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Cloud Platforms
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June 23, 2021
23
Jun'21
HPE boss ushers in the ‘age of insight’
Data is exploding, and HPE wants its channel to help users navigate through that complexity with GreenLake as the main answer
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June 18, 2021
18
Jun'21
Inflexion will combine ANS and UKFast to create cloud and digital group
Private equity player continues to expand its channel portfolio by moving for cloud and digital transformation player ANS
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June 14, 2021
14
Jun'21
Pure Storage looks to expand as-a-service reach
Storage firm’s channel boss indicates that distribution will be given an opportunity to support its as-a-service push
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June 04, 2021
04
Jun'21
GTDC: XaaS is taking off in distribution
Industry organisation identifies reasons why the everything-as-a-service approach is becoming increasingly popular among its members
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June 02, 2021
02
Jun'21
WatchGuard adds Panda range to MSP cloud platform
Security player integrates the fruits of last year’s acquisition into its cloud platform to make life easier for managed serviced providers
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June 01, 2021
01
Jun'21
Ensono flags distributed cloud as growth area
Hybrid cloud player’s research points to an area of opportunity for resellers looking to respond to customer cloud needs
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May 27, 2021
27
May'21
Vonage channel boss talks UK channel growth
Cloud comms player has set its sights on growing its market share here and has backed that up with more support for the channel
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May 25, 2021
25
May'21
Nuvias acquires Cloud Distribution
Security, cloud and networking player adds more muscle with a move to pick up fellow UK-focused VAD
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May 25, 2021
25
May'21
Datatec reveals impact of coronavirus on business strategy
Westcon and Logicalis owner has seen a ‘structural shift’ as the result of the changes accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic
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May 11, 2021
11
May'21
Workato builds a European channel
Automation specialist is investing in its platform infrastructure and expects that to translate to rising channel partner numbers
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May 06, 2021
06
May'21
Softcat sets out ambitious sustainability targets
Channel player looks to mark itself out as a leader on the issue of sustainability, with carbon commitments and plans for the way it chooses those it works with
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April 30, 2021
30
Apr'21
Pressure mounting to stand out in the cloud crowd
The market for cloud infrastructure services is growing, but so is the competition
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April 27, 2021
27
Apr'21
BitTitan gives partners more targets with Perspectium buy
Acquisition gives cloud migration player greater access to ServiceNow world and its partners the chance to extend their reach
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April 16, 2021
16
Apr'21
Channel plugging the multicloud skills gap
VMware virtual cloud event highlights the vital role that partners are playing in helping customers navigate a cloud world
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April 13, 2021
13
Apr'21
Datto study links vendor with channel growth
MSPs opting to work with Datto selling into the SME market are growing by $100,000 a year on average, reveals commissioned study
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April 06, 2021
06
Apr'21
Ensono and M-Files dip toes in acquisition waters
Firms add to the growing number of deals already struck in 2021 as consolidation continues to grip the channel
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April 06, 2021
06
Apr'21
Ultima CEO talks of digital strategy
With the recent deal for cloud services player Just After Midnight in the bag, Scott Dodds is looking ahead to carving out more digital transformation business
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March 19, 2021
19
Mar'21
Performanta latest to attract private equity backing
Managed security services player Performanta attracts a significant investment from Beech Tree
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March 18, 2021
18
Mar'21
Exclusive Networks charts a digital course
Distributor's CEO provides update on progress made last year and ambitions for the rest of 2021
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Workplace from Facebook looking for more channel growth
Collaboration tools specialist has seen the channel increase its revenue and hopes an enhanced partner programme will entice more to get involved
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March 12, 2021
12
Mar'21
Offices won’t be full for some time to come
Channel will have a role in helping customers adjust to a hybrid working world, with many staff indicating they will continue to work from home
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March 10, 2021
10
Mar'21
Exclusive Networks UK boss on a strong start to the year
Coronavirus, Brexit and having to do everything virtually have not dented distributor’s optimism
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March 10, 2021
10
Mar'21
HPE reveals channel momentum around GreenLake
Vendor rolls out enhancements to its infrastructure-as-a-service offering and reveals the strength of channel involvement
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March 10, 2021
10
Mar'21
WatchGuard enhances MSP cloud platform
Security player continues to add more depth to its cloud platform as it continues to reach out to more MSSPs
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March 05, 2021
05
Mar'21
Jamie Farrelly takes on EMEA channel role at Commvault
