Cloud Computing Services
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News
03 May 2024
Wavenet and Daisy join forces
Combination will produce one of the largest independent managed service providers in the UK Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 May 2024
MicroScope: The challenge of our time
In this issue, explore what you can do to help customers on their net-zero journeys as sustainability grows in importance in the boardroom. Also read up on the benefits of refurbished kit, and learn how Tech Channel Ambassadors are promoting careers to young people and reskillers Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2020
Logicalis: CIOs under pressure to deliver transformation
The challenge of making digital transformation happen and keeping systems running and secure is becoming a difficult juggling act for more customers Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2020
Sabio continues down acquisition path with Team vision buy
Customer experience player looks to Spain for its latest acquisition opting to snap up fellow CX specialist Team vision Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2020
Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution both enjoy strong 2019
Distributors Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution share details on how they fared on the revenue front in 2019, with it proving to be a positive time for the big players Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2020
CES sets an agenda around AI and 5G
The organisers of the first major show of the year have predicted some of the technologies that will dominate the decade Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2020
Trust a challenge for security resellers
ESET has quizzed CIOs and found that many are struggling to trust those that supply them security tools and services Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jan 2020
Channel faces another year of evolution
Distributors, vendors and trade associations share their expectations for the year ahead, with the need to embrace change a key part of the message Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Jan 2020
MicroScope: SMEs and managed services
In this issue of MicroScope, we look at the channel opportunity in the SME customer base as they look for managed services support, our roundtable discussion looks at the transformative appeal of unified communications, and consider why software development houses are switching to no-code. Read the issue now Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2020
Channel predictions: Opportunities in AI, hybrid cloud, edge and security
Some of the great and the good in the industry have shared their predictions for what they expect in 2020 Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2019
Motherhood is the necessity of invention, says Mellanox channel boss
Mellanox vice-president Yael Asseraf Shenhav talks about how her employer has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated industry and sheds light on how we can all better manage our time Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
VMware arming channel with skills to unlock digital opportunities
Reaping the digital transformation rewards is more than just an IT conversation and VMware's UK channel chief is taking an approach based on helping partners increase their capabilities Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2019
Sophos enhances MSP programme
Security player adds more compatibility and flexible billing options to make life easier for managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2019
Channel must prepare for greater digital transformation complexity
Industry predictions are starting to be shared by industry experts and it's clear that there will be a role for the channel to play with users planning to get more digital Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2019
Aligning managed services with needs of SMEs
We look at how managed service providers can ensure they make the most of the SME opportunity and how prepared they are to support SMEs as they shift spending to managed services Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2019
SonicWall and Veeam enhance managed service support
Increasing support for those looking to deliver services is behind changes in partner programmes at both vendors Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Dec 2019
Distribution model is alive and well
Warren Buffett’s interest in Tech Data represents a very strong endorsement of distribution and the channel’s role Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2019
Circle IT secures major university deal
The Welsh managed services specialist has won the opportunity to help its local university deliver a network fit for the demands of the 21st century Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2019
SCC chief heralds solid year
The last twelve months have been busy ones for SCC and its chief executive is keen to highlight its achievements Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Dec 2019
MicroScope: Time for change
In this issue, we ask experts how they're approaching digital transformation to meet customers demand, and we look at whether the actions of the user should reflect on the accountability of the cloud provider Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2019
Barracuda enjoys MSP growth
The firm has seen its MSP business improve over the last year and there are no signs that will slow down in the short-term Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2019
Kaseya outlines plans to double EMEA business
Recently appointed Kaseya EMEA chief aims to be “loud voice" for the region at executive table Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2019
Q&A: Rob Tomlin, vice-president of channels UK&I, Dell Technologies
As Rob Tomlin completes his first year as UK channel chief at Dell, it's a good time to reflect on the progress made and future goals Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2019
Exclusive Networks rolls out MSSP platform
Distributor identifies need to provide more services for resellers struggling to develop their own SOC Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2019
Softcat, Dell and HP pointing to a decent 2020
In a flurry of results the indications are that 2020 is looking solid and the current drivers in the market will continue Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2019
Managed print players caught up in customer tension
Those making the IT decisions hold different views around printing and collaboration compared with the rest of the workforce and the MPS supplier has to bridge that gap Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2019
Acquisitions fuel SysGroup revenues
Managed services player posts half year numbers with significant revenue increases Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
GTDC: Distribution set for continued growth
