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An increasing number of customers are questioning their data decisions, opening up opportunities to the likes of OVHcloud’s channel base

Being able to meet the requirements the national body recommends is a positive for managed service providers

Research from Context indicates the appetite for second-life devices is continuing to grow across Europe

Vendor makes a trio of appointments, including in the UK, as it looks to refresh its partner leadership team

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
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

Appointments of note have been made at Maintel, Smart CT, OneTrust, StorMagic and Silverfort
Channel catch-up: News in brief

Catch up on developments this week at Exclusive Networks, Apptio, Nebula Global Services, meshcloud UK and Version 1
Citrix entrusts Arrow with broader channel responsibilities

Vendor’s close ties with distributor deepen further a year into an exclusive relationship in Europe and North America
Alteryx and Advania share AI insights

Customers want to adopt artificial intelligence, but there continue to be factors holding them back, which are areas the channel can help with
Iomart warns of softening market

Trading update lifts lid on financial performance ahead of its fiscal year coming to a conclusion next month

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
How to sell: Data readiness for AI

In the latest in our series identifying market opportunities for the channel, the spotlight falls on getting customers in the right place to adopt artificial intelligence
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

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?
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
Closing the gap between experimentation and transformation

Richard Eglon, CMO, Nebula Global Services, shares some thoughts around how partners can help customers get measurable results