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Channel Partner Programmes
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November 27, 2019
27
Nov'19
Q&A: Rob Tomlin, vice-president of channels UK&I, Dell Technologies
As Rob Tomlin completes his first year as UK channel chief at Dell, it's a good time to reflect on the progress made and future goals
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November 22, 2019
22
Nov'19
GTDC: Distribution set for continued growth
The industry group has released the findings of its 2025 research indicating that the future for distribution is looking positive
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November 20, 2019
20
Nov'19
Cohesity, Extreme and Cloudera enhancing partner programmes
Just like waiting for buses it's turning out to be the week when numerous channel partner programme refreshes all turn up
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November 04, 2019
04
Nov'19
HPE supports as a service shift with partner programme enhancements
To support the ambition to offer as a service across the portfolio by 2022 HPE has started to make changes to its partner programme
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October 29, 2019
29
Oct'19
NetSuite makes “largest ever” investment in channel
ERP software vendor outlines new partner programme
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
Webroot putting the ground work in before 2020 programme launch
The security player's channel chief has been spending the months post the Carbonite acquisition getting a firm grip on its indirect business
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October 22, 2019
22
Oct'19
New Commvault channel chief promises partners greater stability
Mercer Rowe’s pledge of no more “knee-jerk reactions” welcomed by partners
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
Forcepoint in a rush to make a channel difference
Security player is turbo-charging its efforts to put structures in place to work with partners
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October 17, 2019
17
Oct'19
Fresh image and roadmap “breathe new life” into Commvault
Commvault unveils new look and product strategy under CEO Sanjay Mirchandani
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October 15, 2019
15
Oct'19
Nutanix reassures channel in transition to software company
Nutanix launches partners services programme and pushes OEM relationships
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October 15, 2019
15
Oct'19
Webroot and Carbonite to re-launch channel programme in 2020
Webroot talks merging channel organisations following its acquisition by Carbonite in March
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October 14, 2019
14
Oct'19
Nutanix announces back-end rebate increases
Vendor looks to get partner compensation “on a par” with competitors
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October 08, 2019
08
Oct'19
Forcepoint using platinum and services to up consultancy levels
Security player is adding more depth to its channel programme with a couple of enhancements
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October 03, 2019
03
Oct'19
Telstra looking for channel growth after turning purple
The recent launch of Telstra Purple will give the comms specialist the opportunity to provide the channel with more support
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October 03, 2019
03
Oct'19
Nuvias putting the emphasis on value
Distributor kicks off a campaign around adding value for resellers that will run for the next few months
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October 02, 2019
02
Oct'19
HPE points distribution towards the growing as a service opportunity
Vendor is sitting down with distributors this week to talk about as a service, SMEs and its channel programmes
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September 27, 2019
27
Sep'19
Veeam looking to get more partners to gold
Vendor is keeping the focus on skilling up its partner base and getting them to higher levels in its programme
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September 24, 2019
24
Sep'19
WatchGuard focusing on verticals as MSP numbers swell
Security player has seen its managed service provider relationships grow since it reached out to that segment of the channel community
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September 24, 2019
24
Sep'19
Extreme Networks bringing Aerohive partners into unified programme
Plans to bring Aerohive partners into a unified programme are close to being made public by Extreme Networks
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September 20, 2019
20
Sep'19
ScanSource paints a picture of a digital future
Just weeks after it revealed plans to divest its hardware operation the firm has updated UK partners on the strategy
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September 19, 2019
19
Sep'19
Quest and SecureAuth look for growth through the channel
If you have ambitious targets to meet then there is no better way of cranking up the sales activity than deepening relationships with the channel
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
LogMeIn looking for channel to support UCC suite
Firm is looking to get partners behind its latest product releases as it increases the focus its on comms and collaboration suite
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September 11, 2019
11
Sep'19
Are accreditations and certifications channel essentials, or simply nice to have?
