Daniel Todd
Dan is a freelance writer and regular contributor to ChannelPro, covering the latest news stories across the IT, technology, and channel landscapes. Topics regularly cover cloud technologies, cyber security, software and operating system guides, and the latest mergers and acquisitions.
A journalism graduate from Leeds Beckett University, he combines a passion for the written word with a keen interest in the latest technology and its influence in an increasingly connected world.
He started writing for ChannelPro back in 2016, focusing on a mixture of news and technology guides, before becoming a regular contributor to ITPro. Elsewhere, he has previously written news and features across a range of other topics, including sport, music, and general news.
Latest articles by Daniel Todd
![Visitors sit at the stand of Russian antivirus software development company Kaspersky Lab on the opening day of the MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona on February 28, 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bqfHFJ53ZLkb2TYPWFEnub-320-80.jpg)
Kaspersky names new managing director for Europe
By Daniel Todd published
News Alfonso Ramirez takes the reins of Kaspersky’s consumer and corporate strategies across the continent
![NTT Data logo displayed on a glass door in an office](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JfDCLjBNLnmpCQrY5MT2U4-320-80.jpg)
NTT Data to build third Berlin data center campus
By Daniel Todd published
News NTT Data continues its EMEA expansion with a new 10.8-hectare, 96MW campus, located 30km west of the city
![Michael Sotnick, senior vice president of business and corporate development at Nasuni](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yuEpogMGTGi8AV86zJzesm-320-80.jpg)
Nasuni doubles down on legacy NAS disruption with new senior appointment
By Daniel Todd published
News The Pure Storage veteran will oversee Nasuni’s global partnerships as the company looks to build on its recent growth
![AI concept art showing a digitized glass brain pictured alongside circuit boards and GPUs.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iEyoZhjWjAtB4XDRtrjweL-320-80.jpg)
Check Point customers to gain access to Azure OpenAI service under new Microsoft partnership
By Daniel Todd published
News Check Point’s Infinity AI Copilot will leverage Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service and suite of large language models
![The Crowdstrike booth during the RSA Conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BET2P3rGVJCL4qP6rpRF7D-320-80.jpg)
CrowdStrike partners with HCLTech to drive security transformation
By Daniel Todd published
News The fresh collaboration pairs the CrowdStrike Falcon XDR platform with HCLTech’s managed detection and response solutions
![General view of signage on the course prior to The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 28, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jcVWEajZxeWgGCywJPhchc-320-80.jpg)
How Cognizant and Google Cloud plan to supercharge developer productivity
By Daniel Todd published
News Cognizant and Google Cloud’s partnership will put AI tools in the hands of developers and drive productivity
![Information technology infrastructure provider Kyndryl (USA) booth at Tokyo Rainbow Parade 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GGFzhDk4oHpvAH4DdvAv7P-320-80.jpg)
Kyndryl and Cloudflare expand partnership to drive IT modernization
By Daniel Todd published
News The new global alliance aims to drive enterprise network transformation, multi-cloud innovation, and zero trust security
![JumpCloud logo and branding pictured in sea green lettering on a black background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ioYmnzYzbJKrCM87XJMqV4-320-80.jpg)
JumpCloud acquires IT asset management specialist Resmo
By Daniel Todd published
News JumpCloud will integrate Resmo’s cloud and SaaS asset security and management capabilities within its open directory platform
![AWS logo pictured at the Tech & Innovation Expo during the South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney festival in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FH4tzpFaDua4rYrMR2LyH5-320-80.jpg)
AWS customers will be able to build multi-trillion parameter LLMs under latest deal with Nvidia
By Daniel Todd published
News AWS will now offer Nvidia Grace Blackwell GPU-based Amazon EC2 instances and Nvidia DGX Cloud
![Zscaler logo pictured on the company headquarters in Silicon Valley, USA.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vDg8UVP5EYQEhXg8fd28ye-320-80.jpg)
Zscaler boosts AI capabilities with $350 million Avalor acquisition
By Daniel Todd published
News Zscaler said Avalor’s Data Fabric for Security capabilities will improve vulnerability identification and breach prevention
