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• April 19, 2022 19 Apr'22

  Windows 11 adoption increasing, but challenges remain for the channel

  Adoption of the latest operating system from Windows is picking up, but those pitching software and hardware upgrades still face a number of obstacles to see it increase further

• April 14, 2022 14 Apr'22

  Graham Jones retires from Exclusive Networks

  Industry veteran deems the time is right to step back from the day-to-day and concentrate more time on family and golf

• April 14, 2022 14 Apr'22

  GTDC: Pandemic has accelerated distribution’s digital drive

  Newly launched podcast from the industry organisation summarises the position of distributors two years on from the arrival of Covid-19

• April 13, 2022 13 Apr'22

  MSPs remain ransomware targets

  ConnectWise Threat Report reveals the extent to which managed service providers are in the crosshairs of criminals

• April 12, 2022 12 Apr'22

  Kaseya and Datto tie-up will put pressure on rivals

  Initial responses to multi-billion-dollar deal is to talk up the MSP market as a whole and focus on existing strategies

• April 12, 2022 12 Apr'22

  Content+Cloud picks up Microsoft Dynamics player Azzure IT

  Acquisition comes just a few months after the channel player was itself a target of a deal that has given it more muscle in the market

• April 11, 2022 11 Apr'22

  Canalys: Short-term challenges mount for the PC market

  Despite revenue improvements in the first quarter, there are a number of reasons why the hardware world is getting ready to navigate potentially choppy waters

• April 11, 2022 11 Apr'22

  Zoom looks for significant channel growth across EMEA

  Collaboration specialist is working to a plan that will see revenues through partners increase significantly over the next few years

• April 05, 2022 05 Apr'22

  K3 shows further evidence of its turnaround

  Channel player shares FY21 numbers and underlines the progress made by its recently installed CEO to reshape the business

• April 05, 2022 05 Apr'22

  Nuvias: Channel positive on growth but divided on hybrid working

  Distributor Nuvias shares its latest research into the state of the UK channel, with mixed views around hybrid working

• April 04, 2022 04 Apr'22

  Print industry unclear on net-zero definition as sustainability tops priority lists

  The print world knows it has to be more sustainable, and mentioning the need to reduce carbon seems to be a key part of that process

• April 01, 2022 01 Apr'22

  Trustmarque starts fresh chapter under OEP ownership

  Sale by previous owner Capita is completed, giving the firm the chance to talk about its ambitions for the future

• March 31, 2022 31 Mar'22

  Quocirca: Sustainability becoming top factor in print world

  Customers want to get to net zero and the print channel must be able to show it can support that ambition

• March 31, 2022 31 Mar'22

  Ultima launches cloud analysis tool

  Channel player confident it can save SMEs money with free assessment that will identify savings and areas for security improvement

• March 30, 2022 30 Mar'22

  Exclusive Networks shares first public FY numbers

  Distributor’s strategy is paying off as the business records decent growth and shares a positive outlook for 2022

• March 30, 2022 30 Mar'22

  Brother launches MPS offering at small customers

  Print specialist Brother gives channel a subscription service option that should appeal to those that have previously shied away from managed print services

• March 29, 2022 29 Mar'22

  F-Secure rebrand should benefit channel

  CEO outlines reasons why the emergence of WithSecure will be a positive development for its partners

• March 28, 2022 28 Mar'22

  The petition becoming medium of protest for Microsoft channel

  When Microsoft causes friction with the channel, it tends to spark an online response – and planned changes to the partner programme have done the same

• March 28, 2022 28 Mar'22

  Channel roundup: Who's gone where?

  Another busy week, with senior positions getting filled and boardrooms opening to some fresh faces

• March 23, 2022 23 Mar'22

  ECSC delivers a year of progress

  Security player ECSC delivers growth in its latest financial results, and has reasons to look at the rest of this year with a sense of optimism

• March 22, 2022 22 Mar'22

  Numerous factors supporting Softcat growth

  Channel player shares H1 numbers, with all the signs pointing to its momentum continuing

• March 22, 2022 22 Mar'22

  Perfect Image adds MSP muscle with Technique buy

  Acquisition of managed services player adds more UK coverage and a dedicated MSP operation

• March 21, 2022 21 Mar'22

  Tech Data adds diversity group to increase inclusion

  Distributor continues with its commitment to make all staff feel included and in the business

• March 21, 2022 21 Mar'22

  Productivity and customer experience main areas of channel focus

  Latest insights shared by Agilitas indicate where the priorities are for channel leaders as they look to react to customer needs

• March 18, 2022 18 Mar'22

  Cloud, Windows and Teams should spur Microsoft channel growth

  Microsoft puts its forthcoming shift in context as it outlines major changes to its partner programme

