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Public Cloud Architecture
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January 29, 2024
29
Jan'24
Channel must be able to support cloud repatriation shift
Citrix shines a light on a growing trend as strategies are reconsidered in the face of security and cost concerns
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November 01, 2023
01
Nov'23
AWS looking for more channel growth
Senior partner leader at AWS shares the vision for widening relationships and working with generative AI to unlock more opportunities
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August 31, 2023
31
Aug'23
Centerprise extends Welsh commitment with Newport-based datacentre
Cloud player Centerprise adds a second datacentre location in Wales as it continues to expand operations in the country
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August 02, 2023
02
Aug'23
NetApp focusing partners on cloud and flash
Launch of partner programme that rewards expertise in those areas offers support and co-selling options to the channel
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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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June 16, 2023
16
Jun'23
Customers want MSPs to give more cloud analytics
With many users finding the cloud is costing them more than they expected, the call for increased insights is becoming an emerging theme
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January 11, 2023
11
Jan'23
Mid-market customers evaluating cloud options
Research from MSP Node4 has indicated that users are starting to question their strategy in the face of inflationary pressures and budget limitations
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January 05, 2023
05
Jan'23
AWS channel boss views partners as critical to strategy
Public cloud giant recently wrapped up its annual Re:Invent event with the spotlight shining brightly on its channel activities
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December 21, 2022
21
Dec'22
SCC adds Azure migration to its areas of expertise
Channel player continues to invest in its relationship with Microsoft and gain more expertise
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December 06, 2022
06
Dec'22
MSPs report user cloud shift is rising
Research from Kaseya quizzing managed service providers has shone a light on the accelerated movement of workloads to the cloud
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November 10, 2022
10
Nov'22
SoftwareONE marks a year since HeleCloud move
Firm wanted the deal to boost its position in the AWS market and that ambition is well on the way to being achieved
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September 23, 2022
23
Sep'22
Alibaba Cloud outlines $1bn investment in partner ecosystem
Cloud player will spend the money over the next three years to enhance and grow its partner base
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September 16, 2022
16
Sep'22
Cloud-appropriate is the message for the public sector
NetApp is encouraging channel partners to push cloud when it really is the right answer, as well as continue to offer users a choice
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July 07, 2022
07
Jul'22
Distribution has a role to play in a hyperscaler world
Support, application aggregation and skills are just a few of the benefits that disties can bring to bear for hyperscalers looking to work with the channel
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July 01, 2022
01
Jul'22
Channel key for Google Cloud
Approach taken by public cloud player shows partners are critical to its growth ambitions
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June 08, 2022
08
Jun'22
Enterprises overspending on cloud services
The channel needs to help users address some of the factors that are causing them to get frustrated about their experiences of cloud computing
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May 27, 2022
27
May'22
Broadcom senior management make positive channel noises
Partners wondering about the attitude of the prospective new owner of VMware to the indirect model will have been reassured by views shared with analysts
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May 16, 2022
16
May'22
TD Synnex adds Google Cloud to its portfolio
Distributor will partner public cloud giant in key markets as it looks to provide resellers with more choices
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May 03, 2022
03
May'22
Dell adds cyber cloud protection to Apex
Vendor continues to build out capabilities of its as-a-service portfolio with more support for those worried about data in multi-cloud environments
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April 27, 2022
27
Apr'22
AWS marks a decade of partner network
Cloud giant looks for closer relationships with ISVs and consulting partners as it seeks to expand the range of services it can offer to customers
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March 31, 2022
31
Mar'22
Ultima launches cloud analysis tool
Channel player confident it can save SMEs money with free assessment that will identify savings and areas for security improvement
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March 17, 2022
17
Mar'22
Lemongrass widens hyperscaler line-up by adding Azure
SAP cloud specialist explains the process it went through in settling on a multicloud strategy
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February 04, 2022
04
Feb'22
Canalys: Global Q4 cloud services spend tops $50bn
Fourth quarter of 2021 saw records broken as customers continued to shift more of their operations to the cloud
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December 14, 2021
14
Dec'21
Computacenter builds on AWS relationship
Channel player Computacenter has ambitions to enhance its status with the cloud giant further as it reflects on AWS re:invent
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November 30, 2021
30
Nov'21
AWS expands partner paths to respond to channel variety
Public cloud player Amazon Web Services shakes things up in the way partners can classify themselves as it looks to cover more bases
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November 30, 2021
30
Nov'21
AWS heralds growth of channel involvement with its Marketplace
Public cloud player has seen channel numbers grow over the last three years following its move to make it easier for them to connect with customers
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October 07, 2021
07
Oct'21
Canalys Channel Forum: The channel is thriving
The channel has emerged from the pandemic with growth, but as the world reopens, economic, technological and cultural challenges are emerging
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September 30, 2021
30
Sep'21
Redcentric adds more cloud muscle with Piksel buy
Managed service player turns acquirer to add more AWS and Azure skills to the business
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September 29, 2021
29
Sep'21
HPE flags issues with public sector cloud adoption
Vendor shares a film around the topic making the case for those in the public sector to adopt a hybrid cloud position
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September 24, 2021
24
Sep'21
AWS: Certifications make partners more competitive
Public cloud giant surveys partners to get an idea of the benefits for those whose staff are AWS trained and certified.
