Hyperscaler News Summary (2025-12-12)

Hyperscaler(s)	Vertical(s)	Region / Country	News & Notes
Amazon Web Services & Google Cloud	Cloud Infrastructure / Multi‑cloud / Enterprise IT	Americas / Global	AWS and Google Cloud launched a joint multicloud networking service that allows enterprises to create private, high‑speed connections between their clouds rapidly — reducing barriers to hybrid and multicloud deployments. Read more
Amazon Web Services	AI / Cloud Infrastructure / Enterprise IT	Americas / Global	A major multi‑year cloud infrastructure agreement with OpenAI underscores AWS’s role as a key partner for large AI workloads — bolstering its appeal to channel partners and large enterprise customers. Read more
Eon (Cross‑cloud platform across AWS, Azure, GCP)	Cloud Data Management / Multi‑cloud	Global (Americas presence)	Cloud data management startup Eon secured approximately $300 M in funding at a ~$4 B valuation, highlighting enterprise demand for cross‑cloud portability and tooling that spans major hyperscalers. Read more
AWS, Microsoft Azure & Google Cloud	Cloud Infrastructure / Market Share / Enterprise Cloud	Global (Americas‑heavy customer base)	Recent analyses show that AWS remains the leader in cloud infrastructure share, with Azure and Google Cloud steadily gaining ground — an important trend for channel strategy and enterprise cloud procurement. Read more
AWS, Microsoft Azure & Google Cloud	AI Infrastructure / Edge / Sovereign Cloud	Global	Industry reports point to hyperscalers increasing investment in AI infrastructure, edge computing, and sovereign cloud capabilities as enterprises demand regulatory compliance, performance, and global resilience. Read more

Channel Reseller & Tech Partner News Summary (2025-12-12)

Entity / Deal	Vertical(s)	Region / Country	Summary & Implications	Hyperscaler / ISV
Image Star & Skedway Partnership	Workplace Tech / IoT / AI‑Enabled Solutions	Americas / United States & Canada	Image Star was appointed as the North American launch distributor for Skedway’s intelligent workplace‑management, wayfinding, and room‑scheduling technology. This partnership gives resellers and MSPs expanded access to subscription‑driven workplace solutions with strong integration prospects for IT services and hybrid‑work platforms. Read more	Skedway
TD SYNNEX awarded 2025 AWS Partner Awards	Cloud Distribution / Channel Engagement	Americas / North & Latin America	TD SYNNEX was recognized as one of AWS’s top distributor partners of the year in North America and Latin America — highlighting its strong channel execution and reseller ecosystem enablement for AWS services. Read more	AWS
Konica Minolta Dealer & Partner Wins	Managed Print / Office Tech / IT Services	Americas / United States	Konica Minolta celebrated dealers and partners who received 2025 Managed Print Services Association leadership awards, demonstrating strong channel momentum and recognition for partner‑led service delivery. Read more	Konica Minolta
Channel M&A Activity — 2025 Notable Deals	Channel Consolidation / Distribution M&A	Global	Recent rankings and reports highlight significant merger and acquisition activity among technology channel partners and distributors in 2025, showcasing ongoing consolidation and strategic growth efforts in the global reseller ecosystem. Read more	Various

Hyperscaler News Summary (2025-12-10)

Hyperscaler(s)	Vertical(s)	Region / Country	News & Notes
AWS & Google Cloud	Cloud Infrastructure / Multi‑cloud / Enterprise IT	Americas / Global	AWS and Google Cloud launched a jointly developed multicloud networking service enabling customers to create private, high‑speed links between clouds in minutes — simplifying multicloud architecture and appealing to enterprises seeking flexibility and resilience. Read more Read more Read more
AWS	AI / Cloud Infrastructure / Enterprise IT	Americas / Global	A major long‑term cloud‑services agreement with OpenAI underscores AWS’s continued role as preferred infrastructure for large-scale AI workloads, reinforcing its strength even amid rising competition. Read more
— (Third‑party vendor) Eon — cross‑cloud data‑management over AWS, Azure, GCP	Cloud Data Management / Multi‑cloud / Enterprise IT	Global (with Americas presence) / United States	Cloud data‑management startup Eon raised $300 million, pushing its valuation to $4 billion. Eon’s platform enables data portability and backup across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure — showing growing enterprise demand for cross‑cloud flexibility and vendor‑neutral data infrastructure. Read more
AWS, Microsoft Azure & Google Cloud	Cloud Infrastructure / Market Share / Enterprise Cloud	Global (Americas‑heavy customer base)	Analyses of Q3 2025 data show that the “Big Three” hyperscalers together continue to dominate global cloud infrastructure spend — though while AWS retains the lead, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud are steadily gaining market share, reflecting shifting enterprise preferences and competitive dynamics. Read more Read more Read more
AWS, Microsoft Azure & Google Cloud (and broader hyperscaler context)	AI Infrastructure / Edge / Sovereign Cloud / Enterprise IT	Global	Industry reports highlight that as enterprises ramp up AI adoption and demand edge and sovereign‑cloud capabilities, hyperscalers are focusing on AI infrastructure, compliance, and regulatory alignment — shaping cloud selection factors beyond pure performance. Read more Read more Read more

Channel Reseller & Partner News Summary (2025-12-10)

