Cloud Computing Services
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News
03 Oct 2024
Kerv deepens Microsoft expertise with Inciper buy
Kerv’s acquisition is its first struck since the managed services player attracted a fresh backer earlier this year Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2024
Iomart strikes ‘game-changing’ acquisition
Channel player iomart continues to use M&A to bolster its position in the cloud services market Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2019
Customers don't fear AI but need plenty of education around it
A couple of pieces of research into the reaction of UK businesses to artificial intelligence has indicated there is an educational role for the channel to play if the technology is to become more widely adopted Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
SonicWall increasing support for MSSPs
The security player has been actively looking to work with more MSSPs and has also been investing in a direct touch team to drive more enterprise business back to partners Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2019
The hybrid cloud and clearing technical debt
When done properly, hybrid infrastructure can deliver efficiency, cost savings and performance, but with so many options available, good advice from a channel partner is key to achieving these benefits Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2019
Cloud Distribution launches ARMR service
The distributor has launched a suite of white label security services aimed at making life easier for resellers Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2019
What makes a great managed security service provider?
With an increasingly challenging threat landscape, being a successful MSSP can be a struggle. Making sure customers stay safe is critical to the success of your business, which is why understanding what makes a great MSSP is crucial for you to be able to make informed choices that will prove beneficial to the company Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2019
Asolvi seals third UK acquisition with PC Data buy
Nordic firm extends its footprint in the UK with move for Hull-based firm making its third British buy so far this year Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2019
ASL and Orange add to the consolidation trend
ASL and Orange have both turned to acquisition as a way to strengthen their market offerings Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2019
Mason Advisory lands major government contract
IT consultancy beats off stiff competition to get a two-year multi-million pound public sector contract Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jul 2019
MicroScope: The effects of Brexit
Brexit is still to be delivered, but the channel has to carry on as usual – discover how executives are reacting to the effects of Brexit on business. Also read about the pros and cons of virtual storage, and how Barracuda is helping partners go further Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2019
Connect Managed Services and G3 Comms merge
Customer Experience and Unified Comms players bought together to form a £55m revenue business Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jul 2019
Securing SD-WAN – beyond the base level
Software-defined networks has sophisticated security features built in, but additional layers of security are required to ensure robust protection against increasingly advanced cyber threats Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jul 2019
What are the risks of not responding to a critical alarm in time?
When selling management tools, managed service providers need to educate users about the importance of acting on the alarms generated by such equipment Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
Canalys: Demand for Security as a Service increasing
An analysis of Q1 from the research house has indicated that hosted offerings are growing at much faster rate than traditional hardware and software sales Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2019
ScanSource snaps up intY
The deal gives ScanSource access to intY's CASCADE cloud platform to strengthen its portfolio Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jul 2019
Apstra stops the cyber criminals from loitering with intent
Intent-based networking fine-tunes all the complicated variables that influence the performance of a network infrastructure and can head off any potential cock-ups Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2019
Adept4 showing progress during challenging H1
Managed services provider updates investors on its half year indicating that although things remain down year on year it has been taking steps to remedy the situation Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2019
Extreme Networks rolls out the welcome mat to Aerohive partners
Vendor makes it clear that there will be opportunities in a unified partner programme after its acquisition is completed Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2019
Lenovo joining the DaaS party
Vendor on the brink of rolling out an offering that channel partners can take out the SME customers Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2019
SysGroup strengthens West Country position with HNS buy
MSP makes its second buy of the year to bolster its cloud services proposition Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2019
Insight adds muscle on both sides of the Atlantic with PCM buy
Insight has forked out a significant amount to add IT products and services player PCM to the portfolio Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2019
Cloud IT infrastructure revenues rising despite spending drops
An analysis of the IT infrastructure market from IDC shows that spending will slow this year but vendors do not look like missing out on revenues Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2019
Shifting business model to benefit from the rise in cloud
Channel partners will need to undergo their own version of digital transformation to take full advantage of the shift to cloud Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
Channel consolidation continues with trio of deals
This year has already seen plenty of action on the mergers and acquisitions front and this week has added another three deals to the list Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
The MSP journey starts with identifying skills and vendors
Advice for those looking to move into managed services came out of an online Q&A on the back of MSP Day last month Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2019
Blue Prism snaps up Thoughtonomy
Channel building intelligent automated specialist the target of an acquisition which leads to joint commitment to continue building the partner network Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2019
HPE to go fully as a Service
The firm has set 2022 as the deadline all of its portfolio will be available on an as a Service basis with the channel playing a key role delivering it Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
NetApp positions for hybrid world with as-a-service model
Vendor offers more flexibility to appeal to those users that want to pay in the as-a-service style Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
Cloudian boss sees a long-term hybrid future
Hybrid is here to stay according to the leader of one of the storage firms that offers both on-prem and hosted technology Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
SMEs still not getting the cloud
Small firms are crying out for education around the cloud with many not using the technology Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
MSPs told to be wary of the CSP model
A channel event in Canada will resonate with managed service players here who are worried about losing customer relationships Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jun 2019
MicroScope: Sourcing IT among the clouds
In this issue, discover how outsourcing is changing as the anything-as-a-service model takes off, and read about the channels promising start to the year from the viewpoint of experts Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
Goodbye Daisy Partner Services and hello Allvotec
Daisy Partner Services is to be rebranded and given more independence as voice and data specialist Allvotec Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Security vendors reaching out to MSP community
One of the themes of InfoSec is the ongoing move by vendors to appeal to the managed service provider community Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Tech Data increasing managed security services support
Distributor rolls out a programme to support those resellers looking to make the shift into the MSSP market Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2019
Customers struggling with cloud security
Research from Claranet has revealed that many customers are finding it difficult to find the in-house resources to handle cloud security issues Continue Reading
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Feature
24 May 2019
Brexit crisis: How are businesses coping?
