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Data Protection Services

• February 21, 2024 21 Feb'24

  MSPs under pressure to solve customer security challenges

  Latest SonicWall threat report shines light on role that managed service players are increasingly expected to play

• February 15, 2024 15 Feb'24

  Exclusive Networks and TD Synnex add to security options

  The trend of distributors adding more security vendors has continued with the latest couple of examples

• February 13, 2024 13 Feb'24

  Ignition Technology and CMS Distribution add more security depth

  Distributors add to portfolios, with vendor signings in network and mobile threat prevention areas

• February 13, 2024 13 Feb'24

  Distology gearing up for growth with leadership shuffle

  Security distributor makes some internal moves to ensure it has the right people in place ahead of its fiscal year starting in April

• February 09, 2024 09 Feb'24

  Cohesity pitches Veritas buy as channel positive

  Deal will give combined channel base opportunity to sell more cloud, security and AI products

• February 01, 2024 01 Feb'24

  NIS2 seen as a channel opportunity

  Westcon-Comstor uncovers channel hopes that security compliance directive will spark user interest in products and services

• January 30, 2024 30 Jan'24

  GFT Technologies and NMi Group engaging in M&A

  Channel consolidation continues with deals struck to add geographical coverage and market expertise

• 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

• January 24, 2024 24 Jan'24

  SCC joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

  Channel player becomes member of a select group of managed service players helping to shape the response to growing security threats

• January 23, 2024 23 Jan'24

  Exclusive Networks maintaining supplier expansion strategy

  Distributor has track record of widening existing relationships to benefit UK resellers and will continue that strategy

• January 19, 2024 19 Jan'24

  Capable security partners succeeding with Cisco

  Vendor’s security lead comments on the progress made by those able to understand the technology and bring their own value into play

• January 17, 2024 17 Jan'24

  D&H strategy illustrates distributor priorities

  Firm shares its views around areas of interest, with many echoing the thoughts and experiences of their counterparts in the UK

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  SMEs turning to the channel to fend off rising security threats

  Research from Context has highlighted several factors that will make 2024 different to the preceding year when it comes to data protection

• January 12, 2024 12 Jan'24

  Logicalis CEO identifies reasons to be optimistic about 2024

  Channel player’s boss outlines areas where customers are looking to make investments as the market picks up

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  Channel facing a delicate AI pitch into SMEs

  There is a clear appetite for artificial intelligence technology, but there is a gap in perceptions of its purpose between those buying the tech and those using it

• January 03, 2024 03 Jan'24

  SonicWall adds more zero trust depth with Banyan buy

  Security player dips back into the M&A market to add more zero trust and SSE coverage

• December 13, 2023 13 Dec'23

  Malwarebytes enhances MSP offering as DataSolutions looks for vendor growth

  Cyber security firm enhances MSP offering after reporting strong demand for the services, while elsewhere, distributor reveals intention to grow its vendor portfolio

• December 07, 2023 07 Dec'23

  Distology shines light on OT security

  Distributor steps up partner education around OT security to ensure the opportunity is grasped

• December 07, 2023 07 Dec'23

  Scality channel boss looking to grow via distribution

  Storage infrastructure player looks to replicate a decent 2023 by extending its channel reach

• 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

• November 28, 2023 28 Nov'23

  Softcat indicates 2023 on track to finish strongly

  Channel player shares trading update for its first quarter, including favourable comparisons lined up against this time last year

• November 20, 2023 20 Nov'23

  Softcat: Security remains top customer concern going into 2024

  Channel player’s research reveals the areas where users are going to prioritise spending in the year ahead

• November 17, 2023 17 Nov'23

  SonicWall’s US MSSP acquisition will benefit UK channel

  Vendor’s move to add more services will ripple out to this side of the Atlantic

• November 07, 2023 07 Nov'23

  Exclusive Networks shares positive Q3 numbers

  Distributor’s results add to a picture of channel resilience in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions

• October 25, 2023 25 Oct'23

  Bytes, Softcat and Westcon-Comstor display business resilience

  It has been a tough year economically, but some channel players sharing their results this week have shown that growth is possible

