News

Managed IT Services

• August 08, 2025 08 Aug'25

  MSPs encouraged to tighten up security defences

  Fears of attacks that exploit VPN vulnerabilities and compromise networks has underlined the need for the channel to remain vigilant

• August 08, 2025 08 Aug'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Lenovo, Exertis Enterprise, Phoenix Software, NTT DATA and WatchGuard Technologies

• August 04, 2025 04 Aug'25

  Advania integrates Servium and CCS Media

  Channel player completes the process of bringing together its acquired businesses on time and is already reaping the benefits

• July 29, 2025 29 Jul'25

  Maintel revenues flat in H1

  Channel player provides update on how the first half of 2025 has gone, and the progress of its transformation efforts

• July 24, 2025 24 Jul'25

  SysGroup financial year numbers show impact of transition

  MSP sees revenues decrease but cuts losses as it looks to base the business around higher-margin activities

• July 23, 2025 23 Jul'25

  MSP platform player Inforcer looks for further European growth

  After Inforcer secured its latest round of funding, its sights are set on increasing the volume of channel relationships

• July 22, 2025 22 Jul'25

  MSPs unprepared to deal with financial impact of cyber attacks

  Insights into the attitude of managed service providers to ransomware from CyberSmart has exposed a mixed response towards planning for the worst

• July 18, 2025 18 Jul'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Catch up on developments this week at Apogee, Westcon-Comstor, BlueSnap, SoftwareONE and ISS

• July 18, 2025 18 Jul'25

  Barracuda: Security opportunities and challenges out there for MSPs

  Survey of the market reveals many SME customers are working with the channel, and are prepared to spend to keep themselves protected

• July 15, 2025 15 Jul'25

  Xeretec and Qodea active on M&A front

  Xerox partner and Google consultancy takes steps to widen market reach and add to their portfolios

• July 14, 2025 14 Jul'25

  DCC sells Exertis to private equity firm Aurelius

  A deal for Exertis is struck eight months following DCC’s announcement that it was divesting its IT distribution business

• July 08, 2025 08 Jul'25

  Evolve IP talks growth amid brand refresh

  Cloud collaboration player uses moment to elevate key personnel and underline its market pitch

• July 07, 2025 07 Jul'25

  Ingram Micro hit by ransomware attack

  Distributor Ingram Micro suffers outages after ransomware group targets the channel player

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments of note at Dell, Gamma Communications, Bytes, TD Synnex, LevelBlue, Crayon, Trend Micro and Brother UK

• July 03, 2025 03 Jul'25

  Advania uses M&A to bolster AI position

  Channel player picks up consultancy specialising in artificial intelligence to add more depth to its ability to support customers looking to adopt the technology

• June 26, 2025 26 Jun'25

  Cyber insurers adding to MSP challenges

  The prospect that some managed service providers could fall foul of the needs of the insurance industry is a concern raised by Canalys

• June 25, 2025 25 Jun'25

  Jitterbit expanding indirect business

  Artificial intelligence and automation expert cuts ribbon on partner programme as it looks to generate more revenues via the channel

• June 25, 2025 25 Jun'25

  HPE arming partners with latest AI technology

  Vendor keen to ensure its channel is up to speed on agentic AI as it unveils a number of product enhancements

• June 24, 2025 24 Jun'25

  Westcon-Comstor marks 40th birthday with look ahead

  Distributor outlines the main trends that are shaping the channel as it plans to share more insights to prepare partners for the future

• June 20, 2025 20 Jun'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at AvePoint, Nebula Global Services, Pulsant, Skyhawk Security and HackerOne

• June 20, 2025 20 Jun'25

  SMEs embracing subscription model

  Research from Uswitch.com highlights how small businesses are starting to take advantage of more services

• June 19, 2025 19 Jun'25

  MSPs remain confident over security

  Despite being inundated with attacks, the vast majority of managed service providers are upbeat about their abilities to fend off breaches

• June 17, 2025 17 Jun'25

  Integris seals largest deal yet to expand MSP offering

  Channel player makes another acquisition to bolster business on the other side of the Atlantic as it continues to increase its offering for SME customers

• June 12, 2025 12 Jun'25

  Tomlin outlines ambitions in Northern European role at Exclusive Networks

  Exclusive Networks executive Rob Tomlin shares his thoughts after being given an extended leadership role at the security specialist distributor

