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News Archive
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August 11, 2020
11
Aug'20
SonicWall hands MSSPs network security tools
Vendor moves deeper into the network security world with a product launch that will benefit managed service players
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August 10, 2020
10
Aug'20
MSPs working through Covid challenges
The pandemic has given managed service players several challenges, but most are in a strong enough position to come through the crisis stronger
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August 10, 2020
10
Aug'20
Logicalis and Claranet look to Brazil for investment targets
Channel firms have identified companies with cloud expertise that will add more muscle to their portfolios
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August 05, 2020
05
Aug'20
Event: Navigating a post-pandemic world
MicroScope is holding a virtual event to discuss the changes that Covid-19 has sparked across the channel, what comes next and how to be more effective at digital marketing
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August 04, 2020
04
Aug'20
Services and datacentres keep SCC growth coming
Channel player lifts the lid on highlights from its most recently completed fiscal year with the business continuing to build on previous years of growth
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August 04, 2020
04
Aug'20
Home working shift triggers eacs support extension
MSP moves to ensure it can help customers whenever they choose to reach out to the channel player for help
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July 30, 2020
30
Jul'20
RingCentral sings praises of master agency model
Cloud comms player is the latest to voice support of an approach that is starting to gain more ground in the UK
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July 29, 2020
29
Jul'20
Channel eyes opportunities around hybrid working
There is a fresh two-word contender to challenge digital transformation for dominance in every channel conversation
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July 29, 2020
29
Jul'20
Aptum tracks shifting responses to cloud
Firm shares research with its channel that shows just how far most customers have come to adopting the cloud during the coronavirus pandemic
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July 28, 2020
28
Jul'20
Trams celebrates 30 years
Reseller reaches milestone and reflects on its history, with its people getting the nod for helping the firm prosper over three decades
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July 28, 2020
28
Jul'20
Kerv emerges to offer a fresh cloud approach
Former CEO and COO of Six Degrees Group cut the ribbon on a fresh operation formed from a three-firm tie-up
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July 27, 2020
27
Jul'20
Coronavirus has not knocked the sustainability pitch
Epson reports that channel partners and customers are still talking green even in the face of the pandemic
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July 24, 2020
24
Jul'20
Veeam, 8x8, Synaxon, Snom and Compodium reaching out to partners
This appears to be the week for many vendors to announce partner programme enhancements and changes
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July 24, 2020
24
Jul'20
Fujitsu changes approach to training
Vendor looks to end box-ticking exercise and deliver more customised support for partners
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July 23, 2020
23
Jul'20
Business Cloud growth drives Sage recurring revenues
Software player Sage is on a mission to become a SaaS player, and its third quarter update has indicated the progress made so far
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July 23, 2020
23
Jul'20
NetApp looks to help partners stand out from the crowd
Vendor has made a series of enhancements to its partner programme in an effort to widen the base and improve life for those that are already signed up
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July 23, 2020
23
Jul'20
Trend Micro gets partners to focus on ‘customer health’
Security player keen to get the channel working alongside users that are being supported with licences and assessments
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July 22, 2020
22
Jul'20
Computacenter enjoys profit growth in first half of 2020
Computacenter provides investors with some cheer after sharing an encouraging trading update for the first half of 2020
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July 22, 2020
22
Jul'20
Channel ends Q2 2020 on a high across Western Europe
Analysis of the market from Context reveals that the end of the second quarter continued to deliver growth for many across Western Europe, in spite of the pandemic
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July 22, 2020
22
Jul'20
Getronics gets fresh owner managers
Deal worth €200m sees Dutch channel player start life under a different owner
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July 21, 2020
21
Jul'20
Door opening wider for Canalys Channel Forum 2020
Analyst firm Canalys has moved its event online, which should give more people the chance to attend
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July 20, 2020
20
Jul'20
Canalys: Security channel must meet changing demands
There is growth out there in the market, but the channel will need to shift the product mix to ensure it picks it up, says Canalys
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July 20, 2020
20
Jul'20
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Another busy few days across the industry, with some senior appointments being made
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July 17, 2020
17
Jul'20
Vectra targeting fresh customer base with partners
Security player has ambitions to make a mark in the mid-market and is looking to its channel to play a part
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July 17, 2020
17
Jul'20
DCC Q1 update paints a picture of improving conditions
