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Congratulations to our 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list honorees! 🏆 Learn about them all here: okt.to/oBaw8i.
The annual list recognizes forward-thinking vendors that target midsize customers with products and services designed to address the midmarket's unique needs.
ALT The 2026 M.E.S. Midmarket 100 badge, a vertical rectangle that says, "The Channel Co: M.E.S. Computing; M.E.S. Midmarket 100 2026," set against a horizontal dark-blue-to-dark-purple-to-magenta gradient background covered by thin interconnected lines and squares, also in a horizontal gradient in lighter shades of the background's colors.
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Results from the 2026 @MES_Computing IT Leaders Spending Intent Survey show continued investment in AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization and cloud, as well as concerns around AI governance, data quality, regulatory compliance and skills gaps:
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A huge congratulations to the finalists and winners of the XCellence Awards at #MES Fall 2026! 🎉 🏆
The caliber of talent, innovation, and leadership recognized this year was truly inspiring.
Congrats to the Best in Show Winner @NetCovLLC ⭐
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Midmarket IT leaders plan continued investment in AI, cybersecurity and modernization, but concerns over governance, skills and business value are shaping a more measured path forward. bit.ly/4rtotiG
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As Tracy Fischer, Global VP of Audience, The Channel Company reflects on #MES Fall 2026, we're reminded why this community continues to grow stronger with every event. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Marco Island and helped create 3 days filled with connections & insights!
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The final day of #MES Fall 2026 is off to a strong start as Nadia Hansen takes the stage with a practical session on budgeting for agentic AI, helping technology leaders forecast usage-based costs, estimate token consumption, and build scalable financial models.
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The final day of #MES Fall 2026 is off to a strong start as Nadia Hansen takes the stage with a practical session on budgeting for agentic AI, helping technology leaders forecast usage-based costs, estimate token consumption, and build scalable financial models.
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🎥 In this video, Adam Dennison, VP of MES at The Channel Company, shares the biggest takeaways from Day 1 and previews the can't-miss sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions awaiting attendees today, on Day 2.
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Day 1 of #MES Fall 2026 is officially wrapped! Marco Island brought the beach vibes, the sessions brought the big ideas, and the networking was buzzing from start to finish. If you’re onsite, what's been your favorite moment so far?
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The best part of #MES Fall? The people.
Before the event got underway, we asked attendees what they were most looking forward to this week. Their answers highlight what makes this community so special.
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Two electrifying keynotes are lighting up the stage at #MES Fall 2026! ⚡Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of Cope Notes kicked things off on creating workplace cultures that prioritize mental well-being. Then, Jen Anthony of NetCov spoke to putting people before technology.
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#MES Fall 2026 kicks off in Marco Island! We opened with Tracy Fischer and Adam Dennison, getting attendees oriented and ready to roll. They’ve set the tone for 3 days packed with fresh insights and the kind of industry shaping connections MES is known for. The energy is rising!
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The countdown is over! Registration is ready, boardrooms are waiting, and #MES Fall 2026 is set to kick off in beautiful Marco Island! 🌴✨
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Both back a company-led approach to AI safety. bit.ly/4dInPrE
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MES Computing is seeking nominations for its annual recognition program honoring innovative IT leaders, teams and organizations driving business impact across the midmarket. bit.ly/4rzYK8p
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A new report suggests enterprise enthusiasm for AI has not yet translated into confidence that autonomous agents can do real business work. bit.ly/4hfdJQg
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After a senior Anthropic researcher said advanced AI has more than a 10 percent chance of causing human extinction within the next decade, technology leaders may need to consider: How should organizations balance today's AI goals against its risks?
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for more deliberate pacing of frontier model development, an idea endorsed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI founder Elon Musk. But what does "pacing" mean for organizations already building AI into their operations? bit.ly/3TybbET
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What makes truly autonomous AI agents dangerous? Claude, Gemini, and Copilot weigh in on runaway agent swarms, porous guardrails, and whether a kill switch could save humanity. bit.ly/4izg5vH
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Applications are now open for the 2026 MES Midmarket Marvels list! This prestigious list recognizes the top IT executives whose visionary leadership and expert guidance are shaping the future of tech. Submit your free application today ➡️ survey.alchemer.com/s3/89986….
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Applications are now open for the 2026 MES Midmarket Marvels list! This prestigious list recognizes the top IT executives whose visionary leadership and expert guidance are shaping the future of tech. Submit your free application today ➡️ survey.alchemer.com/s3/89986….
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