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• November 21, 2025 21 Nov'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Crayon, Arrow Electronics, Node4, Qodea, BCN, Schneider Electric, Zenture Partners, Solace and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

• November 21, 2025 21 Nov'25

  UC sales surge in October

  Context has charted an increase in demand for displays and headsets as BT Business underlines the benefits of connecting employees

• November 21, 2025 21 Nov'25

  MSP Evolution Summit: Acceleration towards services model

  The portion of business derived from services has increased across the channel as partners move away from older revenue streams

• November 20, 2025 20 Nov'25

  Focus firmly on AI at Microsoft Ignite

  Vendor announces several enhancements to its cloud partner programme to encourage the development of expertise around artificial intelligence products and services

• November 20, 2025 20 Nov'25

  MSP Evolution Summit: AI is here to stay

  Not only is it important for the channel to deliver and support artificial intelligence technology, but managed service providers need to have their own take on the AI story

• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  AI driving GPU demand

  Refurbished specialist ETB has seen a surge in interest in components that can support more intensive workloads

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  UK channel still working on AI skills

  Although many accept in the industry accept there is more to do when it comes to AI skills, the UK channel is more confident in its abilities than peers in other countries

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Softcat update signals strong Q1

  Channel player shares brief details of progress made in its first quarter

• November 17, 2025 17 Nov'25

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Moves of note over the last week at FluidOne, Bechtle, Syncro, Accumulus Technologies and Vida

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at SCC, Hammer, Ingram Micro, N-Able and Selector

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Trustmarque CEO outlines ambitions after Ultima merger

  The boss of the combined Trustmarque and Ultima operation outlines strategy and ambitions for the business

• November 12, 2025 12 Nov'25

  MSPs mull over impact of Cyber Security Bill

  There are clear obligations for those that supply critical national infrastructure, but there might well be a wider impact on the SME community

• November 12, 2025 12 Nov'25

  Wildix doubles down on channel-only model

  UCaaS player’s boss outlines partner ambitions as a means of offering an alternative to UC rivals

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  Sustainability accelerating in the print market

  Quocirca research indicates that customers are continuing to reduce carbon emissions but want suppliers with the same commitment to sustainability

• November 10, 2025 10 Nov'25

  Tackling API sprawl: an area the channel can make a difference

  Partnership between Boomi and DXC is an example of where support can be offered to build the foundations of an effective agentic Ai environment

• November 10, 2025 10 Nov'25

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Moves of note at Nozomi Networks, Arc, BCN, Teradata, Synaxon UK, Drata, WatchGuard and Alkira

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Expertise will unlock OT opportunity

  Channel advised to develop understanding and skills to support customers looking to connect and protect their operational technology environments

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  AvePoint points to MSP contribution in Q3

  Digital workplace player experiences a strong quarter with its channel continuing to play a pivotal role in delivering growth

• November 06, 2025 06 Nov'25

  HPE rolls out unified partner programme

  Firm makes enhancements that should make life easier for partners across the channel looking to work with all or part of the vendor’s portfolio

• November 05, 2025 05 Nov'25

  Netgear cuts ribbon on programme as Sharp rebrands

  Networking vendor looks to support partners with revised programme, while Sharp is hoping a unification of brands will make life easier for its channel

• November 05, 2025 05 Nov'25

  Cisco provides training to prepare for 360 arrival

  Cisco is providing training, marketing materials and increased access to AI tools as it readies partners for the arrival of its fresh programme

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Cisco channel chief talks 360, AI and partner value

  As the vendor pulls thousands of its partners together for its summit, its recently installed channel leader shares his thoughts on a range of issues

• November 03, 2025 03 Nov'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Trustmarque and Ultima, Westcon-Comstor, Climb, Presidio and Phoenix Software

• November 03, 2025 03 Nov'25

  Cisco steps up security options for MSPs

  Cisco’s cloud platform enhancements have been designed to make life easier for its managed service provider base

• October 28, 2025 28 Oct'25

  MPS players under pressure to meet evolving demands

  Quocirca report indicates the shifting priorities from customers keen to digitally transform their workflow processes