Exertis parent updates investors ahead of AGM, with signs of trading performance improving as the weeks progress
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July 16, 2020
16
Jul'20
Ricoh launches audiovisual managed service
Ricoh Europe gets the ball rolling on an AV managed services scheme that should be available to channel partners in the next year
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July 16, 2020
16
Jul'20
Sellers adapting to a digital world
There are signs that channel sales staff are getting more comfortable with a digital approach
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July 15, 2020
15
Jul'20
As IT moves deeper into the factory the channel should follow
Schneider Electric is urging partners to get involved with the convergence happening between the operational technology and information technology worlds
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July 15, 2020
15
Jul'20
HP looks to Amplify partner relationships
Vendor announces significant changes to its partner programme due to come into effect towards the end of the year
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July 14, 2020
14
Jul'20
Commvault rolls out enhanced partner programme
As promised by the Commvault’s channel boss earlier in 2020, steps have been taken to make life easier and more profitable for partners
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July 14, 2020
14
Jul'20
Exclusive Networks offers resellers IaaS option
Distributor indicates that it is serious about providing more as-a-service support for partners
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July 13, 2020
13
Jul'20
Confusion surrounds SD-WAN and SASE pitches
Research from Accelerate reveals the problems that resellers are having when they go out to talk to customers about their networking options
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July 13, 2020
13
Jul'20
Mullen calls time on her spell as Dell channel chief
After more than two decades at the vendor, Joyce Mullen has decided the time is right for a fresh challenge
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
Exclusive Networks brings the curtain down on its festival
Distributor has spent the week educating and entertaining partners through its online festival
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
Channel sees supply issues ease in PC market
The second quarter proved to be a good time for those selling PCs, particularly those handling laptops
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Vectra, Sumo Logic, Konica Minolta and HP work on partner programmes
Vendors continue to enhance channel progammes and sign up more resellers to the fold
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Kaspersky: Now is not the time to pitch a fresh strategy
Security vendor Kaspersky advises its channel base to focus on helping customers with current problems
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July 08, 2020
08
Jul'20
GTDC: Distribution shines during the pandemic
Cloud sales increased, as did as-a-service demands, but a snapshot into the past few months from the Global Technology Distribution Council found disties were more than able to react to the changes
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July 07, 2020
07
Jul'20
Nuvias ushers in XaaS division Konekt
Distributor Nuvias develops standalone unit focusing on cloud and anything-as-a-service options
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July 07, 2020
07
Jul'20
Cato makes senior channel hire and rolls out support accreditation
Cato aims to keep channel momentum going with addition of global partner executive and technical support programme
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July 06, 2020
06
Jul'20
TalkTalk Business adds partner MDF to Homeworker package
Firm follows up on launch of business-grade connectivity offering, with details of how it plans to support its channel partners
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July 06, 2020
06
Jul'20
Insight promotes from within for next UK boss
Darren Hedley will step into Emma de Sousa’s role as Insight’s UK senior vice-president from the start of next year
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July 03, 2020
03
Jul'20
HP sets sights on ambitious sustainability goals
HP plans to increase use of recycled materials in printers and PCs over the next five years
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July 02, 2020
02
Jul'20
Resellers overcoming resistance to agent model
Avaya has seen its channel partners change their position on the master agent model as the vendor has led more of them through the process
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July 02, 2020
02
Jul'20
Channel key to driving Avaya’s UCaaS offering
Comms player cuts the ribbon on its unified comms-as-a-service product with the channel front and centre of its plans
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July 01, 2020
01
Jul'20
Consolidation continues with Q Associates buying and Radius Connect emerging
Getting bigger is still a maxim being followed by some in the channel, with a couple of examples to add to the ever-expanding acquisitions list
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
Tech Data flexes financial muscles after Apollo deal
Deal to acquire the distributor finally closes and the channel player is quick to show off what the benefits of private ownership will involve
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
Veeam channel becoming ‘calmer’ about alliances approach
Vendor has worked to increase transparency and encourage resellers to tap into the strong network of alliances it has struck
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
No Glastonbury? Try the Exclusive Networks festival
Resellers can register for the festival, running all of next week, to gain insights, get entertained and get into gear on future plans from the distributor
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
European Electronique takes Attivo to the public sector
Channel player reports some success with council customers opting for deception technology offering