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News Archive
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November 14, 2022
14
Nov'22
TD SYNNEX: Security and services driving growth
Distributor shares research that shines a light on the current state of the European channel
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November 11, 2022
11
Nov'22
Change at the top of Insight EMEA
Emma de Sousa calls time on her long association with the channel player, and a replacement has been named
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November 11, 2022
11
Nov'22
Automation and improved service the focus for ConnectWise
Firm uses its Nation Connect event to underline is vision of the challenges being faced across the IT service provider sphere
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November 10, 2022
10
Nov'22
SoftwareONE marks a year since HeleCloud move
Firm wanted the deal to boost its position in the AWS market and that ambition is well on the way to being achieved
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November 10, 2022
10
Nov'22
Cisco supporting partners with digital marketing shift
Vendor shares numbers that underline the positive impact of its Lifecycle Advantage programme
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November 09, 2022
09
Nov'22
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q3
Distributor shows growth and increased cloud sales activity as it marks a year since its IPO
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November 08, 2022
08
Nov'22
Codestone and OSF Digital hit the acquisition trail
Firms look to bolster skills, expertise and geographic reach with latest purchases
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November 08, 2022
08
Nov'22
SCC Academy launched to boost digital skills across Midlands
Channel player invests in training hub to give thousands the chance to gain digital skills
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November 08, 2022
08
Nov'22
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
A round-up of some of the notable personnel moves made across the industry in the past week
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November 04, 2022
04
Nov'22
11:11 makes double acquisition to bolster market position
Move for Sungard Availability Services’ Recovery Services business and Sungard AS’s Cloud and Managed Services business adds to a growing number of deals struck this year
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November 04, 2022
04
Nov'22
Softcat shines light on customer spending priorities
Security tops the list of areas where users will invest in the next 12 months
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November 03, 2022
03
Nov'22
Currency issues affect Insight EMEA performance
Q3 numbers show further signs that the business is pivoting towards a software and services driven business
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November 02, 2022
02
Nov'22
Cisco rolls out fresh partner specialisations
Focus is on providing the channel with the opportunity to provide the support customers are searching for
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November 02, 2022
02
Nov'22
Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security enhance partner support
Vendors Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security are using programmes and training to keep momentum going across their respective channel bases
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November 02, 2022
02
Nov'22
SCC sets out £300m M&A war chest
Channel player makes it clear that it is going to be dipping into the acquisition market in the next few years
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November 01, 2022
01
Nov'22
Highgate IT Solutions makes four-day week permanent
After a six-month trial, the results are in and the benefits of working a four-day week are clear for Highgate IT Solutions
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November 01, 2022
01
Nov'22
Competition remains a major MSP concern
The latest MSP survey from Datto shows that fear of rivals has continued to be a market theme
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October 31, 2022
31
Oct'22
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Another busy week in the industry as moves are made to gain expertise to support growth
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October 31, 2022
31
Oct'22
Westcoast merges with German player Komsa
The alliance between Westcoast and Komsa will create an operation that covers the UK, Ireland, France and Germany
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October 28, 2022
28
Oct'22
Computacenter on track for modest growth
Channel player’s Q3 trading update indicates that this year will be one of growth
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October 27, 2022
27
Oct'22
MicroScope at 40: Antonio Neri, HPE
President and CEO of HPE shares his thoughts about the past and future of the channel as MicroScope marks its 40th anniversary
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October 26, 2022
26
Oct'22
Softcat continues to push sustainability efforts
Firm’s CFO and designated next CEO provides an update on the channel player’s progress
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October 25, 2022
25
Oct'22
Softcat CEO: The strategy is delivering
Another fiscal year ends with investors being rewarded for backing the channel player
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October 24, 2022
24
Oct'22
Couchbase CEO flags database-as-a-service opportunity
With customers transitioning to the cloud, the moment is right for partners to pitch something different
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October 21, 2022
21
Oct'22
Schneider Electric: Sustainability is a team sport
Vendor Schneider Electric vows to do its bit to help partners get up to speed on establishing a green strategy, and to help customers to meet their own ESG objectives
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October 21, 2022
21
Oct'22
MSP drive continues at WatchGuard Technologies