![UK map concept art showing digitized UK landmass outline in blue.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JvFEHz3W8DCoZC4MakWaVo-320-80.jpg)
Celonis ramps up UK expansion with new leadership hire
By Daniel Todd published
News Former UiPath leader Rupal Karia will head up Celonis' expansion activity across the region
![Chart concept image suggesting IT channel upward confidence trend with varying increases.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dCVs5CpC4pdwb3RzRHJig5-320-80.jpg)
IT channel optimism is at the “highest it’s been for five years”
By Daniel Todd published
News IT channel confidence has “reached its peak” amid surging interest in emerging technologies and sustainability efforts
![Civo promotional image showing company branding alongside Kubefirst logo on a blue background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YPuWDxvAi9NAf6x8Pj86ZH-320-80.jpg)
Civo snaps up open source GitOps platform Kubefirst
By Daniel Todd published
News The acquisition marks the next step in Civo’s mission to simplify and streamline cloud computing
![HP logo pictured at ISE 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZM57wXoNcQAqxUTqDvGfWY-320-80.jpg)
HP infuses Amplify Partner Program with new AI-based training and benefits
By Daniel Todd published
News Additions include an AI MasterClass training and certification program, and a new growth opportunity in AI Data Science
![The Crowdstrike booth during the RSA Conference in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BET2P3rGVJCL4qP6rpRF7D-320-80.jpg)
Dell and CrowdStrike expand partnership to drive unified security
By Daniel Todd published
News Dell’s MDR service with integrated CrowdStrike Falcon XDR is available directly and via channel partners
![Kaseya logo displayed on a smartphone with blue and white coloring in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zEXCgRvGs9fkjnkdh9xqKT-320-80.jpg)
Kaseya: Cyber security remains a top revenue driver for MSPs
By Daniel Todd published
News MSPs are sharpening their focus on cyber security offerings as customers contend with surging threats
![A map of Europe at night with cities illuminated by street lights](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xrZUnkgagPmrbbDCQjQxLD-320-80.jpg)
KnowBe4 unveils new sales chief in EMEA strategy drive
By Daniel Todd published
News The seasoned sales specialist will lead the company’s strategic sales initiatives across the region
![Pure Storage logo displayed on a smartphone screen with orange coloring in background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qjEWAKT3Q7yBRiz4gSNMkD-320-80.jpg)
Pure Storage unveils revamped channel partner program as firm records strong 2023 performance
By Daniel Todd published
News Pure Storage channel partners can now leverage a new pricing model framework and quote configuration improvements
![Vantage Data Centers regional presidents of North America and EMEA, David Howson and Dana Adams.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5TfHGmYAsgm4Dsk9p9iD8-320-80.jpg)
Vantage Data Centers announces double leadership hire in latest growth drive
By Daniel Todd published
News Dana Adams joins Vantage Data Centers as regional president of North America while David Howson takes the reins in EMEA
![Ransomware concept art with golden padlock pictured on digital background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8sNcMW73jVJexAhDtn5Exd-320-80.jpg)
SailPoint's new MSP program targets broader cyber offering
By Daniel Todd published
News The new initiative will help partners deliver SailPoint Identity Security Cloud to their global customers
![Information technology infrastructure provider Kyndryl (USA) booth at Tokyo Rainbow Parade 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J47ZHf9hnQYd269zHi3JPL-320-80.jpg)
Kyndryl and Veeam unveil new global strategic alliance
By Daniel Todd published
News New cyber resiliency services aim to help enterprise customers drive business continuity and reduce operational costs
![Conscia chief executive Erik Bertman and ITGL CEO Neil Pemberton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VHix4EEvCNNNhpZpSGkE96-320-80.jpg)
Conscia snaps up UK Cisco gold partner ITGL
By Daniel Todd published
News The acquisition spearheads the Danish IT infrastructure provider’s entry into the UK and Ireland market
![The redesigned Nokia Oyj logo on the company's stand on the opening day of the Mobile World Congress at the Fira de Barcelona venue in Barcelona, Spain,](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P529YaKp9yLE343CpZqzGE-320-80.jpg)
Dell and Nokia expand strategic partnership to drive network cloud transformation
By Daniel Todd published
News The companies will leverage each other’s expertise and distribution to scale telecom networks and private 5G use cases
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