• June 11, 2025 11 Jun'25

  Pax8 enhances AI support for MSPs

  Marketplace player Pax8 uses Beyond 2025 event to unveil offerings designed to make life easier and more profitable for managed service providers

• June 10, 2025 10 Jun'25

  Channel continues to deliver security training and support

  Research and MSP training platforms from security players underline the position of partners to deliver threat awareness

• June 10, 2025 10 Jun'25

  Docusign rolls out fresh programme to arm partners with IAM answers

  Agreement management specialist enhances channel offering in reaction to changing market dynamics

• June 05, 2025 05 Jun'25

  CyberSentriq and Netgear both courting MSPs

  Arrival of fresh brand in the security market and an acquisition move by networking player should provide managed service providers with options

• June 05, 2025 05 Jun'25

  CCS and Servium contribute to Advania UK growth

  Channel player reveals how acquisitions contributed to its 2024 performance and how it has grown in the region

• June 04, 2025 04 Jun'25

  Kaseya hires ‘passionate SME advocate’ as next CEO

  Supplier of tools for managed service providers concludes its five-month search for its leader

• June 03, 2025 03 Jun'25

  Maintel shares progress ahead of AGM

  Channel player Maintel provides update on how the first five months of the year have gone ahead of its annual general meeting

• May 30, 2025 30 May'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Distology, Bitdefender, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, TD Synnex and Xledger UK

• May 29, 2025 29 May'25

  TXP expands reach with Metatech buy

  Ambition to become the mid-market specialist in legacy system modernisation takes another step forward

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  Sophos warns MSPs over DragonForce threat

  Example of a recent ransomware attack is a sobering one that underlines how criminals are trying to exploit channel vulnerabilities

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  Infinigate and Softcat provide investor cheer

  Full-year results and a Q3 trading statement underline that growth is out there for channel players pitching in-demand services and technologies

• May 27, 2025 27 May'25

  Security growth buoys Westcon-Comstor

  Distributor shares full-year results that underline the benefits of operating in security, networking and cloud

• May 23, 2025 23 May'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Kiteworks, CrowdStrike, Exertis, e92plus, Climb Channel Solutions UK, Pulsant and Westcon-Comstor

• May 23, 2025 23 May'25

  HP’s UK&I managing director stresses importance of partner dialogue

  The recently appointed country manager shares her views on the importance of maintaining close links with the channel

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  TXP offers a fresh name in the mid-market

  Rebranded group that includes two channel firms will provide digital transformation services from the West Midlands across the UK

• May 21, 2025 21 May'25

  Crayon Q1 hit by underperforming Nordics

  Channel player Crayon shares first-quarter numbers that show a decent performance across Europe, APAC and the US, but softer conditions in the firm’s home markets

• May 20, 2025 20 May'25

  Sophos teams up with Capsule to cover MSP insurance needs

  Security player arms channel partners with access to the fruits of a partnership that meets growing SME demand

• May 19, 2025 19 May'25

  Ekco bolsters cyber testing with Predatech buy

  Managed security services provider hits the M&A trail to extend its options and UK coverage

• May 16, 2025 16 May'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Ignition Technology, Phoenix Software, Westcon-Comstor and Utelogy

• May 15, 2025 15 May'25

  SonicWall keeps focus on MSP channel

  Security player continues to roll out products and services for its partners as it identifies further growth fueled by customer demand for zero-trust solutions

• May 14, 2025 14 May'25

  Ekco unveils fresh CEO as Evolve IP extends ecosystem

  Developments in the managed service world as an experienced channel executive takes up a fresh leadership role and a partnership is struck to provide an MSP with more telephony options

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  Sophos rolls out MSP Elevate

  Programme for managed service providers aims to support those committed to delivering growth

• May 13, 2025 13 May'25

  Bytes breaks through GII £2bn barrier

  Channel player Bytes shares FY numbers that underline its successful ability to emerge strongly through a challenging market

• May 09, 2025 09 May'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Assured Data Protection, Acer, Canon, UiPath and Coro

• May 08, 2025 08 May'25

  Climb increases AI support

  Distributor looks to guide partners from start to selling to get more comfortable pitching artificial intelligence offerings

• May 07, 2025 07 May'25

  Redcentric shares trading update and welcomes fresh CEO

  Managed service player reveals how its latest fiscal year has shaped up as it welcomes an experienced industry player to run the business