Mergers and Acquisitions

Vendors are shifting away from resale and toward partners who can operate, automate, and deliver outcomes at scale.

the acquisition will allow new ways for MSPs to help customers reduce risk before phishing, fraud, and brand abuse escalate.

The latest moves follow the acquisitions of Onum and Pangea in late 2025 as cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike continues to add components to further bolster IT security for customers.

Channel activity this week reflects a shift toward tighter control and clearer expectations for both partners and customers.

Flexera is moving to bolster its FinOps platform by adding AI-enabled automation and cost optimization capabilities from ProsperOps and Chaos Genius.

MSPs are heading into 2026 prioritizing outcome-driven services, fewer platforms, and partner programs built around recurring revenue and long-term engagement.