Top Stories
Security market shifts to MSP, identity and infrastructure
Market analysis from Context reveals a market undergoing evolution that is driven by customer demands
Ignition Technology lands in North America
Distributor sets sights on making an impact with its specialist approach on the other side of the Atlantic
TalkTalk Business adds services depth with Planet IT
Comms player makes acquisition to support its evolution into being a managed network services provider
PC market showing calm before the storm
The first 10 weeks of the year have shown PC growth, according to the latest analysis from Context
Latest News
-
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Moves this last week of note at CloudClevr, MLL Telecom, Pure Data Centres, Neat and inferX
-
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Emerge Digital, GoTo, Exabeam and Nebula Global Services
-
Upwind founder talks benefits of going channel from the start
Cloud security player Upwind has been working with partners since it emerged three years ago
-
Hybrid IT sparks MSP opportunities
Research from Westcon-Comstor highlights the areas where partners can generate recurring revenues
-
Channel shows resilience in face of challenges
The channel is wrestling with component shortages, ripples from war in the Middle East and ongoing conflict in Europe, but there is still some optimism
-
AI demand fuels Softcat growth
Channel player’s first-half numbers show the positive impact of artificial intelligence and the benefits of offering a wide portfolio
Download MicroScope
In The Current Issue:
- The time to deliver on AI promises is now
- Channel will have to navigate through PC price rises
- The UK’s AI skills fork in the road
In Depth
-
The time to deliver on AI promises is now
With hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the message for the channel is to pitch something concrete
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
E-Zine | March 2026
MicroScope: Delivering on AI
Download -
E-Zine | January 2026
MicroScope: The changing nature of partner programmes
Download -
E-Zine | November 2025
MicroScope: Taking scope of sustainability
Download -
E-Zine | September 2025
MicroScope: Diversifying the channel
Download -
E-Zine | July 2025
MicroScope: Navigating through uncertainty
Download
Search thousands of tech definitions
- What is HRIS (human resources information system)?
- What is manager self-service?
- What is HR automation? Examples, benefits and challenges
- material requirements planning (MRP)