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Managed IT Services

• July 11, 2024 11 Jul'24

  MSPs confident they can fend off cyber threat

  Despite the ongoing targeting of the managed service community by cyber criminals, many feel confident about their position

• July 05, 2024 05 Jul'24

  MSPs deserve more recognition

  CEO of Kaseya outlines its mission to improve the position of the managed service provider community

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  SonicWall offers MSPs access to increased range of services

  Security player arms partners with access to European-based SOC that will help them deal with EU compliance regulations

• July 03, 2024 03 Jul'24

  Logicalis: Sustainability still a top customer concern

  Even with the tougher economic climate, the commitment by customers to greening their business and working with those with a similar mission remains solid

• July 01, 2024 01 Jul'24

  Insight acquires consultancy NWT

  Channel player keeps M&A activity going with move for UK firm with strong vertical market experience

• June 28, 2024 28 Jun'24

  Sage: SMEs want the channel to be trusted advisors

  Firm shares research that indicates partners are seen by small and medium-sized customers as the source of digital transformation support

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  CloudCoCo reports H1 results amid stabilisation efforts

  Channel player is going through a review that should put it in a stronger financial position, but it’s business as usual in the meantime

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Advania goes all in on Copilot

  After a successful pilot, Advania makes AI tools available to its entire staff, fuelling efficiencies and helping identify use cases

• June 26, 2024 26 Jun'24

  Hume talks of ‘recovering market’ as TD Synnex shares Q2 numbers

  Distributor’s numbers fall within guidance in second quarter as it looks towards stronger second half

• June 21, 2024 21 Jun'24

  Cato Networks cuts ribbon on managed SASE service

  Firm is aiming to make life easier for those managing complex customer environments

• June 17, 2024 17 Jun'24

  Familiarity with Copilot helping users accept AI

  Research from channel player Avanade indicates that those who have experienced Microsoft’s Copilot software are more accepting of artificial intelligence technology

• June 13, 2024 13 Jun'24

  AI adoption held back by user skills shortages

  Research from SoftwareOne exposes the problems customers face when attempting to take advantage of artificial intelligence

• June 12, 2024 12 Jun'24

  Barracuda: MSPs under pressure to support AI

  Firm’s latest survey of the managed services market revealed the pressures many partners are facing as artificial intelligence continues to dominate customer conversations

• June 12, 2024 12 Jun'24

  Advania adds services muscle with Servium addition

  Acquisition of Servium adds more customers and greater software, hardware and services depth to Advania offering

• June 11, 2024 11 Jun'24

  Dynatrace expanding channel reach

  Firm following strategy of working closely with strategic partners and developing channel-led segment to access more customers

• June 11, 2024 11 Jun'24

  FluidOne refinances to support growth ambitions

  Channel player aims to treble the business in the next five years and reveals a fresh partnership to fund that ambition

• June 07, 2024 07 Jun'24

  Lemongrass increases SAP services

  Lemongrass launches more advisory services to help guide users keen to migrate to the cloud

• June 06, 2024 06 Jun'24

  Darktrace, Workbooks and Kyndryl cut ribbon on managed service options

  Reacting to continuing customer demand for technology and support to be delivered as a service three firms provide their latest offerings

• June 05, 2024 05 Jun'24

  ANS opens apprenticeship scheme to channel

  Firm adds its apprenticeship academy to the range of benefits available for its indirect partners to tap into

• June 05, 2024 05 Jun'24

  Customer base for GreenLake expanded

  HPE shares Q2 numbers with details of how its as-a-service and hybrid cloud offerings sold by partners have fared

• June 04, 2024 04 Jun'24

  Print channel continuing services shift

  Research from Quocirca highlights areas for potential growth and identifies challenges for channel firms in adapting to meet changing customer needs

• June 03, 2024 03 Jun'24

  AI partnerships forming to arm channel with technology options

  Industry reaction to growing interest in artificial intelligence is to enter into relationships that ensure the right technology and support is being offered to partners

• May 31, 2024 31 May'24

  Skills shortages exposing MSPs to security risks

  Findings from Sophos research indicates that managed servicer providers are struggling to keep on top of industry developments

• May 28, 2024 28 May'24

  Westcon-Comstor continuing shift to software, services and subscriptions

  Distributor Westcon-Comstor shares full-year results that underline the direction of travel and the benefits of a data-driven approach

• May 24, 2024 24 May'24

  Kaseya: MSPs benefiting from supporting and using AI

  Vendor’s chief product officer shares thoughts around the current position MSPs and customers have around the emerging technology

