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Wireless Networks

• April 01, 2021 01 Apr'21

  Juniper prepared for market recovery

  Networking player has made channel improvements to support partners as customers look set to increase spending to support further digital transformation

• February 10, 2021 10 Feb'21

  D-Link sets sights on MSP growth

  Networking player D-Link wants to grow its channel base in 2021, with managed service providers among its targets

• October 23, 2020 23 Oct'20

  5G offers the channel a chance to challenge networking status quo

  A serious alternative to the existing approach to connectivity is coming in the form of 5G, which should result in channel opportunities

• June 11, 2020 11 Jun'20

  SonicWall takes threat protection to the branch level

  SonicWall’s launch of a switch and SD-Branch management solution should provoke interest from channel partners looking to offer wider levels of protection

• February 12, 2020 12 Feb'20

  Developing 5G proposition carries on with or without MWC

  The chances of Mobile World Congress happening later this month hang on a decision being made at the end of the week, but for World Wide Technology the lack of a show will not slow efforts to discuss the future of 5G

• January 08, 2020 08 Jan'20

  Extreme Networks hands resellers the solution to go after retailers

  Vendor is giving partners the option to take a number of options out to retailers that want automated and easy connectivity

• December 23, 2019 23 Dec'19

  Motherhood is the necessity of invention, says Mellanox channel boss

  Mellanox vice-president Yael Asseraf Shenhav talks about how her employer has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated industry and sheds light on how we can all better manage our time

• December 11, 2019 11 Dec'19

  Circle IT secures major university deal

  The Welsh managed services specialist has won the opportunity to help its local university deliver a network fit for the demands of the 21st century

• September 24, 2019 24 Sep'19

  Extreme Networks bringing Aerohive partners into unified programme

  Plans to bring Aerohive partners into a unified programme are close to being made public by Extreme Networks

• August 28, 2019 28 Aug'19

  HPE working with the channel on SME networking opportunities

  Vendor has seen growth in the SME space for its Aruba services and has plans to deliver more customer offerings via the channel

• July 11, 2019 11 Jul'19

  Huawei points partners towards campus networks opportunity

  The vendor has been highlighting the possibilities its latest campus network switches have for the channel

• July 03, 2019 03 Jul'19

  WatchGuard adds Purdicom to distribution line-up

  Security player looks to cover more networking and cloud resellers via latest distribution appointment

• June 27, 2019 27 Jun'19

  Extreme Networks rolls out the welcome mat to Aerohive partners

  Vendor makes it clear that there will be opportunities in a unified partner programme after its acquisition is completed

• April 29, 2019 29 Apr'19

  Cisco promotes Wi-Fi 6 upgrade opportunity

  Vendor claims billions are out there to be made by partners that want to get involved with the latest wireless networking technology

• March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19

  TP-Link targeting SME market with the channel

  The networking player is selling routers and wireless products via partners and is stepping up the support it can provide to continue the growth it has enjoyed so far

• March 06, 2019 06 Mar'19

  Roundtable: More channel skills required to crack SD-WAN market

  In the second part of our SD-WAN roundtable the question of skills comes up with it clear that more needs to be done by those keen to exploit the market opportunity

• November 23, 2018 23 Nov'18

  SMEs suffering wifi woes a target for networking resellers

  Netgear has highlighted that although businesses understand the importance of offering decent wifi the vast majority are not in a position to do so

• August 20, 2018 20 Aug'18

  LAN3 positioning for a software defined future

  The networking specialist is celebrating its 10th birthday and has seen plenty of changes in the networking market since it started in 2008

• August 15, 2018 15 Aug'18

  LAN3 looking for growth

  The networking specialist is looking to start its second decade of existence with its sights set on growth

• June 08, 2018 08 Jun'18

  Extreme Networks could acquire again to strengthen portfolio

  The firm made three big acquisitions over the course of the last 18 months and has indicated it could spend again to strengthen its portfolio

• May 22, 2018 22 May'18

  Nuvias looks for channel recruits to target council wifi opportunity

  The distributor is keen to stir up some interest from councils and channel partners in EU wifi grants before Brexit ends the opportunity

• July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17

  Luminet on course to hit partnership target

  The wireless ISP player has signed up in excess of 100 channel partnerships but is aiming for much more before the year is out

• May 18, 2017 18 May'17

  We could be at the end of our spectrum by 2020 warns Wi-Fi Alliance

  Wi-fi is a technology that needs to carry on evolving as the pressures mount on making sure the user experience is a better one

• April 07, 2017 07 Apr'17

  Growing WLAN demand provides partner opportunity

  As critical functions continue to be transported to the wireless network, Billy MacInnes looks at what this means for the channel

