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Channel Business Management

• October 26, 2021 26 Oct'21

  Market recovery drives channel optimism

  Softcat CEO adds to the growing chorus across the channel who are feeling positive about the year ahead

• October 22, 2021 22 Oct'21

  Context: Majority of channel optimistic about year ahead

  Market watchers have quizzed thousands of resellers across the globe and found that most are feeling good about 2022

• October 21, 2021 21 Oct'21

  CloudCoCo adds experienced adviser to support growth

  Managed service player has already made an acquisition this week but looks set for more activity as it brings on a proven growth expert

• October 18, 2021 18 Oct'21

  Channel key to delivering Avaya Experience Builders

  Comms player reacts to the increasing need from customers for better employee experiences, with an ecosystem approach that pulls together partners and developers

• October 15, 2021 15 Oct'21

  Channel showing optimism on sustainability front

  Research from Agilitas IT Solutions has shown that channel leaders are facing up to the need to be more sustainable

• October 14, 2021 14 Oct'21

  Dell CEO praises partners

  Vendor’s event provides an opportunity for senior leadership to express appreciation for their channel

• October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21

  Exertis Pro AV extends support for Poly

  As customers move to a hybrid working model the distributor has increased the technical assistance it can provide resellers

• October 11, 2021 11 Oct'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Experience, market knowledge and the ability to help grow the business are some of the attributes that explained the choices for some personnel changes in the industry this week

• October 07, 2021 07 Oct'21

  Q&A: Todd Thibodeaux, CompTIA

  Industry body’s boss was on stage this week to talk about the need for more diversity and for the channel to continue improving its skills

• October 04, 2021 04 Oct'21

  Enterprise software an investment target

  The channel has seen investment levels rise this year, and market dynamics are making those involved with supporting the changing working world attractive to backers

• October 04, 2021 04 Oct'21

  Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?

  People with financial and services skills have been in demand over the past week

• September 27, 2021 27 Sep'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Personnel changes at Arrow ECS, Exertis and Emarsys, and Agilitas IT Solutions backs its sustainability commitments

• September 27, 2021 27 Sep'21

  NetApp gets partners lined up behind revised programme

  Vendor told partners back in May that a fresh programme would come in a year and it has continued to outline the roadmap

• September 24, 2021 24 Sep'21

  AWS: Certifications make partners more competitive

  Public cloud giant surveys partners to get an idea of the benefits for those whose staff are AWS trained and certified.

• September 24, 2021 24 Sep'21

  Ivanti offers white glove service to encourage cross-selling

  Vendor wants partners to sell more of its security portfolio and take advantage of the acquisitions it has made in the past year

• September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21

  Exclusive Networks starts life as a public company

  Distributor rings the bell on the Euronext in Paris as it seals its IPO and starts trading shares in the business

• September 22, 2021 22 Sep'21

  HP adds Amplify Data Insights platform to bolster channel effectiveness

  Vendor will use data to ensure its offerings and those of its partners hit the mark with customers

• September 21, 2021 21 Sep'21

  SCC founder awarded Legion d’honneur

  Sir Peter Rigby given recognition for his business activities in France and his contribution to making the two countries stronger

• September 21, 2021 21 Sep'21

  Collaborative and social the themes of vendor office designs

  HPE and Brother are just two examples of vendors that have decided the old office is no longer fit for purpose

• September 20, 2021 20 Sep'21

  Dell channel chief reflects on her first year

  Rola Dagher has been in the hot seat since September 2020, leading Dell’s channel through a pandemic at a time when digital transformation continues to push changes at a customer level

• September 17, 2021 17 Sep'21

  Nebulon looks to reward partners involved with OEM sales

  Vendor Nebulon sells largely through embedding its technology with a number of household OEMs, but is keen to make sure that partners are rewarded for their involvement

• September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21

  Sharp moves beyond hardware focus in partner programme

  Sharp has adapted its approach to rewarding partners and, elsewhere, Sumo Logic has added some heavyweight names to its programme

• September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21

  Pandemic exposes channel digital marketing skills gap

  The shift to digital marketing has been a bridge too far for some partners and has highlighted that more effort is needed in this area

• September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21

  Exclusive Networks looking at a valuation of more than €2bn

  Global distributor takes the next step in its IPO, with its price and valuation becoming clearer

• September 14, 2021 14 Sep'21

  Bytes keeps momentum going in H1

  Channel player follows up maiden full-year numbers with signs that growth is continuing

• September 13, 2021 13 Sep'21

  Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?

