Cloud Computing Services
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News
11 Sep 2024
Ampito turns to Nebula to expand global reach
Ampito and Nebula Global Services will partner to ensure there is a high-quality provision of in-country support to customers Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
Infinigate Cloud strikes N-able marketplace partnership
Distributor will offer tools to managed service providers across large areas of Europe as part of the relationship Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2021
Exclusive Networks UK boss on a strong start to the year
Coronavirus, Brexit and having to do everything virtually have not dented distributor’s optimism Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2021
HPE reveals channel momentum around GreenLake
Vendor rolls out enhancements to its infrastructure-as-a-service offering and reveals the strength of channel involvement Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2021
WatchGuard enhances MSP cloud platform
Security player continues to add more depth to its cloud platform as it continues to reach out to more MSSPs Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2021
Bryant taking channel on NetApp’s journey to cloud
The vendor’s recently appointed UK&I channel director, Denise Bryant, shares her immediate priorities as she looks to increase support for partners. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2021
Cherwell signals expanding ITSM opportunity
Firm’s recent virtual Clear conference indicated that more customers were looking for employee development tools and no-code options Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2021
Jamie Farrelly takes on EMEA channel role at Commvault
Former Veritas staffer Jamie Farrelly joins Commvault at a time when the data player is going through a transformation and is keen to take its channel partners with it Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2021
Air IT and Onecom keep consolidation trend going
Both firms have dipped their toes back into the acquisition waters after making recent purchases Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Mar 2021
MicroScope: The 5G opportunity
Experts predict that 2021 is meant to be the year of 5G, but what does that mean for the channel? In this issue, discover what 5G technology could bring to the reseller community, learn about how smart buildings are influencing the way we live, and discover how remote working is shaping the way we work Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Ultima adds services depth with Just After Midnight buy
Automation specialist picks up cloud support player with operations stretched across the globe Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2021
Budget: SME Help to Grow scheme could foster further cloud adoption
The channel has focused in on the impact of the budget on the SME community with the chancellor of the exchequer looking to increase digital skills and technology adoption Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2021
Node4 welcomes fresh backers, and Radius buys again
Fresh from an acquisition, MSP Node4 has attracted fresh backers, and Radius has sealed its eighth acquisition in the past two years Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2021
Five-minute interview: Matt Nicholson, Trustwave
Matt Nicholson, EMEA channel manager at Trustwave, tells MicroScope about his early start in the channel but reveals he’s not a natural early riser Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2021
SAP channel consolidation continues as Sapphire buys InCloud
Sapphire Systems has moved for InCloud Solutions in a bid to add more depth to its cloud ERP expertise Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2021
NetApp highlights public sector opportunity for partners
Impact of the pandemic has only accelerated a move to a hybrid world and underlined the need for partner support, says NetApp Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2021
Node4 bolsters MSP position with Starcom Technologies buy
Firm adds staff and offices as K3 chooses to sell off its managed services operation Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2021
Tech Data and Seagate strengthen XaaS options
Distributor and storage player both take steps to increase their as-a-service options, through acquisition and a service launch Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Cloud security doubts remain
Even with the acceleration in adoption of hosted services, the channel will still have to convince some customers that all is safe when it comes to cloud security Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Kaseya expands security reach with RocketCyber buy
MSP specialist continues to add more depth to its platform offering with a cloud-managed SOC now integrated into the portfolio Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2021
Content+Cloud snaps up Sipcom
Deal will bulk out the firm’s Microsoft proposition as well as giving it a foothold in the US for the first time Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2021
Exclusive Networks expands X-OD
Distributor increases the number of countries that can access its as-a-service offering and increases the vendors involved Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2021
Partners join Avaya on its SaaS journey
Comms player has seen its channel embrace the opportunities that have emerged from a shift towards the cloud Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2021
Channel is key to supporting CyberGRX UK ambitions
Risk assessment specialist says partners will play a crucial role in its development in the market Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2021
Virgin Media Business adds to picture of post-Covid boom
Comms player adds its own research into the debate about the prospects for the channel as the economy starts to recover after the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Microsoft encourages more co-sell in programme updates
Vendor is keen to unify its programmes and put more partners in front of each other and customers Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
CDW weathering Brexit and Covid-19 storms
Channel player CDW shares details of its trading as it wraps up on 2020 Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Microsoft sizes channel opportunity at £9bn
Research shows that customers looking to improve competitiveness will be reaching out to the channel over the course of this year Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
Vendors court managed service community with enhancements and programmes
Schneider, Datto, Secureworks, Group-IB and SecureDrives have all made moves to reach out to a wider channel base Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
D-Link sets sights on MSP growth
Networking player D-Link wants to grow its channel base in 2021, with managed service providers among its targets Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2021
School closures hit RM numbers
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is clear in the full-year numbers reported by the educational specialist Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2021
Service providers should ask more questions
Nick Booth catches up with Barracuda and hears how it wants its channel to ask much more about the everyday stuff of life Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2021
Print partners need to do more