• May 23, 2024 23 May'24

  Public sector sales bolster Bytes fiscal year numbers

  Channel player’s recently appointed CEO gets to talk of double-digit growth and a business that is looking forward

• May 22, 2024 22 May'24

  MSPs key to plugging skills gaps

  Espria boss shares view around the benefits customers can unblock if they choose to work with a channel partner

• May 21, 2024 21 May'24

  AST bolsters UK position with Symatrix buy

  Tie-up of Oracle specialists will provide operations on both sides of the Atlantic for expanding American business

• May 20, 2024 20 May'24

  Concerns over supplier cloud security a customer issue

  Research from Tenable has underlined fears customers have around the ability of IT providers to deliver solid solutions

• May 17, 2024 17 May'24

  Canalys adds to narrative of surging cloud spending

  Analysts have tracked the increase in spending in Q1, with AI playing a major role in driving investments

• May 15, 2024 15 May'24

  Daisy survey reveals customers are investing in future-proofing while reducing costs

  Firm Daisy Corporate Services quizzes customers to lift the lid on concerns and share their planned technology investment areas

• May 15, 2024 15 May'24

  Infinigate outlines ambitions for fiscal year

  Distributor keen to expand channel relationships and increase activity with managed service provider community

• May 14, 2024 14 May'24

  Cradlepoint enhances MSP programme

  Networking player Cradlepoint improves managed service offering to encourage more partners to get behind 5G

• May 13, 2024 13 May'24

  NTT DATA benefits from strong SAP channel position

  Firm shares full year numbers, breaking records and talking of the trust its SME customer base has in the business

• May 13, 2024 13 May'24

  Cloud spending continues despite economic challenges

  Research from the Cloud Industry Forum explores current customer attitudes and their expectations around the impact of AI

• May 10, 2024 10 May'24

  Mudd named as Bytes CEO

  After sitting in the hot seat on an interim basis for the past few months, Sam Mudd’s move as Bytes CEO becomes permanent

• May 08, 2024 08 May'24

  Infinity Group picks up Pax8 end customer business

  Move will add more depth to firm’s Microsoft capabilities and support expansion ambitions

• May 07, 2024 07 May'24

  AI and security sparking channel opportunities

  Research from Couchbase and ANS has underlined the assistance users need from partners around emerging technologies and defending against the latest threats

• May 03, 2024 03 May'24

  Wavenet and Daisy join forces

  Combination will produce one of the largest independent managed service providers in the UK

• May 02, 2024 02 May'24

  Air IT gains Scottish foothold with SoConnect

  Managed service player expands its UK coverage with second acquisition of the year

• May 02, 2024 02 May'24

  Kaseya expands MSP flexibility with 365 offering

  Managed services specialist launches subscription service that will provide more options for its channel base

• May 01, 2024 01 May'24

  Computacenter meeting Q1 expectations

  Firm shares trading update on first quarter and progress made in first few months of 2024

• April 25, 2024 25 Apr'24

  Consolidation and growth are key MSP market trends

  Market analysis from tech investment player reveals the factors underpinning continued growth on both sides of the Atlantic

• April 17, 2024 17 Apr'24

  Westcoast picks up Spire

  Distributor Westcoast adds components specialist Spire to bolster the portfolio and add more depth to the Group

• April 16, 2024 16 Apr'24

  Sectigo extends CLM tools to cover SME customer base

  Certificate specialist responds to changing market dynamics and introduces product aimed specifically at smaller users

• April 15, 2024 15 Apr'24

  Infinigate handed UKI distie role by Ironscales

  Distributor gets the chance to build on existing relationship with vendor after delivering results across continental Europe

• April 08, 2024 08 Apr'24

  Marketplaces, AI and regional growth on Couchbase priorities list

  Couchbase’s channel executive is looking to expand the reach of the business and provide partners with more routes to market

• April 02, 2024 02 Apr'24

  Security and AI occupy SME thoughts

  Digital workspace player Espria shares the themes it uncovered at its recent discussion around technology that delivers users peace of mind

• March 28, 2024 28 Mar'24

  Climb CEO talks emerging vendors, expansion and UK importance

  We speak to the distributor’s chief executive, Dale Foster, who has plans to widen the reach of the business and believes the need for specialists remains as high as ever

• March 27, 2024 27 Mar'24

  TD Synnex expects improving market through 2024

  Distributor shares Q1 numbers, but looks to PC growth and impact of AI to help drive business forward