News
Managed IT Services
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October 19, 2020
19
Oct'20
Rising number of firms leaning on the channel for security help
Coronavirus has underlined the need for SMEs to use expert partners to handle their security needs
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October 16, 2020
16
Oct'20
Cohesity and AWS tie-up will add options for partners
Storage player has shared the implications for its partners from the strategic collaboration it has announced with the cloud giant
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October 16, 2020
16
Oct'20
‘As a service’ a critical part of the Nuvias strategy
The distributor is continuing to develop its services options for resellers in an area of the market that is gaining more attention
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October 15, 2020
15
Oct'20
MSP channel gets more programmes, tie-ups and products
Sharp UK, Barracuda MSP and Toshiba Tec, and Cherwell are all taking steps to enhance their offerings and positions in the managed services market
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October 09, 2020
09
Oct'20
As-a-service model gets mixed response
The topic of changing consumption models came up repeatedly at the Canalys Channels Forum
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October 09, 2020
09
Oct'20
Canalys: A profitable year for the channel
The channel has managed to navigate one of the most challenging years so far in a positive way
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October 08, 2020
08
Oct'20
Channel leaders cautiously optimistic about 2021
Challenges lie ahead, but the importance of technology is clear and steady, according to those responsible for supplying it to customers
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October 07, 2020
07
Oct'20
Ricoh snaps up MTI Technology
Printer player strikes deal to add more depth to its services capabilities across EMEA
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October 07, 2020
07
Oct'20
Canalys: Pandemic has created winners and losers
As anyone in the channel serving vertical markets such as hospitality and travel will already know, there have been some real business victims of Covid-19
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October 06, 2020
06
Oct'20
Exclusive Networks launches X-OD
Distributor makes its subscription platform available in the UK to help resellers deliver flexible services to customers
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September 30, 2020
30
Sep'20
Veeam unveils VASPs
Data management specialist backs skilled channel specialists who can help solve customer problems
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September 30, 2020
30
Sep'20
Context: Distribution efforts through coronavirus appreciated
Resellers grateful for the help provided by distributors during Covid-19 pandemic but indicate they want more support in moving to a cloud services world
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September 30, 2020
30
Sep'20
HPE points distribution to everything as a service
Vendor holds its distribution event with a number of enhancements being rolled out to make it easier to sell services
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September 29, 2020
29
Sep'20
Google Cloud forecasts growth for UK partners
Public cloud player shares findings of an IDC study into the growth prospects for those that choose to partner with the vendor
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September 29, 2020
29
Sep'20
Content+Cloud emerges out of IT Lab and Content & Code merger
Newly formed entity will be one of the largest MSPs in the UK providing Microsoft cloud services to customers
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September 18, 2020
18
Sep'20
As-a-service offers take centre stage at HP Reinvent
HP shares details of more services that partners can take out to those working at home during the pandemic
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September 17, 2020
17
Sep'20
MSPs continue to show signs of resilience
Datto’s CEO shares insights into the progress that the managed service provider community has made since lockdown restrictions eased
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September 15, 2020
15
Sep'20
Maintel progresses with cloud and managed services transformation
Channel player releases H1 numbers that show impact of Covid-19 but also reveal progress made in changing revenue sources
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September 15, 2020
15
Sep'20
Redstor reaches out to MSPs with Marketplace launch
Data management player aims to make life simple for MSPs looking to help keep customers data protected and managed
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September 14, 2020
14
Sep'20
Shift to home working exposes virtual app opportunity
Cameyo is signalling the chance for partners to add some value for those customers that are not prepared to go fully into a virtual desktop deployment
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September 11, 2020
11
Sep'20
Now’s the time for MSPs to fully embrace cloud
Many MSPs already offer hosted services in some form, but the pandemic has shown that the future is going to involve even more cloud
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September 09, 2020
09
Sep'20
Computacenter shows resilience in H1
Channel player Computacenter shares first half numbers and reveals its latest acquisition to bolster US revenues
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September 03, 2020
03
Sep'20
Add network-as-a-service to list of ‘new normal’ opportunities
Research from Aruba signals a shift in customer appetite for more subscription-based services
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September 02, 2020
02
Sep'20
Computacenter ‘materially above’ expectations and Redcentric exploring sale
Tech investors have received some cheer from Computacenter and some guidance around a possible sale from MSP Redcentric
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August 27, 2020
27
Aug'20
Kaseya bolsters cyber security stack with latest acquisition