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Personnel moves of note in the last week at Commvault, Netgear, Hexaware Technologies and Altimetrik

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Cameo picks up Agilitas customer base

  After fellow IT services player falls into administration, but there will be continuity for partners and customers

• October 24, 2025 24 Oct'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at NCC Group, Arrow Electronics, NTT Data, Hammer and Kaseya

• October 24, 2025 24 Oct'25

  Air IT Group rebrand focuses on SME market

  Managed services player freshens things up to ensure it’s able to tap into the sizeable market opportunity

• October 23, 2025 23 Oct'25

  Redcentric offloads datacentres to focus on MSP

  Deal struck that leaves firm with clear focus on growing managed services business

• October 23, 2025 23 Oct'25

  Trustmarque and Ultima announce merger plans

  Tie-up will create a significant services specialist covering the UK market capable of covering a wider range of customer demands

• October 22, 2025 22 Oct'25

  Softcat CEO talks expansion, AI and growing in a tough market

  With the publication of the channel player’s FY25 results, Softcat’s boss shares context around the firm’s strong performance

• October 22, 2025 22 Oct'25

  Softcat delivers again in FY ’25

  Channel player has delivered growth for more than two decades as the focus on data and digital technology continues to pay off

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  Evolve IP outlines partner growth ambitions

  Recently appointed global sales lead shares a vision for how the cloud comms specialist will grow in 2026

• October 20, 2025 20 Oct'25

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Personnel moves of note at Zen Internet, Kubus, Nasumi, Cyberfort, GTIA and ASK Global Solutions, and recognition of job creation for Nebula Global Services

• October 20, 2025 20 Oct'25

  Workday moving towards being a partner-first organisation

  ERP specialist Workday has put the effort into growing its channel ecosystem and establishing support for SIs, ISVs, VARs and disties

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  Opswat continues to invest in UK channel growth

  Security player Opswat signals it will increase headcount next year and build on the momentum enjoyed in 2025

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  PCL Group unveils SME security offering

  Channel player PCL Group invests in developing a service to add data protection to the options it can provide to its customer base

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at ANS, Hammer, e92plus, TD Synnex, Intermedia, LevelBlue, Barracuda and Westcon-Comstor

• October 16, 2025 16 Oct'25

  GTIA sharing MSP threat intelligence

  Organisation keen to get members engaged with its forums to share, track and expose the latest efforts by cyber criminals to underline the managed service provider community

• October 16, 2025 16 Oct'25

  Epson points partners to green benefits of inkjet

  Print player’s sustainability manager talks of inkjet benefits and why SMEs are caring more about their emissions

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  Mimecast channel boss outlines strategy

  With three months under his belt as worldwide channel chief at the security player, Micheal McCollough shares his priorities

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  Bytes navigates challenges in H1

  Channel player indicates it has been adapting to Microsoft partner programme changes and a tough economy

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  GTIA looking for membership growth

  Industry association GTIA is looking to ramp up its membership numbers and geographical coverage next year

• October 10, 2025 10 Oct'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Westcon-Comstor, Phoenix Software, Allied Telesis, Barracuda Networks and Google Cloud

• October 10, 2025 10 Oct'25

  Channel urged to keep the green flag flying

  Sustainability has taken a bashing, but those still committed to reducing emissions are doing the right thing

• October 10, 2025 10 Oct'25

  Canalys: The spotlight falls on partner programmes

  The days of ‘pack and plaque’ are coming to an end, with points-based systems that move away from rewarding transactions the emerging approach

• October 09, 2025 09 Oct'25

  Windows 11 tops AI as main driver for PC sales

  The need to move to the latest supported operating system is the primary reason for growth in hardware sales, says Omdia

• October 09, 2025 09 Oct'25

  Canalys: MSP foundations are eroding

  Experts at the Canalys Channel Forum believe the pressure to increase security and the demand for co-managed services are affecting the traditional approach to market

• October 09, 2025 09 Oct'25

  Windows 10 end of life driving sales

  The winding down of support for the Microsoft operating system is spurring hardware activity in both consumer and commercial markets