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Cloud Computing Services

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  Managed print investments growing

  Research from Quocirca underlines market opportunity for those with the right solutions and ability to meet increasing customer expectations

• September 18, 2023 18 Sep'23

  Iomart CEO departs

  Outgoing boss Reece Donovan has overseen iomart’s move towards a managed services model, but is leaving the business with immediate effect

• September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23

  Sharp responds to changing behaviour with virtual showroom

  The firm’s channel can show off a range of products and services through a virtual showroom, rather than making users travel to a physical destination

• September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23

  Auxilion completes stage one of UK investment plan

  Managed services centre of excellence in Sheffield is the start of a busy period for the ambitious MSP

• September 12, 2023 12 Sep'23

  Channel share commercial print users’ top concerns

  Research from Epson shares the views of numerous partners that are trying to help users to overcome challenges

• September 12, 2023 12 Sep'23

  Distology and Global Cloud Xchange extending security relationships

  The distributor and the MSP have both added more depth to their offerings by striking up fresh relationships and cutting the ribbon on new options

• September 11, 2023 11 Sep'23

  SCC sets course on defining DSSP evolution

  The recent acquisition of Nimble was part of a larger ambition to put the business in a position to meet changing customer needs

• September 08, 2023 08 Sep'23

  A year on, Logicalis looks back on Q Associates buy

  The move to add data management to its existing connectivity and security options has yielded results over the past 12 months

• September 08, 2023 08 Sep'23

  Computacenter provides investor cheer with H1 results

  Channel player on course for another year of growth after producing a decent set of numbers for the first six months of 2023

• September 07, 2023 07 Sep'23

  Insight rolls out global cloud services option

  Channel player Insight takes its support global as it looks to provide increased help for customers wrestling with cloud

• September 07, 2023 07 Sep'23

  SCC strengthens digital transformation play with Nimble

  Channel player SCC makes investment to back digital strategy and drive the business forward in its ambitions to be a DSSP

• September 07, 2023 07 Sep'23

  Secureworks adds to the partner-first movement

  Cyber security player is the latest to show faith in the channel to deliver products across UK&I and Europe

• September 04, 2023 04 Sep'23

  CloudSmiths CEO looking for UK growth

  Firm has a growing presence in the country, and is looking for further expansion using a strategy of forming channel partnerships

• August 31, 2023 31 Aug'23

  Centerprise extends Welsh commitment with Newport-based datacentre

  Cloud player Centerprise adds a second datacentre location in Wales as it continues to expand operations in the country

• 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

• August 30, 2023 30 Aug'23

  K3 Business Technology transition continues

  Channel player focused on fashion industry shares H1 progress indicating that it is making progress

• August 29, 2023 29 Aug'23

  Bulk of IT spending going through the channel

  The amount of money spent on technology might have been hit by macroeconomic conditions, but the majority of what is being transacted is going through partners

• August 29, 2023 29 Aug'23

  SCC outlines ambitious Scottish growth targets

  Investment in fresh HQ is accompanied by an update on the growth plans for the business both this year and beyond

• August 17, 2023 17 Aug'23

  Gamma moves into security space with Satisnet buy

  Unified comms player moves to add security depth with addition of experienced MSSP

• August 17, 2023 17 Aug'23

  Insight picks up Amdaris

  Acquisition will add more depth to the channel player’s ability to support customers looking for digital transformation support

• August 16, 2023 16 Aug'23

  Deep Instinct widens channel reach with e92plus

  Relationship struck with distributor should enable threat prevention specialist to expand its reseller base

• August 11, 2023 11 Aug'23

  Dell EMEA boss: Artificial intelligence of immense value

  The debate about the benefit of artificial intelligence rages on, but for those trying to make it deliver benefits for partners, the value of the technology can already be appreciated

• August 02, 2023 02 Aug'23

  NetApp focusing partners on cloud and flash

  Launch of partner programme that rewards expertise in those areas offers support and co-selling options to the channel

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  Dell latest to signal generative AI channel opportunity

  Vendor adds its backing for the technology to a growing list with the view it is a technology the channel needs to back

• July 28, 2023 28 Jul'23

  Citrix hands partners options to meet customer demands

  Firm rolls out single subscription covering several services that will make life easier for the channel and users

• July 27, 2023 27 Jul'23

  Security a concern for MSPs

  Managed service providers are a target of cyber criminals so taking steps to protect data is a major ambition

