Replit has entered a strategic, non-exclusive partnership with Microsoft, integrating its "vibe coding" platform deep into Azure Container Apps, Azure Virtual Machines and Neon Serverless Postgres, with sales available directly through the Azure Marketplace.
Vibe coding, a term coined earlier this year by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, is a byproduct of the AI-assisted, low-code/no-code development movement. The idea is to enable a developer to tell an AI, for instance GitHub Copilot, to build an application to their specification using just natural language -- no coding required.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 14, 20250 comments
Microsoft marketplace partner Pax8's inaugural report about AI's impact on SMBs, introduces the concept of managed intelligence providers (MIPs), an evolution of managed service providers (MSPs), tasked with orchestrating and governing intelligent agents to drive business outcomes.
The report, titled "The Agentic Inflection Point: And the Rise of the Managed Intelligence Provider," highlights a significant shift in SMB operations through the adoption of AI-powered agents. The study identifies four levels of AI agent functionality -- chatbots, assistants, digital labor and digital workforce -- each representing increasing autonomy and business impact. According to the report, 54 percent of midsize organizations have already deployed AI, and 83 percent of "high-growth SMBs" are pilot testing it, indicating a trend toward AI-native businesses.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 09, 20250 comments
Microsoft this week launched Azure Accelerate, a unified platform that merges the Azure Migrate and Modernize with Azure Innovate programs.
The new Azure Accelerate aims to streamline cloud and AI adoption by providing enterprises with expert guidance, funding and deployment assistance.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 08, 20250 comments
U.K.-based IT services provider and Microsoft Solutions Partner boxxe has acquired CAE Technology Services Limited, a Cisco Gold Partner with a strong presence in networking and security.
The acquisition, finalized on July 3, aims to enhance boxxe's capabilities in both the private and public sectors, especially in healthcare and education, where CAE has a deep roster of customers. The deal also includes CAE's subsidiary, Novus Networks Limited.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 08, 20250 comments
Longtime Microsoft partner Commvault is taking steps to bolster its own channel program.
The data security giant announced a strategic leadership reshuffle on Tuesday, appointing Alan Atkinson as Chief Business Development Officer, and bringing on Michelle Graff as Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channel. Atkinson, previously Commvault's Chief Partner Officer, will now oversee strategic alliances and business development initiatives. Graff, a veteran in channel leadership, will manage global partner programs and channel strategies.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 08, 20250 comments
Microsoft CSP Coretek has acquired Detroit-based Total Solutions Inc., enhancing its expertise in AI, data and Microsoft Power Platform.
Announced Monday, the acquisition aims to strengthen Coretek's position in delivering comprehensive Microsoft-centric solutions across various industries. Total Solutions, known for its proficiency in AI and data implementations, will integrate into Coretek, bringing a team experienced in Power Platform and application modernization. The merger is expected to broaden Coretek's service offerings, including enterprise AI frameworks, data architecture, and managed security operations.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 07, 20250 comments
Crowe LLP's AI-driven lease management solution has been accepted into Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Agent Initiative, the consulting firm announced late last month.
Microsoft has been urging its partners to leverage its stack as they begin incorporating AI agents into their portfolios. Crowe's lease agent was one of several partner agents that Microsoft spotlighted at its Build conference in May.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 03, 20250 comments
This week, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) completed its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that addressed antitrust concerns.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 02, 20250 comments
M-Files has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, integrating its AI-powered document management system directly into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Using Microsoft's SharePoint Embedded API, M-Files will store content natively within Microsoft 365, enabling users to access and manage documents through familiar interfaces like Teams, Outlook and Office applications.
The integration, announced Tuesday, aims to address common challenges in enterprise content management, such as fragmented information governance and siloed systems. By combining M-Files' metadata-driven automation with Microsoft's collaboration tools and AI capabilities, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and M-Files' own Aino, organizations can enhance productivity and reduce administrative overhead.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 01, 20250 comments
Guardz has introduced its Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solution, designed to help MSPs detect and mitigate identity-based cyber threats.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on July 01, 20250 comments
Longtime Microsoft partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its collaboration with Redmond to develop new AI and cloud solutions, with the goal of helping enterprises modernize their legacy systems.
Announced last week, this new multiyear partnership will see TCS integrate Microsoft technologies (namely Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform and Copilot Studio) into its existing products (including TCS Cloud Exponence, Cloud Counsel, ignio for AIOps, Cloud Migration Factory, and Cloud Governance and Optimization Platform).
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on June 27, 20250 comments
AvePoint this month introduced new capabilities to its Elements Platform, targeting managed service providers (MSPs) looking to improve their SMB security offerings. The updates include marketplace integration for license management, risk user insights for enhanced security monitoring, and tools for license and storage optimization.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on June 26, 20250 comments