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Business Laptops
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July 08, 2025
08
Jul'25
Market remains challenging for distribution
Review of Q2 from Context indicates that it is a mixed picture for disties across Western Europe
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July 01, 2025
01
Jul'25
Education customers need to move away from Windows 10
From a security perspective, the option of remaining with an operating system that has had its support ended is not a wise one
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June 16, 2025
16
Jun'25
Apogee taking the consultative approach to Windows 11 migrations
Customers are wrestling with budget and resource issues, and using the end of support for Windows 10 as a threat is not the right approach for the channel to take
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May 29, 2025
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May'25
HP: Partners key to delivering sustainability
Vendor HP provides an update on the continuing demand from customers for green technology and the role its channel plays in supporting those needs
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May 23, 2025
23
May'25
HP’s UK&I managing director stresses importance of partner dialogue
The recently appointed country manager shares her views on the importance of maintaining close links with the channel
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May 22, 2025
22
May'25
Dell arms partners with resiliency and automation tools
Vendor has used Las Vegas event to make a number of announcements that are designed to improve its security, datacentre management and AI position
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May 13, 2025
13
May'25
HP expands refurbished PC scheme to cover the UK
HP provides a greener option for partners to pitch to customers concerned about sustainability, as well as budgets
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April 24, 2025
24
Apr'25
Dell welcomes former Lenovo staffer to drive CSG channel growth
Vendor is keen to take advantage of user upgrade and refresh momentum towards Windows 11 and artificial intelligence devices
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April 22, 2025
22
Apr'25
Acer arms partners with reliability pledge
Hardware player Acer launches reliability promise to make its channel stand out in a crowded market
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March 31, 2025
31
Mar'25
CloudCoCo looks back on ‘pivotal’ year
Firm looking to the future after offloading its MSP business and bolstering its cash position
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March 18, 2025
18
Mar'25
Shares rise on North American performance at Computacenter
UK performance in contrast to North America is disappointing as customers continue to show hesitancy in signing off orders
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March 13, 2025
13
Mar'25
SCC steps up sustainability efforts
Channel player SCC works to share more emissions data with customers and provide asset disposal for those looking to upgrade devices to Windows 11
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March 12, 2025
12
Mar'25
Laptop refresh a time to pitch remanufactured technology
With Windows 11, AI-capable machines and the realities of working with hardware that is five years old, Circular Computing is among those reaching out to the millions of users upgrading this year
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February 05, 2025
05
Feb'25
Dell shares details of 2025 partner programme
Focus is on artificial intelligence, PC refresh, storage and collaborating more closely with the channel to support growth
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January 24, 2025
24
Jan'25
Businesses warned of scale of e-waste problem
With the focus on recycling, remanufacturing and disposing of hardware sustainably, there is a chance for the channel to share solutions to the challenge
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October 23, 2024
23
Oct'24
Clock ticking on Windows 10 support
The channel is being urged to respond to the winding down of support from Microsoft for its ageing operating system
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October 09, 2024
09
Oct'24
Lenovo and Microsoft strike upbeat tone over PC prospects
There are clear factors driving demand for the latest hardware, with 2025 set to be a year of growth
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October 09, 2024
09
Oct'24
Canalys: The glory days of hardware are over
Channel warned that the industry is changing and the domination once enjoyed by the hardware world is coming to an end
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September 24, 2024
24
Sep'24
Printer refresh sparked by move to AI PCs
Quocirca’s annual investigation into the managed print landscape is a call to action for the channel
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August 08, 2024
08
Aug'24
Jamf cuts ribbon on global partner programme
Apple specialist formalises support for partners globally with scheme that will be available in 70 countries
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August 06, 2024
06
Aug'24
Sizeable number of users yet to make Windows 11 leap
The channel has an opportunity to encourage migration to Microsoft Windows 11 from customers continuing to drag their heels
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July 10, 2024
10
Jul'24
Canalys: PC market sets stage in Q2 for further growth
AI-capable products are starting to hit the market, providing expectations of a strengthening 2024
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June 10, 2024
10
Jun'24
It’s time to gen up on AI-capable PC use cases
The channel has been advised to ensure they understand and can support users with the move to hardware that is taking advantage of AI
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May 21, 2024
21
May'24
Wave of AI-capable PCs on the way
Channel will have a fresh option to pitch to customers as the arrival of hardware using artificial intelligence is less than a month away
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April 29, 2024
29
Apr'24
Circular Computing widens reach for remanufactured laptops with Total IT Global
