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
15 Aug 2018
Synaxon gives greater voice to MSPs
The channel services group will be listening more to its managed service focused members to make sure it is heading in the right strategic direction Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Qualys rolls out MSP and consultant support
The security player has an offering that should appeal to MSPs and consultants Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Aug 2018
AI Cops Walk the Thin Line Between Fin Tech and Fiend Tech
Steps are being taken to ensure that AI and machine learning do not damage consumers finds Nick Booth Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2018
Veeam: Pushing the services opportunity
In an on-going series of Q&A's with channel executives the questions this time were put to Greg Bailey, director channel and cloud, Veeam UK and Ireland. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
OCSL becomes Cancom's UK hub
The German firm is looking to reassert itself in the UK and the acquisition of OCSL provides it with a hub to push further into the market Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
Epson signs Network Group up to ReadyInk programme
Print vendor extends reseller numbers able to deliver its pay-as-you-go ink replenishment service Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
Mode Print Solutions gets private investment backing for MBO
The print management specialist has capped off five decent years of growth with an MBO Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2018
Managed print services gaining ground
Managed print services have been around for a while but they are being taken up with increasing enthusiasm by customers Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2018
HP bolsters copier position with Apogee buy
Apogee has found itself the target of a deal as HP looks to increase its chances of gaining a major foothold in the A3 copier market Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2018
Storage roundtable: Cloud and MSPs
In the first part of coverage of MicroScope's storage roundtable the debate begins with a focus on the shift by customers towards the cloud and the movement by the channel to become MSPs Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Customers need cloud experience both on and off prem
One of the talking points at the recent MicroScope storage roundtable was around the shift towards off-prem with vendors concluding that the experience is what really matters more than the location Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Digital transformation driving SCC growth
The channel player has delivered a fifth consecutive year of growth as it meets customer demands for digital transformation expertise Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Nadella signals hybrid theme for fiscal year ahead
The CEO of Microsoft has indicated that it is going to work with partners around the hybrid message as it moves into a fresh fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
MSPs facing sales and marketing challenges
Findings from Datto have indicated that there are several issues that MSPs are facing with sales and marketing and staffing two of the main problems Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
UKFast increases public options with ClearCloud
Firm known for hybrid and private cloud provision steps up efforts in the public space Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2018
Microsoft flagging channel Azure MSP experts
Ahead of the Inspire event the vendor has made it easier for those who are experts at Azure managed services to stand out from the crowd Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Excalibur keeps it local and acquires in Swindon
The firm is no stranger to using acquisition as a way of extending its reach but for its latest target has looked very close to home Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
Keeping up with pace of IT change a growing problem for customers
Digital transformation might be the aim but getting there is not proving to be easy and that should spell a major opportunity for the channel Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Jul 2018
MicroScope: Getting storage right
This issue looks at what products are in demand now in the storage world and what technologies are coming that need to be embraced by the channel Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jul 2018
You don’t need to treat clients mean to keep them keen, says WP Engine
The technology that made WordPress so easy to use is something that has caught Nick Booth's eye Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Exclusive unifies security and cloud approach
A couple of months after it got private investment backing the distributor has outlined its future strategy Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Automation a major focus at UKFast
UKFast has created a chief technology officer role to ensure it can continue to automate more processes across its business Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Jun 2018
Considerations on a European channel strategy
Brad Parks, VP of business development at Morpheus Data, shares some of the thoughts that go through then mind of a vendor looking at increasing European channel coverage Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Scale Computing rolls out MSP programme
The hyper converged player has stepped up the support it can offer to managed service providers Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jun 2018
The rise of IoT
Craig Smith, director IoT and analytics solutions and services at Tech Data, shares his thoughts about the rise of the Internet of Things Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Nutanix and SonicWall hand partners tools to target the mid-market
Both vendors have launched programmes that will help their channel partners increase sales in the mid-market customer segment Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Ignition using services to drive channel growth
The distributor is putting the focus on ensuring it can deliver service opportunities for security resellers Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2018
The “new Datto” outlines growth plans to MSPs
Datto CEO Austin McChord details product roadmap and messaging to MSPs, post-Autotask merger Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
Fujitsu extends support for service providers
The vendor has built on steps taken to make life easier for MSPs in the UK last month with a wider European programme Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
Change at the top of Comms-care
With the business now a fully functioning part of Ingram Micro the managing director has opted to leave the services specialist Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Cloud journey still causing problems for many users
Rackspace identifies the key role that the channel can play in helping customers through the cloud migration process Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jun 2018
5 growing pains MSPs need to overcome
Gregg Lalle, vice-president of international sales and strategy at ConnectWise, explores the business challenges that confront MSPs as they endeavour to scale their businesses without compromising the customer experience Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Spiraling public cloud costs making private option attractive
An increasing number of companies are bringing their data back in-house and managed cloud providers are in an ideal position to Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Agilitas bolsters services reach with IBM tie-up
