Cloud Computing Services
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11 Oct 2024
Canalys: There are reasons for optimism
Chief analyst shares reasons why the channel should be positive, but encourages investment in emerging technology and services to remain relevant Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2024
TD Synnex: AI and security top channel technology investments
Distributor shares its latest report on the areas where partners are spending money and looking to support customers Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2022
Specialisations and verticals the NetApp channel approach
Vendor is looking to ensure partners are in a position where they can get deeper into customers and sell a wider solution Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2022
Integration of acquisitions the focus at Redcentric
A flurry of deals in the past fiscal year need to be integrated, but don’t count out the chances of more targets being picked up Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2022
Trellix underlines MSP cyber threats
Security player adds to the growing weight of evidence that the channel is a target for cyber criminals Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2022
Babble back on acquisition trail with double swoop
Cloud comms player continues to add to its geographical and technical coverage with two more deals Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2022
Westcon-Comstor boss increases support for partners and staff
Distributor’s chief executive plans to ramp up partner support this year and is taking steps to protect staff from the cost-of-living crisis Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2022
Computacenter deepens North American position with BITS buy
Deal for Illinois-based VAR adds more coverage and depth to Computacenter’s position in the US Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2022
MITSG and Glide both opt for acquisitions to fuel growth
MSP and broadband specialist add to their operations with deals that provide more skills, customers and UK coverage Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2022
Softcat outlines CEO succession plan
Channel player Softcat reveals that current boss Graeme Watt will leave that position in August next year Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2022
Acquisition strategy helps AdEPT deliver solid results
Managed service player reinstates dividend as it enjoys revenue and gross profit increases Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2022
SHI International attack shows the channel are targets
Malware attack on channel player a reminder that criminals are focused on hitting firms across the partner ecosystem Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2022
Distribution has a role to play in a hyperscaler world
Support, application aggregation and skills are just a few of the benefits that disties can bring to bear for hyperscalers looking to work with the channel Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2022
Nerdio enhances support for MSPs
Vendor Nerdio rolls out improved partner programme to make life easier for partners supporting Microsoft Azure environments, and N-able is also bolstering its ability to support CSPs Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2022
Xerox bulks out digital services with Go Inspire
The print and document specialist is back in the acquiring mood as it adds more depth to its services Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2022
Node4 adds more Microsoft Azure skills with risual
Consolidation across the managed servicer provider community has continued, with two MSPs coming together Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2022
Channel key for Google Cloud
Approach taken by public cloud player shows partners are critical to its growth ambitions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Jul 2022
MicroScope: The slow march to Windows 11
It's taken a while, but the latest Microsoft OS is having an impact – read all about the journey to Windows 11, as well as the uptake of co-innovation and co-creation strategies in the channel, and Broadcom's acquisition of VMware Continue Reading
- 30 Jun 2022
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30 Jun 2022
Microsoft shows flexibility on block to legacy CSP auto-renewals
Microsoft reacts to efforts made by the channel to move to alternatives in the face of the previously proposed deadline to support next month Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2022
Distribution delivers for Dropbox
Evolution of disties has seen them better positioned to support a wide range of partners selling into the SME customer base Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2022
Channel confidence holds firm
Agilitas survey shines light on positive mood across IT channel as CloudCoCo H1 numbers add to evidence of growth Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2022
HPE rolls out Partner Ready Vantage programme
The focus is very much on supporting an as-a-service shift that has happened across the vendor’s channel base Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2022
Print industry needs to work with channel on sustainability
Vendors are strong on their own actions, but need to use programmes to support more action in their channels Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2022
Avanade and Intact add fuel to consolidation trend
Microsoft specialist and ERP player seal acquisitions as they look to strengthen their positions Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2022
BCN lands fresh PE backer
MSP set to continue with its expansive strategy after starting a relationship with a different private equity player Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2022
SysGroup looks ahead of pandemic-hit FY
Managed service player SysGroup is looking to continue with its buy-and-build strategy to grow the business this year Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2022
Increased complexity leaves users struggling with cloud security
Research from MSP Aptum shines a light on the struggles that are being experienced by large numbers of users Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2022
Co-creation and a partner ecosystem core to IBM
Vendor and partner Logicalis talk about working relationship as an illustration of how Big Blue is working with the channel Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2022
SMEs leaning more heavily on MSPs, says research
Research from JumpCloud reveals increased momentum in the shift by small and medium-sized customers towards working with the managed service model Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jun 2022
Things sound good now, but will they stay that way?
