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Atera’s AI is Not Getting Older. It’s Getting Better.
The vendor’s agentic automation tool hints at what’s ahead for younger peers. Plus: Why Squash put governance ahead of AI, why Todyl values GRC proof…
 • Rich Freeman
It’s Governance First, AI Second at Squash
The service desk automation startup believes dependable guardrails are essential to giving MSPs the confidence they need to unleash AI’s fullest powers.
 • Rich Freeman
Don’t Shout AI
Not, at least, if you want admission to ConnectWise’s PitchIT program, which gives companies with concrete answers to specific MSP use cases a shot at…
 • Rich Freeman
Todyl Offers Proof, Not Promises
Intra-platform GRC integrations and a new set of assurance alliances are part of the security vendor’s effort to help MSPs validate compliance with…
 • Rich Freeman

June 2026

Rewst’s Campaign to Make Everyone an Automator
The vendor’s all-new, AI-native platform aims to democratize RPA. Plus: Rewst pursues action gravity, N-able exposes shadow AI, and BetterTracker greets…
 • Rich Freeman
BetterTracker Greets Betty and Bob
The expense tracking solution for MSPs plans to use a pair of new AI tools to turn a system of record on spending data into a system of action too.
 • Rich Freeman
N-able Sheds Light on AI’s Shadows
The company’s new Shadow AI Visibility solution is its first step into AI security and governance, as well as a precursor to forthcoming system of…
 • Rich Freeman
Treeline’s Buying
The a16z-backed MSP still prizes organic growth but is making acquisitions to reach local markets. Plus: Evergreen’s emerging AI strategy and what Top…
 • Rich Freeman
Evergreen’s Budding AI Playbook
The managed services giant is seeing early success with forward deployed engineers and workflow automation, and AI’s increasingly factoring what it pays…
 • Rich Freeman
Top Down Ventures Seeks Frequent Flyer Founders
The venture capital firm for MSP software makers is looking for AI startups led by people willing to log serious miles meeting MSPs face to face.
 • Rich Freeman
Bonus Post: Has ConnectWise killed Asio? It’s Complicated.
The short answer is no. The longer one is they’ve updated and AI-enriched Asio so much that only a new name could do justice to the changes.
 • Rich Freeman
Pax8’s Feeling a Need for Speed in AI
The marketplace operator’s investing in enablement, services, and tools aimed at helping MSPs complete the demanding journey into managed intelligence…
 • Rich Freeman
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