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News Archive
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June 18, 2020
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Security rises to the top of the MSP agenda
Research from Datto and IT Glue provides a snapshot of how managed service players are reacting to the coronavirus
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June 18, 2020
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Schneider Electric increases support for partners selling at the Edge
Firm provides channel with pre-configured designs that can be taken out to customers
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June 18, 2020
18
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SonicWall channel can boost revenues through networking play
Last week’s launch of switches and branch solution gives some resellers the chance to multiply the money they can make with the vendor
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June 17, 2020
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Ingram Cloud Summit shares thoughts on the long view
Sessions at the distributor's virtual conference look beyond the current demands of the pandemic to what will be coming next
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June 17, 2020
17
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Westcon named ‘master agent’ for Avaya UCaaS offering
Westcon will help take Avaya’s first joint offering with RingCentral to the channel in Europe
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June 17, 2020
17
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Collaboration and security dominate Cisco Live agenda
Cisco rolls out enhancements that should appeal to partners working with customers on maintaining secure collaboration during the Covid-19 pandemic
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June 16, 2020
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Channel crying out for the ‘human touch’
Research from Kaspersky reveals that distributors and resellers want much more contact with vendors
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June 16, 2020
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Ingram Micro opens its cloud marketplace up to more ISVs
Distributor will give local ISVs and channel partners the opportunity to have their own services listed on its cloud platform
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June 15, 2020
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Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Another week of personnel movement across the industry as firms seek the expertise that will help drive growth
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June 15, 2020
15
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Agilitas extends reach into security market
Firm signs up as a Fortinet partner as it looks to make more of an impact in the cyber security space
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June 12, 2020
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WatchGuard getting partners up to speed on Panda
Security player WatchGuard has launched an early access programme so its channel base can quickly get their hands on the fruits of its latest acquisition
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June 12, 2020
12
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RM hopes trading will be boosted by schools reopening
Education specialist shares a first-half trading update that shows the impact of the coronavirus
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June 11, 2020
11
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Context charting a rising channel optimism
Analyst house Context has been following the impact of the coronavirus through the course of the pandemic and has found that the sentiment across the European channel has improving since late May
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June 11, 2020
11
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SonicWall takes threat protection to the branch level
SonicWall’s launch of a switch and SD-Branch management solution should provoke interest from channel partners looking to offer wider levels of protection
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June 10, 2020
10
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Juniper filling up Enterprise+ ranks
Networking player Juniper is not far off completing its recruitment process to get partners signed up for its enterprise targeting scheme
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June 10, 2020
10
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IT pros struggling to juggle Covid-19 demands with innovation agenda
The current coronavirus crisis is making life increasingly difficult for those tasked with keeping the lights on at IT departments
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June 09, 2020
09
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e92plus adds zero-trust response with Ericom signing
Against the backdrop of a mounting wave of cyber attacks targeting remote workers, the distie has strengthened its portfolio
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June 09, 2020
09
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Coronavirus exposes security and networking issues
Research from NTT and a product launch from 8x8 indicate some of the areas where the channel should be focusing
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June 08, 2020
08
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Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Talent already in the building has been discovered and rewarded by a few firms this week
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June 08, 2020
08
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Avaya readying channel for latest UCaaS offering
Comms player is working towards an end-of-month launch of its Cloud Office product, with current efforts focused on readying the channel for its release
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June 05, 2020
05
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Channel launches continue with XTECH and D|Ops Digital
A worldwide pandemic has not dampened the entrepreneurial spirit in the channel, with a couple of well-known figures choosing to strike out with startups
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June 04, 2020
04
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Wallix thanks partners for supporting UK ambitions
Access management player highlights UK growth at a time when the PAM market is experiencing increased demand
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June 03, 2020
03
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Virgin Media Business registering increase in cloud comms interest
Customers are accelerating their move to use cloud-based communications due to the coronavirus pandemic
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June 02, 2020
02
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Partner programme launches continue to stack up
Not only are those running vendor channel teams busy supporting current partners, but some have found the time and focus to devise fresh channel programmes
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June 02, 2020
02
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Veeam data report underlines role for the channel
Data management specialist Veeam shares findings from its latest Data Protection Trends report with partners
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June 02, 2020
02
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Printer channel braced for coronavirus-related revenue hit
The Covid-19 pandemic has had quite an impact on the printer industry, with many expecting it to reduce revenues
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June 01, 2020
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Channel roundup: Who's gone where?
