Trend: Security
Channel partners are all too familiar with the security challenges facing their customers and their own operations. Plus, the explosion in remote work has ramped up the number of entry points through which attackers can gain access to corporate networks. Partners are key to combating the rampant security threats, Middleton said, adding, “Using AI and machine learning tools will become table stakes this year.”
Such measures, among others, tie in with ensuring cloud communications and collaboration tools are airtight.
“This is going to be a really important part of your security landscape,” Middleton said.