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Cloud Computing Services

• July 14, 2022 14 Jul'22

  Westcon-Comstor boss increases support for partners and staff

  Distributor’s chief executive plans to ramp up partner support this year and is taking steps to protect staff from the cost-of-living crisis

• July 13, 2022 13 Jul'22

  Computacenter deepens North American position with BITS buy

  Deal for Illinois-based VAR adds more coverage and depth to Computacenter’s position in the US

• July 13, 2022 13 Jul'22

  MITSG and Glide both opt for acquisitions to fuel growth

  MSP and broadband specialist add to their operations with deals that provide more skills, customers and UK coverage

• July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22

  Softcat outlines CEO succession plan

  Channel player Softcat reveals that current boss Graeme Watt will leave that position in August next year

• July 12, 2022 12 Jul'22

  Acquisition strategy helps AdEPT deliver solid results

  Managed service player reinstates dividend as it enjoys revenue and gross profit increases

• July 08, 2022 08 Jul'22

  SHI International attack shows the channel are targets

  Malware attack on channel player a reminder that criminals are focused on hitting firms across the partner ecosystem

• July 07, 2022 07 Jul'22

  Distribution has a role to play in a hyperscaler world

  Support, application aggregation and skills are just a few of the benefits that disties can bring to bear for hyperscalers looking to work with the channel

• July 07, 2022 07 Jul'22

  Nerdio enhances support for MSPs

  Vendor Nerdio rolls out improved partner programme to make life easier for partners supporting Microsoft Azure environments, and N-able is also bolstering its ability to support CSPs

• July 06, 2022 06 Jul'22

  Xerox bulks out digital services with Go Inspire

  The print and document specialist is back in the acquiring mood as it adds more depth to its services

• July 06, 2022 06 Jul'22

  Node4 adds more Microsoft Azure skills with risual

  Consolidation across the managed servicer provider community has continued, with two MSPs coming together

• July 01, 2022 01 Jul'22

  Channel key for Google Cloud

  Approach taken by public cloud player shows partners are critical to its growth ambitions

• June 30, 2022 30 Jun'22

  Microsoft shows flexibility on block to legacy CSP auto-renewals

  Microsoft reacts to efforts made by the channel to move to alternatives in the face of the previously proposed deadline to support next month

• June 30, 2022 30 Jun'22

  Distribution delivers for Dropbox

  Evolution of disties has seen them better positioned to support a wide range of partners selling into the SME customer base

• June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22

  Channel confidence holds firm

  Agilitas survey shines light on positive mood across IT channel as CloudCoCo H1 numbers add to evidence of growth

• June 28, 2022 28 Jun'22

  HPE rolls out Partner Ready Vantage programme

  The focus is very much on supporting an as-a-service shift that has happened across the vendor’s channel base

• June 21, 2022 21 Jun'22

  Print industry needs to work with channel on sustainability

  Vendors are strong on their own actions, but need to use programmes to support more action in their channels

• June 21, 2022 21 Jun'22

  Avanade and Intact add fuel to consolidation trend

  Microsoft specialist and ERP player seal acquisitions as they look to strengthen their positions

• June 20, 2022 20 Jun'22

  BCN lands fresh PE backer

  MSP set to continue with its expansive strategy after starting a relationship with a different private equity player

• June 20, 2022 20 Jun'22

  SysGroup looks ahead of pandemic-hit FY

  Managed service player SysGroup is looking to continue with its buy-and-build strategy to grow the business this year

• June 17, 2022 17 Jun'22

  Increased complexity leaves users struggling with cloud security

  Research from MSP Aptum shines a light on the struggles that are being experienced by large numbers of users

• June 16, 2022 16 Jun'22

  Co-creation and a partner ecosystem core to IBM

  Vendor and partner Logicalis talk about working relationship as an illustration of how Big Blue is working with the channel

• June 15, 2022 15 Jun'22

  SMEs leaning more heavily on MSPs, says research

  Research from JumpCloud reveals increased momentum in the shift by small and medium-sized customers towards working with the managed service model

• June 13, 2022 13 Jun'22

  Syncro steps up support for UK MSPs

  Firm expands support hours and makes billing easier as it looks to grow managed service provider base on this side of the Atlantic

• June 10, 2022 10 Jun'22

  Schneider Electric, Maintel and DataSolutions highlight green efforts

  Vendor, cloud player and distributor illustrate some of the steps that are being taken across the industry on the sustainability front

• June 09, 2022 09 Jun'22

  DataSolutions and ANS Group both talk growth

  Channel players share insights into their performance and ambitions for the future