MSP software supplier Kaseya snaps up anti-phishing service Graphus, and signals yet another acquisition on the horizon
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August 26, 2020
26
Aug'20
GreenLake momentum continues at HPE
Vendor shares third-quarter numbers that indicate demand from customers for everything as a service is continuing to increase
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August 25, 2020
25
Aug'20
Coronavirus accelerates digital transformation
The changes that have happened over the last six months have seen many customers make a dramatic shift in their stance on digital transformation
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August 18, 2020
18
Aug'20
MSSPs the answer for fed-up SOC staff
Employees sitting in security operations centres are showing signs of cracking under increasing pressure
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August 12, 2020
12
Aug'20
MSPs retain staff and focus on riding out pandemic
Research from SolarWinds MSP indicates that although the last few months have been tough, most partners have adapted to changed conditions
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August 11, 2020
11
Aug'20
SonicWall hands MSSPs network security tools
Vendor moves deeper into the network security world with a product launch that will benefit managed service players
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August 10, 2020
10
Aug'20
MSPs working through Covid challenges
The pandemic has given managed service players several challenges, but most are in a strong enough position to come through the crisis stronger
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August 10, 2020
10
Aug'20
Logicalis and Claranet look to Brazil for investment targets
Channel firms have identified companies with cloud expertise that will add more muscle to their portfolios
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August 04, 2020
04
Aug'20
Services and datacentres keep SCC growth coming
Channel player lifts the lid on highlights from its most recently completed fiscal year with the business continuing to build on previous years of growth
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August 04, 2020
04
Aug'20
Home working shift triggers eacs support extension
MSP moves to ensure it can help customers whenever they choose to reach out to the channel player for help
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July 29, 2020
29
Jul'20
Channel eyes opportunities around hybrid working
There is a fresh two-word contender to challenge digital transformation for dominance in every channel conversation
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July 29, 2020
29
Jul'20
Aptum tracks shifting responses to cloud
Firm shares research with its channel that shows just how far most customers have come to adopting the cloud during the coronavirus pandemic
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July 28, 2020
28
Jul'20
Kerv emerges to offer a fresh cloud approach
Former CEO and COO of Six Degrees Group cut the ribbon on a fresh operation formed from a three-firm tie-up
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July 22, 2020
22
Jul'20
Computacenter enjoys profit growth in first half of 2020
Computacenter provides investors with some cheer after sharing an encouraging trading update for the first half of 2020
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July 16, 2020
16
Jul'20
Ricoh launches audiovisual managed service
Ricoh Europe gets the ball rolling on an AV managed services scheme that should be available to channel partners in the next year
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July 14, 2020
14
Jul'20
Exclusive Networks offers resellers IaaS option
Distributor indicates that it is serious about providing more as-a-service support for partners
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Vectra, Sumo Logic, Konica Minolta and HP work on partner programmes
Vendors continue to enhance channel progammes and sign up more resellers to the fold
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July 07, 2020
07
Jul'20
Nuvias ushers in XaaS division Konekt
Distributor Nuvias develops standalone unit focusing on cloud and anything-as-a-service options
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July 02, 2020
02
Jul'20
Resellers overcoming resistance to agent model
Avaya has seen its channel partners change their position on the master agent model as the vendor has led more of them through the process
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July 01, 2020
01
Jul'20
Consolidation continues with Q Associates buying and Radius Connect emerging
Getting bigger is still a maxim being followed by some in the channel, with a couple of examples to add to the ever-expanding acquisitions list
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
Tech Data flexes financial muscles after Apollo deal
Deal to acquire the distributor finally closes and the channel player is quick to show off what the benefits of private ownership will involve
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
No Glastonbury? Try the Exclusive Networks festival
Resellers can register for the festival, running all of next week, to gain insights, get entertained and get into gear on future plans from the distributor
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June 25, 2020
25
Jun'20
Datto turns the spotlight on RMM
Vendor hosts its first MSP Technology Day with remote management the focus
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June 24, 2020
24
Jun'20
HPE CEO: We won’t grow the business without the channel
HPE kicks off its Discover event with a range of enhancements for the channel around its GreenLake proposition
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June 23, 2020
23
Jun'20
Maintel starts ICON partner recruitment drive
Channel player Maintel is looking to sign up more managed service and cloud providers to take its ICON platform out to market
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June 22, 2020
22
Jun'20
Agilitas extends global reach with ITEC partnership
Managed services player Agilitas continues to use partnerships as a way of reaching out to more of the market