Microsoft is planning to offer free online versions of its spreadsheet and word processing software, in response to the emergence of web-based programmes from rival firms. 

Zune, a 30GB MP3 player has been launched in the US and is expected to be just the first in a new range of ‘connected entertainment’ products from the software giant.

Antivirus and maintenance software package is offered to the US market for a cool $50 a year

Huntress has strengthened its EMEA channel ecosystem through new distribution agreements with Giacom in the UK and MSP Nordics across the Nordic region, aiming to make enterprise‑grade cybersecurity more accessible to MSPs and their customers. The partnerships give Huntress greater local‑market reach while enabling MSPs to access the Huntress Agentic …

KnowBe4 has named long‑serving engineering leader Alex Callihan as its new chief technology officer, strengthening the company’s focus on securing both AI agents and human users across the digital workforce. The announcement follows more than nine years of service from Callihan, who previously held the role of senior vice president …

Pax8 is preparing to bring Inforcer to the Pax8 Marketplace in a new relationship designed to help MSPs standardise and secure Microsoft 365 environments while accelerating Copilot readiness for SMB customers. The vendor will join the Marketplace this summer, following the distributor’s Beyond 2026 conference. The addition gives MSPs a …

Huntress has expanded its channel ecosystem with four new distribution partners as the company accelerates its growth across the mid‑market, public sector, and EMEA. Ingram Micro, Vertosoft, Liquid PC, and QBS Software have joined its global network, widening access to the Huntress Agentic Security Platform and its 24/7 AI‑centric SOC. …

Caeves is a young company, but its founders are anything but new to the world of enterprise storage. They have a history that stretches back more than two decades, through earlier ventures such as Talon Storage, later acquired by NetApp. The Caeves team has spent years working on distributed storage, …

Sharp Europe used its Inspire Expo 2026 event to set out a consolidated brand strategy and confirm the next phase of its transformation into a broad-based technology and services provider. The company outlined a unified operating model, deeper integration across its business units and new investments designed to strengthen its …

Arrow Electronics has signed an exclusive agreement with Oaka Studio to broaden the support available to Microsoft channel partners across the UK. Oaka Studio, a consultancy specialising in Microsoft partner advisory and go‑to‑market strategy, will work with Arrow to deliver targeted guidance, enablement and commercial support for resellers and managed …