  Time to share details of some of the moves in the industry over the past week that caught the eye

• September 13, 2021 13 Sep'21

  An overlooked cyber security concern: How MSPs can alleviate potential risks

  Managed service providers do many positive things, but they also come with risk. Those that want to ensure they minimise those for customers need to be taking a close look at their vendor choices

• September 10, 2021 10 Sep'21

  Cisco cutting complexity with partner experience efforts

  Vendor Cisco is determined to protect channel profitability by reducing complexity that could get in the way of doing business

• September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21

  Red Hat bolsters support for resellers adding value

  EMEA channel boss has indentified areas where the vendor can increase the assistance it gives partners and ways to protect and reward value

• September 06, 2021 06 Sep'21

  Exclusive Networks starts process of going public

  Distributor starts the journey of an IPO that will raise capital and take the cyber security specialist into a fresh chapter

• September 06, 2021 06 Sep'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  The last few days have seen several executives take up fresh challenges across the industry

• September 03, 2021 03 Sep'21

  Taking a strange route to the channel

  Next time you sit in front of a channel executive, remember that they might have started in a very different industry

• September 01, 2021 01 Sep'21

  Tech Data and Synnex complete merger

  Time to welcome in a fresh brand and get up to speed with a new-look board of directors

• August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Bank holidays barely cause a pause in the continual move by firms to hire more expertise to support growth

• August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21

  Computacenter positive about second half

  Channel player has seen robust trading over the past couple of months, which should give analysts following the business some food for thought

• August 24, 2021 24 Aug'21

  Signs that life is getting back to normal

  The UK boss of Tech Data has seen market conditions improve since the start of the year as customers grow in confidence

• August 23, 2021 23 Aug'21

  SMEs cautious about getting back into the office due to Delta variant

  Research reveals that doubts persist about when to make the decision to return to the office, with the Delta variant still causing concern

• August 23, 2021 23 Aug'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Firms across the industry are making hires to get skilled executives in position for the important fourth-quarter period and beyond

• August 19, 2021 19 Aug'21

  A channel career: Fast-paced, creative and enjoyable

  With many young people thinking about what to do with their recent exam results and where to build a future, there are numerous reasons to consider the channel

• August 18, 2021 18 Aug'21

  Kaseya backs ambitious MSPs with increased support

  Firm increases focus on those that are in high-growth mode and might want to get involved with M&A

• August 18, 2021 18 Aug'21

  Appgate EMEA channel boss plans to build the business

  Secure access specialist’s recently appointed EMEA channel boss sets out ambitions to increase the firm’s indirect operation

• August 17, 2021 17 Aug'21

  Channel emerging from pandemic optimistic about its position and future

  Latest CompTIA report on the state of the industry reveals a channel that is changing but is also feeling positive about its situation

• August 12, 2021 12 Aug'21

  Maintel appoints ESG leader

  Managed service provider takes its commitment to the environment to another level with the decision to create fresh role

• August 10, 2021 10 Aug'21

  SonicWall thanks partners as it turns 30

  Security player SonicWall marks milestone and recognises the importance of having an indirect model

• August 09, 2021 09 Aug'21

  AT&T Cybersecurity enhances MSSP offering

  Vendor updates managed security service provider programme with an emphasis on increased support

• August 06, 2021 06 Aug'21

  Pressure to find staff increases across the industry

  There are not enough people out there to fill jobs in the tech world, but it might help if the focus on technical expertise was taken out of working in the industry

• July 26, 2021 26 Jul'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Logicalis lead the way with announcements about changing its corporate structure, but there are also moves at Cellhire, Uberall and Noname Security

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  Digital a major part of the strategy at Nuvias

  Distributor is extending its online tools for resellers that want to use them and its recently acquired Cloud Distribution business has been adding to its portfolio

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  Riverbed Community aims to share expertise

  Partners encouraged to be part of an effort to improve technical knowledge around key areas in networking, app performance and security

• July 21, 2021 21 Jul'21

  Computacenter on track for another strong year

  Computacenter issues trading update covering H1, with the business enjoying growth and positioned to build on that in the second half

