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Cloud Platforms
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March 07, 2024
07
Mar'24
Cloud complexity a challenge for the channel to solve
Research has shown that users are struggling to keep on top of their infrastructure and will look to partners to help
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February 27, 2024
27
Feb'24
Westcon-Comstor adds private Cisco listings to AWS Markeplace
Distributor moves quickly to flex status as valued partner of public cloud giant
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February 20, 2024
20
Feb'24
Crayon bolsters education pitch with Kahoot partnership
Channel player will have more to talk about with schools and universities after getting involved with learning and engagement specialist
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February 19, 2024
19
Feb'24
ANS and Global 4 partnering and CodeStone buying
Tie-ups across the channel continue to be struck as firms look to extend areas of expertise and bolster service offerings
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February 14, 2024
14
Feb'24
GTDC: Distribution marketplaces evolving and competing
Report from industry body uncovers the progress made so far and the prospects for future enhancements putting distie offerings in a strong position
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February 08, 2024
08
Feb'24
IBM expands AWS marketplace programme to UK
IBM’s experiences running AWS offering in the US has given it the confidence to move to the next phase and introduce it to a number of European countries
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February 01, 2024
01
Feb'24
SME market trends supporting further MSP growth
The CEO of Kaseya has shared his thoughts on the reasons why the year ahead will be a positive one for managed service providers
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January 30, 2024
30
Jan'24
TD Synnex, Westcon-Comstor and Infinigate expand portfolios
Distributors are making moves to ensure they have a mix of products and services that appeal to their channel partner bases
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January 22, 2024
22
Jan'24
Westcon-Comstor adds AWS depth with Rebura buy
Distributor moves for cloud consultancy in bid to beef-up ability to support partner base
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January 17, 2024
17
Jan'24
Dura Software expands UK footprint with Invosys buy
The examples of consolidation continue to stack up, with comms services player Dura Software the latest to be caught up in M&A activity
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January 10, 2024
10
Jan'24
Logicalis looking to raise the managed services bar
Channel player ushers in a number of enhancements on its Managed Data Fabric Platform to provide users with deeper insights
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January 05, 2024
05
Jan'24
GTDC: More use cases add to AI expectations
The latest GTDC podcast includes talk of the prospects for the technology to have a major channel impact this year – artificial intelligence
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December 20, 2023
20
Dec'23
Giacom picks up Microsoft-focused intY
Move to bolster managed services proposition will add greater cloud depth and enhance UK market position
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December 12, 2023
12
Dec'23
Channel has role to play in supporting AI adoption
Findings from Dynatrace have revealed a clear opportunity for partners to help users keen to make use of the technology
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December 12, 2023
12
Dec'23
Lenovo channel exec tips artificial intelligence, edge and multicloud as areas for growth
With 2024 just a matter of weeks away, partners are already being alerted to areas where decent revenues should be available
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December 08, 2023
08
Dec'23
Arrow adds more XaaS support to cloud platform
Distributor bolsters management features on ArrowSphere as it responds to market demands, while elsewhere TD Synnex bolsters AI support
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November 28, 2023
28
Nov'23
Infinigate launches next-gen security package
Distributor combines offerings from a number of vendor partners to produce fresh option for resellers
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November 27, 2023
27
Nov'23
SysGroup grows managed services as H1 revenues dip
Channel player shares financial update indicating it’s lining up behind AI as an area for growth
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November 23, 2023
23
Nov'23
Aptum expanding channel ecosystem
Recently appointed channel executive outlines plans to increase the cloud player’s routes to market
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November 23, 2023
23
Nov'23
Dell: Channel will need to provide AI reassurances
Dell research exposes levels of hesitancy among UK customers over artificial intelligence
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November 15, 2023
15
Nov'23
UK momentum supports SoftwareOne Q3 revenue growth
Cloud service player issues a trading update that shares financials and progress on cost-saving programme and strategic review
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November 14, 2023
14
Nov'23
TD Synnex and Evolve IP deepening green commitment
Distributor and cloud communication specialist both actively stepping up their sustainability efforts
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November 01, 2023
01
Nov'23
AWS looking for more channel growth
Senior partner leader at AWS shares the vision for widening relationships and working with generative AI to unlock more opportunities
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October 27, 2023
27
Oct'23
Czech managed hosting player sets sights on UK
Web hosting and managed services player vshosting is keen to build a UK presence and increase its channel involvement
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October 18, 2023
18
Oct'23
Avanade exposes generative AI skills gap
Customers know they have to embrace generative AI, but many are not in a position to support it due to a lack of expertise
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October 11, 2023
11
Oct'23
Google encouraging partners to embrace generative AI
Cloud giant unveils a number of partner programme enhancements as it looks to support more of a push into artificial intelligence
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October 05, 2023
05
Oct'23
Canalys: Channel involvement with marketplaces will grow
Rather than bypassing partners, the penny is dropping that involving more will add more value and help meet a wider range of customer demands
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October 04, 2023
04
Oct'23
Canalys: Generative AI a ‘generational opportunity’
The most used buzzword of the moment, GenAI, has the potential to drive revenues and services opportunities for the channel
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
Nutanix enhances programme to drive channel activity
Nutanix’s annual enhancement of its partner efforts continues to put the focus on driving more sales through the channel
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September 14, 2023
14
Sep'23
Sharp responds to changing behaviour with virtual showroom
The firm’s channel can show off a range of products and services through a virtual showroom, rather than making users travel to a physical destination
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September 07, 2023
07
Sep'23
Insight rolls out global cloud services option
Channel player Insight takes its support global as it looks to provide increased help for customers wrestling with cloud
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September 04, 2023
04
Sep'23
CloudSmiths CEO looking for UK growth
Firm has a growing presence in the country, and is looking for further expansion using a strategy of forming channel partnerships
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August 31, 2023
31
Aug'23
Centerprise extends Welsh commitment with Newport-based datacentre
Cloud player Centerprise adds a second datacentre location in Wales as it continues to expand operations in the country
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
TD Synnex focused on taking market share
Distributor’s UK boss updates on progress made so far this year and the prospects for an improved 2024
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August 29, 2023
29
Aug'23
Bulk of IT spending going through the channel
The amount of money spent on technology might have been hit by macroeconomic conditions, but the majority of what is being transacted is going through partners
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August 11, 2023
11
Aug'23
Dell EMEA boss: Artificial intelligence of immense value
The debate about the benefit of artificial intelligence rages on, but for those trying to make it deliver benefits for partners, the value of the technology can already be appreciated
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July 23, 2023
23
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 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 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 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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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 27, 2023
27
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 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 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 13, 2023
13
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 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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May 24, 2023
24
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
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 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