• October 12, 2016 12 Oct'16

  Nuvias given the chance to take Nokia through the channel

  Zycko has been signed up by Nokia as the firm looks to grow its presence in the enterprise space through resellers

• May 12, 2016 12 May'16

  Avnet launches Industrial IoT starter kit

  It's not very often you hear distributor and Internet of Things in the same sentence; but Avnet is looking to change that with the launch of a new IoT starter kit

• January 21, 2016 21 Jan'16

  D-Link's UK boss stepping up channel support

  The newly appointed UK boss at D-Link has outlined plans to increase the levels of support it provides channel partners

• September 03, 2015 03 Sep'15

  Samsung bolsters its IoT credentials

  Samsung has used the IFA event in Berlin to underline its belief that the world is ready for IoT products and services

• August 07, 2015 07 Aug'15

  Let the battle for the IoT gateway commence

  A lack of standards and a growing need to put in a device that connects IoT devices to the web is creating competition in the consumer market

• August 06, 2015 06 Aug'15

  Ofcom highlights the need for more mobility

  The UK is a nation of smart phones users as the laptop starts to ebb away as the platform for mobile web connectivity

• June 17, 2015 17 Jun'15

  Worldwide demand for WIFI presents channel opportunities

  With the amount of data over wifi networks surging it means there will be chances for the channel to pitch services around the technology

• March 23, 2015 23 Mar'15

  SCC expands data centre services reach with Fluidata investment

  SCC continues to bolster the services it can offer customers adding data telecoms to the mix with a Fluidata investment

• March 17, 2015 17 Mar'15

  Extreme Networks targets HP and Aruba

  Following the move by HP to acquire Aruba Networks a competitive upgrade programme has been launched by Extreme Networks

• January 06, 2015 06 Jan'15

  Samsung boss argues now is the time for IoT

  The possibilities of the Internet of Things changing society depends is something that has already started according to the CEO of Samsung

• November 14, 2014 14 Nov'14

  D-Link looks for retail growth with Shaw appointment

  Networking player D-Link is looking to increase its activity in the retail channel

• October 27, 2014 27 Oct'14

  Ruckus Wireless looks for deeper vertical reach

  As more verticals identify the need for wireless networking Ruckus Wireless is open to recruiting more specialist partners

• September 30, 2014 30 Sep'14

  ITS Technology Group snaps up Networks by Wireless assets

  North West based infrastructure and managed services group ITS continues to expand through acquisition

• September 11, 2014 11 Sep'14

  Logicalis finds changes in retail illustrate IT buying tension

  Research by Logicalis into the retail market have exposed the tension between the IT department and other parts of the business when it comes to buying technology

• August 12, 2014 12 Aug'14

  Networks First channel refocus delivering results

  The decision by the managing director of Networks First to refocus on the channel has delivered strong growth in its first quarter

• July 18, 2014 18 Jul'14

  Extreme looking for fresh talent to join unified partner programme

  Having completed the integration of Enterasys a revised channel programme has been launched by Extreme Networks

• July 02, 2014 02 Jul'14

  Anite looks forward with confidence after challenging fiscal year

  Wireless comms specialist Anite has delivered results down on 2013 but signalled it is confident about the way the current fiscal year has started

• June 25, 2014 25 Jun'14

  Stone counters Gartner claims about new WiFi standard

  Stone Group has found that the demand from some customers for the new wifi standard counters some predictions that it would be slow to take off

• June 19, 2014 19 Jun'14

  Cloud Distribution expands Wi-Fi product range

  Cloud Distribution has bolstered its portfolio with the addition of wi-fi player Cloud4Wi

• May 29, 2014 29 May'14

  World cup own goal for company mobile devices

  With just shy of two weeks to go before kick off it might be a good time to consider the impact of video streaming on corporate mobile networks suggests Wandera

• May 22, 2014 22 May'14

  Azlan launches Cisco wireless cloud into the channel

  Azlan has been signed up as the distributor for Cisco's Meraki wireless cloud products

• April 16, 2014 16 Apr'14

  Centerprise ICT 2015 Treasury contract guarantee of SME commitment

  HM Treasury says the awarding of a four year contract for media and wireless services to Centerprise is a clear demonstration of its commitment to sourcing ICT through UK SMEs

• April 04, 2014 04 Apr'14

  New Networks First MD forges managed security future

  Recently-appointed Networks First managing director Tom Mulvaney sets his sights on growing the managed network provider’s security practice in the face of channel demand

• March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14

  Cisco pushes partners towards enterprise mobility at Partner Summit

  As Cisco Partner Summit 2014 continues in Las Vegas, Cisco enhances its mobility business to help partners develop apps and target line of business buyers