Broadcom is making the right noises to the channel after its acquisition of VMware, but Billy MacInnes has heard these sorts of positive soundings before Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2022
Five-minute interview: Kit Kyte, Checkit
MicroScope talks to Kit Kyte, CEO at intelligent operations platform CheckIt, to discover what makes him tick and what his opinions are surrounding remote working and technology Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
Syncro steps up support for UK MSPs
Firm expands support hours and makes billing easier as it looks to grow managed service provider base on this side of the Atlantic Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2022
Schneider Electric, Maintel and DataSolutions highlight green efforts
Vendor, cloud player and distributor illustrate some of the steps that are being taken across the industry on the sustainability front Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Jun 2022
MicroScope: A return to face-to-face meetings
With the world emerging from the pandemic, what role does the personal event and face-to-face meetings hold in business? Also read about the next step for the future of collaboration and communication services, and why there needs to be greater diversity across the channel Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2022
DataSolutions and ANS Group both talk growth
Channel players share insights into their performance and ambitions for the future Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2022
Enterprises overspending on cloud services
The channel needs to help users address some of the factors that are causing them to get frustrated about their experiences of cloud computing Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2022
Redcentric Solutions snaps up remaining Sungard Availability Services assets
Firm signs up AWS Consulting business and has a few weeks to complete deal for remaining datacentres Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2022
Ultima beefs up security with The AntiSocial Engineer buy
The Ultima and AntiSocial Engineer deal provides access to expertise around vulnerability exposure and remediation through education and understanding human nature Continue Reading
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30 May 2022
OGL expands advisory services and Gatewatcher firms up UK position
Both firms have sought expertise to lead their efforts as they look for market expansion and improved customer support Continue Reading
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27 May 2022
Daisy Communications and DSP-Explorer add to consolidation trend
Firms move to add depth and skills with deals for fellow channel players Continue Reading
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27 May 2022
Broadcom senior management make positive channel noises
Partners wondering about the attitude of the prospective new owner of VMware to the indirect model will have been reassured by views shared with analysts Continue Reading
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25 May 2022
Softcat trading update adds to positive channel picture
Channel player issues third-quarter trading update to indicate that momentum built up in the first half is continuing Continue Reading
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24 May 2022
Bytes delivers solid FY22
Channel player continues to provide investors with cheer as it shares record numbers for its latest fiscal year Continue Reading
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23 May 2022
Having a security angle is a priority for MSPs
Research released to mark the latest MSP Day underlines the need for managed service players to be able to provide the data protection that customers are crying out for Continue Reading
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20 May 2022
MSP Day: Growth expected but security concerns rising
Research around the annual MSP Day event indicates there are a lot of positives in the managed services world, but fears of security regulations are widespread Continue Reading
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19 May 2022
FluidOne makes investment in Marathon
The move to get involved with the Microsoft gold partner will add more cloud services depth Continue Reading
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17 May 2022
Cloud print management set to dominate over next few years
Research from Quocirca paints a picture of a customer base moving to the cloud over the next few years, as it reacts to hybrid working Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
TD Synnex adds Google Cloud to its portfolio
Distributor will partner public cloud giant in key markets as it looks to provide resellers with more choices Continue Reading
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10 May 2022
Security and cloud drive Exclusive Networks’ Q1
Distributor shares first-quarter numbers with eyes on building on it to deliver a strong fiscal year Continue Reading
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09 May 2022
NetApp supports partners on the journey to hybrid
