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Cloud Computing Services
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October 18, 2022
18
Oct'22
NetApp ushers in Partner Sphere
Vendor’s partner programme will drive its channel towards the high-revenue areas of cloud and services
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October 13, 2022
13
Oct'22
HP expects printer market to ramp up
As offices have reopened and workers have returned, the printer has been one of the key tools they have missed during the pandemic
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October 12, 2022
12
Oct'22
MicroScope at 40: David Watts, TD SYNNEX
As MicroScope celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look back and wonder about what will happen next. The key theme that links all four decades is change – and that has been seen across all parts of the channel
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October 11, 2022
11
Oct'22
Academia Technology Group aims for growth in fiscal 2023
Education player signals it will look beyond its core market for more opportunities in the future
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October 06, 2022
06
Oct'22
Context: Channel remains optimistic
Research from market watcher shows most across the European channel are feeling upbeat, even if that sentiment is not shared with all their customers
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October 06, 2022
06
Oct'22
Channel feeling good about Q4
Despite economic uncertainty, thoughts around the key fourth quarter remain positive
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October 04, 2022
04
Oct'22
Kaseya CEO talks of strong 2023 and love for Datto partners
Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, shares his reactions to DattoCon and the message he had for MSPs at the event
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September 29, 2022
29
Sep'22
The evolution of distribution
To mark the 40th anniversary of MicroScope, Frank Vitagliano, CEO at GTDC, shares his thoughts on the journey that the channel has been on for the last four decades and beyond
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September 27, 2022
27
Sep'22
BCN, XBM and Valsoft keep consolidation trend going
Firms add fellow resellers to their operations as they look to bolster depth, expertise and market reach
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September 27, 2022
27
Sep'22
Poly channel adapting to a hybrid world
Collaboration specialist has seen the demands on its partners change and a response across its reseller base
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September 27, 2022
27
Sep'22
Espria emerges as an MSP targeting the digital workspace
Managed service provider unveils fresh brand after bringing two firms together earlier this summer
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September 23, 2022
23
Sep'22
Change at the top at Content+Cloud
Fresh CEO comes in as former incumbent heads to a role at parent company with brief to look for further growth across Europe
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September 23, 2022
23
Sep'22
Alibaba Cloud outlines $1bn investment in partner ecosystem
Cloud player will spend the money over the next three years to enhance and grow its partner base
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September 21, 2022
21
Sep'22
Jigsaw24 launches Apple support service
Jigsaw24 looks to help Windows specialists cover all the bases with a service that will ensure they match levels of support across a wider range of devices
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September 21, 2022
21
Sep'22
Bytes updates on ‘positive’ H1
Channel player Bytes joins growing list of firms that have reported a decent first half, with hopes of that continuing over the rest of the year
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September 16, 2022
16
Sep'22
After a bad August, the channel could help retail
The pressure is on to turn around sale decreases, and a trusted partner that can help introduce efficient technology might be part of the answer
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September 16, 2022
16
Sep'22
Cloud-appropriate is the message for the public sector
NetApp is encouraging channel partners to push cloud when it really is the right answer, as well as continue to offer users a choice
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September 09, 2022
09
Sep'22
Computacenter CEO talks of users’ ‘robust’ IT commitment
Profits might be down, but there are reasons to look ahead with some confidence as the channel player shares its interim first-half numbers
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September 08, 2022
08
Sep'22
Zyxel reports strong summer in education for MSPs
Networking player has seen its channel busy over the summer, selling into schools and colleges
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September 06, 2022
06
Sep'22
Westcon-Comstor cuts ribbon on Cloud & Collaboration business division
Distributor reacts to market needs with a dedicated focus in areas where channel partners should be able to reap the rewards
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August 25, 2022
25
Aug'22
Gaining ESG skills a rising motivation for M&A activity
The need to have a good story around environmental, social and governance (ESG) is driving more mergers and acquisitions
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August 24, 2022
24
Aug'22
Transition continuing at K3 Business Technology
Channel player updates investors on progress made in its fiscal H1 as it looks to build a business serving the retail sector
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August 23, 2022
23
Aug'22
Juniper Networks hands channel NaaS option
Vendor launches network as a service, which will give MSPs something to talk to customers about
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August 19, 2022
19
Aug'22
Ingram Micro Cloud rolls out Ultra offering
Subscription offering for channel partners is designed to support those looking for business growth
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August 16, 2022
16
Aug'22
Expereo and Wavenet hit acquisition trail
Firms expand their options by picking up more expertise and market coverage though deals
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August 09, 2022
09
Aug'22
Supply chain attacks spark security investments
There have been several episodes of attacks in the software supply chain world, and MSPs in general are feeling the heat
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August 08, 2022
08
Aug'22
Celigo in channel-building mode
Integration-platform-as-a-service specialist is looking to significantly grow its partner base to ensure it can service increasing demand
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August 02, 2022
02
Aug'22
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q2
Distributor buoyed by security and cloud growth as it reports second-quarter numbers
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July 27, 2022
27
Jul'22
D-Link bulks up channel education efforts
The need to keep on top of a changing networking market has seen a continued demand from the vendor’s channel for training and support
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July 26, 2022
26
Jul'22
Specialisations and verticals the NetApp channel approach
Vendor is looking to ensure partners are in a position where they can get deeper into customers and sell a wider solution
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July 22, 2022
22
Jul'22
Integration of acquisitions the focus at Redcentric
A flurry of deals in the past fiscal year need to be integrated, but don’t count out the chances of more targets being picked up
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July 19, 2022
19
Jul'22
Trellix underlines MSP cyber threats
Security player adds to the growing weight of evidence that the channel is a target for cyber criminals
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July 19, 2022
19
Jul'22
Babble back on acquisition trail with double swoop
Cloud comms player continues to add to its geographical and technical coverage with two more deals
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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