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Cloud Platforms
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September 05, 2018
05
Sep'18
Channel key to greasing the public cloud wheels
Both customers and public cloud vendors benefit from the involvement of partners to provide expertise and feedback
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August 28, 2018
28
Aug'18
Multi-cloud the theme at VMWorld
An acquisition and some partner programmes have underlined the commitment of VMware to carve out more share in the multi-cloud market
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August 14, 2018
14
Aug'18
Qualys rolls out MSP and consultant support
The security player has an offering that should appeal to MSPs and consultants
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August 10, 2018
10
Aug'18
OCSL becomes Cancom's UK hub
The German firm is looking to reassert itself in the UK and the acquisition of OCSL provides it with a hub to push further into the market
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July 24, 2018
24
Jul'18
Customers need cloud experience both on and off prem
One of the talking points at the recent MicroScope storage roundtable was around the shift towards off-prem with vendors concluding that the experience is what really matters more than the location
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July 17, 2018
17
Jul'18
UKFast increases public options with ClearCloud
Firm known for hybrid and private cloud provision steps up efforts in the public space
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July 13, 2018
13
Jul'18
Microsoft flagging channel Azure MSP experts
Ahead of the Inspire event the vendor has made it easier for those who are experts at Azure managed services to stand out from the crowd
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July 04, 2018
04
Jul'18
Exclusive unifies security and cloud approach
A couple of months after it got private investment backing the distributor has outlined its future strategy
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July 03, 2018
03
Jul'18
Automation a major focus at UKFast
UKFast has created a chief technology officer role to ensure it can continue to automate more processes across its business
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June 26, 2018
26
Jun'18
Nutanix and SonicWall hand partners tools to target the mid-market
Both vendors have launched programmes that will help their channel partners increase sales in the mid-market customer segment
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June 18, 2018
18
Jun'18
Cloud journey still causing problems for many users
Rackspace identifies the key role that the channel can play in helping customers through the cloud migration process
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May 25, 2018
25
May'18
Resellers missing out on cloud cross-selling opportunities
The decision by many channel firms to offer a low number of subscription services has been highlighted by Ingram Micro as a missed chance to sell more cloud applications
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May 22, 2018
22
May'18
CompTIA: Cloud the springboard to further innovation
The industry group has found that more customers are looking to use the cloud as a way to introduce more emerging technologies into their organisations
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May 21, 2018
21
May'18
Ingram Micro urges more cloud action
In the run up to the distributor's Cloud Summit the firm has underlined just why it believes more channel partners need to get involved in the hosted world
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May 18, 2018
18
May'18
Salesforce leaning on partners in enterprise push
Channel thanked for the progress made so far but sizeable market opportunity is still there to address
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May 11, 2018
11
May'18
AWS: The channel really matters
The public cloud giant has been expanding its channel base and is keen to work with more resellers and ISVs
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May 09, 2018
09
May'18
Oracle encouraging partners to develop IP
The vendor's UK channel chief is encouraging partners to add their own 'secret sauce' to its cloud portfolio
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May 02, 2018
02
May'18
Claranet adds Azure depth with Union buy
The managed services player is again hitting the headlines for making an acquisition to bolster its cloud offering
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April 30, 2018
30
Apr'18
Puppet signals channel opportunities as it extends ecosystem
The DevOps specialist has indicated it is now working with a number of vendors with some of those offering its technology via the channel
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April 27, 2018
27
Apr'18
Channel can help users with inefficient cloud usage
An analysis of the cloud infrastructure services market from Canalys has highlighted an opportunity for partners with the right skills
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April 26, 2018
26
Apr'18
Business unit spending opening up compliance risks
SAM specialist Snow Software has highlighted the concerns of CIOs that the growing spending power outside the IT department is putting the business in danger of becoming non-compliant
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April 23, 2018
23
Apr'18
Densify launches UK&I channel
Cloud optimisation provider Densify signs distiribution agreement with DataSolutions
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April 04, 2018
04
Apr'18
DXC extends Microsoft support with deals in the UK and Australia
Ambitions by the channel player to be the largest independent Microsoft Dynamics operator get a shot in the arm with a double acquisition
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March 23, 2018
23
Mar'18
Barracuda uncovers user issues with cloud licensing
A failure to provide customers with a menu of payment options for cloud services could be a problem, according to the vendor's research
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March 19, 2018
19
Mar'18
Morpheus seeks channel partners for UK expansion
The firm is keen to expand its partner base to take advantage of a growing demand around multi-cloud orchestration
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March 14, 2018
14
Mar'18
HPE adds more personal options to Cloud28+ platform
The vendor is increasing the depth of customisation available to channel partners looking to promote their own brands and services on Cloud28+
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February 22, 2018
22
Feb'18
Dell EMC steps up support for digital transformation skills
The vendor has rolled out a series of certifications aimed at arming people with the right skills to navigate some of the cloud and security issues that many customers are dealing with
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February 20, 2018
20
Feb'18
Rubrik shares growth stats and welcomes fresh faces
The cloud data specialist has revealed it is growing quickly and has attracted more talent to join the executive ranks
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February 09, 2018
09
Feb'18
Time to stop sweating
Customers that have tried to extend the life of the IT risk losing out on the benefits of digital transformation
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January 25, 2018
25
Jan'18
Microsoft boasts of partner profitability levels
The vendor's partners are able to generate extra revenue for every $1 that they gain selling Microsoft
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January 25, 2018
25
Jan'18
Big bang not the way to deliver digital transformation
Managed services player Claranet has looked into the market and exposed a series of challenges for those trying to pitch digital transformation
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January 22, 2018
22
Jan'18
No winners in a race to the bottom in the cloud market
Warnings from intY have been sounded over the dangers of trying to sell cloud on price
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January 17, 2018
17
Jan'18
SAP increases support for partners selling SME cloud services
The vendor has increased the support that partners can gain access to if they are serious about increasing their cloud revenues
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January 09, 2018
09
Jan'18
Focus on cost cutting a danger in digital transformation pitches
Customers might be looking for cost savings but the channel needs to steer the focus onto growth and longer term business benefits
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January 08, 2018
08
Jan'18
GTDC: Distribution set for a solid year
Distribution is well placed in a cloud and multivendor solution world to deliver the support that suppliers are looking for
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June 21, 2016
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Jun'16
Capita snaps up Trustmarque
Capita acquires Trustmarque to bolster its software licensing capabilities across private and public sector customers
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October 09, 2015
09
Oct'15
SCC boosts hosted voice reach with SIPCOM investment
SCC continues to invest in expanding its cloud and hosted options with UCaaS and hosted voice player SIPCOM the beneficiary of its latest moves in the market
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June 18, 2015
18
Jun'15
Nadella delivers a fresh org chart as Microsoft restructures
Resellers will have a fresh structure to familiarise themselves with as Microsoft's CEO outlines a company restructure
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November 13, 2013
13
Nov'13
Amazon Web Services beefs up channel programme
Amazon Web Services is increasing the support for those resellers that put some consulting muscle behind selling its cloud offering
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October 29, 2013
29
Oct'13
Arrow Computerlinks purchase a done deal
The acquisition of Computerlinks by Arrow Electronics formally closed on 28 October 2013