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Sales and Customer Management
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February 12, 2021
12
Feb'21
Northamber looks to build on H1 2020
Distributor issues an update detailing how it fared in the last six months of 2020, with coronavirus and Brexit both having an impact on the business
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February 04, 2021
04
Feb'21
After finance, digital marketing is a key demand
The channel has reached out to vendors for digital marketing support with Dell sharing some of the progress it has made on that front
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Computacenter adds to picture of strong Q4
Channel player issues trading update that adds to a growing list of evidence that H2 and the last few months of last year were robust for the channel
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
‘Sticking plasters’ applied in first lockdown leave users vulnerable
Channel urged to make sure customers are not left using inadequate products that they acquired in March last year to get them through the pandemic
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January 14, 2021
14
Jan'21
Distribution comes through pandemic year strongly
Record sales and a rapid response to the changing demands caused by the coronavirus pandemic helped the channel get through 2020
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January 11, 2021
11
Jan'21
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
The first working week of 2021 saw a few personnel moves across the industry
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January 11, 2021
11
Jan'21
Agilitas opens Euro logistics hub to sidestep Brexit issues
Channel player will have stock in the Netherlands to keep supplying its customers spread across the EU
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January 04, 2021
04
Jan'21
Softcat bolsters public sector efforts with major hire
Channel player turns to former VMware staffer to take charge of its public sector division
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December 16, 2020
16
Dec'20
Supply delays hitting some customers
Brexit is looming and there are delays at the ports – and that is having an impact in the channel and among its customers
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December 16, 2020
16
Dec'20
Canalys recognises vendor leadership through pandemic
Analyst firm’s latest Channel Leadership Matrix picks up on those vendors that have given partners excellent support
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December 15, 2020
15
Dec'20
Fujitsu puts ecosystem platform at heart of channel approach
Vendor is adding partners to its collaborative platform that launched last month to encourage more cross-channel partnerships
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December 10, 2020
10
Dec'20
Insight UK boss on taking the positives from a challenging year
Darren Hedley opens up about the impact the current pandemic has had on his relatively short time in the UK&I managing director role at Insight
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December 09, 2020
09
Dec'20
Ingram Micro ends Chinese adventure with $7.2bn sale
Distributor Ingram Micro has been picked up by US private equity player Platinum Equity, ending four years under the ownership of the HNA Group
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December 01, 2020
01
Dec'20
SME customers showing signs of coronavirus impact
The pandemic has hit many small and medium-sized businesses and they are showing signs of caution and distress
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December 01, 2020
01
Dec'20
Cloud Distribution masterclass series puts emphasis on sales
Distributor extending the online support it can provide to partners keen to improve their sales skills
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November 19, 2020
19
Nov'20
Insight urges customers to examine costs closely before cutting jobs
Channel player is concerned customers are laying off IT staff when savings could be made elsewhere in the business
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November 11, 2020
11
Nov'20
DCC Technology delivers revenue growth in H1 2020
Exertis owner navigates the challenges of the coronavirus and indicates that the quarter has seen improvements in its B2B portfolio
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November 11, 2020
11
Nov'20
GTDC praises distribution’s response to the pandemic
The industry group has held its annual summit, with CEO Frank Vitagliano highlighting just how well distribution has navigated the challenges of Covid-19
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November 09, 2020
09
Nov'20
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities
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November 06, 2020
06
Nov'20
Centreon looks for UK growth via the channel
Software player shares an ambition to grow its business here and to do so by working with resellers and MSPs
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October 27, 2020
27
Oct'20
Managed print channel upbeat over year ahead
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Quocirca found that many in the managed print world are looking to 2021 with better expectations
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October 21, 2020
21
Oct'20
Tech is at the forefront of customer needs
The channel has had a good year so far and there are reasons to be optimistic about that continuing into 2021
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October 20, 2020
20
Oct'20
Softcat delivers growth through the pandemic
Softcat’s FY20 numbers show that the channel player continued to succeed in growing its bottom line despite the coronavirus
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October 13, 2020
13
Oct'20
GTDC: Two-tier model offers vendors highest returns
Working with distribution and resellers rather than opting to go single-tier or direct is the best go-to-market strategy for vendors
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October 12, 2020
12
Oct'20
Veeam will extend channel options with Kasten
The addition of container back-up options will give channel partners a wider solution to pitch, according to Veeam’s CTO
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October 09, 2020
09
Oct'20
Current conditions could foster further consolidation
