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News Archive
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April 27, 2021
27
Apr'21
Schneider Electric hands channel managed power option
Vendor gives managed service providers the chance to add power into the mix as it kicks off fresh programme
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April 26, 2021
26
Apr'21
Agilitas IT Solutions: Optimism in the channel holding firm
The latest research from Agilitas IT Solutions reveals that many in the channel are feeling good about their prospects despite the coronavirus pandemic
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April 23, 2021
23
Apr'21
Palo Alto Networks emphasises channel specialisations
Security player has seen partners start to line up behind its certification programme in the weeks since it launched its revised channel programme
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April 22, 2021
22
Apr'21
Cisco pledges $100m to combat climate crisis
Cisco is keen to promote efforts that will lead to solutions that will help increase sustainability
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April 21, 2021
21
Apr'21
HeleCloud CTO: Now is the right time for public cloud
The pandemic has accelerated customers’ move to the cloud and the channel is well placed to lead them through the choices on offer
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April 21, 2021
21
Apr'21
Consenna and Microsoft look to bridge education digital divide
Channel player creates initiative that should put quality tech into the hands of one million students over the next year
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April 20, 2021
20
Apr'21
Unit4 cheers channel momentum
Figures for the first quarter reveal that the ERP player has seen triple-digit growth in the value of contracts coming from partners
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April 20, 2021
20
Apr'21
Lenovo and Nutanix roll out as-a-service hosted desktop offering
Lenovo and Nutanix’s own research indicates that customers are increasingly looking for more flexibility in workplace tools
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April 20, 2021
20
Apr'21
Performanta snaps up Identity Experts
Firm moves for Microsoft gold partner just weeks after landing private equity backing for its growth plans
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April 19, 2021
19
Apr'21
Channel round-up: Who’s gone where?
Those with expertise across the channel in partner management and marketing have been in strong demand over the last week
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April 16, 2021
16
Apr'21
HPE and Konica Minolta emphasising sustainability
Firms get backing of independent organisations looking to promote green practices and corporate social responsibility
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April 16, 2021
16
Apr'21
Channel plugging the multicloud skills gap
VMware virtual cloud event highlights the vital role that partners are playing in helping customers navigate a cloud world
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April 15, 2021
15
Apr'21
NEC, LogicMonitor and ImmuniWeb bolster channel numbers
Firms reveal progress made so far this year in bringing fresh partners on board as they widen their channel bases
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April 15, 2021
15
Apr'21
Ensono latest to be snapped up in investment drive across the channel
Firm becomes a target for investment just a matter of days after it dipped its own toes in the M&A waters
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April 13, 2021
13
Apr'21
Outsourcing market shows growth through first quarter
Analysis of the EMEA market from ISG has highlighted growth in the UK as more customers look for managed services to solve their IT needs
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April 13, 2021
13
Apr'21
Datto study links vendor with channel growth
MSPs opting to work with Datto selling into the SME market are growing by $100,000 a year on average, reveals commissioned study
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April 12, 2021
12
Apr'21
PC market enjoys best Q1 for almost 20 years
Market analysis from Canalys and IDC reveals that the start of the year has been solid for those in the channel selling PC hardware
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April 12, 2021
12
Apr'21
Channel can ease hybrid working concerns
Avaya has linked the ability to enjoy hybrid working to employee happiness levels, but there is work to do in getting the IT fully in place
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April 09, 2021
09
Apr'21
Fifosys expands beyond London with Enforce Technology
Managed services player strikes acquisition that will give it more coverage of the UK market
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April 09, 2021
09
Apr'21
Fulcrum snaps up Pure Technology Group
Leeds-based IT services player is the latest in the channel to be a target for investment
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April 08, 2021
08
Apr'21
Stone gets Microsoft thumbs-up and Redstor adds Azure support
Stone has been recognised for its position in the education market and Redstor is becoming a greater source of support for Microsoft partners
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April 08, 2021
08
Apr'21
ValueLicensing seeking £270m in lost sales from Microsoft
Pre-owned software reseller goes to High Court in attempt to get Microsoft to reverse its stance on perpetual licence ownership changes
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April 07, 2021
07
Apr'21
TelcoSwitch makes second acquisition of 2021 with PBX Hosting
Having indicated back in January that it would be expanding through acquisition, the UCaaS specialist has been true to its word, with a second deal in the space of just a few months
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April 07, 2021
07
Apr'21
Unit4 reaches out to developers to support ERPx
Firm cuts the ribbon on its next-generation enterprise resource planning offering with a programme specifically designed to increase developer activity