• February 28, 2014 28 Feb'14

  Dragons bring distribution luck for ZTE, Exertis Micro-P

  Exertis Micro-P to help Chinese telecoms firm ZTE expand its UK presence after Channel Dragons broker a deal

• February 12, 2014 12 Feb'14

  Resellers with vertical expertise set to reap internet of things rewards

  Vertical markets are set to be the growth areas for the Internet of Everything according to global research from IDC

• January 23, 2014 23 Jan'14

  Xirrus reveals widespread school wireless problems

  Wireless specialist Xirrus has found that many schools do not have adequate infrastructure to support greater mobility

• January 08, 2014 08 Jan'14

  D-Link hands Routledge UK sales, marketing manager role

  Former European business development boss takes charge of UK and Ireland sales and marketing efforts

• December 05, 2013 05 Dec'13

  iPass signs SCC as it swells channel numbers

  Wi-Fi connectivity specialist iPass has recruited more partners to help it reach out to more enterprise customers

• November 11, 2013 11 Nov'13

  Gartner: Internet of Things will be worth trillions

  The Internet of Things will be worth trillions of extra revenue and will grow faster than the traditional IT sector

• October 24, 2013 24 Oct'13

  ZTE in network channel relaunch after revamp

  After losing UK distie Touchline, ZTE uses London’s IP Expo trade show to show off new product lines and relaunch itself to the channel with two new distributors at its side

• October 03, 2013 03 Oct'13

  Cisco talks up internet of everything channel opportunity

  Cisco has forecast significant growth in the internet of everything category and is urging resellers to arm themselves with the skills to support the technology

• September 20, 2013 20 Sep'13

  Uros offers cheap data roaming, BYOD management options

  Finnish mobility start-up Uros to set up UK channel for its Goodspeed mobile Wi-Fi solutions

• September 17, 2013 17 Sep'13

  Channel finds it's sun, sea and work on holiday

  Very few people choose to completely disconnect from the office when on holiday according to the latest mobile workforce research from iPass

• September 13, 2013 13 Sep'13

  Extreme Networks buys Enterasys for $180m

  High-performance Ethernet switching vendor Extreme Networks buys campus networks and WLAN specialist Enterasys in all-cash deal

• August 09, 2013 09 Aug'13

  IPv6 deployment bolstered by new affiliation

  Distributor ASM Technologies has been chosen by BT Global Services to provide its Diamond IP solution to customers across the EMEA region.

• August 02, 2013 02 Aug'13

  Customers investing in mobility to exploit BYOD growth

  Customers are looking to resellers to help them with unified comms, mobility and remote support services

• July 31, 2013 31 Jul'13

  Smart wireless accessories market to soar

  Juniper has signaled that the smart wireless accessories market is set for significant growth in the next five years

• July 30, 2013 30 Jul'13

  Aerohive signs up Cloud Distribution

  As it continues to look for UK expansion Aerohive has signed up Cloud Distribution as its third distie

• May 07, 2013 07 May'13

  LDD Group buys into education market

  Acquisition of primary school computing specialist Compubyte latest step in LDD’s expansion plans

• April 04, 2013 04 Apr'13

  Wi-fi growth should spark upgrade opportunities

  Wick Hill's chairman Ian Kilpatrick has warned that the improvements in wireless networks will drive some customers to upgrade and could leave some resellers behind

• April 02, 2013 02 Apr'13

  Xirrus launches first dedicated Wi-Fi partner programme

  Xirrus has packed a new partner programme with reseller tools as it targets more business for its Wi-Fi solutions

• March 18, 2013 18 Mar'13

  Belkin stresses Linksys commitment as it completes acquisition

  Belkin says it will continue to maintain distinct brands after closing the purchase of Linksys from Cisco

• February 08, 2013 08 Feb'13

  Enterprises struggling with rising mobile data costs

  As BYOD takes off in more firms those looking after the bills are expecting that data roaming charges will increase over the course of this year

• February 07, 2013 07 Feb'13

  Alcatel-Lucent boss falls on sword

  Alcatel-Lucent boss Ben Verwaayen has announced that he will not be staying on at the firm after May as the telco reported losses for its fourth quarter

• February 04, 2013 04 Feb'13

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 1 February 2013

  Our regular look back at the biggest channel news stories from the past seven days

• February 01, 2013 01 Feb'13

  Schools leading the way on wireless

  The education sector is leading the way in the adoption of wireless technologies as schools prepare for a more flexible learning environment

• January 25, 2013 25 Jan'13

  Cisco consumer business hits the buffers

  Just shy of 10 years after it bought consumer and SOHO networker Linksys, Cisco has pulled down the shutters on its consumer lines with the sale of its Home Networking Business to Belkin

• January 10, 2013 10 Jan'13

  iPass calculator adds up 3G costs

  With the costs of using smart phones connected to 3G a challenge for corporates wi-fi specialist iPass has devised a calculator to help resellers show users where they can save money

