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Software Applications and Services
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June 16, 2025
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Jun'25
Apogee taking the consultative approach to Windows 11 migrations
Customers are wrestling with budget and resource issues, and using the end of support for Windows 10 as a threat is not the right approach for the channel to take
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May 29, 2025
29
May'25
TXP expands reach with Metatech buy
Ambition to become the mid-market specialist in legacy system modernisation takes another step forward
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April 25, 2025
25
Apr'25
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Datatonic, Parallels, Central Technology Group, Cowbell and FiberLocator
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April 15, 2025
15
Apr'25
Innov8 and Sage mark 25 years of partnership
The channel player and vendor provide an example of trust and value over more than two decades
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April 04, 2025
04
Apr'25
Qualys exposes cloud and SaaS risks
Channel opportunity to help customers struggling to manage their cloud and hosted environments
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March 20, 2025
20
Mar'25
SonicWall and Azul note channel momentum
Vendors share details of how the channel drove sales in 2024
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March 11, 2025
11
Mar'25
SailPoint expands MSP programme
Security player widens the customer base its managed service provider partners can go after
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February 17, 2025
17
Feb'25
Channel moves: Who’s gone where?
Last week saw ATSG solidify its management structure after the Evolve IP merger, plus some personnel moves at BCS, Fivetran, Armis and Rimes
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February 12, 2025
12
Feb'25
Crayon looking for public sector growth
Ahead of its tie-up with SoftwareOne, the firm’s CEO outlined its fourth quarter performance and touched on her hopes for 2025
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January 30, 2025
30
Jan'25
QBS Software picks up Prianto
Expansive distributor seeks to strengthen its EMEA position with a move for fellow channel player with wide geographical reach
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January 27, 2025
27
Jan'25
Red Hat adds more distributor and ISV support
Red Hat’s partner programme enhancements look to add to improvements and modular structure that was introduced in 2024
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January 08, 2025
08
Jan'25
Partner consolidation starts to pick up
Acquisitions by DSP, Integrity360 and CallTower mark the first deals of 2025
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December 19, 2024
19
Dec'24
SoftwareOne and Crayon announce tie-up
SoftwareOne’s purchase of Crayon will create a significant-sized European software and cloud provider and Microsoft specialist
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December 04, 2024
04
Dec'24
Salesforce partners alerted to AI Agent opportunities
Vendor shares details of current state of UK’s ability to use AI as it looks to shake-up the market
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November 20, 2024
20
Nov'24
Lemongrass stepping up support to get customers to Clean Core
SAP channel specialist is guiding users through the stages to unlock the benefits of the vendor’s cloud shift
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November 06, 2024
06
Nov'24
Infinity Group CEO shares AI experiences
Microsoft partner has embraced Copilot, and has some lessons to share to encourage others to do the same
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October 16, 2024
16
Oct'24
Bechtle extends UK coverage with DriveWorks buy
Firm makes second deal on this side of the Channel in two weeks as it brings design and automation specialist into the fold
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October 15, 2024
15
Oct'24
Bytes H1 numbers show benefits of software and services strategy
Channel player shares results for its first half, revealing a decline in hardware but improvements in other parts of the portfolio
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October 03, 2024
03
Oct'24
Kerv deepens Microsoft expertise with Inciper buy
Kerv’s acquisition is its first struck since the managed services player attracted a fresh backer earlier this year
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October 02, 2024
02
Oct'24
Azul benefits from indirect strategy
Azul updates progress made as a result of expanding its channel base and its plans to increase support
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August 06, 2024
06
Aug'24
Sizeable number of users yet to make Windows 11 leap
The channel has an opportunity to encourage migration to Microsoft Windows 11 from customers continuing to drag their heels
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July 30, 2024
30
Jul'24
Lemongrass taking advantage of SAP cloud moves
Vendor’s encouragement to customers to adopt its Rise technology has opened up opportunities for its channel
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June 12, 2024
12
Jun'24
Advania adds services muscle with Servium addition
Acquisition of Servium adds more customers and greater software, hardware and services depth to Advania offering
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June 05, 2024
05
Jun'24
ANS opens apprenticeship scheme to channel
Firm adds its apprenticeship academy to the range of benefits available for its indirect partners to tap into
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May 21, 2024
21
May'24
AST bolsters UK position with Symatrix buy
Tie-up of Oracle specialists will provide operations on both sides of the Atlantic for expanding American business
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April 24, 2024
24
Apr'24
TD Synnex launches group to focus on AI
