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Sales and Customer Management
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July 21, 2020
21
Jul'20
Door opening wider for Canalys Channel Forum 2020
Analyst firm Canalys has moved its event online, which should give more people the chance to attend
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July 17, 2020
17
Jul'20
DCC Q1 update paints a picture of improving conditions
Exertis parent updates investors ahead of AGM, with signs of trading performance improving as the weeks progress
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July 16, 2020
16
Jul'20
Sellers adapting to a digital world
There are signs that channel sales staff are getting more comfortable with a digital approach
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July 15, 2020
15
Jul'20
As IT moves deeper into the factory the channel should follow
Schneider Electric is urging partners to get involved with the convergence happening between the operational technology and information technology worlds
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
Exclusive Networks brings the curtain down on its festival
Distributor has spent the week educating and entertaining partners through its online festival
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
Tech Data flexes financial muscles after Apollo deal
Deal to acquire the distributor finally closes and the channel player is quick to show off what the benefits of private ownership will involve
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
No Glastonbury? Try the Exclusive Networks festival
Resellers can register for the festival, running all of next week, to gain insights, get entertained and get into gear on future plans from the distributor
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June 19, 2020
19
Jun'20
Cisco: Partners heading in the right direction
The coronavirus pandemic has not knocked Cisco’s existing strategy off course, with the vendor convinced its channel is able to tackle current and future problems
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June 19, 2020
19
Jun'20
Now is the time for traditional partners to change
Cisco warns those resisting a move to services and software-led business that the coronavirus pandemic could hit them hard
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June 18, 2020
18
Jun'20
Security rises to the top of the MSP agenda
Research from Datto and IT Glue provides a snapshot of how managed service players are reacting to the coronavirus
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June 17, 2020
17
Jun'20
Ingram Cloud Summit shares thoughts on the long view
Sessions at the distributor's virtual conference look beyond the current demands of the pandemic to what will be coming next
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June 16, 2020
16
Jun'20
Channel crying out for the ‘human touch’
Research from Kaspersky reveals that distributors and resellers want much more contact with vendors
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June 12, 2020
12
Jun'20
RM hopes trading will be boosted by schools reopening
Education specialist shares a first-half trading update that shows the impact of the coronavirus
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June 11, 2020
11
Jun'20
Context charting a rising channel optimism
Analyst house Context has been following the impact of the coronavirus through the course of the pandemic and has found that the sentiment across the European channel has improving since late May
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June 10, 2020
10
Jun'20
IT pros struggling to juggle Covid-19 demands with innovation agenda
The current coronavirus crisis is making life increasingly difficult for those tasked with keeping the lights on at IT departments
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June 01, 2020
01
Jun'20
Channel increases digital marketing efforts
Veeam is the latest to notice an increase in demand from partners for digital marketing support
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May 29, 2020
29
May'20
Citrix taking the channel to a digital workplace future
Citrix is moving beyond its virtualisation roots and is working to make sure it has the channel in place to support its ambitions
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May 28, 2020
28
May'20
Tech Data weeks away from closing Apollo deal
Distributor shares first-quarter numbers and reveals it is close to sealing Apollo merger
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May 22, 2020
22
May'20
Tech Data increases digital collaboration to reach out to resellers
Distributor’s lunchtime sessions have proved popular with resellers, who appreciate the chance to talk about a range of topics
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May 19, 2020
19
May'20
Brexit uncertainty and coronavirus barely leave a dent on DCC
Exertis parent delivers its numbers for its fiscal 2019, indicating that it is weathering the storm
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May 15, 2020
15
May'20
Computacenter business strengthens during lockdown trading
Channel giant issues a trading statement that will provide cheer not only to investors but also those keen to see the channel shake off the impact of the coronavirus
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May 07, 2020
07
May'20
Marketing goes digital as resellers look to grow sales base
Sales teams are adapting to the coronavirus pandemic with the world making a shift to remote working
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May 06, 2020
06
May'20
Coronavirus: Existing customers key to getting through crisis
Keeping established relationships going is one way that the channel can weather what might be a challenging economic time ahead
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May 05, 2020
05
May'20
Exclusive Networks gets closer to the startup community
Distributor forms partnership with Tomorrow Street to help startups get the chance to work with the channel
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April 29, 2020
29
Apr'20
SCC looks to ease lockdown with thermal imaging tech
Channel player sets up mobile thermal imaging at Bournemouth Airport as it looks for more verticals to adopt the technology
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April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
Softcat backing charity battling coronavirus-induced food poverty
Reseller Softcat is urging the rest of the channel to get behind a campaign aimed at helping to feed people who are struggling with hunger because of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
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April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
Easter holidays and supply issues reverse some March gains
Research from Context has found that the growth rates experienced by the channel in March took a hit at the start of April
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April 23, 2020
23
Apr'20
Computacenter provides some cheer with robust Q1 trading
One of the first set of numbers to include some lockdown trading has come out of the channel
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April 17, 2020
17
Apr'20
How Covid-19 has turned the IT events calendar on its head
With coronavirus restrictions in place, IT vendors are replacing their conferences with digital events. What does this mean for the channel?
