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News, Trends, and Insights for IT & Managed Services Providers
News, Trends, and Insights for IT & Managed Services Providers
From Cyber Orchestration to Frontline AI: New Releases Highlight MSP Centric Innovation Across the Ecosystem

Kaseya has unveiled its Spring 2025 release, introducing AI-driven features aimed at enhancing IT management and cybersecurity for managed service providers and internal IT teams. This update includes new features designed to automate workflows, improve user experience, and bolster security measures. Among the key highlights are the automated creation of standard operating procedures, allowing for real-time documentation with less manual effort, and enhanced billing controls that give customers direct management of payment methods. Additionally, the release features a streamlined file restoration process that enables users to quickly restore specific file versions.

Cork Protection has launched a new tool called the Cork Cyber Insurance Policy Analyzer, designed to assist managed service providers in assessing cyber insurance policies quickly and efficiently. This AI-powered tool can evaluate any client’s policy in under two minutes, saving providers between three to twenty hours per policy review. The Policy Analyzer scans and interprets dense policy language to identify hidden gaps in coverage while providing a client-ready summary that enhances the strategic advice offered to clients.
AvePoint has introduced new capabilities to its Elements Platform, enhancing security and management features specifically for Managed Service Providers. This update follows the company’s acquisition of Ydentic and aims to address operational challenges in user and device management. AvePoint’s new features include User Lifecycle Management, which automates user provisioning and enforces Multi-Factor Authentication, and Unified Device Management, which allows centralized oversight of devices across multiple clients.

Cohesity has announced the launch of its new AI-powered cyber orchestration solution, Cohesity RecoveryAgent, which aims to enhance cyber incident response for its NetBackup and DataProtect customers. This tool automates critical recovery processes and provides customizable recovery blueprints, allowing organizations to respond to cyber incidents more efficiently. The solution enables teams to design and test recovery plans in non-production settings, ensuring they are prepared for real-world incidents.

Gurucul has announced the launch of its Self-Driving Security Information and Event Management system, which utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to automate security operations. The new platform integrates multiple AI agents throughout the threat management lifecycle, significantly reducing the time analysts spend on manual tasks by up to 58%. According to Gurucul, the upgraded system not only enhances the efficiency of security teams but also lowers operational costs by at least 40% through its AI-powered data pipeline management.
Zoom Communications, Inc. has launched Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and work management for frontline workers across industries such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. This platform aims to empower over 80% of the global workforce by providing tools that help workers stay connected and streamline daily tasks. The new features include real-time activity feeds, automatic chat groups for each shift, and push-to-talk functionality for instant voice communication. Additionally, the platform offers work management capabilities such as shift swapping and task management through Zoom Tasks. The embedded Zoom AI Companion utilizes artificial intelligence to generate automatic shift reports and facilitate smart searches, aiming to foster a more engaged and productive workforce.

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