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April 07, 2021
07
Apr'21
iomart continues shift to managed services
Cloud player’s trading statement reveals that the most recent unexpected lockdown had a negative impact on business performance
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April 06, 2021
06
Apr'21
Ensono and M-Files dip toes in acquisition waters
Firms add to the growing number of deals already struck in 2021 as consolidation continues to grip the channel
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April 06, 2021
06
Apr'21
Ultima CEO talks of digital strategy
With the recent deal for cloud services player Just After Midnight in the bag, Scott Dodds is looking ahead to carving out more digital transformation business
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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
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March 31, 2021
31
Mar'21
Apogee picks up Direct-Tec
Managed print services player Apogee makes its first acquisition since being picked up by HP a few years ago
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March 31, 2021
31
Mar'21
Cisco arms channel with Plus as-a-service offering
Vendor will launch its as-a-service option in the UK around the middle of the year
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March 30, 2021
30
Mar'21
K3 continuing to reshape the business
Firm shares its full-year numbers with a determination to continue the focus on IP and global accounts
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March 30, 2021
30
Mar'21
Exertis joins GTDC ranks
Distributor becomes latest to join the global organisation that promotes the second tier of the channel
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March 29, 2021
29
Mar'21
Channel roundup: Who's gone where?
Another busy few days across the industry, with executives on the move as firms seek growth
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March 29, 2021
29
Mar'21
Cisco: Technology will play a role in hybrid working world
Firm shares research revealing the good and bad of working from home and what customers need to do to keep their staff happy in the future
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March 26, 2021
26
Mar'21
Arcserve and StorageCraft tie-up set to benefit channel partners
More technology to sell and a larger range of customers to pitch to should mean the firm’s merger will be a positive one for its channel partners
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March 26, 2021
26
Mar'21
Veeam enhances partner programme
Veeam makes changes to its channel support and urges partners to get involved with its latest product release
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March 25, 2021
25
Mar'21
Quocirca: Managed print services must react to market changes
Changes caused by the pandemic have changed the demands that customers have from their channel print partners
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March 25, 2021
25
Mar'21
Cisco launches partner apprenticeship programme
Vendor looks to help its channel get access to more talent and help the wider ecosystem develop a pipeline of digital skills
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March 24, 2021
24
Mar'21
BSL strategy accelerated by August
Private equity has given the business a chance to seal its first acquisition and look at taking more market share in an evolving market
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March 24, 2021
24
Mar'21
Bridewell Consulting attracts private equity backing
Cyber security firm plans to put the funds into bolstering its managed services and expanding the business globally
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March 24, 2021
24
Mar'21
Market growth strategy delivers for Softcat
Channel player’s first-half results make it clear that its strategy is continuing to generate the numbers
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March 23, 2021
23
Mar'21
Sharp cuts ribbon on European services operation
Supplier builds on recent acquisitions to develop its own focused unit dedicated to growing services revenues
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March 22, 2021
22
Mar'21
Tech Data merges with Synnex
Tie-up between Tech Data and Synnex would see a combined operation with more than $57bn revenues and a global reach
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March 22, 2021
22
Mar'21
Executives increasingly open to external guidance from experts
External expertise is something that is rising up the agenda for C-suite customers looking for thought leaders
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March 19, 2021
19
Mar'21
Veeam urges partners to plug backup gaps
Research from vendor exposes significant number of customers that are failing to protect their data
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March 19, 2021
19
Mar'21
Performanta latest to attract private equity backing
Managed security services player Performanta attracts a significant investment from Beech Tree
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March 18, 2021
18
Mar'21
Exclusive Networks charts a digital course
Distributor's CEO provides update on progress made last year and ambitions for the rest of 2021
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March 18, 2021
18
Mar'21
Dell arms partners with refreshed server range
With signs that more data is being generated at the edge, the vendor is releasing a range of products to meet that demand
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March 17, 2021
17
Mar'21
SolarWinds MSP boss talks of focus behind N-Able change
The firm is planning a rebrand as it goes public under a brand it acquired almost a decade ago, saying the move is a positive for its MSP base
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March 17, 2021
17
Mar'21
BSL and Sabio adding customer experience depth
Both BSL and Sabio make acquisitions to add more depth to the support they can give to users looking to improve customer experience