Cloud data player prepared to support those that are looking to move into a position where they can deliver high value to customers Continue Reading
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06 May 2022
Dell ‘making big bets’ on telco and edge
Vendor’s channel execs weigh in on market opportunity for partners at Global Channel Summit Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 May 2022
MicroScope: Charging at SME security challenges
With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working Continue Reading
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04 May 2022
NetApp: View the public sector as a series of sub-verticals
A one-size-fits-all approach is not going to work effectively in the public sector, according to research and experience gained by the vendor Continue Reading
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03 May 2022
Dell adds cyber cloud protection to Apex
Vendor continues to build out capabilities of its as-a-service portfolio with more support for those worried about data in multi-cloud environments Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2022
Computacenter Q1 indicates life is getting back to normal
It’s been difficult to talk about season patterns with a pandemic raging, but as we all learn to live with Covid, there are signs that this also means getting used to more familiar trading conditions Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2022
Kaseya CEO explains the move for Datto
Following the recently announced acquisition, the boss at MSP specialist Kaseya speaks to MicroScope about the context for the deal and why it was attracted to its rival Datto Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2022
WatchGuard owner sets sights on MSP growth
Vector Capital has become majority owner of the security firm with a strategy of appealing to managed service providers Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2022
AWS marks a decade of partner network
Cloud giant looks for closer relationships with ISVs and consulting partners as it seeks to expand the range of services it can offer to customers Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2022
Professional services firms suffer skills gaps and legacy system issues
Research from Unit4 covering the state of the European market reveals optimism, but concerns about barriers to growth Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2022
Dell steps up retail edge support, flags channel opportunity
Vendor introduces more offerings for the retail sector, with UK channel boss urging partners to take a look at the market Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2022
Version 1 lands fresh private equity backer with Partners Group
Track record of the business and position in supporting digital transformation attracted finance player, which has become majority shareholder Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2022
Distology: MSSP consolidation is a customer concern
Distributor shares findings of research that gave customers an opportunity to say where they felt the disruption to the industry was coming from in the next few years Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2022
GTDC: Pandemic has accelerated distribution’s digital drive
Newly launched podcast from the industry organisation summarises the position of distributors two years on from the arrival of Covid-19 Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2022
MSPs remain ransomware targets
ConnectWise Threat Report reveals the extent to which managed service providers are in the crosshairs of criminals Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2022
Kaseya and Datto tie-up will put pressure on rivals
Initial responses to multi-billion-dollar deal is to talk up the MSP market as a whole and focus on existing strategies Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2022
Content+Cloud picks up Microsoft Dynamics player Azzure IT
Acquisition comes just a few months after the channel player was itself a target of a deal that has given it more muscle in the market Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2022
K3 shows further evidence of its turnaround
Channel player shares FY21 numbers and underlines the progress made by its recently installed CEO to reshape the business Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2022
Nuvias: Channel positive on growth but divided on hybrid working
Distributor Nuvias shares its latest research into the state of the UK channel, with mixed views around hybrid working Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2022
Print industry unclear on net-zero definition as sustainability tops priority lists
The print world knows it has to be more sustainable, and mentioning the need to reduce carbon seems to be a key part of that process Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2022
Trustmarque starts fresh chapter under OEP ownership
Sale by previous owner Capita is completed, giving the firm the chance to talk about its ambitions for the future Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Apr 2022
MicroScope: Can life ever really be simple for partners?