Tie-up between firms will put sustainable options in front of more customers keen to reduce carbon emissions
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April 17, 2024
17
Apr'24
Westcoast picks up Spire
Distributor Westcoast adds components specialist Spire to bolster the portfolio and add more depth to the Group
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April 03, 2024
03
Apr'24
Remanufactured bridging the gap between used and new tech
The CEO of Circular Computing explains how he got to the stage where he was operating a sizeable factory offering a fresh life to hardware
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March 27, 2024
27
Mar'24
TD Synnex expects improving market through 2024
Distributor shares Q1 numbers, but looks to PC growth and impact of AI to help drive business forward
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March 22, 2024
22
Mar'24
Microsoft joins AI-capable PC party
Firm launches two offerings aimed at the business market as it looks to include more GenAi features in its technology
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March 06, 2024
06
Mar'24
Context: PC market showing signs of recovery
After a tough year, there are indications that 2024 is going to go better for those selling hardware
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January 17, 2024
17
Jan'24
D&H strategy illustrates distributor priorities
Firm shares its views around areas of interest, with many echoing the thoughts and experiences of their counterparts in the UK
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January 10, 2024
10
Jan'24
Weak PC market takes shine off TD Synnex numbers
The distributor’s leadership is aiming to have a better year as market recovery starts to filter through after a challenging 2023
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January 08, 2024
08
Jan'24
Canalys: AI-capable PCs will make an impact this year
Analyst expecting arrival of smarter hardware will filter into commercial sales and arm the channel with a fresh pitch
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January 04, 2024
04
Jan'24
Stone and TD Synnex highlight ITAD benefits
With budgets remaining tight, the need for the channel to pitch a strong refurbished tech story remains a pressing one
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December 14, 2023
14
Dec'23
Jamf stepping up channel enablement
Apple specialist Jamf views arming partners with more support as a critical part of its drive to increase partner revenues in 2024
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November 03, 2023
03
Nov'23
Rigby Capital working with Lombard to prevent tech heading for landfill
Channel player will help dispose of assets and provide options for the finance specialist’s customers to acquire upgraded equipment
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October 13, 2023
13
Oct'23
Stone shares recycling milestone ahead of E-Waste Day
Channel player’s app has helped customers give their unused and unwanted equipment the chance of a second life
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October 04, 2023
04
Oct'23
Canalys: Generative AI a ‘generational opportunity’
The most used buzzword of the moment, GenAI, has the potential to drive revenues and services opportunities for the channel
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September 29, 2023
29
Sep'23
Lenovo working with channel on sustainability challenges
Vendor Lenovo acutely aware it needs to work with its partner community to hit carbon reduction targets and help customers do the same
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
TD Synnex focused on taking market share
Distributor’s UK boss updates on progress made so far this year and the prospects for an improved 2024
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August 14, 2023
14
Aug'23
Exertis launches B2B trade-in option
Distributor’s offering should make it easier for resellers to give customer devices a second life and avoid disposal for longer
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August 04, 2023
04
Aug'23
Tablet market under pressure
The tablet form factor finds itself in a difficult position as shipments continue to fall and rival technologies emerge
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July 20, 2023
20
Jul'23
Intec Microsystems gains fresh owners and sets sights on growth
Distributor picked up by private equity player and signals intent to grow, adding a channel veteran to help with strategy
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July 14, 2023
14
Jul'23
The worst might be over in the PC market
An analysis of Q2 shipment numbers from Canalys indicates that declines are slowing, and the hoped-for recovery later this year is still on the cards
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June 19, 2023
19
Jun'23
Mobile computing market continues downward trend
Life might get better later this year, but for now, even the optimistic predictions from Context make difficult reading for those selling hardware
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June 12, 2023
12
Jun'23
EMEA channel leading the way on sustainability
Canalys survey indicates that the issue is a priority for the global channel, but some have moved faster than others
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June 08, 2023
08
Jun'23
Channel has reasons to be optimistic, says Dell
Dell’s UK channel boss has outlined the reasons why partners are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year
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May 30, 2023
30
May'23
Jamf extending channel reach
Apple device management specialist is looking to work with managed service providers and security players to get in front of more customers
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April 20, 2023
20
Apr'23
IT spending will grow and the channel will take a major share
IDC is expecting growth across Europe in 2023 and is anticipating that around a third of spending will go through partners
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April 13, 2023
13
Apr'23
HP channel-driven education trade-in scheme rolls into second year
Vendor looks to get more resellers involved as it embarks on a more ambitious scheme