News
Network Services
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
CenturyLink expands channel programme across EMEA
Firm is looking for resellers to sign up after it rolls out a major expansion in the area covered by its channel programme
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August 28, 2019
28
Aug'19
HPE working with the channel on SME networking opportunities
Vendor has seen growth in the SME space for its Aruba services and has plans to deliver more customer offerings via the channel
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August 23, 2019
23
Aug'19
Channel advice: How to spend the holiday weeks
Staff might be coming and going topping up their tans but there is still plenty that the channel can do both internally and crucially externally with customers
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July 30, 2019
30
Jul'19
Cisco increasing channel digital marketing support
Vendor brings together various marketing initiatives under one umbrella to help the channel reach out to customers more effectively
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July 25, 2019
25
Jul'19
Customers are ready for the SD-WAN pitch
IDC is expecting strong growth and Masergy is stressing this is no longer just on the radar but a technology being widely adopted
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
Huawei points partners towards campus networks opportunity
The vendor has been highlighting the possibilities its latest campus network switches have for the channel
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June 25, 2019
25
Jun'19
Myths around SD-WAN holding back wider adoption
Cogeco Peer 1 finds that customers are putting off deployment because of some concerns that could be addressed by the channel
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June 11, 2019
11
Jun'19
Cisco bringing networking pros and software developers together
Vendor wants to increase levels of network automation and is rolling out certifications and training to unify the channel's networking and software expertise
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June 06, 2019
06
Jun'19
Goodbye Daisy Partner Services and hello Allvotec
Daisy Partner Services is to be rebranded and given more independence as voice and data specialist Allvotec
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May 07, 2019
07
May'19
Masergy boasts of channel growth
SD-WAN player looking for channel growth after doubling its revenue generating partner base
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April 30, 2019
30
Apr'19
Daisy combines and rebrands channel operation
IT and telco player combines existing channel facing operations into a single entity to make life easier for partners
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April 29, 2019
29
Apr'19
Sir Stelios makes an easy move into the channel
A firm going by the name Easy Networks was always bound to catch the attention of the man behind a number of businesses with the same branding
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April 17, 2019
17
Apr'19
Channel delivers in Q1 for Aerohive and Veeam
Both firms have reported customer numbers are up in the first quarter and acknowledged the role the channel has played in getting that result
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April 02, 2019
02
Apr'19
Network Utilities expands with Metropolitan Networks buy
Deal will add more muscle to a networking and security player that is already one of the largest UK operators
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March 28, 2019
28
Mar'19
TP-Link targeting SME market with the channel
The networking player is selling routers and wireless products via partners and is stepping up the support it can provide to continue the growth it has enjoyed so far
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March 25, 2019
25
Mar'19
Apiary Capital takes majority stake in G3 Comms
Private equity firm makes investment that should fuel further organic growth and possible acquisitions at comms and networking player
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March 20, 2019
20
Mar'19
Colt teams up with Cisco to give mobile service providers a 5G option
The combination of Colt's network and Cisco's router technology should make it easier for mobile service providers to provide customers with a 5G offering
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March 06, 2019
06
Mar'19
Roundtable: More channel skills required to crack SD-WAN market
In the second part of our SD-WAN roundtable the question of skills comes up with it clear that more needs to be done by those keen to exploit the market opportunity
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February 28, 2019
28
Feb'19
Rigby Group sells off FluidOne
After being involved with the data delivery firm the Rigby Group has opted to sell the business to a private equity player
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February 27, 2019
27
Feb'19
Cloudflare open to channel expansion
Cloud based security and web performance player is keen to expand its UK channel relationships
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February 21, 2019
21
Feb'19
Huawei looking to step up UK investment
The telco firm has indicated partners here could benefit from more investment if the ongoing problems in the US continue
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February 19, 2019
19
Feb'19
Extreme Networks increasing partner support
A number of enhancements to the partner programme should make life easier for the networking player's channel this year