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September 16, 2021
16
Sep'21
Centerprise cuts the ribbon on CiCloud
Channel player collaborates with HPE and CloudSigma to provide a cloud platform that should tempt customers looking for a hybrid solution
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September 10, 2021
10
Sep'21
SoftwareOne picks up AWS partner HeleCloud
Acquisition will add more AWS expertise, give depth to the managed services offering and bring more coverage across EMEA
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July 27, 2021
27
Jul'21
Print services procurement moving into the cloud
Research from Quocirca reveals increasing use of cloud marketplaces while Konica Minolta charts increasing SME move towards digitisation
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Datto CTO has seen MSP security awareness rise
Even before Kaseya was hit by a high-profile ransomware attack, the need for managed service providers to recognise security was already on the rise
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June 21, 2021
21
Jun'21
NetApp: Growing cloud adoption is a channel opportunity
The pandemic has spurred a rise in cloud adoption, but there are issues that partners need to help users deal with
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June 18, 2021
18
Jun'21
Inflexion will combine ANS and UKFast to create cloud and digital group
Private equity player continues to expand its channel portfolio by moving for cloud and digital transformation player ANS
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April 30, 2021
30
Apr'21
Pressure mounting to stand out in the cloud crowd
The market for cloud infrastructure services is growing, but so is the competition
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April 21, 2021
21
Apr'21
HeleCloud CTO: Now is the right time for public cloud
The pandemic has accelerated customers’ move to the cloud and the channel is well placed to lead them through the choices on offer
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March 03, 2021
03
Mar'21
Budget: SME Help to Grow scheme could foster further cloud adoption
The channel has focused in on the impact of the budget on the SME community with the chancellor of the exchequer looking to increase digital skills and technology adoption
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February 26, 2021
26
Feb'21
NetApp highlights public sector opportunity for partners
Impact of the pandemic has only accelerated a move to a hybrid world and underlined the need for partner support, says NetApp
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Cloud security doubts remain
Even with the acceleration in adoption of hosted services, the channel will still have to convince some customers that all is safe when it comes to cloud security
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February 11, 2021
11
Feb'21
Microsoft encourages more co-sell in programme updates
Vendor is keen to unify its programmes and put more partners in front of each other and customers
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February 11, 2021
11
Feb'21
Microsoft sizes channel opportunity at £9bn
Research shows that customers looking to improve competitiveness will be reaching out to the channel over the course of this year
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February 03, 2021
03
Feb'21
Channel driving growth for public cloud giants
The sales have been impressive but Canalys has highlighted the strength of the channel in boosting sales for the likes of Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft Azure
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January 28, 2021
28
Jan'21
Logicalis driving global strategy with Microsoft and Cisco
Channel player Logicalis is working at a global level with vendors Microsoft and Cisco to devise and implement solutions that will help customers to get the most out of a hybrid cloud world
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December 08, 2020
08
Dec'20
AWS channel chief: Partners key to growing the business
Public cloud giant Amazon Web Services’ channel chief speaks of the importance of partners and the acceleration of cloud adoption during the coronavirus pandemic
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December 04, 2020
04
Dec'20
AWS rolls out fresh programmes and competencies
Cloud giant uses partner slot at Re:Invent to share its ambition to support ISVs and give partners the chance to gain more competencies
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November 26, 2020
26
Nov'20
Tech Data kicks off second wave of AWS Practice Builder scheme
Distributor builds on scheme that started back in June, inviting more partners to get skilled up
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
NetApp pointing partners to hybrid multicloud future
Vendor’s view of the world has been validated by the response to the pandemic and it wants partners to accelerate customer cloud adoption
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October 16, 2020
16
Oct'20
Cohesity and AWS tie-up will add options for partners
Storage player has shared the implications for its partners from the strategic collaboration it has announced with the cloud giant