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Cloud Platforms
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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
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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 02, 2023
02
May'23
IT Priorities 2023: Customers continuing to turn to MSPs
The channel is seen as a solution to a range of IT challenges, including security and cloud management
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April 17, 2023
17
Apr'23
Resellers urged to get involved with cloud accountancy
Customers are shifting away from legacy technology and expecting the channel to meet those needs
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April 05, 2023
05
Apr'23
Customers asking channel to help rationalise security
A tight economy has encouraged more scrutiny of security estates, with Cisco among those charting a rise in users reaching out for help from partners in sorting out bloated software estates
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April 04, 2023
04
Apr'23
Westcon-Comstor launches PartnerCentral marketplace
After a couple of years of development, the channel player introduces a platform based on partner feedback
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March 27, 2023
27
Mar'23
CloudCoCo aiming for £100m revenues
The managed service player has ambitions for dynamic growth over the next few years
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March 23, 2023
23
Mar'23
Microsoft responds to feedback with partner programme enhancements
It’s been six months since its cloud partner programme launched, and in that time the channel has shared its views with the vendor
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March 22, 2023
22
Mar'23
Distributor marketplaces key in supporting channel subscriptions
Research from Westcon-Comstor has revealed the pivotal role that disties play in enabling more interaction with marketplaces
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March 20, 2023
20
Mar'23
VMware enhances partner programme
Vendor looks to encourage its channel to cover the entire customer lifecycle, with more rewards and certifications
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March 15, 2023
15
Mar'23
Lenovo and Vast Data credit channel for growth
Lenovo and Vast Data improve market position and revenues as a result of efforts from their respective channel bases
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March 09, 2023
09
Mar'23
Reality of ‘more with less’ is hurting digitisation efforts, says research
SoftwareOne highlights the strain facing customers that are having to do ‘more with less’
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February 16, 2023
16
Feb'23
ALSO launches in the UK
Sizeable distributor opens an office and looks to make an impact with its cloud marketplace offering
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February 13, 2023
13
Feb'23
VeUP launches to add value to AWS channel
Consultancy operation with offices on both sides of the Atlantic has spotted a gap in the market
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February 07, 2023
07
Feb'23
IBM channel boss relishes opportunity to grow ecosystem
IBM’s UK and Ireland channel lead is excited by the prospect of making a difference in the role and helping the vendor increase its partner business
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January 13, 2023
13
Jan'23
Thirdera and Aptum use acquisition to bolster reach and skills
Firms go into M&A market to support ambitions, with both deals having implications for the UK channel
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January 06, 2023
06
Jan'23
‘More with less’ the mantra for the year ahead
The channel is expecting customers to lean on them to deliver more IT with less impact on the budget in the face of economic headwinds
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January 05, 2023
05
Jan'23
AWS channel boss views partners as critical to strategy
Public cloud giant recently wrapped up its annual Re:Invent event with the spotlight shining brightly on its channel activities
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December 13, 2022
13
Dec'22
Nutanix refreshes referral programme to cover all aspects of buying cycle
Vendor is keen to make sure no one misses out with latest changes to its partner reward programme
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December 07, 2022
07
Dec'22
HPE adds private cloud to GreenLake
Vendor continues to add functionality and compatibility to its as-a-service portfolio at a time when customers are looking for help managing their data
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December 06, 2022
06
Dec'22
MSPs report user cloud shift is rising
Research from Kaseya quizzing managed service providers has shone a light on the accelerated movement of workloads to the cloud
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November 15, 2022
15
Nov'22
Dynatrace tips application monitoring as a channel opportunity
Even with competition in the cloud space, the need for the channel to play a role there has continued to rise
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November 11, 2022
11
Nov'22
Automation and improved service the focus for ConnectWise
Firm uses its Nation Connect event to underline is vision of the challenges being faced across the IT service provider sphere
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November 10, 2022
10
Nov'22
SoftwareONE marks a year since HeleCloud move
Firm wanted the deal to boost its position in the AWS market and that ambition is well on the way to being achieved
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 07, 2022
07
Jun'22
Redcentric Solutions snaps up remaining Sungard Availability Services assets
Firm signs up AWS Consulting business and has a few weeks to complete deal for remaining datacentres
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June 06, 2022
06
Jun'22
Ultima beefs up security with The AntiSocial Engineer buy
The Ultima and AntiSocial Engineer deal provides access to expertise around vulnerability exposure and remediation through education and understanding human nature
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May 27, 2022
27
May'22
Broadcom senior management make positive channel noises
Partners wondering about the attitude of the prospective new owner of VMware to the indirect model will have been reassured by views shared with analysts
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May 24, 2022
24
May'22
Bytes delivers solid FY22
Channel player continues to provide investors with cheer as it shares record numbers for its latest fiscal year
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May 19, 2022
19
May'22
FluidOne makes investment in Marathon
The move to get involved with the Microsoft gold partner will add more cloud services depth
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May 16, 2022
16
May'22
TD Synnex adds Google Cloud to its portfolio
Distributor will partner public cloud giant in key markets as it looks to provide resellers with more choices
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May 10, 2022
10
May'22
Security and cloud drive Exclusive Networks’ Q1
Distributor shares first-quarter numbers with eyes on building on it to deliver a strong fiscal year
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May 03, 2022
03
May'22
Dell adds cyber cloud protection to Apex
Vendor continues to build out capabilities of its as-a-service portfolio with more support for those worried about data in multi-cloud environments
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April 27, 2022
27
Apr'22
AWS marks a decade of partner network
Cloud giant looks for closer relationships with ISVs and consulting partners as it seeks to expand the range of services it can offer to customers
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April 14, 2022
14
Apr'22
GTDC: Pandemic has accelerated distribution’s digital drive
Newly launched podcast from the industry organisation summarises the position of distributors two years on from the arrival of Covid-19
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March 31, 2022
31
Mar'22
Ultima launches cloud analysis tool
Channel player confident it can save SMEs money with free assessment that will identify savings and areas for security improvement