Security player has continued to see high levels of channel activity among the managed service provider community
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October 20, 2022
20
Oct'22
Sophos expects MDR approach will chime with MSSPs
Security player’s plans to make third-party compatibility really mean something should arm managed service providers with more flexibility
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October 20, 2022
20
Oct'22
Canalys: Channel optimistic despite threat of challenging 2023
Channel Forum event concludes with a sense that although there are clouds on the economic horizon, the fundamentals for the channel are sound and the reasons for customers to keep spending still exist
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October 19, 2022
19
Oct'22
Refurbished has to be part of the sustainability approach
Industry challenged at Canalys Channel Forum to do more to allow channel to sell second-hand products
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October 19, 2022
19
Oct'22
Canalys: Partners have the power
The channel has got to a size and a position where it is a serious industry in its own right – and that will have an impact on ecosystem relationships
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October 18, 2022
18
Oct'22
NetApp ushers in Partner Sphere
Vendor’s partner programme will drive its channel towards the high-revenue areas of cloud and services
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October 17, 2022
17
Oct'22
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
The usual busy week across the industry as some fresh talent is brought aboard to drive growth
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October 17, 2022
17
Oct'22
Goodbye Tech Data, hello TD SYNNEX
With the merger completed, the rebranding of the distributor takes effect across most of the world
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October 17, 2022
17
Oct'22
Context: Resellers value relationship with distribution
Latest tranche of findings from channel watcher reveal a solid partnership between the two tiers
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October 14, 2022
14
Oct'22
Babble acquires again to strengthen security position
Firm seals seventh deal of the year so far as it looks to add more depth to its cyber security position
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October 13, 2022
13
Oct'22
Cloud shift set to benefit insightsoftware channel
Vendor has identified a gap that its partners can help fill for finance teams keen to move to the cloud and get more out of technology
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October 13, 2022
13
Oct'22
HP expects printer market to ramp up
As offices have reopened and workers have returned, the printer has been one of the key tools they have missed during the pandemic
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October 12, 2022
12
Oct'22
MicroScope at 40: David Watts, TD SYNNEX
As MicroScope celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look back and wonder about what will happen next. The key theme that links all four decades is change – and that has been seen across all parts of the channel
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October 11, 2022
11
Oct'22
Academia Technology Group aims for growth in fiscal 2023
Education player signals it will look beyond its core market for more opportunities in the future
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October 07, 2022
07
Oct'22
Barracuda looks to new CRO to share best practices
Security player’s recently appointed CRO will look at how it can take the best bits of its global channel activities and share them to improve its routes to market
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October 06, 2022
06
Oct'22
Context: Channel remains optimistic
Research from market watcher shows most across the European channel are feeling upbeat, even if that sentiment is not shared with all their customers
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October 06, 2022
06
Oct'22
Channel feeling good about Q4
Despite economic uncertainty, thoughts around the key fourth quarter remain positive
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October 04, 2022
04
Oct'22
Kaseya CEO talks of strong 2023 and love for Datto partners
Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, shares his reactions to DattoCon and the message he had for MSPs at the event
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October 03, 2022
03
Oct'22
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
It’s been another busy week on the personnel front across various parts of the channel
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October 03, 2022
03
Oct'22
MicroScope at 40: Rola Dagher, Dell Technologies
Dell’s channel chief shares her thoughts about the past and future of the channel as MicroScope marks its anniversary
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September 29, 2022
29
Sep'22
The evolution of distribution
To mark the 40th anniversary of MicroScope, Frank Vitagliano, CEO at GTDC, shares his thoughts on the journey that the channel has been on for the last four decades and beyond
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September 28, 2022
28
Sep'22
BT Wholesale reveals channel marketing concerns
Comms player shares research that reveals worries across the industry about the ability to market brand and capabilities effectively
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September 27, 2022
27
Sep'22
BCN, XBM and Valsoft keep consolidation trend going
Firms add fellow resellers to their operations as they look to bolster depth, expertise and market reach
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September 27, 2022
27
Sep'22
Poly channel adapting to a hybrid world
Collaboration specialist has seen the demands on its partners change and a response across its reseller base
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September 27, 2022
27
Sep'22
Espria emerges as an MSP targeting the digital workspace
Managed service provider unveils fresh brand after bringing two firms together earlier this summer