• March 17, 2022 17 Mar'22

  Lemongrass widens hyperscaler line-up by adding Azure

  SAP cloud specialist explains the process it went through in settling on a multicloud strategy

• March 17, 2022 17 Mar'22

  Microsoft makes major changes to partner programme

  For the first time in a decade and a half, Microsoft is renaming and reconstituting its partner programme, with an emphasis on meeting customer needs

• March 16, 2022 16 Mar'22

  Computacenter delivers a solid FY21

  Channel player continues to deliver growth with signs that its expansion into the US is already having a positive impact on the business

• March 16, 2022 16 Mar'22

  Bytes trading update signals strong FY numbers coming

  Channel player Bytes updates markets ahead of more details of its fiscal year performance coming later this spring

• March 15, 2022 15 Mar'22

  Face-to-face sales still vital, says Kyocera

  Print and document specialist Kyocera reminds partners that personal touch makes a difference and demos still help to close a sale

• March 15, 2022 15 Mar'22

  Highgate IT Solutions trials four-day working week

  Channel player Highgate IT Solutions is on the brink of a pilot to investigate if changes to the structure of work could benefit employees

• March 14, 2022 14 Mar'22

  Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?

  Another smattering of executive moves across the industry this week as firms welcome in some fresh blood

• March 14, 2022 14 Mar'22

  Consistency key to strong channel relationships

  NetApp and Canalys share their thoughts about what underpins strong vendor and partner relationships

• March 11, 2022 11 Mar'22

  SolarWinds CEO on life after Sunburst

  Last year was dominated by the cyber attack, but the firm has learnt from that experience and has a clear strategy for the future

• March 10, 2022 10 Mar'22

  Exclusive Networks expands Ignition reach across EMEA

  Distributor’s arm that helps bring startups to market announces plans to expand operations across EMEA

• March 10, 2022 10 Mar'22

  CrowdStrike ushers in new channel chief after decent growth

  Vendor shuffles its management pack after announcing triple-digit growth in its MSSP business in the last fiscal year

• March 09, 2022 09 Mar'22

  Juniper, ABBYY and Xactly enhance partner programmes

  Trio of vendors put out expanded and enhanced partner programmes to drive further channel growth

• March 09, 2022 09 Mar'22

  Microsoft UK partners on path to net zero

  Vendor shares research that indicates the vast majority of its channel base are aiming to hit government sustainability targets

• March 08, 2022 08 Mar'22

  IWD: Channel has made progress, but there is more to be done

  Diversity across the industry has improved, but women working across the channel say that efforts to drive positive change must continue

• March 08, 2022 08 Mar'22

  Deep Instinct still on the hunt for MSSPs

  Security player has been building its partner base and continues to keep the door open for more to sign up

• March 07, 2022 07 Mar'22

  Channel roundup: Who's gone where?

  Another week with people embarking on fresh chapters in their careers across the industry

• March 07, 2022 07 Mar'22

  Kaseya: Compliance and security top of mind for MSPs

  Vendor shares insights into the managed services market that show many are reacting to customers’ requests for improved security and reduced risk

• March 04, 2022 04 Mar'22

  Channel advised to reach out for help with sustainability

  Trying to get into a carbon neutral position can be a daunting prospect, but an expert in the field advises leaning on support that will come from the partner ecosystem

• March 03, 2022 03 Mar'22

  MSPs getting stuck in ‘digital impasse’

  Ingram Micro Cloud shines light on a market that has experienced high growth and the challenges for MSPs in keeping up with the pace of change

• March 03, 2022 03 Mar'22

  Being open is at the heart of Red Hat’s channel approach

  Open source player has worked hard to develop a strong ecosystem and is keen to develop that further to work closely with partners

• March 02, 2022 02 Mar'22

  Logicalis: The role of the CIO has changed

  There will be no going back to the world we all knew prior to the pandemic, with customers now looking for support delivering ever-faster innovation

• March 02, 2022 02 Mar'22

  PIM player Electrika in channel-building mode

  SaaS player is looking to extend its reach by increasing its channel base across the UK

• March 01, 2022 01 Mar'22

  CompTIA bolsters data training

  Organisation reacts to growing market need for better understanding of data as it launches the first of four certifications in this area

• February 28, 2022 28 Feb'22

  Channel roundup: Who's gone where?

  The job moves keep coming as firms reach out for talent to help support growth ambitions

• February 25, 2022 25 Feb'22

  Channel helping Dell to navigate supply constraints

  Vendor Dell talks about how its partners have helped it to deal with the ongoing shortages that have been a feature of the entire industry over the past year