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Network Infrastructure Solutions and Services

• December 05, 2025 05 Dec'25

  Context forecasting resilient 2026 for distributors

  A number of factors will keep momentum going into next year as customers continue to embrace AI

• November 24, 2025 24 Nov'25

  Softcat shares customer priorities for 2026

  Security, artificial intelligence and delivering a positive user experience through the digital workplace are areas where users plan to invest

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  UK channel still working on AI skills

  Although many accept in the industry accept there is more to do when it comes to AI skills, the UK channel is more confident in its abilities than peers in other countries

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Trustmarque CEO outlines ambitions after Ultima merger

  The boss of the combined Trustmarque and Ultima operation outlines strategy and ambitions for the business

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Expertise will unlock OT opportunity

  Channel advised to develop understanding and skills to support customers looking to connect and protect their operational technology environments

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Cisco channel chief talks 360, AI and partner value

  As the vendor pulls thousands of its partners together for its summit, its recently installed channel leader shares his thoughts on a range of issues

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Personnel moves of note in the last week at Commvault, Netgear, Hexaware Technologies and Altimetrik

• July 18, 2025 18 Jul'25

  Exertis Enterprise looks to life after sale of IT business

  Enterprise-focused business was not part of the sale earlier this week and continues to operate under the DCC Technology umbrella

• July 08, 2025 08 Jul'25

  Market remains challenging for distribution

  Review of Q2 from Context indicates that it is a mixed picture for disties across Western Europe

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  boxxe bolsters position with CAE buy

  Channel consolidation continues, with Cisco and Microsoft partner snapped up in the latest deal

• July 03, 2025 03 Jul'25

  Antonio Neri views HPE and Juniper tie-up as a channel positive

  With the deal finally given approval, the HPE boss describes his initial thoughts about what it will mean for partners

• June 30, 2025 30 Jun'25

  Netgear looks to channel to drive business division growth

  Networking player Netgear keen to build on momentum in sales to a growing SME customer base

• 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 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

• 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

• April 25, 2025 25 Apr'25

  Channel catch-up: News in brief

  Developments this week at Datatonic, Parallels, Central Technology Group, Cowbell and FiberLocator

• April 17, 2025 17 Apr'25

  Consolidation continues with M Group snapping up Telent

  Move will bring together critical infrastructure specialists serving customers across both public and private sectors

• March 27, 2025 27 Mar'25

  Disappointment over lack of SME support in Spring Statement

  Industry figures react to the Spring Statement and express views on range of topics, including business support and digital infrastructure commitment

• March 26, 2025 26 Mar'25

  Gigamon works with partners to cut through the noise

  There are numerous observability options, but the pressure on customers is increasing and demand for vendors and partners to deliver a solid service has grown in importance

• March 19, 2025 19 Mar'25

  Softcat boss feeling optimistic as firm shares H1 results

  As Softcat shares its H1 numbers, its CEO outlines why the channel player is well-positioned to take advantage of improving customer demand

• March 13, 2025 13 Mar'25

  SCC steps up sustainability efforts

  Channel player SCC works to share more emissions data with customers and provide asset disposal for those looking to upgrade devices to Windows 11

• February 24, 2025 24 Feb'25

  Juniper Networks increases AI features on WAN offerings

  Vendor expects its artificial intelligence-driven additions will improve life for partners trying to ensure customer networks can cope with increased traffic

• February 12, 2025 12 Feb'25

  Conscia expands UK presence as ITGL buys ISN

  Danish player’s Portsmouth-based operation bolsters its position in the Cisco channel with M&A move

• January 28, 2025 28 Jan'25

  Juniper Networks encourages cross-selling with JPA enhancements

  Networking player uses partner programme enhancements to encourage partners to sell a wider portfolio

• January 14, 2025 14 Jan'25

  Gamma bolsters European position with Starface move

  Cloud comms player Gamma returns to a familiar pattern of using M&A as a means of expanding its reach

• December 06, 2024 06 Dec'24

  Zero trust and AI driving observability interest

  For channel partners wondering where there should be pockets of revenue next year, there is a case to be made for deep observability