Big Blue will provide access to engineering and technical expertise that can be accessed by resellers and MSPs Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
Print management part of the digital transformation pitch
Those looking to help customers transform their operations should not forget the potential that printing plays in the workplace Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
ConnectWise latest to add voice to call for more MSP evolution
Research from ConnectWise has added to the growing weight of evidence that has highlighted the need for MSPs to provide more than they currently deliver Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
Focus on MSSPs at InfoSec
The annual security industry gathering at Olympia involved plenty of vendors promoting their abilities to support managed service players Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2018
Cloud appeals come rain or shine
The recent hot weather got Billy MacInnes thinking about the benefits of paying for what you use Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Jun 2018
MicroScope: Focus on film
In this issue, we look at how video marketing can help companies capture customers' attention, as well as the challenges of a multi-cloud world and a focus on Dell's desire to make business easier Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
Fortinet increases MSSP support
The security player continues to add depth to the options it can offer those providing managed security services Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
MXC Capital leads efforts to support IDE Group
The managed services player has found life tough but its largest shareholder has come to the rescue Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
RedstoneConnect sells managed services and SI units
The managed workplace specialist will concentrate on developing its software business after cutting down the extent of its operations Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Resellers missing out on cloud cross-selling opportunities
The decision by many channel firms to offer a low number of subscription services has been highlighted by Ingram Micro as a missed chance to sell more cloud applications Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
MSP Day: Progress made but more to be done to widen SME appeal
The first MSP Day has come with research showing the progress of the channel to deliver services but highlighted a mismatch with what SME buyers want to buy Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2018
CompTIA: Cloud the springboard to further innovation
The industry group has found that more customers are looking to use the cloud as a way to introduce more emerging technologies into their organisations Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2018
Ingram Micro urges more cloud action
In the run up to the distributor's Cloud Summit the firm has underlined just why it believes more channel partners need to get involved in the hosted world Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
MSPs will struggle to keep up with market changes
Channel must adapt to changing customer requirements, warns MSP evangelist Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
Salesforce leaning on partners in enterprise push
Channel thanked for the progress made so far but sizeable market opportunity is still there to address Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2018
Cybersecurity the latest battleground for MSPs
SolarWinds MSP says relationships with customers will suffer if channel doesn’t get security offerings right Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
IDC: Digital transformation driving IT services spending
The analyst house has provided an insight into the services world with digital transformation a major influence on where customers are spending Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2018
Brighter steals a march with managedservices,co.uk launch
Brighter Connections has cut the ribbon on a website designed to have a national appeal Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2018
Looking beyond MSP Day to year-round sales opportunities
Later this month the first MSP Day will be marked but supporting and encouraging managed service providers is not a one-off exercise argues Jason Howells at Barracuda MSP Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2018
AWS: The channel really matters
The public cloud giant has been expanding its channel base and is keen to work with more resellers and ISVs Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2018
Check Point gains strong channel interest in SaaS approach
The security vendor launched its Security as a Service offering in January and has seen it chime with partner and customer needs Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Oracle encouraging partners to develop IP
The vendor's UK channel chief is encouraging partners to add their own 'secret sauce' to its cloud portfolio Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
SCC expands managed print reach with Hobs On-Site buy
Four years after SCC acquired managed print player M2 the firm is adding to the services it can offer with an additional deal Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 May 2018
Are resellers ready for the race to multi-cloud?
Multi-cloud is here to stay and could offer resellers a chance to stand out from the crowd if they can rise to the challenge Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
GCI gets £60m warchest from fresh backer
Serial acquisition deal maker GCI has changed its major shareholder and been given access to funds to continue to expand the business Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2018
Comparex well on the road to meet managed service ambitions
The Microsoft partner is keen to demonstrate that ambitions and plans to increase service revenues continue to be delivered Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2018
Fujitsu steps up support for MSPs
The vendor has launched a pilot programme that will give service providers the chance to co-create solutions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 May 2018
MicroScope: Bundles deliver surprise package for SMEs
In this issue, we look at the growing attraction of bundles for small customers, how to secure networks in the age of digital transformation, and offer some advice on GDPR Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2018
MSPs to get their day of recognition
Starting this 23 May there will be MSP Day and a chance to celebrate the work done by managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2018
Claranet adds Azure depth with Union buy
The managed services player is again hitting the headlines for making an acquisition to bolster its cloud offering Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2018
Gartner: CEOs are talking digital
The digital transformation message has got into the boardroom and is now a CEO priority, which should give the channel some chances to support those firms as they change their operations Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2018
Puppet signals channel opportunities as it extends ecosystem
The DevOps specialist has indicated it is now working with a number of vendors with some of those offering its technology via the channel Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2018
Channel can help users with inefficient cloud usage
An analysis of the cloud infrastructure services market from Canalys has highlighted an opportunity for partners with the right skills Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
Business unit spending opening up compliance risks
SAM specialist Snow Software has highlighted the concerns of CIOs that the growing spending power outside the IT department is putting the business in danger of becoming non-compliant Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2018
