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Is AI dragging security back to the 1990s?
The introduction of artificial intelligence promises much, but the industry must prevent it from becoming a hacker’s paradise
Readying data for AI remains a key channel task
Getting customers in shape before deploying artificial intelligence has been an activity partners have been engaged in all year, and it will continue to be so in 2026
Dell CTO’s 2026 predictions highlight AI opportunities
It is crystal ball gazing time, and who better to talk about what technology trends will emerge next year than a senior leader from the vendor?
The changing role of partner programmes
The world of partner programmes is evolving, with the focus changing to measuring and rewarding value – and rediscovering what that value truly means
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OT market poses challenges and rewards
There continue to be opportunities for the IT channel to help secure and unlock operational technology systems if they take the right approach
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Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Personnel moves of note in the past week at TD Synnex, Kubus, Jabra, HackerOne and Axets
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Beyond Now and Azul expanding channel options
Vendors outline benefits of fresh ownership and acquisition to generate increased opportunities for partners
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Redcentric positioning for MSP future
Firm’s half-year numbers come as the business sets out its strategy to focus on high-margin managed services
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Proofpoint looks to add MSP coverage with Hornetsecurity
With Proofpoint and Hornetsecurity’s tie-up closing, the ambition to increase channel coverage and gain a deeper reach into the SME market can now be realised
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Q&A: Natalie Noor, UK&I channel and SME director, Lenovo
Lenovo’s UK channel lead updates on how the year has been and where the focus will be in 2026
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Does AI represent the tech industry’s irresponsible era?
To be economically dependent on the rise of artificial intelligence is a risk that some appear prepared to take
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Five-minute interview: Pete Wilson, Illumio
The latest to share personal insights is Pete Wilson, senior director of channel sales for EMEA at Illumio
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How to sell: OT services and support
Channel businesses keen to get involved with the operational technology (OT) opportunity may have questions around what the ideal pitch should include and what products they should lead with. This guide to selling operational technology has answers ...
Opinion
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Winning in the cloud: Why services are the new differentiator
Aaron Rees from Westcon-Comstor and Rebura shares some thoughts on how partners can stand out from the crowd
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From managed services to managed intelligence
Eric Mink from Pax8 shares some thoughts on how MSPs can lead in the age of AI Agents
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False sense of security
Adam Williamson, UK country manager, Exclusive Networks, shares the five truths every channel partner should know about cyber security
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