News
Managed IT Services
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June 22, 2020
22
Jun'20
Cohesity hands MSPs pay-per-use option
Data management player gives partners the chance to pitch a more flexible payment model
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June 19, 2020
19
Jun'20
Cisco: Partners heading in the right direction
The coronavirus pandemic has not knocked Cisco’s existing strategy off course, with the vendor convinced its channel is able to tackle current and future problems
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June 19, 2020
19
Jun'20
Now is the time for traditional partners to change
Cisco warns those resisting a move to services and software-led business that the coronavirus pandemic could hit them hard
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June 18, 2020
18
Jun'20
Security rises to the top of the MSP agenda
Research from Datto and IT Glue provides a snapshot of how managed service players are reacting to the coronavirus
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June 18, 2020
18
Jun'20
Schneider Electric increases support for partners selling at the Edge
Firm provides channel with pre-configured designs that can be taken out to customers
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June 16, 2020
16
Jun'20
Ingram Micro opens its cloud marketplace up to more ISVs
Distributor will give local ISVs and channel partners the opportunity to have their own services listed on its cloud platform
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June 10, 2020
10
Jun'20
IT pros struggling to juggle Covid-19 demands with innovation agenda
The current coronavirus crisis is making life increasingly difficult for those tasked with keeping the lights on at IT departments
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June 05, 2020
05
Jun'20
Channel launches continue with XTECH and D|Ops Digital
A worldwide pandemic has not dampened the entrepreneurial spirit in the channel, with a couple of well-known figures choosing to strike out with startups
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June 03, 2020
03
Jun'20
Virgin Media Business registering increase in cloud comms interest
Customers are accelerating their move to use cloud-based communications due to the coronavirus pandemic
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June 02, 2020
02
Jun'20
Veeam data report underlines role for the channel
Data management specialist Veeam shares findings from its latest Data Protection Trends report with partners
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May 29, 2020
29
May'20
Citrix taking the channel to a digital workplace future
Citrix is moving beyond its virtualisation roots and is working to make sure it has the channel in place to support its ambitions
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May 27, 2020
27
May'20
BSA shares its vision for a remote working future
Software industry group has shared its expectations from governments to support workers both now and in the future
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May 27, 2020
27
May'20
CrowdStrike looking to grow MSP channel base
CrowdStrike’s freshly appointed European channel head has already identified areas where she can make a difference
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May 26, 2020
26
May'20
Exertis consolidates services options
Distributor looks to make life easier for those resellers looking to provide services across the sales cycle
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May 21, 2020
21
May'20
MSP Day: Security a rising concern
The third annual MSP Day has arrived along with research into the state of the managed services world, revealing growth and opportunities
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May 19, 2020
19
May'20
Brexit uncertainty and coronavirus barely leave a dent on DCC
Exertis parent delivers its numbers for its fiscal 2019, indicating that it is weathering the storm
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May 15, 2020
15
May'20
Q&A: Matt Richards, CMO at Datto, on MSPs navigating the virus
The managed services community is downgrading its growth expectations for this year, but is set to come through the Covid-19 pandemic
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May 14, 2020
14
May'20
Coronavirus fails to stop consolidation trend
Deals are still being done as firms look beyond the current crisis to secure a stronger future for their businesses
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May 13, 2020
13
May'20
Security rising to the top of the pile for MSPs
Research has indicated an increasing number of SMEs have been targets of cyber attacks and they are reaching out to the channel for support
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May 05, 2020
05
May'20
IBM reaches out to MSPs and ISVs
Big Blue makes major enhancements to its partner programme with the aim of attracting and rewarding those that specialise in developing their own IP and providing services
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May 04, 2020
04
May'20
Brother offers remote tools for partners
Printer player Brother hands resellers free licenses to enable them to keep providing remote help for customers
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May 01, 2020
01
May'20
Coronavirus gives cloud service providers short-term boost
The move to hosted tools has helped drive record sales of cloud infrastructure services in the first quarter of 2020, but the big migration projects have been put on hold
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May 01, 2020
01
May'20
Partners need to protect customers from cyber attack during Covid-19
Managed service player ECS says remote workforces are vulnerable to attackers during lockdown, and partners need to step up to protect them
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
Olive Communications steps up support for Teams
Comms specialist is making its suite of services available to firms looking for help in adding more flexibility to their existing infrastructure
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
Channel needs to get creative to solve remote working problems