Densify launches UK&I channel
Cloud optimisation provider Densify signs distiribution agreement with DataSolutions Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Apr 2018
Giving the NHS some IT treatment
There are plenty of things that could help the NHS save money by using IT finds Nick Booth Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2018
The heart wants AI and M2M but the head knows skills are a problem
Research from SolarWinds has revealed that legacy infrastructure and skills gaps are causing problems for those customers trying to embark on digital transformation projects Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
HPE Pointnext picks up RedPixie to bolster hybrid cloud options
The vendor has picked up its second cloud consultancy in the space of eight months as it looks to increase its hybrid cloud support for customers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Apr 2018
MicroScope: Hatch a plan for retirement
In this issue, we look at problems around business management and retirement and how distribution plays a crucial role with cloud and the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2018
DXC extends Microsoft support with deals in the UK and Australia
Ambitions by the channel player to be the largest independent Microsoft Dynamics operator get a shot in the arm with a double acquisition Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2018
Autotask and Datto partners get a look at the future
The combined entity has used an event in London to outline just what it can now provide managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
MSPs can shine a light in the security darkness
Customers know they face security threats but do not know how to deal with them giving MSPs a chance to step in and solve those problems Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
KCOM deepens cloud commitment
The firm has strengthened its cloud credentials extending its relationship with AWS and joining Google's partner ranks Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2018
Firms making slow moves to embrace digital
Research from various sources has pointed the finger at a number of reasons for the slow adoption of digital business processes and some are resorting to acquisition to solve the problems Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2018
Barracuda uncovers user issues with cloud licensing
A failure to provide customers with a menu of payment options for cloud services could be a problem, according to the vendor's research Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2018
Security as a Service outpacing traditional offerings
An analysis of the market from Canalys has highlighted the growth in SaaS at a much higher rate than hardware and software products Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2018
Computacenter head East to support managed services push
The channel player is increasing its capacity to support global customers looking for sunrise to sunset assistance Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2018
Firms failing to invest in emerging technologies
Dell EMC has warned that UK businesses are lagging behind European counterparts when it comes to investing in emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2018
Morpheus seeks channel partners for UK expansion
The firm is keen to expand its partner base to take advantage of a growing demand around multi-cloud orchestration Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2018
Sabio extends SaaS options with Bright UK buy
Sabio has made it's third acquisition in the last 18 months adding the customer service data and analytics player Bright UK Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2018
Computacenter one of the first off the blocks with VMware Cloud on AWS
The first two partners in the UK selling VMware Cloud on AWS have been revealed Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2018
HPE adds more personal options to Cloud28+ platform
The vendor is increasing the depth of customisation available to channel partners looking to promote their own brands and services on Cloud28+ Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2018
Computacenter hints at expansion after strong 2017
The firm has released its full year numbers and indicated the over the next few years it would look to expand its geographical footprint Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2018
Kaseya boss witnessing 'exploding' MSP market
The boss at MSP specialist Kaseya has commented on a market experiencing strong growth thanks to the investments being made by the SME community Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2018
Ricoh underlines link between managed print and GDPR
The print vendor used a recent event to talk of the need for security and the challenges of GDPR Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2018
BSA: The UK is a good place to move to the cloud
Those customers concerned that a move to the cloud might be the wrong thing can take comfort in research that indicates the UK is one of the most robust places in the world to take the plunge Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2018
Print industry braced for change as disruption hits
Looking ahead to 2025 the print industry is going to go through major changes and vendors and resellers need to start preparing now Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2018
Webroot swells MSP ranks
The latest quarterly numbers from the security player include an update on the increasing number of managed service players that are now working with the firm Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2018
GDPR and digital transformation fueling managed print
The reasons for customers to take a closer look at managed print services are increasing Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Mar 2018
MicroScope: Opportunities on the horizon
Where are the best places for the channel to gain revenue and which areas risk bogging them down for little reward? We take a look at where the market is going Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
Cloud and IoT to play key role for distributors
Forecasts coming out of the Global Technology Distribution Council indicate that there is growth out there for disties if they focus in the right technology areas Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
Transformation continuing at Insight
The channel player has been transforming its own business and the managed services side of the business continues to grow Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2018
Dell EMC steps up support for digital transformation skills
The vendor has rolled out a series of certifications aimed at arming people with the right skills to navigate some of the cloud and security issues that many customers are dealing with Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2018
Rubrik shares growth stats and welcomes fresh faces
The cloud data specialist has revealed it is growing quickly and has attracted more talent to join the executive ranks Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2018
Time to stop sweating
Customers that have tried to extend the life of the IT risk losing out on the benefits of digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2018
Dell looking for a $50bn channel business
The vendor is aiming to take global channel revenues through the $50bn barrier as it lays down plans for a year of growth with partners Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2018
IoT projects need to deliver growth
Those pitching IoT solutions have underlined the importance of showing customers the positive results Continue Reading