News
Managed IT Services
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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
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February 25, 2020
25
Feb'20
M247 launches cloud platform
Managed service player has launched its own cloud infrastructure to meet expanding customer needs
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February 21, 2020
21
Feb'20
AdEPT aims to raise millions to fund acquisitions
Managed service player is looking to raise millions with a share placing to provide more resources for its acquisition strategy
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February 20, 2020
20
Feb'20
MSPs and MSSPs being targeted by ransomware spreaders
BlackBerry Cylance report highlights the increasing targeting of managed service providers by those hoping to hijack them to reach users
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February 19, 2020
19
Feb'20
GTDC CEO: Promoting the value of distribution
Boss of the Global Technology Distribution Council promotes the value that its membership can bring in a world of virtual distribution
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February 14, 2020
14
Feb'20
Rubrik surfs demand for multicloud data management
Firm has shared some of the highlights from its fiscal year, with the efforts of partners clearly delivering for it
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February 12, 2020
12
Feb'20
Logicalis rings the changes
Channel player updates its executive line-up days after undergoing a corporate rebranding
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February 11, 2020
11
Feb'20
ScanSource adapting for digital future
Distributor makes senior appointment to coordinate its digital distribution efforts, with plans to offload physical operations gathering pace
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February 11, 2020
11
Feb'20
Avaya ‘all-in’ with growth plans
Avaya CEO outlines investment plans in cloud and says it “won’t be shaken easily”
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February 10, 2020
10
Feb'20
MSP growth is good but security and automation are challenges
Research from SolarWinds MSP takes a look at what is happening to managed service players on both sides of the Atlantic
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Kaseya CEO: MSPs are the logical choice for SMEs
Kaseya CEO shares an upbeat assessment of the current managed services market and his revenue ambitions for the firm
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February 07, 2020
07
Feb'20
Avaya steers channel towards cloud and SaaS
Partner programme tweaked to encourage more subscription, SaaS and cloud sales alongside new launches
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January 30, 2020
30
Jan'20
Partners driving growth at Microsoft, SnapLogic and Scale Computing
A trio of vendors have shared their latest quarterly results with the channel getting a mention
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January 27, 2020
27
Jan'20
ERP specialist Symatrix steps up investment in managed services
Manchester-based business is looking to build on its existing managed services offering adding more staff to support its ambitions
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January 23, 2020
23
Jan'20
Computacenter eyeing vast opportunities
Channel player shares details of strong 2019 and indicates that the future is one where it can enjoy further growth
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January 20, 2020
20
Jan'20
Kaspersky rolls out licensing portal for MSPs
Security player aims to make licensing easier with online tools and more flexible with a monthly billing option
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
Increasing security shift and platform approach benefiting Kaseya
Firm lifts the lid on how 2019 fared and details of its growth and increasing customer numbers
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Logicalis: CIOs under pressure to deliver transformation
The challenge of making digital transformation happen and keeping systems running and secure is becoming a difficult juggling act for more customers
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January 13, 2020
13
Jan'20
Sabio continues down acquisition path with Team vision buy
Customer experience player looks to Spain for its latest acquisition opting to snap up fellow CX specialist Team vision
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January 13, 2020
13
Jan'20
Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution both enjoy strong 2019
Distributors Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution share details on how they fared on the revenue front in 2019, with it proving to be a positive time for the big players
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January 07, 2020
07
Jan'20
Trust a challenge for security resellers
ESET has quizzed CIOs and found that many are struggling to trust those that supply them security tools and services
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December 19, 2019
19
Dec'19
VMware arming channel with skills to unlock digital opportunities
Reaping the digital transformation rewards is more than just an IT conversation and VMware's UK channel chief is taking an approach based on helping partners increase their capabilities
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December 17, 2019
17
Dec'19
Sophos enhances MSP programme
Security player adds more compatibility and flexible billing options to make life easier for managed service providers
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December 16, 2019
16
Dec'19
Channel must prepare for greater digital transformation complexity
Industry predictions are starting to be shared by industry experts and it's clear that there will be a role for the channel to play with users planning to get more digital
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December 11, 2019
11
Dec'19
SonicWall and Veeam enhance managed service support
Increasing support for those looking to deliver services is behind changes in partner programmes at both vendors
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December 11, 2019
11
Dec'19
Circle IT secures major university deal
The Welsh managed services specialist has won the opportunity to help its local university deliver a network fit for the demands of the 21st century
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December 10, 2019
10
Dec'19
SCC chief heralds solid year
The last twelve months have been busy ones for SCC and its chief executive is keen to highlight its achievements
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December 05, 2019
05
Dec'19
Barracuda enjoys MSP growth
The firm has seen its MSP business improve over the last year and there are no signs that will slow down in the short-term
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November 28, 2019
28
Nov'19
Kaseya outlines plans to double EMEA business
Recently appointed Kaseya EMEA chief aims to be “loud voice" for the region at executive table
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November 27, 2019
27
Nov'19
Exclusive Networks rolls out MSSP platform
Distributor identifies need to provide more services for resellers struggling to develop their own SOC
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November 27, 2019
27
Nov'19
Softcat, Dell and HP pointing to a decent 2020
In a flurry of results the indications are that 2020 is looking solid and the current drivers in the market will continue
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November 25, 2019
25
Nov'19
Acquisitions fuel SysGroup revenues
Managed services player posts half year numbers with significant revenue increases
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November 21, 2019
21
Nov'19
Aryaka looks to services to make the difference
SD-WAN specialist rolls out a number of services that the channel can sell individually or as a package
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November 20, 2019
20
Nov'19
Tech Data unifies services portfolio
The distributor has pulled together its existing options in the UK along with some of the developments it has devised in Europe
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November 19, 2019
19
Nov'19
CompTIA: Pressure on channel to change
Industry association is encouraging resellers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace change
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November 19, 2019
19
Nov'19
Fujitsu extends as a services options with Cyxtera
Vendor moves to take the risk out of providing data centre services for its channel partners
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November 18, 2019
18
Nov'19
Check Point cloud boss talks up channel possibilities
There are numerous services that partners can add to the cloud data protection technology that is coming from the vendor
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November 12, 2019
12
Nov'19
Dell sets out ambitions for a better world
Firm is looking to use the next ten years to improve the fortunes of millions and get the channel delivering as a service and more automation
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November 11, 2019
11
Nov'19
ASL swoops for Smart Print
Managed print and office specialist makes continues to use acquisition as a way of extending the reach of the business
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November 07, 2019
07
Nov'19
PCM deal delivering results for Insight
Within weeks of concluding the acquisition of PCM the firm was contributing to sales at Insight Enterprises
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November 07, 2019
07
Nov'19
Software driving increased IT spending in 2020
Gartner has been looking into its crystal ball to see how IT spending will fare across EMEA next year
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November 06, 2019
06
Nov'19
Sophos putting MSPs at the heart of its strategy
The firm has updated the market with interim first half numbers that underlined growth on the MSP side
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November 06, 2019
06
Nov'19
VMware nudging partners towards SaaS model
Software and services is the way that the vendor is expecting more of its partners to go
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November 05, 2019
05
Nov'19
Consolidation continues with CSI and Endava both buying
CSI and Endava both move to acquire firms that will add more depth, vertical market reach and geographical coverage
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November 04, 2019
04
Nov'19
HPE supports as a service shift with partner programme enhancements
To support the ambition to offer as a service across the portfolio by 2022 HPE has started to make changes to its partner programme