News
Managed IT Services
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September 12, 2025
12
Sep'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at TD Synnex, Arrow, Westcon-Comstor, Exclusive Networks, Umbraco, Evolve IP and Cellhub
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September 12, 2025
12
Sep'25
Service Express and Park Place tie-up creates major services player
The bringing together of two channel players, Service Express and Park Place, will create a combined business that spans the globe
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September 09, 2025
09
Sep'25
ANS adds AI depth with Makutu buy
Consolidation continues at both partner and vendor level, with Mitsubishi Electric also active on the M&A front
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September 09, 2025
09
Sep'25
UK back to growth for Computacenter
H1 numbers for Computacenter show the benefits of operating over a wide geographical area, with growth offsetting markets that struggled
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September 05, 2025
05
Sep'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments of note this week at Synaxon, Ricoh Europe, Zyxel Networks, SentinelOne and Sharp
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September 04, 2025
04
Sep'25
Exclusive bolsters Apple options with Jamf signing
Distributor given remit to expand reach across UK and Ireland for management and security specialist
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September 03, 2025
03
Sep'25
Maintel warns of tougher second half
Failure to convert all of the major deals in its pipeline leads firm to update markets on the impact on the rest of its fiscal year
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September 01, 2025
01
Sep'25
SCC welcomes fresh CEO
Channel player ushers in next chapter in 50-year history with the arrival of an experienced executive to take it forward
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August 28, 2025
28
Aug'25
Nebula launches engineering initiative
Services specialist offers verified framework to ensure those working with customers meet the required standard
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August 28, 2025
28
Aug'25
Softcat and Pure Storage provide investor cheer
A trading update from the channel player and Q2 numbers from the vendor show both are heading in the right direction
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August 26, 2025
26
Aug'25
Q&A: Simon West, Network Group
General manager at managed service provider organisation outlines where things are going and how things have evolved over its 30 year history
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August 15, 2025
15
Aug'25
Network assessments a key plank in MSP security efforts
Industry figures call on the channel to get on top of their own networks to reduce vulnerabilities
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August 15, 2025
15
Aug'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at ANS, Node4, Cohesity, Phoenix Software, Dell and Chainguard
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August 14, 2025
14
Aug'25
SMEs yet to embrace cyber insurance
Although managed service providers are being told they need to work with the insurance industry, the message has yet to get to a vast number of customers
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August 13, 2025
13
Aug'25
SonicWall backs MSPs with unified approach
The security player launches a wave of products as JumpCloud’s latest market survey reveals the benefits of consolidating IT tools
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August 11, 2025
11
Aug'25
Aspire sets sights on £100m revenue
Strength of channel player’s 2024 fiscal year gives it the confidence to go for an ambitious growth target
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August 08, 2025
08
Aug'25
MSPs encouraged to tighten up security defences
Fears of attacks that exploit VPN vulnerabilities and compromise networks has underlined the need for the channel to remain vigilant
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August 08, 2025
08
Aug'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Lenovo, Exertis Enterprise, Phoenix Software, NTT DATA and WatchGuard Technologies
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August 04, 2025
04
Aug'25
Advania integrates Servium and CCS Media
Channel player completes the process of bringing together its acquired businesses on time and is already reaping the benefits
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July 29, 2025
29
Jul'25
Maintel revenues flat in H1
Channel player provides update on how the first half of 2025 has gone, and the progress of its transformation efforts
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July 24, 2025
24
Jul'25
SysGroup financial year numbers show impact of transition
MSP sees revenues decrease but cuts losses as it looks to base the business around higher-margin activities
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July 23, 2025
23
Jul'25
MSP platform player Inforcer looks for further European growth
After Inforcer secured its latest round of funding, its sights are set on increasing the volume of channel relationships
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July 22, 2025
22
Jul'25
MSPs unprepared to deal with financial impact of cyber attacks
Insights into the attitude of managed service providers to ransomware from CyberSmart has exposed a mixed response towards planning for the worst
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July 18, 2025
18
Jul'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Catch up on developments this week at Apogee, Westcon-Comstor, BlueSnap, SoftwareONE and ISS
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July 18, 2025
18
Jul'25
Barracuda: Security opportunities and challenges out there for MSPs
Survey of the market reveals many SME customers are working with the channel, and are prepared to spend to keep themselves protected
