News
Software Applications and Services
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July 18, 2019
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Jul'19
Nadella: Trust has to be earned every day
Microsoft CEO uses Inspire keynote to cover the importance of building trusted relationships
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July 17, 2019
17
Jul'19
Customers don't fear AI but need plenty of education around it
A couple of pieces of research into the reaction of UK businesses to artificial intelligence has indicated there is an educational role for the channel to play if the technology is to become more widely adopted
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
Microsoft climbs down over IUR changes
Vendor performs a U-turn in the face of mounting partner opposition over plans to cut back software licenses for internal use
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July 12, 2019
12
Jul'19
IUR row overshadowing Microsoft Inspire
Vendor's honesty about the costs of providing partners with licenses dominating the Inspire build-up
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July 11, 2019
11
Jul'19
OpenText: Partners in “incredible position” in post-ERP world
Channel partners should guide customers in their transition to next generation information management
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
K3 boss upbeat on business transformation progress
The ERP specialist has indicated it continues to improve its fortunes, despite issuing some challenging H1 numbers
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June 24, 2019
24
Jun'19
IoT seen as key revenue and fresh business generator
CompTIA has turned to its emerging technology community to ask what technologies are going to drive opportunities and for the second year IoT has topped the list
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June 19, 2019
19
Jun'19
Blue Prism snaps up Thoughtonomy
Channel building intelligent automated specialist the target of an acquisition which leads to joint commitment to continue building the partner network
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June 19, 2019
19
Jun'19
HPE to go fully as a Service
The firm has set 2022 as the deadline all of its portfolio will be available on an as a Service basis with the channel playing a key role delivering it
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June 17, 2019
17
Jun'19
CRM sellers advised to push cloud offerings
With three quarters of CRM sales heading into the cloud those looking to make revenues in the market need to have a strong SaaS offering
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June 14, 2019
14
Jun'19
Advanced thanks channel for delivering growth
Changing market conditions have played into the hands of software player Advanced and its partners
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June 13, 2019
13
Jun'19
Splunk encouraging partners to look beyond security
The vendor's recently appointed EMEA channel boss is keen to get partners selling its technology to more than just security customers
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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 03, 2019
03
Jun'19
GCI beefs up Microsoft skills with Modality buy
The firm has made its first acquisition since it gained access to a sizable M&A war chest last May
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May 30, 2019
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May'19
More AI education needed
CompTIA finds that many firms are in the dark over the technology and would benefit from some guidance over its advantages
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May 24, 2019
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May'19
Salesforce reaches out to ISV community
The firm has made changes to its app platform to arm ISVs with more information about how their software performs
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May 16, 2019
16
May'19
Firm grip on technical asset management eluding most customers
Real time insights into the technology estate is a wish for the majority of customers but at the moment just remaining a dream which is opening up an opportunity for the channel
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May 15, 2019
15
May'19
Oncore IT and Node4 hit the acquisition trail
Both firms bolster their activities through purchases that will deliver unified comms for Oncore IT and SaaS skills for Node4
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May 01, 2019
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May'19
Channel hitting the SME market for Dropbox
Partners delivered growth for the content and collaboration specialist last year and the foundations are building built to support future efforts
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April 25, 2019
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Apr'19
Microsoft signals CPU shortages are easing
Firm's CFO indicates the worst is over as it updates the markets on its fiscal third quarter performance
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April 23, 2019
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Apr'19
SAP users get the chance to rate and compare resellers
A TripAdvisor type system means that customers will be able to click through resellers looking for those with the best skills and ratings
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March 19, 2019
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Mar'19
K3 restructuring helps firm move back into the black
ERP specialist has turned around losses as the consequences of a two-year operational review start to bear fruit
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March 06, 2019
06
Mar'19
Partner numbers and investment up at Salesforce
The CRM firm has revealed that it has grown its partner base and seen an increasing number go through certifications
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March 05, 2019
05
Mar'19
Civica picks up SaaS player TranSend
The acquisition will add delivery management tools to the Civica portfolio and give it more options to pitch around those looking for help with transport and logistics
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February 26, 2019
26
Feb'19
Cohesity reaches out to ISVs
The storage player has launched an app market place and increased the support it can offer developers
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February 18, 2019
18
Feb'19
