In a move that may redefine the balance of power in the cloud computing industry, Google has announced its largest-ever acquisition: a $32 billion all-cash deal for cybersecurity leader Wiz. More than just a record-breaking bet on cloud security, this strategic purchase positions Google to infiltrate multi-cloud environments dominated by AWS and Microsoft Azure. With Wiz’s agentless, cloud-native platform serving as a potential Trojan Horse, Google aims to shift from a distant third to a security-first contender in the cloud wars—reshaping the future of enterprise IT along the way.

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the IT services industry, empowering managed service providers to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery. Industry leaders ConnectWise and Kaseya are at the forefront of this transformation, integrating AI-driven automation into their platforms. As AI capabilities extend beyond services into infrastructure, datacenter providers must adapt to support these advancements. Those who embrace AI’s potential will be well-positioned to lead in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Cybersecurity and IT Services in the Age of AI: Seizing the Opportunity for Stronger Defense, Security, and Resilience

AI is reshaping cybersecurity—both as a weapon for attackers and a critical tool for defenders. Leading IT and security providers are leveraging AI to enhance threat detection, automate security operations, and build proactive defenses. At Quadrant, Worklyn’s M/XDR provider, we see firsthand how AI-driven attack simulations, predictive analytics, and security automation are revolutionizing cyber defense. As threats grow more sophisticated, organizations that embrace AI will be best positioned to protect their infrastructure and stay ahead of evolving risks.

RIP to the OG MSSP

Long before the CrowdStrike outage paralyzed thousands of companies and much of the Fortune 500 earlier this summer, the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission), had its eye on hardening cybersecurity regulations across publicly-traded companies.

Often, cybersecurity incidents, IT outages, and network disruptions are most damaging to small businesses. Already running on razor-thin margins, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) can be permanently destroyed by a ransomware attack or a multi-day lockup of their IT systems. Meanwhile, larger companies typically have the balance sheet and bargaining power to pay a ransom or shake off a couple days or weeks of disruption. When it comes to software, IT and cybersecurity, it's typically good to be big.

In our previous blog post, we highlighted the rise of vertically focused managed service providers (MSPs), and IT services providers. A specific and unique example of this trend is the emergence of the rollup-specific IT and cybersecurity advisor.