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Analyst firm outlines how much money will be spent on IT this year, with growth being supported by customer adoption of fresh technologies

Channel player K3 delivers a significant reduction in operating losses thanks to its continued focus on reducing costs

Power specialist Schneider adds more certifications for partners as they look to develop areas of expertise

Firm shares research that reveals top concerns of channel’s customer base and areas where they feel most threatened

SonicWall adds cloud edge proposition for MSPs

Vendor SonicWall continues to crank up the tools and services it can provide its managed service provider partner base
Ignition, Westcon, TD Synnex and Exclusive bolster positions

Disties add more security depth and provide increased support for partners keen to meet rising levels of customer demand
Channel moves: Who's gone where?

Moves this week across the industry at Sota, OneTrust, Qumulo, Tollring and Object First
Microsoft rolls out further partner incentives and support

Vendor uses inaugural digital event to outline where it’s hoping partners will focus and how it will support those efforts
Service providers putting funds into AI and automation

Research from Kaseya reveals the top priorities for service providers as we move deeper into the second half
MSPs confident they can fend off cyber threat

Despite the ongoing targeting of the managed service community by cyber criminals, many feel confident about their position

How has the tech delivered by the channel changed student life?

After a year at university, it’s clear how important the technology supplied by educational specialists across the channel has become
Is Windows 11 finally ready for take-off?

Billy MacInnes looks at the progress made by operating system Windows 11 since its launch in 2021
Is it worth taking a risk in the channel?

There may be hesitation in the channel when it comes to making risky decisions, but is risk needed if the channel is to grow? We ask a range of experts to weigh in on the topic

Green into gold: Ways to drive business benefits from ESG

Ross Teague, CEO, Nebula shares eight tips on how to gain wider benefits from supporting ESG
How the AI trend is causing a shift in buying patterns

Artificial intelligence is the technology of the moment and that does have imp0lications for the way the channel supports and sells AI according to Peter Miller, sales manager at ETB Technologies
Validating security effectiveness: The secret to upselling

Ryan Kunker, Picus Security, senior director of channels and alliances, shares advice on how to upsell during an economic downturn