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July 15, 2025
15
Jul'25
Xeretec and Qodea active on M&A front
Xerox partner and Google consultancy takes steps to widen market reach and add to their portfolios
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July 14, 2025
14
Jul'25
DCC sells Exertis to private equity firm Aurelius
A deal for Exertis is struck eight months following DCC’s announcement that it was divesting its IT distribution business
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July 08, 2025
08
Jul'25
Evolve IP talks growth amid brand refresh
Cloud collaboration player uses moment to elevate key personnel and underline its market pitch
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July 07, 2025
07
Jul'25
Ingram Micro hit by ransomware attack
Distributor Ingram Micro suffers outages after ransomware group targets the channel player
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July 04, 2025
04
Jul'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments of note at Dell, Gamma Communications, Bytes, TD Synnex, LevelBlue, Crayon, Trend Micro and Brother UK
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July 03, 2025
03
Jul'25
Advania uses M&A to bolster AI position
Channel player picks up consultancy specialising in artificial intelligence to add more depth to its ability to support customers looking to adopt the technology
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June 26, 2025
26
Jun'25
Cyber insurers adding to MSP challenges
The prospect that some managed service providers could fall foul of the needs of the insurance industry is a concern raised by Canalys
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June 25, 2025
25
Jun'25
Jitterbit expanding indirect business
Artificial intelligence and automation expert cuts ribbon on partner programme as it looks to generate more revenues via the channel
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June 25, 2025
25
Jun'25
HPE arming partners with latest AI technology
Vendor keen to ensure its channel is up to speed on agentic AI as it unveils a number of product enhancements
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June 24, 2025
24
Jun'25
Westcon-Comstor marks 40th birthday with look ahead
Distributor outlines the main trends that are shaping the channel as it plans to share more insights to prepare partners for the future
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June 20, 2025
20
Jun'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at AvePoint, Nebula Global Services, Pulsant, Skyhawk Security and HackerOne
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June 20, 2025
20
Jun'25
SMEs embracing subscription model
Research from Uswitch.com highlights how small businesses are starting to take advantage of more services
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June 19, 2025
19
Jun'25
MSPs remain confident over security
Despite being inundated with attacks, the vast majority of managed service providers are upbeat about their abilities to fend off breaches
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June 17, 2025
17
Jun'25
Integris seals largest deal yet to expand MSP offering
Channel player makes another acquisition to bolster business on the other side of the Atlantic as it continues to increase its offering for SME customers
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June 12, 2025
12
Jun'25
Tomlin outlines ambitions in Northern European role at Exclusive Networks
Exclusive Networks executive Rob Tomlin shares his thoughts after being given an extended leadership role at the security specialist distributor
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June 11, 2025
11
Jun'25
Pax8 enhances AI support for MSPs
Marketplace player Pax8 uses Beyond 2025 event to unveil offerings designed to make life easier and more profitable for managed service providers
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June 10, 2025
10
Jun'25
Channel continues to deliver security training and support
Research and MSP training platforms from security players underline the position of partners to deliver threat awareness
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June 10, 2025
10
Jun'25
Docusign rolls out fresh programme to arm partners with IAM answers
Agreement management specialist enhances channel offering in reaction to changing market dynamics
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June 05, 2025
05
Jun'25
CyberSentriq and Netgear both courting MSPs
Arrival of fresh brand in the security market and an acquisition move by networking player should provide managed service providers with options
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June 05, 2025
05
Jun'25
CCS and Servium contribute to Advania UK growth
Channel player reveals how acquisitions contributed to its 2024 performance and how it has grown in the region
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June 04, 2025
04
Jun'25
Kaseya hires ‘passionate SME advocate’ as next CEO
Supplier of tools for managed service providers concludes its five-month search for its leader
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June 03, 2025
03
Jun'25
Maintel shares progress ahead of AGM
Channel player Maintel provides update on how the first five months of the year have gone ahead of its annual general meeting
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May 30, 2025
30
May'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Distology, Bitdefender, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, TD Synnex and Xledger UK
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May 29, 2025
29
May'25
TXP expands reach with Metatech buy
Ambition to become the mid-market specialist in legacy system modernisation takes another step forward
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May 28, 2025
28
May'25
Sophos warns MSPs over DragonForce threat
Example of a recent ransomware attack is a sobering one that underlines how criminals are trying to exploit channel vulnerabilities