• November 05, 2024 05 Nov'24

  D-Link targeting industrial IoT opportunity

  Vendor D-Link is lining up products and getting the channel behind its push to widen its position in the market

• October 30, 2024 30 Oct'24

  Cisco executive outlines rationale of partner programme changes

  EMEA president shares insights into why the vendor needs to update its approach and why delivering customer value is the route to success

• October 30, 2024 30 Oct'24

  Cisco signals fresh partner programme

  Vendor Cisco announces its 360 offering, with its channel given a 15-month transition period to get ready for the changes

• October 24, 2024 24 Oct'24

  Datatec shares H1 2025 numbers

  Results shine light on progress being made by Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis towards increasing recurring revenue

• October 23, 2024 23 Oct'24

  Three Business calls for more support to drive SME growth

  Comms specialist shares findings that indicate better infrastructure would generate billions more in economic activity

• October 17, 2024 17 Oct'24

  Cisco partners viewing AI as major revenue generator

  Bulk of activity for the vendor’s channel over the next few years will be connected with selling technologies that support artificial intelligence

• September 17, 2024 17 Sep'24

  Focus makes ninth deal with Silver Lining move

  Channel player continues its M&A spree, with another deal being struck in a year that has already seen it highly active on the acquisition front

• July 02, 2024 02 Jul'24

  Westcon-Comstor and e92plus widen portfolios

  Distributors are expanding and signing fresh relationships to get more options in front of their respective partner bases

• June 19, 2024 19 Jun'24

  Legacy networking infrastructure holding customers back

  Research from Daisy reveals the challenges customers are facing due to their struggles moving away from ageing kit

• June 04, 2024 04 Jun'24

  Westcon-Comstor extends Juniper Networks relationship to UK and Ireland

  Distributor given chance to add more territories to the extensive list of countries across EMEA, where it already represents the vendor

• 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

• April 24, 2024 24 Apr'24

  Mitel sets out UC strategy

  Comms player shares three-pronged approach with partners and customers

• March 28, 2024 28 Mar'24

  Exclusive bolsters APAC operations

  Second acquisition in the space of four months gives the distributor a platform to increase the Asia-Pacific region’s contribution to the overall business

• March 15, 2024 15 Mar'24

  Channel driving change for care givers

  When the NHS and those responsible for looking after vulnerable people need help with their IT, the likes of CDW and Maintel are examples of the role partners can play

• February 21, 2024 21 Feb'24

  Danish player Conscia gains UK foothold with ITGL buy

  Deal brings together two Cisco gold partners and provides geographic expansion for acquirer

• January 26, 2024 26 Jan'24

  M247 shares PTSN switch-off pitch advice

  Managed service player M247 has one eye firmly on next year’s PTSN switch-off and is encouraging fellow channel partners to help customers to take migration steps

• January 18, 2024 18 Jan'24

  Exclusive Networks rolls out collaborative marketing community

  Distributor Exclusive Networks recognises the need for channel marketers to share best practices and work together

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  Aryaka champions channel contribution to growth

  Networking player shares details of rising channel contributions and impact of partner programme

• November 01, 2023 01 Nov'23

  The example of iQuila shows need for more channel open mindedness

  SDN specialist has found the channel lacking a sense of adventure when it comes to working with a fresh vendor

• October 25, 2023 25 Oct'23

  Bytes, Softcat and Westcon-Comstor display business resilience

  It has been a tough year economically, but some channel players sharing their results this week have shown that growth is possible

• September 26, 2023 26 Sep'23

  D-Link focusing on channel profitability

  Networking vendor D-Link is keen to make sure it does good business with partners and sell a wide range of products

• September 21, 2023 21 Sep'23

  Cisco targeting SME segment

  Cisco identifies shifting customer demands that will create more opportunities for its channel partners

• 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

• June 30, 2023 30 Jun'23

  Logicalis maintains Cisco relationship

  Channel player renews global partner status to keep position in select bunch of channel partners