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Gartner: Memory price hikes set to hit PC market growth
Analyst forecast links expected surge in DRAM and SSD costs to a likely decline in hardware shipments
AI takes centre stage at GTIA forum
Members keen to get a firmer grip on deploying and supporting the technology
Shutters come down on Exertis AV
Specialist distributor Exertis AV reveals that it is closing its doors at the start of next week
Climb and 11:11 Systems adding global reach
Distributor and VMware specialist seal deals to widen coverage in Europe and APAC, respectively
Latest News
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Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Flotek, Infinigate, TD Synnex, Westcon-Comstor, GitLab, Yubico and Zenarmor
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Alteryx looks to build on channel momentum
Partners are increasingly bringing in fresh opportunities, and the firm’s channel lead is looking to support that trend
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Print spotlight falls on higher-end opportunities
Kyocera, Xerox and Canon update partners on strategies, products and extending relationships
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Channel moves: Who's gone where?
Personnel moves of note last week at Delinea, Red Helix, GTIA, Kong and CyberFOX
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Agentic AI affecting the world of the SOC
While many are tempted to lean on agentic AI, the rush to do so is potentially creating more risk
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Data sovereignty widens from a legal to economic pitch
An increasing number of customers are questioning their data decisions, opening up opportunities to the likes of OVHcloud’s channel base
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The time to deliver on AI promises is now
With hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the message for the channel is to pitch something concrete
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Five-minute interview: Iwona Zalewska, Kingston Technology
The latest to share some personal insights is Kingston’s regional director for the UK and Ireland, who says her career in the IT industry has been shaped by consistency, curiosity and a genuine passion for improvement
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2025 review: The main themes in the channel
MicroScope looks back over 2025 with a focus on the main topics that affected the world of the channel
Opinion
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Surge in SSD demand means it’s time to rethink AI hardware buying
Costs are going up and customers are under pressure to continue AI innovation so they should consider all their options argues Peter Miller, refurbished technology expert at ETB Technologies
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When did IT leadership become so lonely?
Busier than ever, tech leaders solve problems, oversee delivery and mitigate risk for everyone else. But where do you go to think out loud, sanity check your decisions and release the pressure?
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The UK’s AI skills fork in the road
Ricoh's UK and Northern Europe CEO shares why early‑career talent and partnerships will decide productivity gains
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