Theresa May’s impending departure has only deepened the confusion surrounding Brexit – so what does the business community make of it all? Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2019
MSP Day: More education needed but the future is bright
The second annual MSP Day has arrived and with it research into what is happening with the managed services community Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2019
SMEs increasing looking to MSPs
Datto's latest State of the MSP report paints a picture of a market in rude health that is enjoying an expanding customer base and widening service offerings Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2019
Recarta acquisition extends vendor relationships and infrastructure expertise
The IBM partner joins the growing list of resellers that have struck acquisitions this year after picking up Möbius Business Technologies Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2019
Barracuda enlists partners to hit $1 billion target
Barracuda CEO reveals growth plans to partners during firm's channel get together Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2019
Alibaba Cloud continues to expand partner ecosystem
The cloud player continues to sign up partners as it gets ready to bring the message to the UK Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2019
Oncore IT and Node4 hit the acquisition trail
Both firms bolster their activities through purchases that will deliver unified comms for Oncore IT and SaaS skills for Node4 Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2019
Insight makes hire to support services ambitions
Channel player brings on board more expertise to grow its services ambitions across EMEA Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 May 2019
A bridge too VAR
The expedition from VAR to MSP is not short of challenges but, equipped with the right map, ambitious companies can feel more confident in getting past first base. In the second part of his series, Predatar CEO Alistair Mackenzie takes a closer look at the importance of a strong culture and highlights why marketing should no longer be viewed as an afterthought Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2019
Nutanix encouraging partners to develop HCI skills
The vendor is keen to get partners moving upstream to deliver hyper converged infrastructure products and services Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2019
Kaseya CEO: MSPs are dealing with the biggest issues in SME IT
Managed service providers are being looked to from customers struggling to deal with increasing complexity Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
MSPs have to address the security dimension
The need for managed service providers to push the security conversation with users has emerged as one of the key themes of the SolarWinds MSP event in Amsterdam Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 May 2019
MicroScope: A virtual world
In this month's issue, we cover changes in distribution and the challenges being faced by those aiming to add value Continue Reading
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Feature
03 May 2019
Channel enjoys a strong start to the year
Just how has this year been going? There is no better way to find out than ask a number of those working in the channel Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2019
VMware getting UK partners ready for Connect
The vendor is rolling out a revised partner programme next year and efforts are already under way to make sure the channel is ready for that development Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2019
Ransomware and the danger of MSP lock-out
Recent attacks on managed service providers have highlighted remote monitoring and management vulnerabilities, reinforcing the need for a security-centric approach in MSPs’ foundational practices Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2019
Computacenter gets off to a good start
A trading update for Q1 reveals that the growth it enjoyed last year has continued into 2019 Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2019
SolarWinds and AdEPT both on the acquisition trail
Some changes in the IT services channel with a couple of deals designed to bolster the portfolios that are being offered by SolarWinds and AdEPT Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Apr 2019
VAR from the madding crowd
Predatar’s CEO reflects on the transformation from VAR to MSP, highlighting some of the key milestones and the obvious pitfalls to avoid Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2019
Digital transformation spending flooding across all verticals
IDC is forecasting strong customer investments in digital transformation projects but the channel needs to make sure the focus is on more than just spending on tech Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2019
Data-driven services key to partner success, says Schneider
Vendor claims data analysis offers MSPs differentiation as their businesses move to the edge Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2019
M2 fully merges into SCC
The managed print operation that SCC acquired five years ago will now be merged into the core business Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2019
How to protect your intellectual property
Just what is intellectual property and why does it matter to a small business? Here is some practical advice to protect the unique aspects of your business from competitors Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2019
HaaS already an option for many customers
Hardware as a Service is a model already being used by plenty of customers according to research from Spiceworks Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
WatchGuard makes life easier for MSPs
The security player has launched a cloud platform to support its managed service partners Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
Nutanix channel will benefit from HPE partnership
The two vendors are working together and the integrated appliance that will appear later this year will be available through Nutanix partners Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2019
Adept4 looks at legal options after customer cans contract
The managed services provider is looking at its options after a customer handed it a termination notice Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2019
Channel opportunities stack up in managed print services
We identify the opportunities presented by managed print services and consider the pros and cons for partners seeking to sell such services Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2019
Pure Storage rolls out distributor programme
Storage player looks to formalise relationships with distribution partners across EMEA Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Rapid7 acquires NetFort
Security player adds more muscle to its cloud platform with acquisition that will add network visibility and analysis tools Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Security world moving more to subcription model
Vendors are being advised to make sure that the channel can support that shift away from traditional ways of purchasing security hardware and software Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Private cloud infrastructure spending on the rise