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April 17, 2020
17
Apr'20
Certification exams move online
Training bodies have reacted to the lockdown with moves to make it easier for resellers brushing up on their skills to sit exams
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April 16, 2020
16
Apr'20
Coronavirus: e92plus increasing practical support for resellers
Distributor e92plus increases financial aid for partners that want to keep the customer orders flowing
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April 15, 2020
15
Apr'20
SecureAge and ITQuoter on the hunt for partners
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has not stopped some fresh arrivals landing in the UK with the intention of building up a channel base
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April 09, 2020
09
Apr'20
Helping existing customers is key for Forcepoint channel
Recently appointed EMEA vice-president of sales shares his view of how Forcepoint channel will get through the coronavirus and grow in the future
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April 07, 2020
07
Apr'20
Coronavirus: BT’s response to maintain service levels
Telecoms player is taking steps to arm partners with more support and minimise risks for those still working in the field
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April 06, 2020
06
Apr'20
Exclusive Networks sets up coronavirus support hub
Distributor steps up support it can provide resellers during these difficult times
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April 03, 2020
03
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Extreme makes partner programme changes to up support
Extreme Networks has become the latest vendor to use the tools in its partner programme to increase the support it can give resellers in this difficult time
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April 01, 2020
01
Apr'20
Softcat weighs up furry choice
Channel player raises thousands for Mind as part of its April’s Fool campaign
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Coronavirus: Distributors can take a lead
Head of the Global Technology Distribution Council shares his thoughts on the Covid-19 crisis
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March 27, 2020
27
Mar'20
Coronavirus: Channel braces for challenging second quarter
There are growing signs that it is getting harder for partners and vendors to predict what will come next
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March 25, 2020
25
Mar'20
Brown to step down at Softcat as Hockin emerges at Arcserve
Softcat managing director announces his intention to step down at the end of the reseller’s current fiscal year
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March 20, 2020
20
Mar'20
Cherwell extends platform depth with developer support
IT services management specialist Cherwell has launched its Marketplace as it looks to extend the options in its CORE platform
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March 20, 2020
20
Mar'20
Tech bosses share messages of support with channel partners
A raft of CEOs from the largest vendors have assured partners that they are working to protect supplies during the coronavirus crisis
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March 17, 2020
17
Mar'20
Maplin boss looking to extend supply chain
The managing director of online electronics retailer Maplin is looking to grow the business, accepting that it will need to widen its supplier network
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March 10, 2020
10
Mar'20
HPE marks a year of the Tech Pro Community
Vendor shares progress on growth numbers and interactions within its tech community
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March 09, 2020
09
Mar'20
Dell Technologies World joins growing list of events hit by Covid-19
Dell opts to turn its annual Vegas shindig into a virtual event as Covid-19 coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the industry calendar
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March 05, 2020
05
Mar'20
CompTIA teams up with SkillsTX to extend training reach
Industry group is keen to get its certifications in front of more users and forms partnership with platform provider
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March 02, 2020
02
Mar'20
Feeling the impact of coronavirus
Although the number of cases in the UK is still low, there have already been some issues for the channel to deal with
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February 28, 2020
28
Feb'20
HP Reinvent joins list of partner events hit by Covid-19
Vendor is the latest to react to the ongoing spread of coronavirus by opting to move its channel event to later in the year
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February 13, 2020
13
Feb'20
Digital risk looks to be a good niche for the channel
Business leaders are concerned that their digital strategies are not going to lead them in the right direction
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January 30, 2020
30
Jan'20
Channel could benefit from SME Brexit bounce
With the UK just hours away from officially leaving the EU it looks like many SMEs are gearing up to start spending on tech