In this issue, discover whether simplifying programmes and interactions with partners is achievable, and what barriers stand in the way for vendors looking to make life easier. Also read about why reskilling in a post-pandemic world is key to boosting industry, and learn about what to expect from the manufacturing sphere over the next year Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2022
Quocirca: Sustainability becoming top factor in print world
Customers want to get to net zero and the print channel must be able to show it can support that ambition Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2022
Ultima launches cloud analysis tool
Channel player confident it can save SMEs money with free assessment that will identify savings and areas for security improvement Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2022
Brother launches MPS offering at small customers
Print specialist Brother gives channel a subscription service option that should appeal to those that have previously shied away from managed print services Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2022
ECSC delivers a year of progress
Security player ECSC delivers growth in its latest financial results, and has reasons to look at the rest of this year with a sense of optimism Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2022
Numerous factors supporting Softcat growth
Channel player shares H1 numbers, with all the signs pointing to its momentum continuing Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2022
Perfect Image adds MSP muscle with Technique buy
Acquisition of managed services player adds more UK coverage and a dedicated MSP operation Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2022
Productivity and customer experience main areas of channel focus
Latest insights shared by Agilitas indicate where the priorities are for channel leaders as they look to react to customer needs Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2022
Cloud, Windows and Teams should spur Microsoft channel growth
Microsoft puts its forthcoming shift in context as it outlines major changes to its partner programme Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Lemongrass widens hyperscaler line-up by adding Azure
SAP cloud specialist explains the process it went through in settling on a multicloud strategy Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Microsoft makes major changes to partner programme
For the first time in a decade and a half, Microsoft is renaming and reconstituting its partner programme, with an emphasis on meeting customer needs Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2022
Computacenter delivers a solid FY21
Channel player continues to deliver growth with signs that its expansion into the US is already having a positive impact on the business Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2022
Bytes trading update signals strong FY numbers coming
Channel player Bytes updates markets ahead of more details of its fiscal year performance coming later this spring Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2022
Face-to-face sales still vital, says Kyocera
Print and document specialist Kyocera reminds partners that personal touch makes a difference and demos still help to close a sale Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2022
SolarWinds CEO on life after Sunburst
Last year was dominated by the cyber attack, but the firm has learnt from that experience and has a clear strategy for the future Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
CrowdStrike ushers in new channel chief after decent growth
Vendor shuffles its management pack after announcing triple-digit growth in its MSSP business in the last fiscal year Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2022
Deep Instinct still on the hunt for MSSPs
Security player has been building its partner base and continues to keep the door open for more to sign up Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2022
Kaseya: Compliance and security top of mind for MSPs
Vendor shares insights into the managed services market that show many are reacting to customers’ requests for improved security and reduced risk Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Mar 2022
MicroScope: Taking the steady approach to becoming an MSP
In this issue, take a closer look at the risks and pitfalls on the journey to becoming a manages services provider, read about expected ongoing change and consolidation in the year ahead, and discover what experts have to say on the skills and supply chain shortages Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
MSPs getting stuck in ‘digital impasse’
Ingram Micro Cloud shines light on a market that has experienced high growth and the challenges for MSPs in keeping up with the pace of change Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
Print channel benefits from offices reopening
It’s been a tough time for those selling, servicing and supporting print hardware, but there are signs that 2022 will be a better year for the channel Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2022
My channel take: Stefanie Hammond, N-able
The latest to share details of their channel career journey is the executive from the managed services specialist N-able Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2022
Tech Data adds more services and support around power protection
Distributor Tech Data reacts to calls from partners for more assistance selling and supporting power protection technology Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2022
Crayon and RM share solid numbers
Managed services provider and educational player release updates around the progress made in the last fiscal year Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2022
SCC snaps up Civica’s Licensing and Cloud Software Lifecycle business
Consolidation in the channel continues with SCC adding more depth to its software services position Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
Balancing the risks as an MSP
There is a growing trend among partners in converting into managed service providers – but are there risks to this approach that the channel needs to be aware of? Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
Predictions for the manufacturing industry in 2022 and beyond
Jason Chester, director of global channel programmes at InfinityQS, provides his thoughts on what we can expect to see from the manufacturing industry over the next 12 months and beyond Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2022
EMEA sales improving at Insight
Firm’s recently installed CEO gets the chance to share some upbeat numbers as the channel player looks back on 2021 Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2022
CDW delivers robust 2021 financials
Channel player has shown resilience over the course of what was another challenging year for the IT market Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2022
The cyber risk threat landscape to MSPs and SMEs
Ryan Weeks, CISO at Datto, shares his thoughts about what is happening in the market from a security point of view Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
Kyocera Document Solutions boss calls for carbon negative to be the goal
Print player’s UK CEO argues that aiming to be carbon neutral through offsetting does not go far enough on the sustainability issue Continue Reading