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February 13, 2019
13
Feb'19
Lack of understanding holding SD-WAN sales back
The technology might deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements but not enough customers understand SD-WAN
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January 29, 2019
29
Jan'19
Cisco increases channel IoT programmes
The vendor is looking to build a global network of certified partners that can help customers embrace more IoT
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December 20, 2018
20
Dec'18
2018 review: The main channel themes
With the last days of December drawing near it's time to look back at the year that has passed before we do it all over again in 2019
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November 28, 2018
28
Nov'18
Silver Peak SD-WAN message getting across to partners
The vendor has been encouraging its channel to get involved with its software defined options and that campaign is getting through to partners
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November 27, 2018
27
Nov'18
Challenging enterprise market conditions hit KCOM H1 numbers
The comms specialist has updated the markets on the progress of its first half with the enterprise side of the business showing weakness
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November 22, 2018
22
Nov'18
CAE bosses push forward MBO
The CEO and COO at the channel player have started a fresh chapter in the history of the Cisco gold partner's story
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November 22, 2018
22
Nov'18
Cisco adds development muscle with Ensoft buy
Networking vendor moves to purchase UK firm to add talent and technology on the service provider support side
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November 07, 2018
07
Nov'18
Tech must be a force for good
VMware CEO shares his belief that the industry has a responsibility to use technology as a positive force in society
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October 26, 2018
26
Oct'18
Extreme Networks announces $50m channel investment
Extreme Networks investing in building up its channel after going through a challenging year
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October 19, 2018
19
Oct'18
Education needed to spur SD-WAN spending
There are predictions that the market for SD-WAN is going to be worth billions but to get that spending partners will have to explain the benefits to customers
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Co-founder Dobson departs Cloud Distribution
The time was right for Scott Dobson to leave the firm he founded in 2009 for new ventures
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September 26, 2018
26
Sep'18
Cisco EMEAR svp talks digital transformation and channel opportunities
The networking vendor has promoted its EMEAR partner boss into an svp position covering the region
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September 24, 2018
24
Sep'18
Nuvias extends networking portfolio with Sinefa signing
The distributor continues to expand its networking portfolio adding a traffic management player to the mix
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August 22, 2018
22
Aug'18
Silver Peak increases SD-WAN support for partners
The vendor has rolled out a programme that will provide those looking to get to grips with SD-WAN with training and certification
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August 20, 2018
20
Aug'18
LAN3 positioning for a software defined future
The networking specialist is celebrating its 10th birthday and has seen plenty of changes in the networking market since it started in 2008
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August 15, 2018
15
Aug'18
LAN3 looking for growth
The networking specialist is looking to start its second decade of existence with its sights set on growth
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August 08, 2018
08
Aug'18
Extreme Networks signals data centre channel changes coming
The firm has indicated in its Q4 results that further steps will be taken to bed in the acquired Brocade's data centre business
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June 08, 2018
08
Jun'18
Extreme Networks could acquire again to strengthen portfolio
The firm made three big acquisitions over the course of the last 18 months and has indicated it could spend again to strengthen its portfolio
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May 11, 2018
11
May'18
Huawei thanks partners for UK growth
The firm has thanked its channel base for helping it gain more share in important vertical markets
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April 05, 2018
05
Apr'18
Extreme Networks increases finance options for partners
The vendor is hoping it can use zero interest and other finance offers to encourage users to increase their networking investments
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March 15, 2018
15
Mar'18
Gigamon planning closer ties with more channel partners
The network visibility specialist is aiming to double the number of focused partners it works with over the course of this year
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February 01, 2018
01
Feb'18
SD-WAN players braced for market lift-off
The second half of this year and 2019 are expected to be big for those selling SD-WAN technology and related services
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May 18, 2016
18
May'16
Ingram Micro acquires Comms-care
Ingram Micro has moved to bolster its services capabilities with the acquisition of Comms-care