News
Managed IT Services
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October 18, 2023
18
Oct'23
Avanade exposes generative AI skills gap
Customers know they have to embrace generative AI, but many are not in a position to support it due to a lack of expertise
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October 17, 2023
17
Oct'23
Park Place Technologies expands UK presence with Xuper buy
Acquisition adds more third-party maintenance expertise and expands its presence across EMEA
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October 12, 2023
12
Oct'23
Rubrik, ManageEngine and LogRhythm expanding channel reach
Vendors take steps to support, increase and expand their channel activities to drive further growth
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October 12, 2023
12
Oct'23
Pure Storage bolsters channel pitch with power and rack payments
Storage player hands partners a chance to stand out from the competition with sustainability supporting option
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October 11, 2023
11
Oct'23
SCC shines in Rigby Group FY results
Channel arm continues to deliver growth as Rigby Group shares its performance for the past fiscal year
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
Climb Global Solutions picks up DataSolutions
Addition of security and cloud-focused distributor will add more UK coverage and more suppliers to the portfolio
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October 05, 2023
05
Oct'23
Canalys: Channel involvement with marketplaces will grow
Rather than bypassing partners, the penny is dropping that involving more will add more value and help meet a wider range of customer demands
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October 05, 2023
05
Oct'23
Schneider Electric hands partners sustainability SaaS
Vendor continues to support partners with tools to identify, measure and ultimately reduce carbon emissions
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October 04, 2023
04
Oct'23
Canalys: Generative AI a ‘generational opportunity’
The most used buzzword of the moment, GenAI, has the potential to drive revenues and services opportunities for the channel
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October 04, 2023
04
Oct'23
Canalys: Vendors will expand channel relationships
The partner-first trend is set to continue as more vendors recognise value of partners and give them the chance to take on a greater share of the business
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October 03, 2023
03
Oct'23
Software firms under cyber attack
Research from iomart has indicated firms that sit in the supply chain are seen as a target by criminals
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
Nutanix enhances programme to drive channel activity
Nutanix’s annual enhancement of its partner efforts continues to put the focus on driving more sales through the channel
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
CyberSmart arming MSPs in security fight
Vendor CyberSmart is keen to ensure those serving SMEs are as secure as their customers can be in the face of increasing attacks
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September 25, 2023
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Sep'23
Software spending getting chief financial officer scrutiny
The cost of SaaS tools is getting attention from those that have the power to tighten budgets
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September 21, 2023
21
Sep'23
Cisco targeting SME segment
Cisco identifies shifting customer demands that will create more opportunities for its channel partners
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September 18, 2023
18
Sep'23
Iomart CEO departs
Outgoing boss Reece Donovan has overseen iomart’s move towards a managed services model, but is leaving the business with immediate effect
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September 14, 2023
14
Sep'23
Auxilion completes stage one of UK investment plan
Managed services centre of excellence in Sheffield is the start of a busy period for the ambitious MSP
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September 12, 2023
12
Sep'23
Distology and Global Cloud Xchange extending security relationships
The distributor and the MSP have both added more depth to their offerings by striking up fresh relationships and cutting the ribbon on new options
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September 11, 2023
11
Sep'23
SCC sets course on defining DSSP evolution
The recent acquisition of Nimble was part of a larger ambition to put the business in a position to meet changing customer needs
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September 08, 2023
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Sep'23
A year on, Logicalis looks back on Q Associates buy
The move to add data management to its existing connectivity and security options has yielded results over the past 12 months
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September 08, 2023
08
Sep'23
Computacenter provides investor cheer with H1 results
Channel player on course for another year of growth after producing a decent set of numbers for the first six months of 2023
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September 07, 2023
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Sep'23
Insight rolls out global cloud services option
Channel player Insight takes its support global as it looks to provide increased help for customers wrestling with cloud
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September 07, 2023
07
Sep'23
SCC strengthens digital transformation play with Nimble
Channel player SCC makes investment to back digital strategy and drive the business forward in its ambitions to be a DSSP
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September 07, 2023
07
Sep'23
Secureworks adds to the partner-first movement
Cyber security player is the latest to show faith in the channel to deliver products across UK&I and Europe
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September 04, 2023
04
Sep'23
CloudSmiths CEO looking for UK growth
