News

Data Protection Services

• April 01, 2026 01 Apr'26

  Trust lacking in the security world

  There is a need for the channel to work harder to represent vendors that are failing to generate customer confidence

• March 31, 2026 31 Mar'26

  Backup Day puts the focus on data protection

  World Backup Day provides the channel with a chance to encourage customers to get on top of problems around storing their data correctly and safely, especially in the age of AI

• March 27, 2026 27 Mar'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments of note this week at Insight, TD Synnex, Arrow Electronics, Bulletproof, Netrio and Cambridge Management Consulting

• March 24, 2026 24 Mar'26

  Ignition Technology lands in North America

  Distributor sets sights on making an impact with its specialist approach on the other side of the Atlantic

• March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26

  Upwind founder talks benefits of going channel from the start

  Cloud security player Upwind has been working with partners since it emerged three years ago

• March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26

  Channel momentum continues at AvePoint

  Recent financial results revealed an increasing contribution to the business from its channel base

• March 02, 2026 02 Mar'26

  Ignition Technology sets sights on increasing business

  Channel player looks to grow revenues through vendor, geographical and services expansion

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Flotek, Infinigate, TD Synnex, Westcon-Comstor, GitLab, Yubico and Zenarmor

• February 18, 2026 18 Feb'26

  Agentic AI affecting the world of the SOC

  While many are tempted to lean on agentic AI, the rush to do so is potentially creating more risk

• February 16, 2026 16 Feb'26

  Meeting NCSC MSP guidance a competitive advantage

  Being able to meet the requirements the national body recommends is a positive for managed service providers

• February 11, 2026 11 Feb'26

  Alteryx and Advania share AI insights

  Customers want to adopt artificial intelligence, but there continue to be factors holding them back, which are areas the channel can help with

• February 06, 2026 06 Feb'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Insight, Westcon-Comstor, Infinigate UKI, Assured Data Protection and TP-Link, and Palo Alto Networks

• February 02, 2026 02 Feb'26

  Sluggish UK security growth offset elsewhere in Europe

  The European market as a whole saw cypher security sales increase last year, even with a couple of the leading territories underperforming

• January 30, 2026 30 Jan'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Redsquid, BCS Consultancy, Evolve IP, ANS, Synaxon, TD Synnex, Advania and Guardz

• January 30, 2026 30 Jan'26

  Hitachi Vantara: Customers looking for channel help with AI

  Vendor releases insights into position of UK IT leaders on artificial intelligence, with the overwhelming majority keen to work with a partner

• January 29, 2026 29 Jan'26

  Westcon-Comstor and Bechtle expand global reach

  Distributors Westcon-Comstor and Bechtle seal acquisitions to add more geographical coverage across Europe

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Maintel pipeline remains strong

  Channel player shares an update on how its last fiscal year went with it clear there were challenges as well as positives

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Mid-sized customers go it alone with security

  Research from Advania raises the worrying prospect that a portion of users are missing out on the expertise the channel can provide around security

• January 16, 2026 16 Jan'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at BCN, TD Synnex Maverick, Heimdal and Syspro

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  Distology boss looking for strong 2026

  Security distributor has signed Tenable as part of its ongoing growth strategy

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Rapid7 increases focus on compliance

  With customers struggling to deal with audits and rising levels of regulations, the vendor is setting out to arm its channel with more options

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Where the channel is going in 2026

  It’s a good time to look deep into the crystal ball and pull out some ideas of what could happen over the next 12 months

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Bechtle, Westcon-Comstor, Distology, PebblePad and NEC Software Solutions

• January 07, 2026 07 Jan'26

  TXP snaps up Vigil

  Addition of AWS specialist will bolster cloud options and provide greater global coverage, as elsewhere Integris and Boom strike up partnerships

• January 06, 2026 06 Jan'26

  Integrity360 starts the year with an acquisition

  It’s a headline that might sound familiar as the security player follows the same path it followed last year