Boss of SCC reveals that the company is considering some deals at a time when M&A activity is continuing across the channel
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October 08, 2020
08
Oct'20
Channel leaders cautiously optimistic about 2021
Challenges lie ahead, but the importance of technology is clear and steady, according to those responsible for supplying it to customers
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October 08, 2020
08
Oct'20
HPE boss looking for channel to bring SME growth
HPE is looking to reward those that bring in more business from small and medium-sized customers over the next year
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October 07, 2020
07
Oct'20
Canalys: Pandemic has created winners and losers
As anyone in the channel serving vertical markets such as hospitality and travel will already know, there have been some real business victims of Covid-19
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October 06, 2020
06
Oct'20
Sabio adds more CX muscle with Anana
Customer experience specialist Sabio makes its fourth acquisition this year as it continues to back its ambition to become a major European player in the CX market
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October 06, 2020
06
Oct'20
Trolle eyes expansion at Exclusive Networks
New CEO is keen to bulk out global presence to make sure company increases its representation in more markets
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October 02, 2020
02
Oct'20
Pandemic sparks revenue climbs in unified comms and collaboration
IDC has shared its views of what happened in the market in the second quarter, with the shift to home working having a clear impact on demand
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September 30, 2020
30
Sep'20
Context: Distribution efforts through coronavirus appreciated
Resellers grateful for the help provided by distributors during Covid-19 pandemic but indicate they want more support in moving to a cloud services world
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September 30, 2020
30
Sep'20
HPE points distribution to everything as a service
Vendor holds its distribution event with a number of enhancements being rolled out to make it easier to sell services
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September 23, 2020
23
Sep'20
Consenna sets sights on £10m revenues
Firm has seen growth ramp up over the past year and is now considering more international growth
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September 14, 2020
14
Sep'20
Renew your selling system and make digital marketing effective
Chris Davies, managing director of Sandler Training, has some sound advice for those in the channel trying to ramp up their digital marketing efforts
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September 10, 2020
10
Sep'20
Fintechs ramping up efforts to get loans into SME hands
With the deadline for the government-backed coronavirus loan scheme looming, efforts are being made to try to get those small firms looking for financial aid logged onto the system
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September 09, 2020
09
Sep'20
Cloud Distribution heads to Moon to support growth
Distributor keen to increase opportunities for fresh business opportunities, making a couple of promotions to back up that aim
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September 01, 2020
01
Sep'20
Tech Data shows expansion ambitions with APAC buy
With the backing of its new owners, the distributor has begun to flex its muscles and has picked an acquisition target to bolster its Asian presence
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August 27, 2020
27
Aug'20
Tech Data gearing up for more familiar Q4
As life gets ever closer to returning to a more normal state, the distributor has noticed enterprise projects coming back
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August 25, 2020
25
Aug'20
Coronavirus accelerates digital transformation
The changes that have happened over the last six months have seen many customers make a dramatic shift in their stance on digital transformation
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August 21, 2020
21
Aug'20
Veeam partners building on wave of fresh customers
Vendor has seen users turn to its technology during the pandemic and is keen to make sure they remain there for the long-term
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August 21, 2020
21
Aug'20
Channel pandemic response: Virtual events are king, but support could improve
Feedback from MicroScope’s virtual channel event reveals some insights into the current thinking in the industry, with the majority focusing on virtual events and stating they're happy with support – but nearly a quarter say more could be done
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August 19, 2020
19
Aug'20
Softcat on course for strong FY20
Channel player continues to deliver growth as it issues a trading update to cover its last fiscal quarter
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August 05, 2020
05
Aug'20
Event: Navigating a post-pandemic world
MicroScope is holding a virtual event to discuss the changes that Covid-19 has sparked across the channel, what comes next and how to be more effective at digital marketing
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July 30, 2020
30
Jul'20
RingCentral sings praises of master agency model
Cloud comms player is the latest to voice support of an approach that is starting to gain more ground in the UK
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July 29, 2020
29
Jul'20
Channel eyes opportunities around hybrid working
There is a fresh two-word contender to challenge digital transformation for dominance in every channel conversation
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July 28, 2020
28
Jul'20
Trams celebrates 30 years
Reseller reaches milestone and reflects on its history, with its people getting the nod for helping the firm prosper over three decades
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July 27, 2020
27
Jul'20
Coronavirus has not knocked the sustainability pitch
Epson reports that channel partners and customers are still talking green even in the face of the pandemic
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July 24, 2020
24
Jul'20
Fujitsu changes approach to training
Vendor looks to end box-ticking exercise and deliver more customised support for partners