Entity / Deal	Vertical(s)	Region / Country	Summary & Implications	Vendor / ISV
Climb Channel Solutions + Fortinet — U.S. distribution partnership	Cybersecurity / IT Security / Enterprise IT	Americas / United States	Climb announced a partnership to distribute Fortinet’s enterprise-grade security solutions through its reseller network — expanding channel access to robust cybersecurity tools for partners and customers across industries. Read more	Fortinet
Climb Channel Solutions + Seclore — Data‑centric security distribution	Data Security / Compliance / Enterprise IT	Americas / United States	Climb added Seclore’s file‑level data‑centric security platform to its offerings, enabling MSPs, VARs, and resellers to deliver advanced data protection and compliance solutions to enterprises, enhancing their security portfolios. Read more Read more	Seclore
Channelscaler — new PRM platform launches after merger of Allbound & Channel Mechanics	Partner Management / Channel Operations / SaaS & B2B Services	Americas / Global	Channelscaler formed to unify partner relationship management capabilities, aiming to simplify and scale multi‑tier partner ecosystems for mid‑market and enterprise B2B companies — a timely move as partner networks grow more complex. Read more	Channelscaler
Climb Channel Solutions named among “America’s Greatest Companies 2025” by Newsweek	IT Distribution / Corporate Recognition / Channel Ecosystem	Americas / United States	The recognition highlights Climb’s growing stature in the distribution landscape — potentially improving its brand visibility and attractiveness to both vendors and reseller partners across North America. Read more	Climb Channel Solutions
Channel ecosystem under pressure — AI, security, and managed services reshape reseller value‑props	Channel Strategy / Managed Services / AI & Security	Global (Americas‑heavy partner base)	As vendors emphasize AI, security, and managed services, many traditional resellers and VARs struggle to convert the hype into consistent growth. Channel partners are being forced to adapt business models, deepen specialization, and retool partner programs to stay competitive. Read more Read more	Various vendors / channel ecosystem

Hyperscaler News Summary (2025-12-08)

Hyperscaler(s)	Vertical(s)	Region / Country	News & Notes
AWS & Google Cloud	Cloud Infrastructure / Multi‑cloud / Enterprise IT	Americas / Global	AWS and Google Cloud launched a jointly developed multicloud networking service that enables customers to set up private, high‑speed links between the two clouds in minutes — reducing complexity for hybrid/multi‑cloud architectures and improving resilience for enterprises. Read more Read more
AWS (Interconnect – multicloud preview)	Cloud Networking / Multi‑cloud / Enterprise IT	Americas / Global	AWS formally announced the preview of “AWS Interconnect – multicloud,” allowing private, secure high‑speed connections between AWS and other cloud providers. Google Cloud is the first launch partner; Microsoft Azure is expected to be added in 2026 — signaling AWS’s move toward broader multi‑cloud interoperability. Read more Read more
Mythics	Enterprise IT / Hybrid & Multi‑cloud Services	Americas / Global	Mythics announced expanded integration capabilities across major hyperscalers — including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure — enabling customers to deploy Oracle‑based solutions across clouds, supporting hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies and avoiding vendor lock‑in. Read more
AWS & Google Cloud (cloud “coopetition” trend)	Cloud Strategy / Enterprise IT / Governance	Americas / Global	Industry analysts interpret the AWS–Google Cloud collaboration as a broader sign of “coopetition” among cloud giants — easing cross‑cloud integration, giving CIOs increased flexibility, and emphasizing multi‑cloud governance, data mobility, and resilience over vendor lock‑in. Read more Read more
Microsoft Azure	Cloud Infrastructure / AI & Enterprise Cloud	Americas / Global	Microsoft reported strong performance in its cloud business (Intelligent Cloud segment) driven by Azure — underscoring Azure’s growth and resilience even as competition intensifies among major cloud vendors. Read more

Channel Reseller & Partner News Summary (2025-12-08)

Entity / Deal	Vertical(s)	Region / Country	Summary & Implications	ISV / Vendor (if any)
Vertosoft & Exclusive Networks — U.S. distribution partnership	Public Sector & Commercial IT Distribution	Americas / United States	Vertosoft (with public‑sector sales and contracts access) is partnering with Exclusive Networks (commercial distribution and technical services) to broaden distribution reach across public sector and commercial segments in the U.S. This expands options for resellers and integrators working across those verticals. Read more	Exclusive Networks, Vertosoft
Climb Channel Solutions + Liongard — Asset Intelligence & Automation Distribution	Managed Services / IT Operations / Security & Compliance	Americas / United States (North America)	Climb Channel Solutions will distribute Liongard's asset‑intelligence and automation platform to its reseller and MSP network. This enables partners to offer deeper visibility, proactive risk detection, and automation of routine tasks — strengthening their managed services and compliance/security offerings. Read more	Liongard
Climb Channel Solutions + Seclore — Data‑centric Security Platform Distribution	Security / Data Protection / Enterprise IT	Americas / United States (North America)	Climb announced a distribution partnership with Seclore, bringing Seclore’s file‑level data‑centric security and persistent protection tools into Climb’s reseller/MSP/VAR channel. This enables partners to deliver advanced data security and compliance solutions to enterprise customers. Read more	Seclore
Brevan Electronics acquires Micro Informatica (leading AMD distributor in LATAM)	Semiconductor Distribution / Hardware Distribution / IT Components	Americas / Latin America & United States	Brevan Electronics acquired Micro Informatica, upon adding a major authorized AMD distributor in Latin America. The deal broadens Brevan’s global distribution network, enhances supply‑chain strength, and gives resellers improved access to AMD-related products across Latin America and U.S. markets. Read more	AMD (via Micro Informatica)
SIOS Technology signs distribution agreement with Climb Channel Solutions	High‑Availability / Disaster Recovery / Cloud & On‑Prem IT Infrastructure	Americas / Global (through channel network)	SIOS Technology will distribute its HA and DR solutions (DataKeeper and LifeKeeper) via Climb’s reseller network across the Americas — enabling partners to offer enterprise customers resilience and disaster recovery capabilities both on-premises and in hybrid/cloud environments. Read more	SIOS Technology