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News Archive
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August 04, 2023
04
Aug'23
Tablet market under pressure
The tablet form factor finds itself in a difficult position as shipments continue to fall and rival technologies emerge
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August 03, 2023
03
Aug'23
Exclusive Networks delivers solid H1
Distributor continues to provide investors with cheer after sharing details of its first-half performance
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August 02, 2023
02
Aug'23
Solar panels help reduce energy burden at SCC datacentre
Channel player’s ambitions to meet net-zero goals bolstered by decision to use renewable energy at Birmingham site
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August 02, 2023
02
Aug'23
NetApp focusing partners on cloud and flash
Launch of partner programme that rewards expertise in those areas offers support and co-selling options to the channel
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August 01, 2023
01
Aug'23
User security consolidation a continuing trend
Shifting to a platform approach is about more than saving money, according to some of the findings from Tanium and IDC
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August 01, 2023
01
Aug'23
Dell latest to signal generative AI channel opportunity
Vendor adds its backing for the technology to a growing list with the view it is a technology the channel needs to back
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July 31, 2023
31
Jul'23
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
The personnel moves continue apace despite the summer focus on sun and sea
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July 28, 2023
28
Jul'23
Citrix hands partners options to meet customer demands
Firm rolls out single subscription covering several services that will make life easier for the channel and users
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July 27, 2023
27
Jul'23
Security a concern for MSPs
Managed service providers are a target of cyber criminals so taking steps to protect data is a major ambition
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July 27, 2023
27
Jul'23
Daisy: Customers keeping a continuing eye on costs
Comms player shares research that underlines the ongoing impact the economic landscape is having on customer behaviour
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July 26, 2023
26
Jul'23
Zyxel bolsters MSP support
Firm wants more partners to take the managed services approach, while elsewhere, Kyndryl ramps up its options in the security space
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July 26, 2023
26
Jul'23
Babble buys again with more lined up for second half
Channel player seals three deals and indicates there is plenty more in the pipeline as it continues to expand the business
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July 24, 2023
24
Jul'23
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
A busy few days with moves, promotions and welcomes to senior personnel across the industry
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July 23, 2023
23
Jul'23
SoftwareOne turns down Bain and starts strategic review
Second bid rejected but offers have promoted board to seriously assess future of the business
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July 21, 2023
21
Jul'23
Bain makes second offer for SoftwareOne
Cloud and software specialist will have to consider a higher bid for the business after turning down last month’s opening offer
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July 21, 2023
21
Jul'23
Managed services players expose hybrid working challenges
Research from a couple of MSPs indicates that in the financial services sector and the NHS, the technology to support remote working is not meeting employee needs
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July 20, 2023
20
Jul'23
Intec Microsystems gains fresh owners and sets sights on growth
Distributor picked up by private equity player and signals intent to grow, adding a channel veteran to help with strategy
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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 19, 2023
19
Jul'23
Microsoft increases channel exposure to AI
Vendor rolls out fresh specialisation encouraging the channel to embrace the benefits artificial intelligence can deliver
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July 18, 2023
18
Jul'23
Splunk enters hardware market using trusted partners
Vendor Splunk announces plans to roll out a device at the edge for monitoring and protecting customer data
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July 18, 2023
18
Jul'23
Midwich signals AV market strength with strong H1
Live events are returning and helping to drive revenues at the distributor, which has continued to use M&A to expand the business
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July 17, 2023
17
Jul'23
Arrow Electronics rolls out managed service offering
Distributor aims to help resellers plug gaps in their portfolios with a wide range of services
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July 14, 2023
14
Jul'23
UK performs for Proact in Q2
Channel player shared its H1 update, indicating its performance on this side of the North Sea has been a good one
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July 14, 2023
14
Jul'23
The worst might be over in the PC market
An analysis of Q2 shipment numbers from Canalys indicates that declines are slowing, and the hoped-for recovery later this year is still on the cards
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July 13, 2023
13
Jul'23
Schneider and 8x8 bolster partner support offerings
Vendors roll out programmes designed to help those looking to deliver relevant and personalised support to customers
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July 12, 2023
