CrowdStrike and connectivity cloud company Cloudflare expanded on their strategic partnership. Under this agreement, they will connect their platforms to enhance device-to-network security, accelerate SOC transformation and stop breaches at scale. Combining cloud-native zero-trust protection and connectivity from Cloudflare One with AI-native cybersecurity from the CrowdStrike Falcon next-gen SIEM on the Falcon cybersecurity platform, joint channel partners can drive vendor consolidation and reduce cost and operational complexity for customers worldwide. CrowdStrike and Cloudflare are leveragi ..read more

Talkdesk, a provider of AI-powered CX technology for enterprises, entered into a collaboration with Cognizant to accelerate AI-powered CX transformation. This initiative will combine Cognizant deep consulting, technology modernization and industry expertise with the Talkdesk vertical industry clouds and AI-powered CCaaS, thus expanding enterprise adoption of AI-led CX. The relationship offers both companies’ customer bases access to CX solutions, improved services and innovative AI offerings. The joint approach will accelerate Talkdesk recognition and growth with large enterprise organizations ..read more

Bluewave Technology Group, a leading technology advisory and sourcing company, announced the acquisition of telecom advisory firm ForesTel. This transaction marks Bluewave’s entry into the Pacific Northwest, expanding its market presence. “ForesTel not only extends our reach in the U.S. to the Pacific Northwest but also enhances our dedication to client advocacy,” said Seth Penland, the founder and CEO of Bluewave. Founded in 1989, ForesTel began as a reseller of long-distance, frame relay and DIA circuits. In 2003, the company transitioned to an agent model, providing impartial telecom soluti ..read more

T-Mobile agreed to acquire substantially all of UScellular’s wireless operations – including its wireless customers, brick and mortar stores and certain specified spectrum assets – for $4.4 billion. Upon closing, T-Mobile’s leading 5G network will expand to provide millions of UScellular customers – in particular those in underserved rural areas – with connectivity that moves from a roaming experience outside of the UScellular coverage areas to full, nationwide coverage on its 5G network. UScellular customers will also gain the ability to participate in T-Mobile plans, accessing its traditiona ..read more

Smart communications platform Ooma added new features to its Ooma Office business phone and communications service for engaging customers and driving team collaboration. Ooma Office offers a scalable service to help SMBs better stand up to larger competitors. The new features include: Contact us widget – Optional pop-up widget for websites to invite visitors to submit their name and mobile number to receive a text message. Employees can access a text messaging inbox to view and respond to submissions from a desktop or mobile app. Auto dialer – Designed for customer support, sales and accounts ..read more

Vertiv, a provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, launched its new AI Hub. This resource will specifically provide partners, customers and other site visitors with access to expert information, reference designs and resources to successfully plan AI-ready infrastructure. The Vertiv AI Hub features white papers, industry research, tools and power and cooling portfolios for retrofit and greenfield applications, as well as a reference design library that demonstrates scalable liquid cooling and power infrastructure to support current and future chipsets, from 10-140k ..read more

The Outreach sales execution platform, which is built for intelligent revenue workflows, launched its EMPOWER global partner program. This launch extends an expanded network of trusted advisors, solution providers and system integrators for businesses, globally, to streamline sales processes and drive growth. The global program allows partners to refer or resell Outreach, helping enterprise customers accelerate revenue growth through work with a trusted channel community. As enterprise sales organizations face changing market demand, evolving revenue tech, renewed calls for sales rep efficienc ..read more

According to new research by cybersecurity services firm Bridewell, 84 percent of the U.S.’ critical infrastructure organizations identify AI as a concern driving cyber threats. The rise in concern regarding how cybercriminals use AI is based on responses from 519 staff responsible for cybersecurity in critical U.S. infrastructure organizations, including sectors such as civil aviation, telecommunications, energy, transport, media, financial services and water supply. The research found 87 percent of respondents are worried about AI-powered phishing attacks in which criminals use it to improve ..read more

Schedule of experiences creates new community with the MSP channel SCOTTDALE, Ariz. – May 28, 2024 – Beka Business Media, producers of CVxEXPO, is excited to announce a unique partnership with the Managed Service Provider Association of America (MSPAA) to co-hosts its members and partners through a series of events at the upcoming CVxEXPO24 in Scottsdale, Ariz., this November 12-14. The collocated MSP experiences take place across all facets of CVxEXPO, from the expo floor and the educational schedule to post-show social networking opportunities. Highlighting the partnership, the CVxEXPO24 exp ..read more

Tigera, the creator of Project Calico for container networking and security, introduced new features for Calico Enterprise and Calico Cloud to extend the products’ runtime threat defense capabilities. Through Calico, Tigera equips security, DevOps and platform engineering teams with the deep visibility and monitoring required to bolster the security of their container platforms and containerized applications. The updates offer improved capabilities for observing and securing workload communication with Calico policies, deploying and operationalizing runtime threat detection and monitoring work ..read more