The industry group has released the findings of its 2025 research indicating that the future for distribution is looking positive Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Nov 2019
Opportunities and threats with Microsoft 365 Business Voice
The latest announcement from Microsoft brings significant business benefits and increased revenue to its resellers Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2019
Aryaka looks to services to make the difference
SD-WAN specialist rolls out a number of services that the channel can sell individually or as a package Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
Tech Data unifies services portfolio
The distributor has pulled together its existing options in the UK along with some of the developments it has devised in Europe Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
CompTIA: Pressure on channel to change
Industry association is encouraging resellers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace change Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
Fujitsu extends as a services options with Cyxtera
Vendor moves to take the risk out of providing data centre services for its channel partners Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2019
Check Point cloud boss talks up channel possibilities
There are numerous services that partners can add to the cloud data protection technology that is coming from the vendor Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2019
Dell sets out ambitions for a better world
Firm is looking to use the next ten years to improve the fortunes of millions and get the channel delivering as a service and more automation Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2019
ASL swoops for Smart Print
Managed print and office specialist makes continues to use acquisition as a way of extending the reach of the business Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
PCM deal delivering results for Insight
Within weeks of concluding the acquisition of PCM the firm was contributing to sales at Insight Enterprises Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
Software driving increased IT spending in 2020
Gartner has been looking into its crystal ball to see how IT spending will fare across EMEA next year Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
Sophos putting MSPs at the heart of its strategy
The firm has updated the market with interim first half numbers that underlined growth on the MSP side Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
VMware nudging partners towards SaaS model
Software and services is the way that the vendor is expecting more of its partners to go Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
Consolidation continues with CSI and Endava both buying
CSI and Endava both move to acquire firms that will add more depth, vertical market reach and geographical coverage Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
HPE supports as a service shift with partner programme enhancements
To support the ambition to offer as a service across the portfolio by 2022 HPE has started to make changes to its partner programme Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2019
Kyocera Document Solutions boss looks beyond managed print services
Resellers are being urged to develop more services to ensure they don’t lose the customer and miss out on hefty chunks of the IT budget Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2019
Datto: Still plenty of appetite in the UK for the MSP model
The UK might be a mature market in terms of the adoption of managed services but there is a lot of mileage to go as SME needs become more complex Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Nov 2019
MicroScope: The growing SD-WAN opportunity
After plenty of hype, software-defined wide-area networking is delivering revenues for the channel, but how are partners taking advantage of it? Also read about how to tackle the growing skills gap in the face of Brexit, and how businesses are supporting intelligent workspaces Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
Canalys: Cloud infrastructure players need the channel
In a hybrid multi-cloud world the channel is in an ideal position to help guide customers to make the right decisions Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
ConnectWise makes double acquisition to expand portfolio
Consolidation in the MSP world continues with ConnextWise sealing a couple of deals and striking up a strategic partnership to add more depth to its offering Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
Rivals offer alternative to UKFast staff after CEO steps down
Lawrence Jones has decided to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
Avaya hits back at ‘no cloud’ claims
Avaya responds to reports it is losing channel partners due to its lack of cloud offering Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
Computacenter delivers solid third quarter
Computacenter has cheered investors with a decent Q3 just a week after fellow channel player Softcat did the same with its full year numbers Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2019
Digital transformation: How far are we really in the journey?
Are customers really in as much of a hurry to digitally transform as the shrillest advocates of the technology would like us to believe? Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2019
Nutanix reassures channel in transition to software company
Nutanix launches partners services programme and pushes OEM relationships Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2019
Cancom adds more depth to UK operation with Novosco
Belfast-based dealer becomes part of Cancom's UK operations as German firm continues to invest in the market Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Oct 2019
Will IAM make you more secure in a less secure world?
There are growing opportunities for the channel with identity and access management, as migration to hybrid environments gains pace Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
Westcoast uncovers reseller thoughts about distribution
Channel player asks resellers what they think of distribution and finds there is work to do to support digital transformation ambitions Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2019
The five challenges SMEs face due to poor internet connectivity
What are the leading problems for small to medium-sized enterprises when it comes to internet connectivity? Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Oct 2019
SD-WAN: How channel can make net gains
How prepared are channel partners to take advantage of the rapidly growing SD-WAN market? Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Sophos adds options for MSPs with MTR
Security vendor arms managed service providers with a detection and remedy offering Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Oct 2019
MicroScope: What’s next for the channel?