Firm has a growing presence in the country, and is looking for further expansion using a strategy of forming channel partnerships
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
TD Synnex focused on taking market share
Distributor’s UK boss updates on progress made so far this year and the prospects for an improved 2024
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
K3 Business Technology transition continues
Channel player focused on fashion industry shares H1 progress indicating that it is making progress
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August 29, 2023
29
Aug'23
Bulk of IT spending going through the channel
The amount of money spent on technology might have been hit by macroeconomic conditions, but the majority of what is being transacted is going through partners
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August 29, 2023
29
Aug'23
SCC outlines ambitious Scottish growth targets
Investment in fresh HQ is accompanied by an update on the growth plans for the business both this year and beyond
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August 17, 2023
17
Aug'23
Gamma moves into security space with Satisnet buy
Unified comms player moves to add security depth with addition of experienced MSSP
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August 17, 2023
17
Aug'23
Insight picks up Amdaris
Acquisition will add more depth to the channel player’s ability to support customers looking for digital transformation support
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August 16, 2023
16
Aug'23
Deep Instinct widens channel reach with e92plus
Relationship struck with distributor should enable threat prevention specialist to expand its reseller base
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August 11, 2023
11
Aug'23
Dell EMEA boss: Artificial intelligence of immense value
The debate about the benefit of artificial intelligence rages on, but for those trying to make it deliver benefits for partners, the value of the technology can already be appreciated
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August 01, 2023
01
Aug'23
Dell latest to signal generative AI channel opportunity
Vendor adds its backing for the technology to a growing list with the view it is a technology the channel needs to back
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July 28, 2023
28
Jul'23
Citrix hands partners options to meet customer demands
Firm rolls out single subscription covering several services that will make life easier for the channel and users
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July 27, 2023
27
Jul'23
Security a concern for MSPs
Managed service providers are a target of cyber criminals so taking steps to protect data is a major ambition
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July 27, 2023
27
Jul'23
Daisy: Customers keeping a continuing eye on costs
Comms player shares research that underlines the ongoing impact the economic landscape is having on customer behaviour
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July 26, 2023
26
Jul'23
Zyxel bolsters MSP support
Firm wants more partners to take the managed services approach, while elsewhere, Kyndryl ramps up its options in the security space
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July 26, 2023
26
Jul'23
Babble buys again with more lined up for second half
Channel player seals three deals and indicates there is plenty more in the pipeline as it continues to expand the business
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July 23, 2023
23
Jul'23
SoftwareOne turns down Bain and starts strategic review
Second bid rejected but offers have promoted board to seriously assess future of the business
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July 21, 2023
21
Jul'23
Bain makes second offer for SoftwareOne
Cloud and software specialist will have to consider a higher bid for the business after turning down last month’s opening offer
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July 21, 2023
21
Jul'23
Managed services players expose hybrid working challenges
Research from a couple of MSPs indicates that in the financial services sector and the NHS, the technology to support remote working is not meeting employee needs
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July 19, 2023
19
Jul'23
Microsoft increases channel exposure to AI
Vendor rolls out fresh specialisation encouraging the channel to embrace the benefits artificial intelligence can deliver
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July 17, 2023
17
Jul'23
Arrow Electronics rolls out managed service offering
Distributor aims to help resellers plug gaps in their portfolios with a wide range of services
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July 14, 2023
14
Jul'23
UK performs for Proact in Q2
Channel player shared its H1 update, indicating its performance on this side of the North Sea has been a good one
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July 12, 2023
12
Jul'23
Couchbase: Digital transformation needs have changed
Couchbase signals the need for a tailored pitch, with customer priorities shifting over the past couple of years
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July 12, 2023
12
Jul'23
Bytes signals strong start to fiscal year
Ahead of its AGM, the firm has provided an update on the first few months of its latest fiscal year, indicating that it is performing well
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July 11, 2023
11
Jul'23
Business owners alerted to expected M&A pick up
There have been a record numbers of deals struck in the first half of the year, and the rest of 2023 could be similarly busy if inflation eases
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July 10, 2023
10
Jul'23
AI, automation and edge driving Red Hat channel
Vendor looks to identify areas where its partners can make a difference and provide support
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July 06, 2023
06
Jul'23
Logicalis arms customers with environmental insights
Logicalis platform offering will provide users with a chance to identify where they can take steps to reduce carbon emissions