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Arrow Electronics announces global availability of ArrowSphere Assistant AI Cloud business companion
Arrow Electronics has made ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI- powered copilot tool that helps its channel partners optimise their customers’ cloud businesses when using the ArrowSphere Cloud platform, generally available.
“Combining the power of generative AI with ArrowSphere
Cloud’s powerful data allows this tool to go beyond just answering cloud queries, but guide channel partners to new heights of cloud service excellence,” said Eric Gourmelen, vice president and chief technology officer of global ArrowSphere Cloud and AI. “Our early adopters have seen value in ArrowSphere Assistant in delivering greater efficiencies, better cloud performance, and even uncovering new opportunities with their customers, all while reclaiming time at work.” ArrowSphere Assistant provides channel partners with deeper data and visual aids, making cloud management faster, better informed, and more efficient, at scale. It can improve operational workflows, reducing the number of clicks and manual data processing. Ninety percent of current users rate the assistant capabilities above 8 on a 10-point scale and more than 94 percent of current users would recommend ArrowSphere Assistant to others. Arrow introduced distribution’s first AI business companion to initially address the most critical cloud business areas by providing
virtual CISO solution Pax8 has announced the availability of Cynomi, an AI- powered Virtual CISO (vCISO) platform designed to address the cybersecurity needs of small and medium- sized businesses (SMBs) in EMEA and North America. This strategic partnership provides Managed Service Providers (MSPs) access to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, enhancing their ability to protect clients in an increasingly complex digital landscape. “As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it’s imperative that MSPs have access to comprehensive solutions that not only protect their clients but also enhance their service offerings,” said Toni Luhti, VP of Vendor Experience, Pax8 EMEA. “Cynomi’s vCISO platform provides MSPs with the tools necessary to offer advanced cybersecurity services, enabling them to protect SMBs across two key regions.” Cynomi’s platform allows MSPs to offer their clients strategic cybersecurity services that were traditionally accessible only to large enterprises. By automating risk assessments, compliance management, and tailored cybersecurity strategies, Cynomi equips MSPs to serve the growing cybersecurity demands of SMBs, particularly in the rapidly growing cloud market.
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robust use cases for channel partners to uncover new business opportunities, improve efficiencies with their FinOps activities and enhance their comprehension of the security posture of their customers, all while managing their cloud business through ArrowSphere Cloud. Since the limited release in March 2024, ArrowSphere Assistant has been road tested by a global network of Arrow channel partners.
Pax8 expands cybersecurity portfolio with Cynomi’s
“With 75% of service providers experiencing high demand for vCISO services, more MSPs are looking to meet these growing demands, but they often face significant challenges. The need for cybersecurity expertise far exceeds the supply, and the work relies heavily on manual, expertise-driven processes, making standardisation difficult,” said David Primor, Ph.D., co- founder and CEO of Cynomi. “Cynomi leverages AI to automate cybersecurity management tasks and crunch data and knowhow into simplified processes, allowing MSPs to serve their clients in a structured and effective manner. We are excited to partner with Pax8 and offer access to our platform to the company’s growing roster of marketplace partners.” With Cynomi available through the Pax8 Marketplace, EMEA and North America partners can now streamline the delivery of vCISO services, improve their cybersecurity posture, and open new revenue streams by offering advanced security solutions. This partnership further solidifies Pax8’s commitment to empowering MSPs with the tools they need to succeed in the modern cloud landscape.
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