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CTG, a Buffalo, New York-based IT service provider (ITSP), rejects unsolicited $83 million takeover bid from Assurance Global Services (AGS).

Yet another hacker attack has it an MSP -- this time disabling backup systems & spreading GlobeImposter ransomware across customer servers & networks.

Accenture acquires Fairway Technologies; tucks business into the Accenture Product and Platform Engineering Services practice for software-based innovations.

Apple launches Independent Repair Provider program. Expands network of certified iPhone repair technicians for broken or damaged smartphones.

ConnectWise unveils threat intelligence organization (TSP-ISAO) to boost MSP industry cybersecurity. CEO Jason Magee issues open invite to all MSP industry vendors, including rivals.

VMware VMworld 2019 Day 3 news: 30 updates from Blue Medora, Cohesity, Equinix, Fortinet, HP Enterprise, Rackspace, Redis Labs, ServiceNow, Zadara Storage, Zerto & more.

ConnectWise, Datto, Huntress Labs & ID Agent (a Kaseya company) unite to educate MSPs (managed IT services providers) about cybersecurity, ransomware & risk mitigation.

ePlus acquires ABS Technology, a Virginia-based managed IT services provider (MSP) with expertise in networking, collaboration and security solutions.