The focus has been on public cloud for quite a while but the balance is shifting and IDC expects more action on the private side over the next few years Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2019
Time and money holding back IT pro skills development
Those delivering technological solutions for customers are only too aware that the world is changing and skills need to be developed but as SolarWinds has uncovered its not quite that simple Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2019
Datto looking to increase MSP sales and marketing support
The managed services specialist has shared its list of attributes that make a world class MSP and indicated that it could provide more help to those looking to increase their sales and marketing activities Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
Fujitsu adds vDaaS to the options on offer to MSPs
Vendor continues to add more options for channel partners adding a virtual desktop infrastructure proposal to the list Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
QBS Technology Group acquires MSP focused distributor Zedsphere
Acquisitive channel player makes a move to add hundreds of reseller relationships and more cloud expertise Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2019
SysGroup boss charting a course to become an MSP powerhouse
In the eleven months he has been at the helm Adam Binks has set out a course that should see the business expand significantly Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
MSPs guarding themselves against ransomware fallout
No one wants to be blamed after an attack, least of all the managed service provider, and more are taking steps to ensure they are not in the firing line Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2019
Computacenter breaks through £4bn revenue barrier
The channel player has released its 2018 year results breaking new ground and indicating that there is more growth to come Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Mar 2019
Adapt for the era of virtual distribution
Virtual distribution – the delivery of subscription services rather than physical products – is a growing IT trend. We consider what this means for channel businesses and how they can remain relevant in this changing IT world Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2019
Olive Communications sets sights on global expansion
The communications firm has taken steps to increase its global coverage with an operation in Australia Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2019
MicroScope: Making tracks to SD-WAN growth
SD-WAN is a technology on the rise and there are clearly plenty of channel opportunities out there for those that get a firm grip on deployment and installation Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2019
Journey to the cloud not a straight line from A to B
Campaign from Cogeco Peer 1 to help customers understand that moving to the cloud can be more complex than some might think Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Feb 2019
Help us to help you – how the customer-first model helps you empower your business
We are in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution, with technologies such as the internet of things, data analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud-based business management tools a regular talking point. But technology alone won’t solve productivity bottlenecks and open new avenues for growth. There is a bigger picture that cannot be ignored – it starts with the customer Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
Cloudflare open to channel expansion
Cloud based security and web performance player is keen to expand its UK channel relationships Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2019
Resellers showing interest in managed print services
An analysis of how the print market fared in Q4 from Context has revealed that more are looking to add managed services to their offerings Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2019
ConnectWise looking at sale to private equity player
The MSP tools specialist has announced its intention to accept an acquisition offer from Thoma Bravo Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2019
SMEs failing to embrace innovation
The channel ill need to do a lot of hand holding to help more SMEs embrace some of the latest technological innovations Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2019
HPE boss: "If the channel doesn't grow we can't grow"
Speaking to analysts about the HPE's Q1 numbers Antonio Neri made it clear that partners play a pivotal role Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Vendor lock-in a user concern for those heading to the cloud
Research from Fujistu has revealed some of the anxieties that customers are going through with the cloud Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Foresite to use funding to build partner network
The cyber security specialist is looking to build its partner network across EMEA after getting backing from an investor Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2019
Channel has to do more to help SMEs with IoT and AI
Cloud Industry Forum and Ingram Micro Cloud urge resellers to do more to help users overcome hurdles holding back emerging tech adoption Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2019
Electric cars could be the vehicles for a channel coup
Electric cars could have a more profound effect than simply just helping drivers get from A to B argues Nick Booth Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2019
Fear of failure a digital transformation barrier
KCOM has taken a closer look at what is holding back customer innovation Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2019
Asolvi makes another UK acquisition with Vantage Computing deal
The service management specialist has made it two deals in two months so far in 2019 Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
Firstcom Europe expands UK footprint with Telesis buy
The cloud comms player has ambitions to increase revenues and is using acquisition as one of the ways of getting there Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
MSPs need to cut down on customer churn
Research has shown that most MSPs have no problem gaining new customers the problem is keeping them Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Pulseway extends MSP support
Firm identifies marketing challenge faced by many MSPs and moves to help plug the gap Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Cloud providers need to build channel trust
The big cloud providers need the channel to help widen sales but Canalys has warned they must generate more trust in those relationships Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Canon could expand Business Centre network
Having opened its first UK-based Canon Business Centre last year the firm's channel boss is looking into building on that progress Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2019
MicroScope: Look to the future
This issue discusses the main threats and opportunities in the channel for 2019, as well as presents an in-depth look at what tech is likely to dominate the world of storage Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jan 2019
What has the channel ever done for digital transformation?
How the channel can play an important role in the drive for digital transformation Continue Reading
