News
Managed IT Services
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December 04, 2020
04
Dec'20
AWS rolls out fresh programmes and competencies
Cloud giant uses partner slot at Re:Invent to share its ambition to support ISVs and give partners the chance to gain more competencies
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November 30, 2020
30
Nov'20
Agilitas strikes MBO with Perwyn backing
Managed services player seals its second management buyout in six years as it looks for more growth
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November 27, 2020
27
Nov'20
Services and value underpin Exclusive Networks plans for 2021
Distributor Exclusive Networks is aiming to build on the progress it has made with supporting those that want more flexibility in the channel
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November 24, 2020
24
Nov'20
HPE drives HCI 2.0 message through the channel
Vendor’s campaign is already yielding results for partners and will run into early next year
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November 23, 2020
23
Nov'20
SysGroup’s first-half figures show resilience in the face of Covid-19
MSP SysGroup shares the progress it has made through the worst of the coronavirus lockdown
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November 20, 2020
20
Nov'20
Automation driving the strategy at Ultima
Channel player has been a firm advocate of automation technology and is now sharing its expertise across the channel
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November 18, 2020
18
Nov'20
Maintel and SolarWinds increase MSP options
Firms focus on home workers and automation to protect customers and arm managed service providers with ways to add more value
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November 17, 2020
17
Nov'20
MSPs taking steps to protect themselves from ransomware
Datto reveals that managed service partners are aware they are in the firing line and have formed partnerships with MSSPs to protect themselves
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November 17, 2020
17
Nov'20
Samsung arms partners with tools to support greater mobility
Firm’s UK channel boss explains the thinking behind the recent launch of Samsung One and why it wants existing partners to benefit from its investments
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November 17, 2020
17
Nov'20
Acxiom building CDP network
Customer experience specialist looks to form strategic partnerships to extend its reach into fresh markets
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November 16, 2020
16
Nov'20
Softcat making progress through first quarter of 2021
Channel player issues trading update to cover its progress in the first quarter of its fiscal year
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November 12, 2020
12
Nov'20
Redcentric ends sale discussions without deal
MSP Redcentric reveals that discussions with potential suitors have terminated without a sale
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November 11, 2020
11
Nov'20
ConnectWise makes double security acquisition
MSP specialist moves to make life easier for those trying to manage threat detection and prevention
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November 10, 2020
10
Nov'20
Ultima Labs launches MSP automated cloud proposition
ISV arm of Ultima LAbs releases its first cloud offering to other managed service providers
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November 09, 2020
09
Nov'20
HPE rolls out partner programme enhancements
Vendor keen to drive as-a-service and increase activity in the SME market among its partner base
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November 09, 2020
09
Nov'20
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
Sophos adds Rapid Response into the mix for MSPs
Security player moves to fill a gap in the market for customers looking for immediate help with a security attack
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
Computacenter completes Pivot and BT Services France deals
Channel player starts the month with both deals wrapped up and in a position to start contributing to the firm’s performance
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October 27, 2020
27
Oct'20
Managed print channel upbeat over year ahead
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Quocirca found that many in the managed print world are looking to 2021 with better expectations
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October 23, 2020
23
Oct'20
Datto CEO talks of increased support for partners post-IPO
MSP specialist plans to beef up its engineers, product and support staff after becoming a public company
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October 22, 2020
22
Oct'20
Backing IoT is a solid strategy for 2021
There are more user cases for the internet of things emerging and it is seen by those in the industry as an area for the channel to concentrate on more
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October 21, 2020
21
Oct'20
Dell boosts as a service approach with Apex
Vendor reveals details of Project Apex and its plans to provide a more consistent as a service approach for partners
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October 21, 2020
21
Oct'20
Tech is at the forefront of customer needs
The channel has had a good year so far and there are reasons to be optimistic about that continuing into 2021
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October 20, 2020
20
Oct'20
Sophos and Splunk register spikes in channel activity
Vendors share details of increased activity on the channel front over the course of the coronavirus pandemic
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October 20, 2020
20
Oct'20
Softcat delivers growth through the pandemic
Softcat’s FY20 numbers show that the channel player continued to succeed in growing its bottom line despite the coronavirus
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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