• July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21

  Veritas backing platinum partners and distributors

  With a fresh face at the helm of the UK channel operation, Veritas increases rewards and plans to drive opportunities for partners

• July 16, 2021 16 Jul'21

  DCC Q1 builds on FY20 momentum

  Parent of Exertis holds its AGM and updates investors on the progress made so far in its fiscal year

• July 15, 2021 15 Jul'21

  Microsoft channel boss ramps up spending on digital and technical support

  Vendor uses Inspire event to reveal plans for next year, including a revamped deal reg and significant increases in technical skills training

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  The hunt for talent across the industry continues, with a number of channel-facing executives starting fresh roles

• July 08, 2021 08 Jul'21

  Nuvias Digital adds to distributors’ toolbox

  Channel player increases the digital support that partners can tap into with a range of online services that can be accessed on-demand

• July 07, 2021 07 Jul'21

  Dell UK boss positive that momentum will remain in market

  Vendor shares insights into how the market is faring and what the prospects are after more Covid restrictions are lifted

• July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21

  Channel promotions player Consenna looks to reach more vendors

  Firm’s Spark offering should give it the chance to work with more vendors looking to run promotional campaigns

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  Channel warned comms contracts not flexible enough

  Comms player highlights a negative reaction from some customers to mutli-year contracts

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  Arrow ECS continues to bolster security portfolio

  Distributor makes third signing in just a matter of weeks as it keeps adding more depth to the options it can put in front of resellers

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  Lacework looks for channel support in EMEA expansion

  Cloud security player is looking to build a partner network as it expands on this side of the Atlantic

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  Insight warns money will be wasted if IT remains an island

  A disconnect between those in the technology department and the rest of the business will undermine digital transformation efforts, warns channel player

• June 25, 2021 25 Jun'21

  Sophos opts for Arrow Electronics as first UK distributor

  Security vendor looks to Arrow to help extend its reach and get to a greater number of channel partners

• June 24, 2021 24 Jun'21

  Channel fuelling momentum at SonicWall

  Security player SonicWall lifts lid on how 2020 went, with its increased support for managed services players helping to support growth

• June 17, 2021 17 Jun'21

  Watt lands CEO award with backing of Softcat staff

  Softcat leader picks up award that resulted from views expressed by the channel player’s own employees

• June 16, 2021 16 Jun'21

  Is it time to say farewell to the three-tier approach?

  The pandemic has prompted many channel players to pause and think about just how effective their current marketing model is

• June 14, 2021 14 Jun'21

  Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?

  It’s been another busy few days across the industry, with some senior movers and shakers taking up fresh challenges

• June 14, 2021 14 Jun'21

  Pure Storage looks to expand as-a-service reach

  Storage firm’s channel boss indicates that distribution will be given an opportunity to support its as-a-service push

• June 10, 2021 10 Jun'21

  N-able looks to plug MSP marketing gaps

  Firm launches marketing platform to provide managed service providers with access to a range of resources

• June 09, 2021 09 Jun'21

  Veeam notes greater partner collaboration

  Partners are increasingly working together across the vendor’s ecosystem to ensure they meet customer demands

• May 27, 2021 27 May'21

  Vonage channel boss talks UK channel growth

  Cloud comms player has set its sights on growing its market share here and has backed that up with more support for the channel

• May 26, 2021 26 May'21

  Bytes shares first numbers since IPO

  Channel player indicates that it has weathered the storm over its fiscal year and is set for growth

• May 26, 2021 26 May'21

  Softcat heads for ‘above expectation’ year

  Firm’s third-quarter trading update should please investors that are looking to the channel player to continue growth

• May 25, 2021 25 May'21

  Datatec reveals impact of coronavirus on business strategy

  Westcon and Logicalis owner has seen a ‘structural shift’ as the result of the changes accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Fujitsu putting €3m into its channel programme

  Vendor will use funds to support enhancements and increase rewards for partners that line up behind its strategic areas of focus

• May 19, 2021 19 May'21

  Xerox highlights rising SME optimism

  Firm shares insights from customers that seem to be keen to spend on automation and security and get support from the channel

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  DCC reports revenue growth

  Exertis parent shares financial results that reveal how the channel player has navigated through the pandemic