Canon Europe research shines light on customer frustrations with the way they are currently being served by the channel Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2021
DXC Technology staying on turnaround course
Days after the firm rebuffed the Atos takeover approach, DXC Technology shares Q3 numbers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2021
MicroScope – February 2021: The forecast on channel security
MicroScope asks experts to share their opinions on what lies ahead for the channel in the security market, along with their predictions for what upcoming threats to expect. Also read about how the managed service community helped to keep SMEs afloat during Covid-19, and how to arm the business with the best IAM tools for remote working Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2021
Dell rolls out increased rewards for cross-selling
Vendor announces enhancements to its global partner programme, with incentives for top partners to sell more Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2021
Channel driving growth for public cloud giants
The sales have been impressive but Canalys has highlighted the strength of the channel in boosting sales for the likes of Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft Azure Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2021
Logicalis driving global strategy with Microsoft and Cisco
Channel player Logicalis is working at a global level with vendors Microsoft and Cisco to devise and implement solutions that will help customers to get the most out of a hybrid cloud world Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
Network Group chairman applauds MSP pandemic efforts
Throughout Covid-19, MSPs have supported customers but life has been tough for shopfront dealers that have been hit by successive lockdowns Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
TelcoSwitch and Charterhouse expanding through acquisition
Both firms have already been in the headlines this month thanks to funding rounds and acquisitions Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
Achab says ‘Buongiorno’ to UK MSPs
Italian distributor sets up shop in Reading with plans to work with managed service providers on this side of the Channel Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2021
Maintel, Six Degrees and Apalo extending managed service options
As-a-service offerings are growing in importance as customers look for greater flexibility Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2021
Computacenter adds to picture of strong Q4
Channel player issues trading update that adds to a growing list of evidence that H2 and the last few months of last year were robust for the channel Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2021
‘Sticking plasters’ applied in first lockdown leave users vulnerable
Channel urged to make sure customers are not left using inadequate products that they acquired in March last year to get them through the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2021
Keysource talking expansion after MBO
Datacentre specialist Keysource starts fresh chapter with financial backing that can support a buy-and-build strategy Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Jan 2021
The cyber security channel – what’s in store for 2021?
Ben Richardson, head of channel EMEA at Forcepoint, shares his thoughts about what cyber security could look like in the year ahead Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jan 2021
Ransomware has MSPs in its sights
Peter Geytenbeek, senior manager of channels EMEA at Thycotic, shares a warning about the need for managed service providers to take their own security seriously Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2021
Kaseya CEO: MSPs stopped an SME catastrophe
The managed service community has kept many small and medium-sized enterprises going throughout the course of the pandemic, says Kaseya CEO Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2021
August Equity backs fourth MSP
Firm continues its strategy to invest in managed service players it believes can become significant in the market Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jan 2021
The problems of brand association
Billy MacInnes wonders whether SolarWinds MSP partners might have been asked some questions over the past few weeks Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2021
Agilitas opens Euro logistics hub to sidestep Brexit issues
Channel player will have stock in the Netherlands to keep supplying its customers spread across the EU Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2021
Atos makes move for DXC
Unsolicited offer from Atos for its rival could see the creation of a mega solutions provider Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2021
Sapphire, Charterhouse and Pax8 strike deals
Appetite for acquisitions across the channel shows no sign of abating, with a few deals struck already this week Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2021
Softcat enjoys strong December and Agilitas sees revenues jump
Channel players share details of their recent trading performance, with both revealing that last year was strong Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2020
2021 predictions: Cloud, comms and remote working
There are reasons for the channel to feel optimistic about the year ahead on numerous technology fronts Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2020
2020: A year of accelerated change in the channel
A look back over some of the main themes of a year that will be long remembered thanks to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2020
Sharp Business Systems UK pitches the complete solution
Firm is building on last year’s acquisition of Complete IT with plans to provide a more expansive solution to SME customers Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2020
Subscription model predicted to increase
Those looking ahead have already tipped increases in flexible consumption models as one of the main features of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2020
Fujitsu puts ecosystem platform at heart of channel approach
Vendor is adding partners to its collaborative platform that launched last month to encourage more cross-channel partnerships Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Dec 2020
How has the cloud changed life? Let's ask a vendor and channel player
The cloud has changed the way many of us operate, and Nick Booth has gone out to take a closer look via a couple of examples Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2020
Bytes IPO over subscribed
Business valued at approximately £646.6m as it marks a successful IPO with conditional trading starting on the LSE Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2020
Insight UK boss on taking the positives from a challenging year
Darren Hedley opens up about the impact the current pandemic has had on his relatively short time in the UK&I managing director role at Insight Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
F-Secure charts growing importance of channel to SME customers
Security player has seen its channel become more important during the pandemic to those customers looking for trusted advisors Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
AWS channel chief: Partners key to growing the business
Public cloud giant Amazon Web Services’ channel chief speaks of the importance of partners and the acceleration of cloud adoption during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
