengthen the Huntress Managed Security Platform.
Pia, the AI-led automation platform for MSPs, has introduced a new usage-based pricing model for its partners. This model offers cost control, flexibility, and transparency, allowing partners to pay for their use and adjust platform usage according to business needs. Pia continues to offer fixed pricing plans with unlimited usage for partners who prefer simplicity and predictability.
Why do we care?
Most of this is very tactical, so I leave it to you to understand if it’s useful for you. On Huntress, I want to observe that Datto also built a large warchest – in some cases raising more money than it needed. There’s no strategy shift here, and we’re watching for any changes in leadership or ownership rather than investment.