Former Veritas staffer Jamie Farrelly joins Commvault at a time when the data player is going through a transformation and is keen to take its channel partners with it
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March 02, 2021
02
Mar'21
SAP channel consolidation continues as Sapphire buys InCloud
Sapphire Systems has moved for InCloud Solutions in a bid to add more depth to its cloud ERP expertise
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February 25, 2021
25
Feb'21
Tech Data and Seagate strengthen XaaS options
Distributor and storage player both take steps to increase their as-a-service options, through acquisition and a service launch
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Kaseya expands security reach with RocketCyber buy
MSP specialist continues to add more depth to its platform offering with a cloud-managed SOC now integrated into the portfolio
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February 23, 2021
23
Feb'21
Content+Cloud snaps up Sipcom
Deal will bulk out the firm’s Microsoft proposition as well as giving it a foothold in the US for the first time
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
Exclusive Networks expands X-OD
Distributor increases the number of countries that can access its as-a-service offering and increases the vendors involved
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February 17, 2021
17
Feb'21
Partners join Avaya on its SaaS journey
Comms player has seen its channel embrace the opportunities that have emerged from a shift towards the cloud
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February 11, 2021
11
Feb'21
Microsoft encourages more co-sell in programme updates
Vendor is keen to unify its programmes and put more partners in front of each other and customers
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February 09, 2021
09
Feb'21
School closures hit RM numbers
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is clear in the full-year numbers reported by the educational specialist
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February 03, 2021
03
Feb'21
Channel driving growth for public cloud giants
The sales have been impressive but Canalys has highlighted the strength of the channel in boosting sales for the likes of Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft Azure
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January 25, 2021
25
Jan'21
Maintel, Six Degrees and Apalo extending managed service options
As-a-service offerings are growing in importance as customers look for greater flexibility
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January 05, 2021
05
Jan'21
Softcat enjoys strong December and Agilitas sees revenues jump
Channel players share details of their recent trading performance, with both revealing that last year was strong
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December 15, 2020
15
Dec'20
Fujitsu puts ecosystem platform at heart of channel approach
Vendor is adding partners to its collaborative platform that launched last month to encourage more cross-channel partnerships
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December 08, 2020
08
Dec'20
AWS channel chief: Partners key to growing the business
Public cloud giant Amazon Web Services’ channel chief speaks of the importance of partners and the acceleration of cloud adoption during the coronavirus pandemic
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December 07, 2020
07
Dec'20
KCOM and Giacom team up to deliver Microsoft services
Firms local to each other combine expertise to deliver connectivity and cloud services
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December 04, 2020
04
Dec'20
AWS rolls out fresh programmes and competencies
Cloud giant uses partner slot at Re:Invent to share its ambition to support ISVs and give partners the chance to gain more competencies
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November 27, 2020
27
Nov'20
Services and value underpin Exclusive Networks plans for 2021
Distributor Exclusive Networks is aiming to build on the progress it has made with supporting those that want more flexibility in the channel
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November 26, 2020
26
Nov'20
Red Hat supports channel guiding users through IT change
The technology might be changing, but so is the culture and the channel needs to be aware of the issues on that front
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November 26, 2020
26
Nov'20
Tech Data kicks off second wave of AWS Practice Builder scheme
Distributor builds on scheme that started back in June, inviting more partners to get skilled up
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November 25, 2020
25
Nov'20
Pure enhances as-a-service offering
Storage player makes improvements to its flexible consumption proposition that is sold via the channel
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November 20, 2020
20
Nov'20
Automation driving the strategy at Ultima
Channel player has been a firm advocate of automation technology and is now sharing its expertise across the channel
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November 19, 2020
19
Nov'20
DWS snaps up Giacom
Cloud marketplace player Giacom sells up to Daisy-owned Digital Wholesale Solutions
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November 10, 2020
10
Nov'20
Ultima Labs launches MSP automated cloud proposition
ISV arm of Ultima LAbs releases its first cloud offering to other managed service providers
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November 09, 2020
09
Nov'20
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
NetApp pointing partners to hybrid multicloud future
Vendor’s view of the world has been validated by the response to the pandemic and it wants partners to accelerate customer cloud adoption
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October 29, 2020
29
Oct'20
Cisco CEO outlines channel relationship in cloud-first era
Cisco and partners must ‘think differently’ about how to coexist, says Chuck Robbins