Welcome to Cross Channel, a weekly round up of the most pertinent stories from our sister site ChannelBiz, where you can find out all the latest developments, views and strategies from the world of the channel. Ingram Micro to Build Cloud Security Business Ingram Micro Cloud says cloud security will be a key area for the distributor growth over the next 12 months. The company has pledged to make several investments into cybersecurity innovation in the coming months, including plans to expand its wrap-around services for channel partners, and the launch of an Ingram Micro Cloud security business unit later in the year. "Alongside infrastructure and services, security is one of three strategic pillars for the Ingram Micro Ecosystem of Cloud over the next 12 to 18 months, which were identified in alignment with core areas of forecasted growth in the channel," said Apay Obang-Oyway, director, Cloud Northern Europe at Ingram Micro Cloud.