• October 12, 2023 12 Oct'23

  Rubrik, ManageEngine and LogRhythm expanding channel reach

  Vendors take steps to support, increase and expand their channel activities to drive further growth

• October 10, 2023 10 Oct'23

  Climb Global Solutions picks up DataSolutions

  Addition of security and cloud-focused distributor will add more UK coverage and more suppliers to the portfolio

• October 03, 2023 03 Oct'23

  Software firms under cyber attack

  Research from iomart has indicated firms that sit in the supply chain are seen as a target by criminals

• September 28, 2023 28 Sep'23

  CyberSmart arming MSPs in security fight

  Vendor CyberSmart is keen to ensure those serving SMEs are as secure as their customers can be in the face of increasing attacks

• September 27, 2023 27 Sep'23

  Sapphire adds OT security depot with Awen buy

  Security player views deal as start of next growth phase just weeks after welcoming fresh CEO

• September 21, 2023 21 Sep'23

  Kite signed up by Sectigo to target CLM growth

  Security player Sectigo appoints distributor Kite to reach more partners as the certificate market evolves

• September 20, 2023 20 Sep'23

  Exclusive Networks confirms Eccleston in EMEA role

  After working across the region in an interim role, the channel veteran has now being given the job on a permanent basis

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  CrowdStike looks to accelerate channel sales

  Security player CrowdStrike cuts the ribbon on fresh partner programme, with the aim of making life easier

• September 12, 2023 12 Sep'23

  Distology and Global Cloud Xchange extending security relationships

  The distributor and the MSP have both added more depth to their offerings by striking up fresh relationships and cutting the ribbon on new options

• September 07, 2023 07 Sep'23

  Secureworks adds to the partner-first movement

  Cyber security player is the latest to show faith in the channel to deliver products across UK&I and Europe

• 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

• August 18, 2023 18 Aug'23

  Exclusive expands relationship with Thales

  Vendor hands distributor the right to represent it globally and start selling the firm’s security products in North America

• August 17, 2023 17 Aug'23

  Gamma moves into security space with Satisnet buy

  Unified comms player moves to add security depth with addition of experienced MSSP

• August 16, 2023 16 Aug'23

  Deep Instinct widens channel reach with e92plus

  Relationship struck with distributor should enable threat prevention specialist to expand its reseller base

• August 03, 2023 03 Aug'23

  Exclusive Networks delivers solid H1

  Distributor continues to provide investors with cheer after sharing details of its first-half performance

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  User security consolidation a continuing trend

  Shifting to a platform approach is about more than saving money, according to some of the findings from Tanium and IDC

• July 27, 2023 27 Jul'23

  Security a concern for MSPs

  Managed service providers are a target of cyber criminals so taking steps to protect data is a major ambition

• July 26, 2023 26 Jul'23

  Zyxel bolsters MSP support

  Firm wants more partners to take the managed services approach, while elsewhere, Kyndryl ramps up its options in the security space

• July 20, 2023 20 Jul'23

  Intec Microsystems gains fresh owners and sets sights on growth

  Distributor picked up by private equity player and signals intent to grow, adding a channel veteran to help with strategy

• July 18, 2023 18 Jul'23

  Splunk enters hardware market using trusted partners

  Vendor Splunk announces plans to roll out a device at the edge for monitoring and protecting customer data

• July 04, 2023 04 Jul'23

  Node4 and Air IT bolster position through acquisitions

  Managed service players Node4 and Air IT have been active in the M&A market as they look to add more skills and coverage

• June 27, 2023 27 Jun'23

  Ignition Technology lands Mastercard relationship

  Distributor and parent Exclusive Networks will take the card payment specialist’s security portfolio out to market

• June 26, 2023 26 Jun'23

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Moves this week at 8x8, Consenna, Barracuda and Trustible as firms add more talent

• June 26, 2023 26 Jun'23

  Acquisitions filter into impressive growth at SysGroup

  Managed service player’s outgoing CEO is able to share a robust set of results from the managed service provider

• June 23, 2023 23 Jun'23

  Distology, CMS and Arrow expand security portfolios

  Distributors add more technology and offer vendors expanded market coverage