The channel is being urged to get into a position to help solve customer remote working challenges
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April 29, 2020
29
Apr'20
SolarWinds exposes pressure of digital transformation on customers
It might sound great to break down the siloes and let the data flow – but for users already stretched, digitisation is causing some headaches, according to SolarWinds
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
MSP Day coming at a time when trust is being earned
May's marking of the contribution of managed service providers is coming at a time when most are delivering high levels of support to customers coping with coronavirus
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April 22, 2020
22
Apr'20
F5 reveals users facing multi-cloud security concerns
Vendor’s latest report on application services finds that the EMEA customer base is pro-cloud, but is dealing with some challenges
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April 20, 2020
20
Apr'20
Exclusive Networks adds more muscle to executive team
Distributor hires a head of professional services as it continues to bolster its management ranks
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April 14, 2020
14
Apr'20
SolarWinds adds e92plus to the distributor roster
Vendor looks to security distributor to take its ITSM offering out to resellers across UK and Ireland
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April 08, 2020
08
Apr'20
DataSolutions to step up reseller training and recruitment in UK
Irish firm DataSolutions looks to increase growth in the UK and build on the foothold it has already established in Surrey
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April 07, 2020
07
Apr'20
SonicWall enhances MSSP proposition
Security player continues to develop the support it can provide to the growing managed security services provider community
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
HPE steps up VDI response to coronavirus
Vendor is arming partners with more powerful technology and the chance to offer users flexible financing
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Lexmark hands channel cloud print management option
The print vendor has added to the cloud services its partners can take out to market
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March 26, 2020
26
Mar'20
Exclusive Networks delivers growth and increases services revenues
Distributor shares revenue performance numbers for 2019 and outlines plans to provide support for partners coping with coronavirus
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March 18, 2020
18
Mar'20
Covid-19: Suppliers arm the channel with free options
A range of suppliers have responded to the spread of coronavirus by making their technology free for partners to deliver for a limited time
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March 18, 2020
18
Mar'20
Atlas Cloud secures significant investment
North-East-based managed services specialist gains backing to expand the business
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March 17, 2020
17
Mar'20
Softcat delivers solid H1, sees no material impact from coronavirus
The reseller continues to deliver numbers that deliver cheer to investors, with the CEO reporting that there has been no material impact from coronavirus so far
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March 13, 2020
13
Mar'20
IT Lab adds Azure expertise with Sol-Tec acquisition
Firm makes its fourth acquisition in as many years as it continues to expand the depth of cloud support it can provide
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March 12, 2020
12
Mar'20
Computacenter boss shares coronavirus concerns after solid 2019
Last year was a solid one for Computacenter, but the firm's CEO has indicated that Covid-19 is making forecasting for 2020 a challenge
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March 11, 2020
11
Mar'20
Cloud security concerns remain an issue
The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research
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March 10, 2020
10
Mar'20
Giacom, Renewtrak and Apstra reach out to partners
Activity to reach out to partners continues as distributors and vendors look to extend market influence
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March 06, 2020
06
Mar'20
Tech Data shares final FY numbers before Apollo takes off
Global distributor Tech Data has released the last set of full year results before it changes ownership in a few months
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March 04, 2020
04
Mar'20
QBS adds more MSP depth with 4SEC buy
Distributor makes second acquisition to add more depth to the software offerings it can provide partners
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March 03, 2020
03
Mar'20
VMware cuts the ribbon on Partner Connect
The supplier has been getting partners ready for the launch of its revised programme, and has indicated that hundreds have already gained top-tier status
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March 02, 2020
02
Mar'20
Feeling the impact of coronavirus
Although the number of cases in the UK is still low, there have already been some issues for the channel to deal with
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Malwarebytes makes MSP programme available
Security vendor becomes the latest to reach out to the managed services community as a way of increasing its SME business
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Security players ramp up managed service offerings
McAfee and Digital Guardian become the latest to roll out managed threat and response services
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February 26, 2020
26
Feb'20
Calteq picks up Blue Cube Networks
Acquisition of Blue Cube Networks made to bolster the range of the services managed technology provider Calteq can offer
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February 25, 2020
25
Feb'20
Nutanix aims for SMB growth with channel Cloud Bundles
Enterprise cloud player is looking for SMB growth across EMEA and views the channel as key to its ambitions