Some fresh names for the channel to add to their contacts books as there is more personnel movement across the industry
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June 01, 2020
01
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Channel increases digital marketing efforts
Veeam is the latest to notice an increase in demand from partners for digital marketing support
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May 29, 2020
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Citrix taking the channel to a digital workplace future
Citrix is moving beyond its virtualisation roots and is working to make sure it has the channel in place to support its ambitions
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May 29, 2020
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Dell benefits from ‘flight to quality’
Vendor shares Q1 numbers and shows it has navigated through supply chain problems better than some of its competitors
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May 28, 2020
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If we get funding now, our tech must be good
Those lucky enough to get investment against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic are highlighting what that might say about their offerings to the market
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May 28, 2020
28
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Tech Data weeks away from closing Apollo deal
Distributor shares first-quarter numbers and reveals it is close to sealing Apollo merger
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May 27, 2020
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Pure Storage arms partners with flexible options to support their customers
Storage player Pure Storage provides a number of tools to support remote installation and management, as well as giving customers more flexible payment choices
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May 27, 2020
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BSA shares its vision for a remote working future
Software industry group has shared its expectations from governments to support workers both now and in the future
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May 27, 2020
27
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CrowdStrike looking to grow MSP channel base
CrowdStrike’s freshly appointed European channel head has already identified areas where she can make a difference
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May 26, 2020
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Exertis consolidates services options
Distributor looks to make life easier for those resellers looking to provide services across the sales cycle
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May 26, 2020
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Softcat shares details of ‘satisfactory’ Q3 trading
Channel player’s trading update reveals that the first few weeks of lockdown have not had too much impact on the numbers
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May 22, 2020
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Secureworks launches partner programme with a difference
Cyber security vendor replaces traditional tiered structure with performance-based model
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May 22, 2020
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Tech Data increases digital collaboration to reach out to resellers
Distributor’s lunchtime sessions have proved popular with resellers, who appreciate the chance to talk about a range of topics
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May 21, 2020
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Channel at the heart of SecureAge’s UK plans
Security vendor SecureAge is starting to build its UK presence with one of the priorities being to develop a partner network
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May 21, 2020
21
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MSP Day: Security a rising concern
The third annual MSP Day has arrived along with research into the state of the managed services world, revealing growth and opportunities
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May 20, 2020
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu adds to list of vendors increasing support for partners
Fujitsu has indicated it is taking steps to support its Select partners, and Adobe has come up with a solution to keep partners and ISVs busy during Covid-19
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May 20, 2020
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Lenovo starting to see results of transformation strategy
Vendor is continuing with a shift towards emerging technology areas that will secure future growth for the business
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May 19, 2020
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Brexit uncertainty and coronavirus barely leave a dent on DCC
Exertis parent delivers its numbers for its fiscal 2019, indicating that it is weathering the storm
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May 19, 2020
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Highlight views channel as key to revenue expansion goals
Network monitoring player makes key hire with a brief to work with partners to significantly increase revenues
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May 19, 2020
19
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TCO Development take sustainability finder online
Efforts increased to try to make it easier to signpost sustainable products online
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May 18, 2020
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Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
Another busy week across the channel, with some boardrooms opening the door to some fresh expertise
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May 15, 2020
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Computacenter business strengthens during lockdown trading
Channel giant issues a trading statement that will provide cheer not only to investors but also those keen to see the channel shake off the impact of the coronavirus
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May 15, 2020
15
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Q&A: Matt Richards, CMO at Datto, on MSPs navigating the virus
The managed services community is downgrading its growth expectations for this year, but is set to come through the Covid-19 pandemic
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May 14, 2020
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Coronavirus fails to stop consolidation trend
Deals are still being done as firms look beyond the current crisis to secure a stronger future for their businesses