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MES Computing’s IT Leaders Spending Intent survey results show IT leaders are ready to spend on value-added resellers, managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud service providers in 2026. Senior Editor Samara Lynn has the details on the survey’s results: okt.to/VRrvGL

The Shared Responsibility Model is the backbone of the information and infrastructure security of modern IT landscapes. It precisely defines which tasks are the responsibility of the provider and which the customer must take on. okt.to/xmhQ1W

Identity‑Driven Attacks Are Forcing MDR Upstream — But Many ITDR Tools Aren’t Built For The Midmarket: okt.to/6bQ7eR For midmarket IT leaders, the takeaway isn’t that identity threats are new; rather, the way they are handled is changing.

Built At Any Cost: How AI Infrastructure Is Rewriting The Cloud Sustainability Rulebook: okt.to/ECPjFt And why the hyperscalers are hoping you won’t notice. - From our sister publication, @Computing_News.

IT strategy is shifting fast. #MES Fall brings midmarket IT leaders together to get ahead of what’s next. Gartner research, interactive boardrooms, emerging tech. We cover your hotel, airfare, meals + full event access. Apply to attend: okt.to/wPFXSK.

Migrating Infrastructure Platforms Is No Longer A ‘Should We?’ Conversation: okt.to/aoS6le @Gartner_inc Analyst Mike Cisek explains how renewal pressure, pricing shock and operational reality are reshaping midmarket infrastructure decisions. #MES

From VMware Exits To AI Readiness: What Midmarket IT Leaders Are Learning About Modernization: okt.to/KZuPDS What IT modernization looks like now: shorter timelines, harder trade-offs and less room for wishful thinking. #MES

From our sister site @Computing_News: During his keynote at #MES Spring, @Gartner_inc analyst Mike Cisek said the difference between momentum and wasted spend is simple: a formal RFP process that forces requirements, outcomes and ROI into the conversation. okt.to/VnGZvp

Our next #MESBrandAmbassador: Robin Smith. She has been steering @TheChannelCo events for 28 years. Her energy and organizational finesse are undeniable. Catch her at MES Fall this September! Want to sponsor and experience her event magic firsthand? 👉okt.to/seKpDZ.

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From boardroom pressure to employee fear, one midmarket CIO explains why AI is a leadership issue and how to manage it without rushing into AI failure. @MES_Computing Senior Editor Samara Lynn has the details: #MES okt.to/UWj5uX

Midmarket IT leaders are rapidly scaling AI, but the data governance required to keep those systems in check is failing to keep pace. Here’s a checklist for midmarket IT leaders to determine the state of their organization’s data governance: okt.to/gVsEXr

MES Computing is now offering midmarket IT insights via WhatsApp. This new channel offers a daily stream of curated midmarket IT headlines, giving you a focused way to stay informed in a crowded information landscape. Follow today: okt.to/Sjn9sc. #MESComputing #MES

Midmarket IT leaders are rapidly scaling AI, but the data governance required to keep those systems in check is failing to keep pace. Here’s a checklist for midmarket IT leaders to determine the state of their organization’s data governance: okt.to/r8oxAN

In an exclusive interview with @MES_Computing Senior Editor Samara Lynn, @barracuda CEO Rohit Ghai said too many IT leaders are still modernizing their security stacks as if they have enterprise-scale resources, teams, and tolerance for complexity. okt.to/IYBVHw

Happy Friday. Tech isn’t slowing down because you’re ready for the weekend. MES Computing gives midmarket leaders the intel and strategic edge to stay ahead – connecting you to emerging tech, industry shifts, and #MES events + research. Subscribe today: okt.to/PK6i3Y.

🚨 LAST CHANCE to submit an application for our #MESMidmarket100 Awards. Deadline: Today, Friday, May 1 at 11:59pm PDT. Apply now: okt.to/GXKc5O. These awards honor forward-thinking tech providers that support the growth, innovation, and success of midmarket orgs.

MES Computing is now on WhatsApp. Our goals: • Deliver curated midmarket IT content in a concise daily format • Meet leaders where they already are and help them cut through the noise Follow today: okt.to/yidHI8. #MESComputing #MES #MidmarketIT

From our sister site @Computing_News: During his keynote at #MES Spring, @Gartner_inc analyst Mike Cisek said the difference between momentum and wasted spend is simple: a formal RFP process that forces requirements, outcomes and ROI into the conversation. okt.to/6wmihU

From boardroom pressure to employee fear, one midmarket CIO explains why AI is a leadership issue and how to manage it without rushing into AI failure. @MES_Computing Senior Editor Samara Lynn has the details: #MES okt.to/GD2Ooq

Congrats to the finalists and winners of the XCellence Awards at #MES Spring 2026! 🎉 🏆 The caliber of innovation and leadership on display was remarkable, making the celebration one to remember and reinforcing how fast‑moving the #midmarket continues to be in the IT world.