• July 27, 2023 27 Jul'23

  Daisy: Customers keeping a continuing eye on costs

  Comms player shares research that underlines the ongoing impact the economic landscape is having on customer behaviour

• July 26, 2023 26 Jul'23

  Zyxel bolsters MSP support

  Firm wants more partners to take the managed services approach, while elsewhere, Kyndryl ramps up its options in the security space

• July 26, 2023 26 Jul'23

  Babble buys again with more lined up for second half

  Channel player seals three deals and indicates there is plenty more in the pipeline as it continues to expand the business

• July 23, 2023 23 Jul'23

  SoftwareOne turns down Bain and starts strategic review

  Second bid rejected but offers have promoted board to seriously assess future of the business

• July 21, 2023 21 Jul'23

  Bain makes second offer for SoftwareOne

  Cloud and software specialist will have to consider a higher bid for the business after turning down last month’s opening offer

• July 21, 2023 21 Jul'23

  Managed services players expose hybrid working challenges

  Research from a couple of MSPs indicates that in the financial services sector and the NHS, the technology to support remote working is not meeting employee needs

• July 19, 2023 19 Jul'23

  Microsoft increases channel exposure to AI

  Vendor rolls out fresh specialisation encouraging the channel to embrace the benefits artificial intelligence can deliver

• July 17, 2023 17 Jul'23

  Arrow Electronics rolls out managed service offering

  Distributor aims to help resellers plug gaps in their portfolios with a wide range of services

• July 14, 2023 14 Jul'23

  UK performs for Proact in Q2

  Channel player shared its H1 update, indicating its performance on this side of the North Sea has been a good one

• July 12, 2023 12 Jul'23

  Couchbase: Digital transformation needs have changed

  Couchbase signals the need for a tailored pitch, with customer priorities shifting over the past couple of years

• July 12, 2023 12 Jul'23

  Bytes signals strong start to fiscal year

  Ahead of its AGM, the firm has provided an update on the first few months of its latest fiscal year, indicating that it is performing well

• July 11, 2023 11 Jul'23

  Business owners alerted to expected M&A pick up

  There have been a record numbers of deals struck in the first half of the year, and the rest of 2023 could be similarly busy if inflation eases

• July 10, 2023 10 Jul'23

  AI, automation and edge driving Red Hat channel

  Vendor looks to identify areas where its partners can make a difference and provide support

• July 06, 2023 06 Jul'23

  Logicalis arms customers with environmental insights

  Logicalis platform offering will provide users with a chance to identify where they can take steps to reduce carbon emissions

• July 05, 2023 05 Jul'23

  NFON rings the changes to support growth ambitions

  Firm bids farewell to its CTO and removes the CMO position as it looks to change its executive structure

• July 04, 2023 04 Jul'23

  Node4 and Air IT bolster position through acquisitions

  Managed service players Node4 and Air IT have been active in the M&A market as they look to add more skills and coverage

• July 03, 2023 03 Jul'23

  Gass announces TD Synnex retirement plans

  Long-serving senior staffer will leave the business next year, and bring the curtain down on a three-decade-long association with the channel player

• July 03, 2023 03 Jul'23

  Trustmarque refreshes brand identity

  The time is deemed to be right to give its logo and website a lick of paint as channel player Trustmarque looks to continue growing its mid-market business

• June 29, 2023 29 Jun'23

  CloudCoCo delivers growth in H1

  Managed service provider CloudCoCo has seen revenues rise and its customer base expand in its fiscal first half

• June 29, 2023 29 Jun'23

  SonicWall gives MSSPs firewall options

  Security player adds monthly billing option to make life easier for its channel partners and more flexible financially for customers

• June 28, 2023 28 Jun'23

  PC market declines seen in TD Synnex numbers

  Distributor shares Q2 results which saw revenue declines as the firm reacted to challenging market conditions

• June 27, 2023 27 Jun'23

  Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Virtuozzo and CommScope bolster MSP offerings

  Firms each announce launches that will provide managed service providers with more as-a-service options

• June 26, 2023 26 Jun'23

  Acquisitions filter into impressive growth at SysGroup

  Managed service player’s outgoing CEO is able to share a robust set of results from the managed service provider

• June 23, 2023 23 Jun'23

  CloudSmiths sealing partnerships to gain UK foothold

  South African firm looks to expand its reach through a series of partnerships with UK partners