The fourth quarter is the busiest in the channel, so we talk to experts to ask what technologies should be selling strongly in the coming months. Also, discover whether vendor certifications are really worth it, and what Brexit could mean for the GDPR sales pitch Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2019
Westcoast and iland present a tale of two disties
Talking to just a couple of distributors reveals the evolution and determination from those firms to remain ahead of the market Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2019
Adept4 looks for CloudCoCo to improve fortunes
Managed services player is hoping the acquisition will improve its future fortunes Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Oct 2019
Supporting intelligent workspaces
As new technology continues to drive new ways of working, IT departments need support in facilitating the flexibility and connectivity demanded by today’s tech-savvy workforce Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2019
HPE points distribution towards the growing as a service opportunity
Vendor is sitting down with distributors this week to talk about as a service, SMEs and its channel programmes Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Maintel turns to former Avaya boss to step into CEO shoes
It's only taken a few weeks for the managed services player to settle on its choice of who will be its next chief executive Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Spiceworks previews MSP matchmaking service
Spiceworks to launch AI-based service that enables MSPs to market themselves to customers Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
Channel to benefit from IT spending increase
Channel partners “in driving seat” when it comes to firms’ IT spending, says Spiceworks Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Private cloud infrastructure spending holding steady
An analysis of Q2 from IDC indicates that public cloud infrastructure spending weakened but sales on the private side held up Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
STL adds more data centre expertise with IDS deal
STL has moved to expand its data centre infrastructure expertise and elsewhere Telstra is bringing its activities under a single banner Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Insight exposes the challenges for those running cloud projects
European wide research casts a light on the struggles that users are having meeting the various demands of their businesses Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
WatchGuard focusing on verticals as MSP numbers swell
Security player has seen its managed service provider relationships grow since it reached out to that segment of the channel community Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
ScanSource paints a picture of a digital future
Just weeks after it revealed plans to divest its hardware operation the firm has updated UK partners on the strategy Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
MSPs caught between the risks and rewards of protecting customers
Managed service players are seen by some customers as the weak link but have the potential to strengthen user defences Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Agilitas chairman Kelly awarded OBE
Channel veteran is recognised for his efforts working in the ICT community in Wales Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Barracuda MSP continuing to increase options for managed service players
Firm delivers first major update of Managed Workplace seven months after acquiring the security and RMM solution Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Sep 2019
What to expect in Q4
AI, contact centres and security are among the areas where the channel might gain in this quarter, according to industry figures Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
Datto challenging MSP sales and marketing assumptions
Firm is using an event in London to challenge existing views of sales and marketing and provide advice for those looking to devise their own strategy Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
Managed services on the rise for ECSC in H1
Cyber security specialist saw its managed services revenues climb in the first half but suffered some challenges in the consulting business Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Time to skill up and deepen customer relationships
The fourth quarter is a key time on the sales front but there are other activities that resellers should engage in to get themselves in a stronger position come the year end Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Distribution poised for growth after evolving for the digital future
The Global Technology Distribution Council has wrapped up it 2019 Summit with plenty of upbeat messages for the channel Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Sep 2019
MicroScope: Helping digital transformation
Find out how the channel is helping customers to digitally transform their businesses to keep up with trends and plan for the future, and read about what changes could come about from the shift to business-led IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2019
Asolvi set for further UK expansion after landing fresh investment backers
Nordic firm has already acquired three UK firms this year and looks like more will be on the agenda after it has a fresh majority investor on board Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
CenturyLink expands channel programme across EMEA
Firm is looking for resellers to sign up after it rolls out a major expansion in the area covered by its channel programme Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
More MSP consolidation with CMI snapping up BTA
The two MSPs have come together in a deal that will take Cgive CMI more revenues, staff and office locations Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Olive Communications talks of growth after solid fiscal year
Comms specialist has seen its cloud and managed services business improve over the last fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Maintel to part company with chief executive as profits rise
Cloud and managed services player delivers interim half year numbers and and reveals its chief executive is leaving at the end of December Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
AWS partner HeleCloud sets sights on Europe with acquisition
AWS specialist makes its first acquisition gaining a foothold in the Benelux region with the aim of exploiting the growth opportunities in that region Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
Kaspersky reaches MSP milestone
Security vendor notches up sign-up milestone as the industry looks to reach out to managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2019
Channel advice: How to spend the holiday weeks
Staff might be coming and going topping up their tans but there is still plenty that the channel can do both internally and crucially externally with customers Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
Cogeco Peer 1 shows adaptability with rebranding
Hosting specialist will become Aptum Technologies as it looks to chart a fresh course under the ownership of Digital Colony Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
IT Lab acquires Mirus IT
Managed services player with a focus on Microsoft takes revenues past the £75m mark with a move to pick up Mirus Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2019
Cyber security and the channel
Leading lights in the industry give their assessment of where the cyber security market is headed in the second half of 2019 Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
SCC investing in the future
Channel player delivers solid set of numbers for its fiscal year at the same time as investing in IT systems to support future ambitions Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2019
How to help businesses reach their digital goals
With digital transformation a hot trend in IT right now, the channel’s ability to help organisations hit the sweet spot in this pursuit could attract a lot of attention from potential customers Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Aug 2019
Control or shift – channel’s role in the move to business-led IT
What impact could the shift to business-led IT have on channel partners’ role with customers and the relationships they have grown and developed within customer organisations? Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
Olive CTO talks 5G and the importance of providing a good customer experience
Recently appointed CTO is looking to help the mobile and cloud player build on its legacy and support more global customers Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Digital transformation leadership a problem for users
NTT research has highlighted issues around the expertise of those leading digital transformation efforts and Kyocera has highlighted the need to concentrate on people as well as technology Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Higher margin business helps Insight in Q2
Channel player might have seen sales remain flat but the CEO is remaining confident about the prospects for the second half Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
Financial services sector needs help with cloud and security
A recognition of the need for digital transformation is twinned with an acceptance that the skills and security is not there to make it happen for quite a few financial services players Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Aug 2019
Are you ready to trade with the world on Brexit day?
While some claim there are no freight management systems in place to help businesses trade after Brexit, the vendors of such systems – both traditional and newer, more user-friendly versions – would disagree Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Acora snaps up Plan-Net
Combined business will create a sizeable operation offering managed services to the mid-market Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Ultima talks of growth prospects after landing PE investment
The intelligent automation specialist has gained a significant investment from a private equity backer that will give it the chance to dedicate funds to both its product strategy and M&A activity Continue Reading