• December 12, 2012 12 Dec'12

  HP launches managed network channel programme

  HP has added a new partner programme to its line-up, targeting a select few comms services providers looking to offer pay-as-you-go managed networks for their end-user customers

• November 28, 2012 28 Nov'12

  Meru channel programme refresh promises clarity, support

  Wireless networking specialist Meru has made over its partner programme, ditching tiers that, by its own admission provided “no differentiation” for partners and promising more support

• November 14, 2012 14 Nov'12

  Cisco CEO: Europe not yet at rock bottom

  Cisco CEO John Chambers has told analysts that the European market has a way to go before it begins to turn around, after regional revenues in the first quarter of Cisco’s fiscal 2013 declined by 10%

• October 22, 2012 22 Oct'12

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 19 October 2012

  Our regular look back at the most popular ICT channel news stories from the past week

• October 10, 2012 10 Oct'12

  Wireless a 'recession proof' channel opportunity

  Wireless networks are set to become the primary form of infrastructure and have been described by Cisco as a recession proof market

• October 02, 2012 02 Oct'12

  Cloud Distribution sets the Ball rolling

  Value added distie Cloud Distribution has named network veteran James Ball as its technical manager as it seeks to capitalise on its recent growth and move up “to the next level”

• September 27, 2012 27 Sep'12

  Lanway star signing for Burnley FC

  Managed services and comms provider Lanway has renewed its support for its local team, Championship side Burnley FC with a new outsourcing deal expected to shave 25% from the club’s costs

• September 14, 2012 14 Sep'12

  Xirrus named as first Wick Hill Wi-Fi partner

  Value added distie Wick Hill has named Xirrus as its first ever wireless networking partner as it looks to capitalise on BYOD growth and its subsequent impact on the networking industry

• September 11, 2012 11 Sep'12

  Huawei set to pump £1.2bn into UK economy

  Ren Zhengfei, the CEO of expansive Chinese networking kit builder Huawei, is set to announce the creation of 700 new jobs in the UK

• September 10, 2012 10 Sep'12

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 7 September 2012

  Our regular look back at the biggest stories from the last week on MicroScope.co.uk

• August 31, 2012 31 Aug'12

  Enterprise wireless LAN sales jump 26% in Q2

  Q2 figures show businesses are investing in wireless networks despite the economic downturn, according to analyst organisation Dell’Oro.

• August 30, 2012 30 Aug'12

  Education specialist joins Lanway

  IT solutions and comms specialist Lanway have appointed Julie Anderson as account manager extending their education expertise.

• August 28, 2012 28 Aug'12

  Quartermaine new UK boss for Juniper

  Juniper Networks has named Mark Quartermaine as its new area vice president of the UK and Ireland, with a brief to get his teeth into its service provider and enterprise business.

• August 07, 2012 07 Aug'12

  Dohmen to run Comstor Cisco business

  Westcon has snaffled former Cisco bigwig Andreas Dohmen to fill the role of EMEA executive vice president at Comstor.

• August 06, 2012 06 Aug'12

  MDNX on the rise with Griffin acquisition

  With the purchase of Griffin Internet, network integrator MDNX says it hopes to start to challenge some leading networking players.

• July 30, 2012 30 Jul'12

  Games should boost cloud and video conferencing

  The Olympic Games has put a strain on the transport system but as remote working increases so should the interest in cloud and video conferencing

• July 24, 2012 24 Jul'12

  4G faces delay into late 2013

  Ofcom has revealed details of the auction for 4G but the timetable has slipped back into next year

• July 23, 2012 23 Jul'12

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 20 July 2012

  The top stories from MicroScope's for the week ending 20 July 2012

• July 20, 2012 20 Jul'12

  Olympic disruption fears start to mount

  With just a week to go there are real fears that traffic infrastructure, both physical and virtual, will not be able to cope with the demand placed on it in the Olympics

• July 12, 2012 12 Jul'12

  Tech Data takes complete control of Brightstar

  Tech Data has made the move to buy the 50% stake in joint venture mobility partner Brightstar

• July 10, 2012 10 Jul'12

  ZyXEL hands execs key channel roles

  Networking firm ZyXEL has promoted from within to enhance its channel proposition.

• July 05, 2012 05 Jul'12

  ZyXEL finance scheme targets SME channel sales

  ZyXEL has launched a new financing scheme to target channel deals worth between £5,000 and £200,000.

• June 19, 2012 19 Jun'12

  Prosumer networkers new target for Western Digital

  Storage vendor Western Digital (WD) has stepped outside its traditional comfort zone after launching a new line of high-end prosumer-targeted routing equipment, dubbed My Net.