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Cloud Computing Services
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June 26, 2018
26
Jun'18
Nutanix and SonicWall hand partners tools to target the mid-market
Both vendors have launched programmes that will help their channel partners increase sales in the mid-market customer segment
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June 26, 2018
26
Jun'18
Ignition using services to drive channel growth
The distributor is putting the focus on ensuring it can deliver service opportunities for security resellers
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June 21, 2018
21
Jun'18
Fujitsu extends support for service providers
The vendor has built on steps taken to make life easier for MSPs in the UK last month with a wider European programme
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June 19, 2018
19
Jun'18
Change at the top of Comms-care
With the business now a fully functioning part of Ingram Micro the managing director has opted to leave the services specialist
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June 18, 2018
18
Jun'18
Cloud journey still causing problems for many users
Rackspace identifies the key role that the channel can play in helping customers through the cloud migration process
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June 13, 2018
13
Jun'18
Spiraling public cloud costs making private option attractive
An increasing number of companies are bringing their data back in-house and managed cloud providers are in an ideal position to
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June 13, 2018
13
Jun'18
Agilitas bolsters services reach with IBM tie-up
Big Blue will provide access to engineering and technical expertise that can be accessed by resellers and MSPs
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June 12, 2018
12
Jun'18
Print management part of the digital transformation pitch
Those looking to help customers transform their operations should not forget the potential that printing plays in the workplace
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June 08, 2018
08
Jun'18
ConnectWise latest to add voice to call for more MSP evolution
Research from ConnectWise has added to the growing weight of evidence that has highlighted the need for MSPs to provide more than they currently deliver
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June 07, 2018
07
Jun'18
Focus on MSSPs at InfoSec
The annual security industry gathering at Olympia involved plenty of vendors promoting their abilities to support managed service players
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May 30, 2018
30
May'18
Fortinet increases MSSP support
The security player continues to add depth to the options it can offer those providing managed security services
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May 30, 2018
30
May'18
MXC Capital leads efforts to support IDE Group
The managed services player has found life tough but its largest shareholder has come to the rescue
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May 29, 2018
29
May'18
RedstoneConnect sells managed services and SI units
The managed workplace specialist will concentrate on developing its software business after cutting down the extent of its operations
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May 25, 2018
25
May'18
Resellers missing out on cloud cross-selling opportunities
The decision by many channel firms to offer a low number of subscription services has been highlighted by Ingram Micro as a missed chance to sell more cloud applications
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May 23, 2018
23
May'18
MSP Day: Progress made but more to be done to widen SME appeal
The first MSP Day has come with research showing the progress of the channel to deliver services but highlighted a mismatch with what SME buyers want to buy
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May 22, 2018
22
May'18
CompTIA: Cloud the springboard to further innovation
The industry group has found that more customers are looking to use the cloud as a way to introduce more emerging technologies into their organisations
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May 21, 2018
21
May'18
Ingram Micro urges more cloud action
In the run up to the distributor's Cloud Summit the firm has underlined just why it believes more channel partners need to get involved in the hosted world
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May 18, 2018
18
May'18
MSPs will struggle to keep up with market changes
Channel must adapt to changing customer requirements, warns MSP evangelist
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May 18, 2018
18
May'18
Salesforce leaning on partners in enterprise push
Channel thanked for the progress made so far but sizeable market opportunity is still there to address
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May 16, 2018
16
May'18
IDC: Digital transformation driving IT services spending
The analyst house has provided an insight into the services world with digital transformation a major influence on where customers are spending
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May 14, 2018
14
May'18
Brighter steals a march with managedservices,co.uk launch
Brighter Connections has cut the ribbon on a website designed to have a national appeal
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May 11, 2018
11
May'18
AWS: The channel really matters
The public cloud giant has been expanding its channel base and is keen to work with more resellers and ISVs
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May 10, 2018
10
May'18
Check Point gains strong channel interest in SaaS approach
The security vendor launched its Security as a Service offering in January and has seen it chime with partner and customer needs
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May 09, 2018
09
May'18
Oracle encouraging partners to develop IP
The vendor's UK channel chief is encouraging partners to add their own 'secret sauce' to its cloud portfolio
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May 09, 2018
09
May'18
SCC expands managed print reach with Hobs On-Site buy
Four years after SCC acquired managed print player M2 the firm is adding to the services it can offer with an additional deal
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May 08, 2018
08
