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Cloud Computing Services

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18

  Densify launches UK&I channel

  Cloud optimisation provider Densify signs distiribution agreement with DataSolutions

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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+

• March 13, 2018 13 Mar'18

  Computacenter hints at expansion after strong 2017

  The firm has released its full year numbers and indicated the over the next few years it would look to expand its geographical footprint

• March 08, 2018 08 Mar'18

  Kaseya boss witnessing 'exploding' MSP market

  The boss at MSP specialist Kaseya has commented on a market experiencing strong growth thanks to the investments being made by the SME community

• March 07, 2018 07 Mar'18

  Ricoh underlines link between managed print and GDPR

  The print vendor used a recent event to talk of the need for security and the challenges of GDPR

• March 06, 2018 06 Mar'18

  BSA: The UK is a good place to move to the cloud

  Those customers concerned that a move to the cloud might be the wrong thing can take comfort in research that indicates the UK is one of the most robust places in the world to take the plunge

• March 05, 2018 05 Mar'18

  Print industry braced for change as disruption hits

  Looking ahead to 2025 the print industry is going to go through major changes and vendors and resellers need to start preparing now

• March 02, 2018 02 Mar'18

  Webroot swells MSP ranks

  The latest quarterly numbers from the security player include an update on the increasing number of managed service players that are now working with the firm

• March 02, 2018 02 Mar'18

  GDPR and digital transformation fueling managed print

  The reasons for customers to take a closer look at managed print services are increasing

• February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18

  Dell EMC steps up support for digital transformation skills

  The vendor has rolled out a series of certifications aimed at arming people with the right skills to navigate some of the cloud and security issues that many customers are dealing with

• February 20, 2018 20 Feb'18

  Rubrik shares growth stats and welcomes fresh faces

  The cloud data specialist has revealed it is growing quickly and has attracted more talent to join the executive ranks

• February 09, 2018 09 Feb'18

  Time to stop sweating

  Customers that have tried to extend the life of the IT risk losing out on the benefits of digital transformation

• February 08, 2018 08 Feb'18

  Dell looking for a $50bn channel business

  The vendor is aiming to take global channel revenues through the $50bn barrier as it lays down plans for a year of growth with partners

• February 07, 2018 07 Feb'18

  IoT projects need to deliver growth

  Those pitching IoT solutions have underlined the importance of showing customers the positive results

• January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18

  Connect Managed Services makes double acquisition

  The firm has struck two deals on both sides of the Atlantic as it looks to bolster its portfolio and customer base

• January 29, 2018 29 Jan'18

  IBC Group emerges to give fresh voice in print management space

  Founded by a print industry veteran the focus for the IBC Group will be on helping customers increase automation and remain compliant

• January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18

  Microsoft boasts of partner profitability levels

  The vendor's partners are able to generate extra revenue for every $1 that they gain selling Microsoft

• January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18

  Big bang not the way to deliver digital transformation

  Managed services player Claranet has looked into the market and exposed a series of challenges for those trying to pitch digital transformation

• January 22, 2018 22 Jan'18

  No winners in a race to the bottom in the cloud market

  Warnings from intY have been sounded over the dangers of trying to sell cloud on price

• January 17, 2018 17 Jan'18

  SAP increases support for partners selling SME cloud services

  The vendor has increased the support that partners can gain access to if they are serious about increasing their cloud revenues

• January 17, 2018 17 Jan'18

  Adept4 cuts pre-tax losses as cloud services grow

  Managed services player has taken steps to simplify its structure and make a security push with the latest prelim numbers showing progress

• January 16, 2018 16 Jan'18

  Xerox signs Midwich to bolster SME coverage

  The printing and AV distributor has launched a managed print proposition with Xerox the first major signing

• January 15, 2018 15 Jan'18

  Managed print moving into the large format world

  The appeal of managed print services is widening beyond the small format world to include larger printers

• January 09, 2018 09 Jan'18

  Focus on cost cutting a danger in digital transformation pitches

  Customers might be looking for cost savings but the channel needs to steer the focus onto growth and longer term business benefits

• January 09, 2018 09 Jan'18

  Citrix simplifies partner rewards programme

  The vendor has used its Summit event in California to outline a revamp to its partner reward scheme

• January 08, 2018 08 Jan'18

  ConnectWise adds consulting depth with HTG acquisition

  ConnectWise adds consulting and training specialist HTG to provide more support to its channel ecosystem

• January 08, 2018 08 Jan'18

  GTDC: Distribution set for a solid year

  Distribution is well placed in a cloud and multivendor solution world to deliver the support that suppliers are looking for

• September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17

  Bytes expands UK footprint with Phoenix Software buy

  Bytes has boosted its position in the North and the public sector with the move to acquire Phoenix Software

• June 21, 2016 21 Jun'16

  Capita snaps up Trustmarque

  Capita acquires Trustmarque to bolster its software licensing capabilities across private and public sector customers

• October 09, 2015 09 Oct'15

  SCC boosts hosted voice reach with SIPCOM investment

  SCC continues to invest in expanding its cloud and hosted options with UCaaS and hosted voice player SIPCOM the beneficiary of its latest moves in the market

• June 18, 2015 18 Jun'15

  Nadella delivers a fresh org chart as Microsoft restructures

  Resellers will have a fresh structure to familiarise themselves with as Microsoft's CEO outlines a company restructure