12
Jul'23
Couchbase: Digital transformation needs have changed
Couchbase signals the need for a tailored pitch, with customer priorities shifting over the past couple of years
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July 12, 2023
12
Jul'23
Bytes signals strong start to fiscal year
Ahead of its AGM, the firm has provided an update on the first few months of its latest fiscal year, indicating that it is performing well
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July 11, 2023
11
Jul'23
Business owners alerted to expected M&A pick up
There have been a record numbers of deals struck in the first half of the year, and the rest of 2023 could be similarly busy if inflation eases
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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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July 10, 2023
10
Jul'23
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Several senior appointments caught the eye in the past week, and a resignation created the chance for an opening
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July 07, 2023
07
Jul'23
Co-selling approach working for Infinidat
Storage player’s CMO outlines how it is working with the channel and the progress that has been made as a result
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July 06, 2023
06
Jul'23
Vast Data channel boss braced for busy second half
The recently installed worldwide channel boss at the storage company has got a couple of months under his belt ahead of the business making major announcements next month
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July 06, 2023
06
Jul'23
Logicalis arms customers with environmental insights
Logicalis platform offering will provide users with a chance to identify where they can take steps to reduce carbon emissions
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July 05, 2023
05
Jul'23
NFON rings the changes to support growth ambitions
Firm bids farewell to its CTO and removes the CMO position as it looks to change its executive structure
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July 04, 2023
04
Jul'23
Node4 and Air IT bolster position through acquisitions
Managed service players Node4 and Air IT have been active in the M&A market as they look to add more skills and coverage
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July 03, 2023
03
Jul'23
Gass announces TD Synnex retirement plans
Long-serving senior staffer will leave the business next year, and bring the curtain down on a three-decade-long association with the channel player
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July 03, 2023
03
Jul'23
Trustmarque refreshes brand identity
The time is deemed to be right to give its logo and website a lick of paint as channel player Trustmarque looks to continue growing its mid-market business
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June 30, 2023
30
Jun'23
Logicalis maintains Cisco relationship
Channel player renews global partner status to keep position in select bunch of channel partners
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June 29, 2023
29
Jun'23
CloudCoCo delivers growth in H1
Managed service provider CloudCoCo has seen revenues rise and its customer base expand in its fiscal first half
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June 29, 2023
29
Jun'23
SonicWall gives MSSPs firewall options
Security player adds monthly billing option to make life easier for its channel partners and more flexible financially for customers
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June 28, 2023
28
Jun'23
PC market declines seen in TD Synnex numbers
Distributor shares Q2 results which saw revenue declines as the firm reacted to challenging market conditions
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June 27, 2023
27
Jun'23
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Virtuozzo and CommScope bolster MSP offerings
Firms each announce launches that will provide managed service providers with more as-a-service options
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June 27, 2023
27
Jun'23
Ignition Technology lands Mastercard relationship
Distributor and parent Exclusive Networks will take the card payment specialist’s security portfolio out to market
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June 26, 2023
26
Jun'23
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Moves this week at 8x8, Consenna, Barracuda and Trustible as firms add more talent
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June 26, 2023
26
Jun'23
Acquisitions filter into impressive growth at SysGroup
Managed service player’s outgoing CEO is able to share a robust set of results from the managed service provider
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June 23, 2023
23
Jun'23
CloudSmiths sealing partnerships to gain UK foothold
South African firm looks to expand its reach through a series of partnerships with UK partners
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June 23, 2023
23
Jun'23
Distology, CMS and Arrow expand security portfolios
Distributors add more technology and offer vendors expanded market coverage
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June 22, 2023
22
Jun'23
Customers looking to MSPs to help consolidate security
The channel is playing a role in helping managed service providers looking to deal with rising costs and a lack of skills
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June 21, 2023
21
Jun'23
Marketing becoming harder as customers change behaviour
Findings from Twilio have exposed how buyers are reacting in different ways and old approaches are losing their impact
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June 21, 2023
21
Jun'23
HPE adds AI cloud option to GreenLake portfolio
Vendor launches first of a number of planned AI offerings as it looks to get more deeply involved with an expanding market opportunity