• December 31, 2025 31 Dec'25

  2025 review: Channel stories of the year

  A look back over the stories that generated headlines over the past 12 months

• December 17, 2025 17 Dec'25

  OT market poses challenges and rewards

  There continue to be opportunities for the IT channel to help secure and unlock operational technology systems if they take the right approach

• December 09, 2025 09 Dec'25

  Proofpoint looks to add MSP coverage with Hornetsecurity

  With Proofpoint and Hornetsecurity’s tie-up closing, the ambition to increase channel coverage and gain a deeper reach into the SME market can now be realised

• December 05, 2025 05 Dec'25

  Exclusive Networks UK boss looking for growth

  Recently installed country manager shares his thoughts about how he can make an impact at the distributor

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  SysGroup H1 shows tangible signs of improvement

  While not fully recovered, SysGroup is back on firmer footing after focusing on putting its foundations in place, with H1 giving positive signs

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  MSPs using AI to improve customer service

  Research from POPX reveals widespread channel adoption of artificial intelligence to improve operations and security

• November 26, 2025 26 Nov'25

  Iomart strikes positive tone after mixed H1

  Managed services player shares the progress made in its first half as it continues to look for a replacement CEO

• November 24, 2025 24 Nov'25

  Softcat shares customer priorities for 2026

  Security, artificial intelligence and delivering a positive user experience through the digital workplace are areas where users plan to invest

• November 21, 2025 21 Nov'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Crayon, Arrow Electronics, Node4, Qodea, BCN, Schneider Electric, Zenture Partners, Solace and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Softcat update signals strong Q1

  Channel player shares brief details of progress made in its first quarter

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at SCC, Hammer, Ingram Micro, N-Able and Selector

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Trustmarque CEO outlines ambitions after Ultima merger

  The boss of the combined Trustmarque and Ultima operation outlines strategy and ambitions for the business

• November 12, 2025 12 Nov'25

  MSPs mull over impact of Cyber Security Bill

  There are clear obligations for those that supply critical national infrastructure, but there might well be a wider impact on the SME community

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Expertise will unlock OT opportunity

  Channel advised to develop understanding and skills to support customers looking to connect and protect their operational technology environments

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  AvePoint points to MSP contribution in Q3

  Digital workplace player experiences a strong quarter with its channel continuing to play a pivotal role in delivering growth

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Cisco channel chief talks 360, AI and partner value

  As the vendor pulls thousands of its partners together for its summit, its recently installed channel leader shares his thoughts on a range of issues

• November 03, 2025 03 Nov'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Trustmarque and Ultima, Westcon-Comstor, Climb, Presidio and Phoenix Software

• October 24, 2025 24 Oct'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at NCC Group, Arrow Electronics, NTT Data, Hammer and Kaseya

• October 22, 2025 22 Oct'25

  Softcat CEO talks expansion, AI and growing in a tough market

  With the publication of the channel player’s FY25 results, Softcat’s boss shares context around the firm’s strong performance

• October 22, 2025 22 Oct'25

  Softcat delivers again in FY ’25

  Channel player has delivered growth for more than two decades as the focus on data and digital technology continues to pay off

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  Opswat continues to invest in UK channel growth

  Security player Opswat signals it will increase headcount next year and build on the momentum enjoyed in 2025

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  PCL Group unveils SME security offering

  Channel player PCL Group invests in developing a service to add data protection to the options it can provide to its customer base

• October 17, 2025 17 Oct'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at ANS, Hammer, e92plus, TD Synnex, Intermedia, LevelBlue, Barracuda and Westcon-Comstor

• October 16, 2025 16 Oct'25

  GTIA sharing MSP threat intelligence

  Organisation keen to get members engaged with its forums to share, track and expose the latest efforts by cyber criminals to underline the managed service provider community

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  Mimecast channel boss outlines strategy

  With three months under his belt as worldwide channel chief at the security player, Micheal McCollough shares his priorities