News

Managed IT Services

• June 12, 2026 12 Jun'26

  SCC Middle East move will bolster AI knowledge

  Move by channel player into the region puts it at the centre of an area quick to adopt and deploy artificial intelligence tools and services

• June 11, 2026 11 Jun'26

  Advania shares AI lessons

  Channel player’s experiences selling AI shine a light on where partners can make a difference around the technology

• June 09, 2026 09 Jun'26

  The MSP coding renaissance has begun

  The channel is spotting gaps and coming up with its own solutions to help fix customer problems

• June 08, 2026 08 Jun'26

  Zoom directing partners to UC and CC opportunities

  Collaboration player has seen its share of the unified comms and contact centre markets rise

• June 05, 2026 05 Jun'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  We take a look at developments this week at Bechtle, Arrow, Artefact, Jigsaw24, SolarWinds and Snom

• June 05, 2026 05 Jun'26

  Advania CEO says possible further acquisitions ahead

  Two acquisitions have been struck so far this year in Iceland and Denmark, but Advania’s CEO says more deals could be sealed

• June 04, 2026 04 Jun'26

  CyberSentriq welcomes CEO to accelerate MSP focus

  Security player ushers in a trio of senior appointments as the firm looks to start its next chapter a year after it emerged into the market

• June 01, 2026 01 Jun'26

  Redcentric continues on MSP journey

  Firm shares trading update and welcomes fresh CFO as it pursues its path to becoming a pure-play MSP

• May 28, 2026 28 May'26

  Computacenter extends US reach with GAI buy

  Channel player seals its second North American deal this year as it continues to expand on the other side of the Atlantic

• May 27, 2026 27 May'26

  Advania extends AI skills with Evolv buy

  Channel player adds Icelandic business to the portfolio as it looks to deepen autonomous capabilities

• May 27, 2026 27 May'26

  TD Synnex continues to bolster Microsoft support

  Distributor providing UK team to support CSPs, while ANS cements its position as an Azure specialist

• May 22, 2026 22 May'26

  AI demand benefits Softcat

  Channel player shares Q3 trading update and revises its expectations for the full-year upwards

• May 21, 2026 21 May'26

  UK Connect offers engineers as a service

  Firm looks to help MSPs and resellers plug expertise gaps with an on-demand offering

• May 18, 2026 18 May'26

  Demand for AI visibility presents channel opportunity

  Logicalis indicates there is a strong play for those able to shine a light on where artificial intelligence is being used across customer organisations

• May 15, 2026 15 May'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Arrow Electronics, Jigsaw24, Smarttech247, Westcoast, Netgear, QBS Software and Ekco UK

• May 14, 2026 14 May'26

  Ahead expands across Europe with acquisition and senior hire

  Firm invests in more facilities and expertise, and seals deal to expand reach across the continent

• May 13, 2026 13 May'26

  Security slips on SME priority list

  MSPs indicate many customers now rank dealing with rising costs and inflation as coming in ahead of their fears of being hit by a ransomware attack

• May 12, 2026 12 May'26

  AI dominating the channel agenda

  Report has underlined the sense that artificial intelligence tools and services will have a significant impact on partner revenues

• May 12, 2026 12 May'26

  Software and services deliver for Bytes

  A decent second half helped channel player Bytes to deliver a solid set of full-year numbers

• May 06, 2026 06 May'26

  Kubus adds AV muscle with TenTechnology buy

  Managed networking and infrastructure player hits the acquisition trail to support its growth ambitions

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  Microsoft pitches introduction of 365 E7 as a channel opportunity

  Microsoft’s 365 E7 mixes per-seat and consumption models to provide coverage of user activity levels in the AI era

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Restore Technology, Westcon-Comstor, Nebula Global Services, Creative ITC, Pax8 and Apogee

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  Version 1 and Integris hit the acquisition trial

  Channel consolidation continues with managed service players adding more geographical coverage and expertise

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Rebrand ushers in O2 Business

  O2 Daisy gets a fresh name, but the ambition to reduce technology complexity for users remains