We investigate how important it is for channel businesses to gain industry and vendor certificates
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Cyxtera building channel base
As the business evolves and becomes increasingly indirect the data and security player is keen to work with more resellers
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Time to skill up and deepen customer relationships
The fourth quarter is a key time on the sales front but there are other activities that resellers should engage in to get themselves in a stronger position come the year end
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September 09, 2019
09
Sep'19
Ivanti steps up channel investment
Firm makes a raft of improvements designed to increase partner support and increase indirect revenues
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
CenturyLink expands channel programme across EMEA
Firm is looking for resellers to sign up after it rolls out a major expansion in the area covered by its channel programme
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August 05, 2019
05
Aug'19
CybSafe reaps the benefits of turning to the channel
The security firm has provided an update a year after it made its decision to go in-direct
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July 18, 2019
18
Jul'19
Nadella: Trust has to be earned every day
Microsoft CEO uses Inspire keynote to cover the importance of building trusted relationships
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July 16, 2019
16
Jul'19
Commvault doubles partner rewards with Advantage Programme
Data management player increasing investment in supporting top partners with fresh channel programme
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
Microsoft climbs down over IUR changes
Vendor performs a U-turn in the face of mounting partner opposition over plans to cut back software licenses for internal use
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
IUR row overshadowing Microsoft Inspire
Vendor's honesty about the costs of providing partners with licenses dominating the Inspire build-up
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
Mimecast looking to harvest existing relationships
Security player uses partner event to highlight the benefits of selling more products and services to existing customers
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Aryaka looking at two-tier model
SD-WAN specialist is keen to sign up distribution partners in the UK before the end of the year
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June 26, 2019
26
Jun'19
Channel delivers solid growth for Lenovo
Firm aiming to build on the momentum of its last fiscal year with the channel playing a key role in delivering the growth
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June 21, 2019
21
Jun'19
Betty Blocks rolls out UK channel programme
Dutch firm has set up a formal programme for partners just six months after entering the UK market
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June 18, 2019
18
Jun'19
HPE rolls out Pro series to encourage closer ties with partners
Vendor hoping that giving the channel access to the same training and tools it provides internal staff will increase collaboration
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June 14, 2019
14
Jun'19
Advanced thanks channel for delivering growth
Changing market conditions have played into the hands of software player Advanced and its partners
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June 13, 2019
13
Jun'19
Splunk encouraging partners to look beyond security
The vendor's recently appointed EMEA channel boss is keen to get partners selling its technology to more than just security customers
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June 13, 2019
13
Jun'19
Veeam talks up importance of alliances
The vendor has held a London partner event this week where the focus was partly on getting partners to appreciate the solutions the wider vendor ecosystem could help deliver
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June 13, 2019
13
Jun'19
Modular channel approach working at Avaya
The unified comms specialist has seen the channel engage with its blocks approach with many getting behind numerous specialisations
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June 07, 2019
07
Jun'19
Edgescan aiming to drive channel growth with Ignite launch
SaaS specialist has hired a channel executive and launched a programme to increase its indirect business
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May 28, 2019
28
May'19
Barracuda opens up about channel overhaul
The vendor has talked about a restructure of its channel and effects of simplifying partner programme
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May 17, 2019
17
May'19
Alibaba Cloud continues to expand partner ecosystem
The cloud player continues to sign up partners as it gets ready to bring the message to the UK
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May 15, 2019
15
May'19
Print players step up channel support
Epson and Kyocera have both revealed intentions to make life easier for partners
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May 09, 2019
09
May'19
Open Systems charting a channel course
SD-WAN specialist has decided that the time is right to become a channel first company and make a push into the UK market
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May 03, 2019
03
May'19
VMware getting UK partners ready for Connect
The vendor is rolling out a revised partner programme next year and efforts are already under way to make sure the channel is ready for that development
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May 02, 2019
02
May'19
Twilio aiming to build channel momentum
Comms specialist has been on a partner recruitment drive and is looking to keep its indirect business moving forward over the course of this year
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May 01, 2019
01
May'19
Channel hitting the SME market for Dropbox
Partners delivered growth for the content and collaboration specialist last year and the foundations are building built to support future efforts
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May 01, 2019
01
May'19
WatchGuard adds specialisations to partner programme
The security player has taken steps to try and help partners increase their skill levels with three specialisations