Advanced brings more mainframe options to UK with GT Software
GT Software gets a chance to get into the UK market via an exclusive partnership with Advanced
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January 29, 2019
29
Jan'19
Scalable Software launches partner programme and signs distributor
The IT asset specialist is looking to work more formally with the channel to drive growth and increase the support it can offer partners
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January 24, 2019
24
Jan'19
Citrix identifies existing customer opportunity
The CEO of Citrix has revealed that the company believes it has only just scratched the surface with its customer base
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January 23, 2019
23
Jan'19
Rubrik formalises programme for ISVs
Cloud data management player Rubrik is looking to build a stronger ecosystem with its latest technology partner programme
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January 14, 2019
14
Jan'19
Sabio extends workforce optimisation depth with Callware buy
Sabio strikes its fifth acquisition in two years as it extends both technological depth and its geographical footprint
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January 03, 2019
03
Jan'19
Vector Capital acquires Aspect Software
Acquisitions could be on the cards after Vector indicates it has growth plans for the business
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November 20, 2018
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Nov'18
Public sector unhappy with Microsoft price rises
Public sector IT group hits out at price rises and has some criticism of the role of resellers in communicating it
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November 19, 2018
19
Nov'18
Data will be flowing through the retail systems this Black Friday
Resellers that support the retail sector will be keeping a keen eye on how their customers react to the huge amounts of data that will be generated this coming weekend
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November 08, 2018
08
Nov'18
Rackspace: Blocks will benefit channel and a UK welcome for RelationEdge
Rackspace expects its flexible service blocks approach will benefit the channel and the firm has introduced RelationEdge to the UK
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November 02, 2018
02
Nov'18
Customers want more automation and better data
A global Cisco study has found that customers looking to innovate need to take the pressure off the IT budget by getting better at predicting where problems might occur
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November 02, 2018
02
Nov'18
Datto “accelerating innovation” with latest updates
Vendor believes more frequent update cycle is better for managed service providers
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October 31, 2018
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Oct'18
Microsoft sounds AI warning
Those customers that do not take an interest in artificial intelligence face losing ground and missing out on the benefits
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October 29, 2018
29
Oct'18
IBM pledges to support Red Hat developer community post acquisition
Big Blue's decision to strike a multi-billion deal for open source player Red Hat means it gains a firm with a strong channel and developer network
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October 18, 2018
18
Oct'18
Decision Inc buys stake in SAP player Copperman Consulting
South African firm makes move for UK SAP specialists to increase global footprint and gain a UK base
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October 05, 2018
05
Oct'18
Application development market braced for Brexit impact
Warnings have been sounded over the likely prospects for the application development, testing and maintenance market as a result of Brexit
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October 03, 2018
03
Oct'18
Consolidation hits Microsoft channel with IT Lab and Content and Code tie-up
The combination of IT Lab and Content and Code will create one of the largest Microsoft partners in the UK
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October 02, 2018
02
Oct'18
Civica snaps up iCasework to bolster GDPR support
The firm has made its fifth acquisition this year to add more depth to the support it can provide for customers looking for GDPR support
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September 28, 2018
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Sep'18
Tech Data gearing up for HP TaaS push
The distributor is encouraging SME resellers to get involved with the vendor's Technology as a Service approach
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September 26, 2018
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Sep'18
Against a backdrop of Microsoft price rises it's time for the SAM message
Planned price changes that come in from Monday should mean that those pitching software asset management should find a more receptive audience
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September 25, 2018
25
Sep'18
Community Brands strengthens education pitch with Groupcall buy
US firm snaps up UK education specialist to react to changes in the schools market
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September 24, 2018
24
Sep'18
Nadella calls for more 'tech intensity'
It's an idea that the channel will have little argument with, that customers need to adopt and build the latest technology
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September 13, 2018
13
Sep'18
IaaS and PaaS combination in demand from public cloud buyers
Forecasts from Gartner and Synergy Research Group have highlighted grow in IaaS, PaaS and SaaS next year
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September 12, 2018
12
Sep'18
Users planning upgrading investments
Research from Spiceworks indicates that money will be spent next year by users looking to upgrade old infrastructure
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September 10, 2018
10
Sep'18
Clear Licensing Campaign turns the focus on maintenance contracts
Customers are often paying maintenance without giving it much thought and as a result could be spending too much
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August 23, 2018
23
Aug'18
Comparex exposes council server software vulnerabilities
Thanks to a Freedom of Information Request the channel now knows just how widespread the use of unsupported server software is among councils