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Target Components, Everpure, Also, Peer Software, Brother UK and ISACA

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Defining value is key to unlocking fresh MSP business, says Kaseya

  Kaseya research into the managed services highlights the main challenges faced by MSPs, with one of the vendor’s channel leads discussing how these problems can be overcome

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Computacenter updates on solid Q1

  Firm issues trading statement that reveals it has started 2026 well and is confident it can maintain momentum

• April 22, 2026 22 Apr'26

  Managed services demand drives Advania growth

  Firm lifts the lid on last year’s financial performance, with its ability to serve public and private sectors emerging as a key advantage

• April 21, 2026 21 Apr'26

  MSPs must get customers ready for AI

  There is a real appetite for artificial intelligence, but many businesses don’t know where to start with it, which is where the channel comes in

• April 17, 2026 17 Apr'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments of note this week from Kaseya, Azul, PFU, Gartner, 10ZiG Technology, Veeam Software and Medallia

• April 17, 2026 17 Apr'26

  GTDC: Distribution key to AI success

  If artificial intelligence tools and services are going to grow, distribution with its delivery and enablement skills is going to be a significant part of the equation

• April 16, 2026 16 Apr'26

  Redsquid and Axians UK hitting acquisition trail

  The channel players have been busy sealing deals that will enhance their positions in a competitive market

• April 15, 2026 15 Apr'26

  ControlUp looks for channel growth after hitting ARR milestone

  Autonomous endpoint management player is keen to expand its partner base and build on the momentum it has built up in the past year

• April 15, 2026 15 Apr'26

  N-able calls on MSPs to focus on business resiliency

  Protecting customer data needs to start early and last longer if the channel is going to provide SMEs with the support they need

• April 14, 2026 14 Apr'26

  CloudClevr shares growth ambitions, while Everything Tech Group wraps up acquisition of Nexstor

  As one MSP shares the progress after a spate of acquisitions, another is busy wrapping up a deal to add more expertise around data infrastructure

• April 07, 2026 07 Apr'26

  BGF backs Fivium as UST buys Intecrowd

  The role of private equity in the channel continues as there is consolidation elsewhere in the Workday partner ecosystem

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  Advania bolsters executive team

  Managed services player adds fresh talent, while ERP specialist Syspro’s CRO is promoted to lead the business

• 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 30, 2026 30 Mar'26

  Aspire back in M&A mode with NVT Group move

  Firm seals its third deal in the space of two years as it continues to bolster its position north of the border

• 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 27, 2026 27 Mar'26

  SMEs keen to work with partners on AI

  Research from Pax8 exposes some flaws in the approach many customers are taking to deployments, and the acknowledgement that they need to work with the channel

• March 26, 2026 26 Mar'26

  Point74 bolsters platform with QUOR tie-up

  Food industry specialist makes move to add increased quality management options into its offering

• March 25, 2026 25 Mar'26

  Security market shifts to MSP, identity and infrastructure

  Market analysis from Context reveals a market undergoing evolution that is driven by customer demands

• March 24, 2026 24 Mar'26

  TalkTalk Business adds services depth with Planet IT

  Comms player makes acquisition to support its evolution into being a managed network services provider

• March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Emerge Digital, GoTo, Exabeam and Nebula Global Services

• 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 19, 2026 19 Mar'26

  Hybrid IT sparks MSP opportunities

  Research from Westcon-Comstor highlights the areas where partners can generate recurring revenues

• March 18, 2026 18 Mar'26

  Channel shows resilience in face of challenges

  The channel is wrestling with component shortages, ripples from war in the Middle East and ongoing conflict in Europe, but there is still some optimism

• March 18, 2026 18 Mar'26

  AI demand fuels Softcat growth

  Channel player’s first-half numbers show the positive impact of artificial intelligence and the benefits of offering a wide portfolio

• March 17, 2026 17 Mar'26

  TD Synnex arming Microsoft partners with greater data insights

  Distributor rolls out tools to help CSPs keep track of licences and to identify additional sales opportunities