Channel markets

Amazon's new re:MARS 2019 conference signals the ubiquitous arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation, robotics and more. Are we ready?

Trustpoint.One, an eDiscovery & legal solutions provider, acquires Kelly Legal Managed Services (KLMS) for an undisclosed sum.

Zix, which is acquiring AppRiver for $275 million, will bet heavily on MSPs (managed services providers) as part of its long-term email security growth strategy, according to Zix CEO David Wagner.

Government health and IT services provider Concept Plus, a key Oracle partner, has acquired Dougherty & Associates (DAI Solutions), a managed consulting firm.

IBM is acquiring T-Systems' mainframe services business unit from Deutsche Telekom for roughly $986 million, according to reports.

CompassMSP acquires TS Tech Enterprises, a managed IT services provider (MSP) that supports dental practices in the Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, area.

IBM is laying off 310 employees within the Seterus mortgage servicing division. IBM strategic imperatives like cloud computing revenues remain top priority.

Accenture Chairman & CEO Pierre Nanterme steps down for health reasons. Accenture CFO David Rowland named interim CEO. KC McClure shifts to the CFO slot.