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Brinqa Introduces AI Agents to Advance Continuous Exposure Management

Brinqa has announced the introduction of AI agents designed to support continuous exposure management (CEM) initiatives within enterprise security programs. The agents are built to automate tasks such as risk analysis, vulnerability prioritization and remediation coordination across complex IT environments. Agents launched include AI Attribution Agent and AI Deduplication Agent, designed to solve costly problems in enterprise security with purpose-built features that address exposure management, bring clarity, accountability and speed to environments. Embedded into the Brinqa platform through an integrated data, AI and orchestration layered architecture to transform exposure management into a secure and continuously evolving AI-driven intelligence action.

Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 23, 20260 comments

Norm Ai and Microsoft Partner to Embed Legal and Compliance AI Into Enterprise Workflows

Norm Ai has partnered with Microsoft to deliver legal and compliance-focused AI capabilities designed to integrate directly into enterprise workflows. Norm Ai turns laws, regulations and policies into AI agents that can review work in context and scales enterprise outputs without comprising compliance and governance. Built on Microsoft Foundry and available through the Microsoft Marketplace provides security, governance and operational controls that are supported by Azure to support AI environments. Norm Ai also integrates directly into Microsoft 365, allowing teams to use the tool in Word and PowerPoint to review, revise and finalize content using a seamless process.

Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 20, 20260 comments

Net at Work Acquires OnPar Technologies to Expand Managed Services Footprint

Net at Work has acquired OnPar Technologies, a managed services provider specializing in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions and Microsoft technologies. The acquisition expands Net at Work’s managed services footprint nationwide and enhances its ability to support midmarket and enterprise clients with outsourced IT operations, cybersecurity and cloud management. OnPar's clients will benefit from Net at Work's national resources and support, expanded technical expertise and end-to-end comprehensive technology solutions.

Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 19, 20260 comments

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform Becomes Available on Microsoft Marketplace

Microsoft and CrowdStrike announced that the CrowdStrike Falcon platform is now available through Microsoft Marketplace using its existing Azure Consumption Commitment, expanding procurement and deployment options for joint customers. The move allows organizations to purchase Falcon offerings directly within the Microsoft commercial ecosystem, streamlining billing and contract management for enterprises already invested in Azure and Microsoft 365. Expanded access allows customers to accelerate time-to-protection, optimize cloud spend and reduce operational overheads. The deal gives users the ability to adjust to rapid shifts in technological change.

Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 18, 20260 comments

Microsoft and Ericsson Partner to Enable Enterprise-Grade 5G Laptop Management in Windows 11

Microsoft and Ericsson have partnered to bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management capabilities to Windows 11, aiming to simplify how organizations deploy and manage cellular-connected devices. The collaboration integrates Ericsson’s enterprise 5G management technology with Windows 11, enabling IT administrators to provision, monitor and manage mobile connectivity directly through familiar endpoint management tools. With this, embedding AI-based 5G management enables IT teams to automate how devices connect allowing seamless switching between CSPs. Microsoft Intune ensures secure connectivity profiles and compliant user experiences. Surface Copilot on PCs are also being piloted with the new 5G management capabilities.

Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 18, 20260 comments

Simform Invests $3M in Azure Highlighting AI, Infrastructure and Vertical Expansion

Simform has announced a $3 million investment to scale its Microsoft practice, with a focus on building intellectual property and accelerating co-sell initiatives. The funding will support development of industry-specific solutions, expansion of its Azure and AI capabilities and closer collaboration with Microsoft’s field sales organization. Given Simform's reputation as a leading digital engineering company, the investment is aimed at leveraging Microsoft's Cloud and AI expertise on Azure with platform engineering to deliver excellence to mid-market enterprises.

Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on February 17, 20260 comments