• June 08, 2022 08 Jun'22

  Enterprises overspending on cloud services

  The channel needs to help users address some of the factors that are causing them to get frustrated about their experiences of cloud computing

• June 07, 2022 07 Jun'22

  Redcentric Solutions snaps up remaining Sungard Availability Services assets

  Firm signs up AWS Consulting business and has a few weeks to complete deal for remaining datacentres

• June 06, 2022 06 Jun'22

  Ultima beefs up security with The AntiSocial Engineer buy

  The Ultima and AntiSocial Engineer deal provides access to expertise around vulnerability exposure and remediation through education and understanding human nature

• May 30, 2022 30 May'22

  OGL expands advisory services and Gatewatcher firms up UK position

  Both firms have sought expertise to lead their efforts as they look for market expansion and improved customer support

• May 27, 2022 27 May'22

  Daisy Communications and DSP-Explorer add to consolidation trend

  Firms move to add depth and skills with deals for fellow channel players

• May 27, 2022 27 May'22

  Broadcom senior management make positive channel noises

  Partners wondering about the attitude of the prospective new owner of VMware to the indirect model will have been reassured by views shared with analysts

• May 25, 2022 25 May'22

  Softcat trading update adds to positive channel picture

  Channel player issues third-quarter trading update to indicate that momentum built up in the first half is continuing

• May 24, 2022 24 May'22

  Bytes delivers solid FY22

  Channel player continues to provide investors with cheer as it shares record numbers for its latest fiscal year

• May 23, 2022 23 May'22

  Having a security angle is a priority for MSPs

  Research released to mark the latest MSP Day underlines the need for managed service players to be able to provide the data protection that customers are crying out for

• May 20, 2022 20 May'22

  MSP Day: Growth expected but security concerns rising

  Research around the annual MSP Day event indicates there are a lot of positives in the managed services world, but fears of security regulations are widespread

• May 19, 2022 19 May'22

  FluidOne makes investment in Marathon

  The move to get involved with the Microsoft gold partner will add more cloud services depth

• May 17, 2022 17 May'22

  Cloud print management set to dominate over next few years

  Research from Quocirca paints a picture of a customer base moving to the cloud over the next few years, as it reacts to hybrid working

• May 16, 2022 16 May'22

  TD Synnex adds Google Cloud to its portfolio

  Distributor will partner public cloud giant in key markets as it looks to provide resellers with more choices

• May 10, 2022 10 May'22

  Security and cloud drive Exclusive Networks’ Q1

  Distributor shares first-quarter numbers with eyes on building on it to deliver a strong fiscal year

• May 09, 2022 09 May'22

  NetApp supports partners on the journey to hybrid

  Cloud data player prepared to support those that are looking to move into a position where they can deliver high value to customers

• May 06, 2022 06 May'22

  Dell ‘making big bets’ on telco and edge

  Vendor’s channel execs weigh in on market opportunity for partners at Global Channel Summit

• May 04, 2022 04 May'22

  NetApp: View the public sector as a series of sub-verticals

  A one-size-fits-all approach is not going to work effectively in the public sector, according to research and experience gained by the vendor

• May 03, 2022 03 May'22

  Dell adds cyber cloud protection to Apex

  Vendor continues to build out capabilities of its as-a-service portfolio with more support for those worried about data in multi-cloud environments

• April 29, 2022 29 Apr'22

  Computacenter Q1 indicates life is getting back to normal

  It’s been difficult to talk about season patterns with a pandemic raging, but as we all learn to live with Covid, there are signs that this also means getting used to more familiar trading conditions

• April 29, 2022 29 Apr'22

  Kaseya CEO explains the move for Datto

  Following the recently announced acquisition, the boss at MSP specialist Kaseya speaks to MicroScope about the context for the deal and why it was attracted to its rival Datto

• April 28, 2022 28 Apr'22

  WatchGuard owner sets sights on MSP growth

  Vector Capital has become majority owner of the security firm with a strategy of appealing to managed service providers

• April 27, 2022 27 Apr'22

  AWS marks a decade of partner network

  Cloud giant looks for closer relationships with ISVs and consulting partners as it seeks to expand the range of services it can offer to customers

• April 25, 2022 25 Apr'22

  Professional services firms suffer skills gaps and legacy system issues

  Research from Unit4 covering the state of the European market reveals optimism, but concerns about barriers to growth

• April 21, 2022 21 Apr'22

  Dell steps up retail edge support, flags channel opportunity

  Vendor introduces more offerings for the retail sector, with UK channel boss urging partners to take a look at the market

• April 21, 2022 21 Apr'22

  Version 1 lands fresh private equity backer with Partners Group

  Track record of the business and position in supporting digital transformation attracted finance player, which has become majority shareholder