Distributor forms group to bring together businesses and individuals with different skills and resources to maximise benefits of artificial intelligence
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April 04, 2024
04
Apr'24
Umbraco provides update on sustainability progress
CMS player issues annual Impact Report to cover progress made on carbon emissions, diversity and efforts to work with partners to save planet
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March 14, 2024
14
Mar'24
RM outlines strategic growth plan
Education player puts tough 2023 into history books as it looks to improve business fortunes
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March 12, 2024
12
Mar'24
Swiss player Avallain gains UK foothold with TeacherMatic buy
Avallain responds to growing impact of artificial intelligence in education with acquisition of specialist firm in UK
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March 07, 2024
07
Mar'24
HP emphasises AI in partner programme enhancements
Vendor uses partner event to share details of changes coming in May, and its plans to increase support for partners keen to get involved with artificial intelligence
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February 08, 2024
08
Feb'24
IBM expands AWS marketplace programme to UK
IBM’s experiences running AWS offering in the US has given it the confidence to move to the next phase and introduce it to a number of European countries
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February 06, 2024
06
Feb'24
Dell encourages GenAI involvement with partner competency
One of the features of the enhanced Partner programme was the launch of a process to validate those up to speed on the technology
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February 05, 2024
05
Feb'24
RM looking to deliver trusted education relationship
RM keen to add more value to help improve the experiences for children in the classroom and those who are teaching them
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December 12, 2023
12
Dec'23
Lenovo channel exec tips artificial intelligence, edge and multicloud as areas for growth
With 2024 just a matter of weeks away, partners are already being alerted to areas where decent revenues should be available
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November 08, 2023
08
Nov'23
NTT Data strengthens SAP channel position with Sapphire
Tie-up will provide greater coverage of the mid-market customer base and provide more geographical reach
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October 05, 2023
05
Oct'23
Canalys: Channel involvement with marketplaces will grow
Rather than bypassing partners, the penny is dropping that involving more will add more value and help meet a wider range of customer demands
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October 05, 2023
05
Oct'23
Schneider Electric hands partners sustainability SaaS
Vendor continues to support partners with tools to identify, measure and ultimately reduce carbon emissions
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September 27, 2023
27
Sep'23
BNZSA cuts ribbon on marketing as a service offering
Firm is looking to help improve channel marketing efforts with a concierge service that will provide high levels of support
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September 25, 2023
25
Sep'23
Software spending getting chief financial officer scrutiny
The cost of SaaS tools is getting attention from those that have the power to tighten budgets
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
K3 Business Technology transition continues
Channel player focused on fashion industry shares H1 progress indicating that it is making progress
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August 17, 2023
17
Aug'23
Insight picks up Amdaris
Acquisition will add more depth to the channel player’s ability to support customers looking for digital transformation support
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August 15, 2023
15
Aug'23
Umbraco involves channel in sustainability efforts
Content management system specialist Umbraco recognises the need to create a community effort to tackle the reduction of carbon emissions
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July 19, 2023
19
Jul'23
ISVs, AI and multicloud on Oracle channel chief’s to-do list
The vendor is looking to make sure its partners deliver high levels of customer experience and can take advantage of emerging opportunities
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July 10, 2023
10
Jul'23
AI, automation and edge driving Red Hat channel
Vendor looks to identify areas where its partners can make a difference and provide support
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March 29, 2023
29
Mar'23
IT system issues hit RM numbers
Rolling out a fresh system caused problems for RM, but executives stress that the educational specialist remains in a strong position
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March 23, 2023
23
Mar'23
Microsoft responds to feedback with partner programme enhancements
It’s been six months since its cloud partner programme launched, and in that time the channel has shared its views with the vendor
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March 09, 2023
09
Mar'23
Babble hits M&A trail to bolster Microsoft position
Channel player Babble adds two more firms to its growing list of acquisitions as it continues to grow the business
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March 07, 2023
07
Mar'23
Epicor swoops for ISV partner
Financial planning player Epicor adds more depth to portfolio with the addition of established developer DSPanel
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March 06, 2023
06
Mar'23
Capita continues divestment strategy with HR sell-off
Firm sells off more of the portfolio as it continues to trim the focus to its two core businesses, Capita Public Service and Capita Experience
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February 22, 2023
22
Feb'23
Nasstar bolsters data expertise with Colibri Digital buy
MSP’s ambition to be a major UK provider of cloud and comms services to the mid-market and enterprise customer bases continues to take shape