Denise Bryant gets UKI channel role at NetApp
Well-known channel figure Denise Bryant takes lead role for indirect business at cloud and data management specialist NetApp Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2020
KCOM and Giacom team up to deliver Microsoft services
Firms local to each other combine expertise to deliver connectivity and cloud services Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2020
AWS rolls out fresh programmes and competencies
Cloud giant uses partner slot at Re:Invent to share its ambition to support ISVs and give partners the chance to gain more competencies Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Dec 2020
MicroScope: Reasons to be positive for 2021
In this issue, discover why the continued digital transformation trend means 2021 is looking good for the channel. Also read how business processes can be optimised by adding artificial intelligence to the mix, and how the channel is looking at the challenge of sustainability Continue Reading
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Podcast
01 Dec 2020
The channel in the pandemic, datacentres for investors – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Simon Quicke joins Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna to discuss how the IT channel has fared in the pandemic, how datacentres have evolved as investment assets, STEM education for children, and data strategy at Guide Dogs Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2020
Agilitas strikes MBO with Perwyn backing
Managed services player seals its second management buyout in six years as it looks for more growth Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2020
Services and value underpin Exclusive Networks plans for 2021
Distributor Exclusive Networks is aiming to build on the progress it has made with supporting those that want more flexibility in the channel Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2020
Red Hat supports channel guiding users through IT change
The technology might be changing, but so is the culture and the channel needs to be aware of the issues on that front Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2020
Tech Data kicks off second wave of AWS Practice Builder scheme
Distributor builds on scheme that started back in June, inviting more partners to get skilled up Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2020
Pure enhances as-a-service offering
Storage player makes improvements to its flexible consumption proposition that is sold via the channel Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2020
HPE drives HCI 2.0 message through the channel
Vendor’s campaign is already yielding results for partners and will run into early next year Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2020
SysGroup’s first-half figures show resilience in the face of Covid-19
MSP SysGroup shares the progress it has made through the worst of the coronavirus lockdown Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2020
Automation driving the strategy at Ultima
Channel player has been a firm advocate of automation technology and is now sharing its expertise across the channel Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2020
DWS snaps up Giacom
Cloud marketplace player Giacom sells up to Daisy-owned Digital Wholesale Solutions Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2020
Juniper to spend millions on the channel
Juniper Networks uses partner conference to talk about bold moves to increase investment in the channel and take market share Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2020
Maintel and SolarWinds increase MSP options
Firms focus on home workers and automation to protect customers and arm managed service providers with ways to add more value Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Nov 2020
Why consultation helps IT service providers keep customers for longer
Managed service providers need to focus on the ‘partner’ aspect of their role, says Mav Turner, group vice-president of products for SolarWinds MSP Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
MSPs taking steps to protect themselves from ransomware
Datto reveals that managed service partners are aware they are in the firing line and have formed partnerships with MSSPs to protect themselves Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Samsung arms partners with tools to support greater mobility
Firm’s UK channel boss explains the thinking behind the recent launch of Samsung One and why it wants existing partners to benefit from its investments Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Acxiom building CDP network
Customer experience specialist looks to form strategic partnerships to extend its reach into fresh markets Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2020
Softcat making progress through first quarter of 2021
Channel player issues trading update to cover its progress in the first quarter of its fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2020
Redcentric ends sale discussions without deal
MSP Redcentric reveals that discussions with potential suitors have terminated without a sale Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2020
ConnectWise makes double security acquisition
MSP specialist moves to make life easier for those trying to manage threat detection and prevention Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Nov 2020
Covid-19 pandemic highlights a crisis of data
Paul Evans, CEO of Redstor, shares his views about why he feels the ‘new normal’ offers unprecedented opportunities Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2020
Ultima Labs launches MSP automated cloud proposition
ISV arm of Ultima LAbs releases its first cloud offering to other managed service providers Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2020
Reasons to be positive about 2021
Optimism across the industry about the year ahead remains good thanks to the ongoing digitisation trend Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2020
HPE rolls out partner programme enhancements
Vendor keen to drive as-a-service and increase activity in the SME market among its partner base Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2020
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities Continue Reading
- 05 Nov 2020
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Opinion
05 Nov 2020
The sustainability challenge
Epson research indicates that users do care about sustainability, but it's not as easy as just tapping into that sentiment Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2020
Canon cuts ribbon on latest Business Centre with IT@Spectrum
Canon continues on its mission to establish centres with partners to increase its penetration in key geographic areas Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
NetApp pointing partners to hybrid multicloud future
Vendor’s view of the world has been validated by the response to the pandemic and it wants partners to accelerate customer cloud adoption Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
Sophos adds Rapid Response into the mix for MSPs
Security player moves to fill a gap in the market for customers looking for immediate help with a security attack Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
Computacenter completes Pivot and BT Services France deals
Channel player starts the month with both deals wrapped up and in a position to start contributing to the firm’s performance Continue Reading
