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Cloud Computing Services
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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
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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
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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
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July 23, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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June 27, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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June 22, 2023
22
Jun'23
Customers looking to MSPs to help consolidate security
The channel is playing a role in helping managed service providers looking to deal with rising costs and a lack of skills
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June 21, 2023
21
Jun'23
HPE adds AI cloud option to GreenLake portfolio
Vendor launches first of a number of planned AI offerings as it looks to get more deeply involved with an expanding market opportunity
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June 20, 2023
20
Jun'23
Exclusive Networks continues to add depth to its on-demand platform X-OD
Exclusive Networks looks to increase the on-demand options available through its as a service proposition X-OD
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June 16, 2023
16
Jun'23
Customers want MSPs to give more cloud analytics
With many users finding the cloud is costing them more than they expected, the call for increased insights is becoming an emerging theme
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June 16, 2023
16
Jun'23
Core to Cloud signals shift to MSP approach
Security player cuts the ribbon on its first services, makes a major hire to support the moves and indicates more plans are in the pipeline
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
Managed print grows, but the channel can help to it expand further
Quocirca research indicates there are hurdles holding back users from committing to cloud printing, but Brother reports that the cloud-printing side of the business is expanding healthily
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
iomart signals M&A activity will continue
Cloud player delivers full-year numbers and CEO comments on a strategy of making selective acquisitions
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June 08, 2023
08
Jun'23
Dell UK boss talks of channel benefits
The recently appointed senior vice-president and general manager of Dell Technologies UK shares an update and discusses the major themes in the market
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June 08, 2023
08
Jun'23
Channel has reasons to be optimistic, says Dell
Dell’s UK channel boss has outlined the reasons why partners are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year
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June 07, 2023
07
Jun'23
Abacus looks for growth while Imperva increases MSSP support
Managed security service provider Abacus hires CFO to drive growth, as elsewhere in the market Imperva enhances partner programme
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June 05, 2023
05
Jun'23
iomart snaps up Extrinsica
Deal to buy Microsoft Azure specialist will add more expertise to the business
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June 02, 2023
02
Jun'23
MSP Day: Benefits from shifting towards security
Managed service providers have looked to grow revenues over the past year and have identified security as a key area and expanded their ability to operate in that area
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May 30, 2023
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May'23
Softcat trading update signals growth is on track
Channel player’s brief insights into how its third quarter has fared will provide further reassurance for those channel watchers looking for signs of economic resilience
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May 26, 2023
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May'23
Adam Binks steps down as SysGroup CEO
After five years at the helm of the business, the chief executive reveals he has decided now is the right time to move on
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May 24, 2023
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May'23
Westcon-Comstor underlines benefits of security and networking focus
Distributor shares financial results that show the benefits of operating in resilient areas that are continuing to grow
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May 23, 2023
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May'23
Bytes delivers strong full-year numbers
Channel player plugs into strong demand for security and cloud across its customer base and talks of further growth opportunities
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May 23, 2023
23
May'23
Dell expands Apex options
Vendor’s as-a-service portfolio gets more storage, PC action and cloud compatibility
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May 22, 2023
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May'23
AI and automation growing channel revenue streams
Sage research highlights the importance of emerging technology areas for securing future channel growth
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May 19, 2023
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May'23
Logicalis CEO: Sustainability efforts being accelerated
The threats to the planet are mounting and efforts to reduce carbon are continuing at channel player Logicalis, with the firm taking a managed services approach to helping customers improve their positions
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May 17, 2023
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May'23
IaaS revenues dip but bounce-back expected
A drop-off in revenues in the first quarter is a feature of a cyclical market and should not concern the channel too much
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May 15, 2023
15
May'23
Big consultancies snapping up channel talent
EY and Accenture have each dipped into the mergers and acquisitions space to add more services and technical capabilities to their offerings
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May 15, 2023
15
May'23
Alibaba Cloud signals ambitions to bolster global partner network
Firm uses channel event to outline the incentives and support it is offering as part of a push to widen its indirect base
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May 12, 2023
12
May'23
Customers will continue to rely on channel talent
Outsourcing study indicates that investment in external support will increase in many cases as users struggle to find skilled staff
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May 10, 2023
10
May'23
Riverbed hands MSPs digital experience managed net offering
Vendor is continuing to increase its activity in the unified observability market with its latest programme for managed service partners
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May 09, 2023
09
May'23
Westcon continuing to focus on sharing data insights
Distributor has placed value on sharing customer and market insights with channel to drive further growth
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May 05, 2023
05
May'23
Adobe shines light on SME employee tech frustration
Channel has a role to play in helping customers improve productivity through the adoption of more digital technology