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Pure Storage ramps up focus on as-a-service offerings

  Vendor Pure Storage uses its virtual event to outline a number of enhancements for its channel to take advantage of to discover new opportunities

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Ascertus and DataSolutions tap into growth areas

  Channel players report growth in remote working and security solutions as customers reacted to the pandemic

• May 11, 2021 11 May'21

  NetApp reveals channel programme enhancements

  Vendor NetApp starts to put the emphasis on specialisations and looks to make rewards available for a wide range of behaviours

• May 11, 2021 11 May'21

  Workato builds a European channel

  Automation specialist is investing in its platform infrastructure and expects that to translate to rising channel partner numbers

• May 10, 2021 10 May'21

  Certifications and rewards the mix in Check Point’s channel

  Security player provides more details of the recent enhancements to its partner programme

• May 07, 2021 07 May'21

  Insight: It matters to be a great place to work

  The managing director and head of HR reveal why getting recognised for being a good employer does make a difference

• May 06, 2021 06 May'21

  Genesys enhances channel support with Ascend programme

  Comms player is putting experience as a service at the heart of its global partner efforts

• May 06, 2021 06 May'21

  Softcat sets out ambitious sustainability targets

  Channel player looks to mark itself out as a leader on the issue of sustainability, with carbon commitments and plans for the way it chooses those it works with

• May 05, 2021 05 May'21

  Avast opens arms to channel partners

  Security player is keen to expand its partner numbers and build on the momentum stirred by the signing of Westcoast earlier this year

• May 04, 2021 04 May'21

  HP expands Amplify to cover retail channel

  Vendor’s channel programme will expand to cover e-tailers and bricks-and-shop-front dealers from this summer

• May 04, 2021 04 May'21

  Context: Distribution set for solid second quarter

  Analysis of the market across Europe indicates that, if conditions are right, it could be a strong year-on-year performance in revenue growth

• April 30, 2021 30 Apr'21

  Funding rounds being used to bolster channel plans

  Vendors say they plan to use the finance raised through funding rounds to increase their partner networks

• April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21

  BT Wholesale and Mitel roll out fresh partner programmes

  Comms players look to crank up support for partners with formal offerings that emphasise competencies and customer experience

• April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21

  Computacenter warns of exchange rate impact on profits

  Weak dollar could undermine the numbers but overall, first-quarter trading update strikes a positive tone

• April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21

  Check Point rolls out partner programme enhancements

  Security player is increasing rewards for those that generate fresh orders and is giving a professional services certification for those looking to stand out in the market

• April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21

  Red Hat CEO calls on partners to get behind hybrid cloud

  Open source player is holding its Summit event, with the partner keynote session seeing CEO Paul Cormier promise more improvements for partners

• April 27, 2021 27 Apr'21

  Schneider Electric hands channel managed power option

  Vendor gives managed service providers the chance to add power into the mix as it kicks off fresh programme

• April 26, 2021 26 Apr'21

  Agilitas IT Solutions: Optimism in the channel holding firm

  The latest research from Agilitas IT Solutions reveals that many in the channel are feeling good about their prospects despite the coronavirus pandemic

• April 23, 2021 23 Apr'21

  Palo Alto Networks emphasises channel specialisations

  Security player has seen partners start to line up behind its certification programme in the weeks since it launched its revised channel programme

• April 20, 2021 20 Apr'21

  Unit4 cheers channel momentum

  Figures for the first quarter reveal that the ERP player has seen triple-digit growth in the value of contracts coming from partners

• April 19, 2021 19 Apr'21

  Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?

  Those with expertise across the channel in partner management and marketing have been in strong demand over the last week

• April 15, 2021 15 Apr'21

  NEC, LogicMonitor and ImmuniWeb bolster channel numbers

  Firms reveal progress made so far this year in bringing fresh partners on board as they widen their channel bases

• April 15, 2021 15 Apr'21

  Ensono latest to be snapped up in investment drive across the channel

  Firm becomes a target for investment just a matter of days after it dipped its own toes in the M&A waters

• April 12, 2021 12 Apr'21

  Channel can ease hybrid working concerns

  Avaya has linked the ability to enjoy hybrid working to employee happiness levels, but there is work to do in getting the IT fully in place