May'18
GCI gets £60m warchest from fresh backer
Serial acquisition deal maker GCI has changed its major shareholder and been given access to funds to continue to expand the business
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May 04, 2018
04
May'18
Comparex well on the road to meet managed service ambitions
The Microsoft partner is keen to demonstrate that ambitions and plans to increase service revenues continue to be delivered
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May 04, 2018
04
May'18
Fujitsu steps up support for MSPs
The vendor has launched a pilot programme that will give service providers the chance to co-create solutions
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May 03, 2018
03
May'18
MSPs to get their day of recognition
Starting this 23 May there will be MSP Day and a chance to celebrate the work done by managed service providers
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May 02, 2018
02
May'18
Claranet adds Azure depth with Union buy
The managed services player is again hitting the headlines for making an acquisition to bolster its cloud offering
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May 01, 2018
01
May'18
Gartner: CEOs are talking digital
The digital transformation message has got into the boardroom and is now a CEO priority, which should give the channel some chances to support those firms as they change their operations
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April 30, 2018
30
Apr'18
Puppet signals channel opportunities as it extends ecosystem
The DevOps specialist has indicated it is now working with a number of vendors with some of those offering its technology via the channel
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April 27, 2018
27
Apr'18
Channel can help users with inefficient cloud usage
An analysis of the cloud infrastructure services market from Canalys has highlighted an opportunity for partners with the right skills
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April 26, 2018
26
Apr'18
Business unit spending opening up compliance risks
SAM specialist Snow Software has highlighted the concerns of CIOs that the growing spending power outside the IT department is putting the business in danger of becoming non-compliant
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April 23, 2018
23
Apr'18
Densify launches UK&I channel
Cloud optimisation provider Densify signs distiribution agreement with DataSolutions
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April 11, 2018
11
Apr'18
The heart wants AI and M2M but the head knows skills are a problem
Research from SolarWinds has revealed that legacy infrastructure and skills gaps are causing problems for those customers trying to embark on digital transformation projects
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April 10, 2018
10
Apr'18
HPE Pointnext picks up RedPixie to bolster hybrid cloud options
The vendor has picked up its second cloud consultancy in the space of eight months as it looks to increase its hybrid cloud support for customers
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April 04, 2018
04
Apr'18
DXC extends Microsoft support with deals in the UK and Australia
Ambitions by the channel player to be the largest independent Microsoft Dynamics operator get a shot in the arm with a double acquisition
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March 29, 2018
29
Mar'18
Autotask and Datto partners get a look at the future
The combined entity has used an event in London to outline just what it can now provide managed service providers
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March 28, 2018
28
Mar'18
MSPs can shine a light in the security darkness
Customers know they face security threats but do not know how to deal with them giving MSPs a chance to step in and solve those problems
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March 28, 2018
28
Mar'18
KCOM deepens cloud commitment
The firm has strengthened its cloud credentials extending its relationship with AWS and joining Google's partner ranks
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March 26, 2018
26
Mar'18
Firms making slow moves to embrace digital
Research from various sources has pointed the finger at a number of reasons for the slow adoption of digital business processes and some are resorting to acquisition to solve the problems
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March 23, 2018
23
Mar'18
Barracuda uncovers user issues with cloud licensing
A failure to provide customers with a menu of payment options for cloud services could be a problem, according to the vendor's research
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March 22, 2018
22
Mar'18
Security as a Service outpacing traditional offerings
An analysis of the market from Canalys has highlighted the growth in SaaS at a much higher rate than hardware and software products
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March 21, 2018
21
Mar'18
Computacenter head East to support managed services push
The channel player is increasing its capacity to support global customers looking for sunrise to sunset assistance
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March 20, 2018
20
Mar'18
Firms failing to invest in emerging technologies
Dell EMC has warned that UK businesses are lagging behind European counterparts when it comes to investing in emerging technologies
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March 19, 2018
19
Mar'18
Morpheus seeks channel partners for UK expansion
The firm is keen to expand its partner base to take advantage of a growing demand around multi-cloud orchestration
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March 19, 2018
19
Mar'18
Sabio extends SaaS options with Bright UK buy
Sabio has made it's third acquisition in the last 18 months adding the customer service data and analytics player Bright UK
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March 14, 2018
14
Mar'18
Computacenter one of the first off the blocks with VMware Cloud on AWS
The first two partners in the UK selling VMware Cloud on AWS have been revealed
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March 14, 2018
14
Mar'18
HPE adds more personal options to Cloud28+ platform
The vendor is increasing the depth of customisation available to channel partners looking to promote their own brands and services on Cloud28+