Cloud Platforms
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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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E-Zine
06 Sep 2024
MicroScope: Embracing the AI opportunity
In this issue, we look at how the channel is reacting to AI, share advice for those looking to harness the technology, and explore how MSPs can help customers to optimise AI investments Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
Dell and Rackspace strengthen edge pitch
Vendors launch fresh products and services to make sure the channel has the answers that customers are increasingly looking for Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
Schneider Electric increases support for partners selling at the Edge
Firm provides channel with pre-configured designs that can be taken out to customers Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Collaboration and security dominate Cisco Live agenda
Cisco rolls out enhancements that should appeal to partners working with customers on maintaining secure collaboration during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Ingram Micro opens its cloud marketplace up to more ISVs
Distributor will give local ISVs and channel partners the opportunity to have their own services listed on its cloud platform Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jun 2020
MicroScope: The surge in home working
The shift by many to home working has created opportunities and challenges for the channel as it looks to help customers through the changes. Also discover the importance of diversity in your workforce, and how Covid-19 is affecting IT events Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Virgin Media Business registering increase in cloud comms interest
Customers are accelerating their move to use cloud-based communications due to the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
If we get funding now, our tech must be good
Those lucky enough to get investment against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic are highlighting what that might say about their offerings to the market Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Brexit uncertainty and coronavirus barely leave a dent on DCC
Exertis parent delivers its numbers for its fiscal 2019, indicating that it is weathering the storm Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Highlight views channel as key to revenue expansion goals
Network monitoring player makes key hire with a brief to work with partners to significantly increase revenues Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
IBM reaches out to MSPs and ISVs
Big Blue makes major enhancements to its partner programme with the aim of attracting and rewarding those that specialise in developing their own IP and providing services Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2020
Coronavirus gives cloud service providers short-term boost
The move to hosted tools has helped drive record sales of cloud infrastructure services in the first quarter of 2020, but the big migration projects have been put on hold Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 May 2020
MicroScope: Staying connected
In this issue, read about how the channel is helping customers stay connected during the pandemic, with Covid-19 raising hardware demand as businesses aim to provide technology for home workers. Also discover the benefits of SD-WAN and learn about the top compliance concerns for the coming year Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
Rapid7 picks up DivvyCloud
Security player moves to add more cloud visibility to its armoury and respond to customer demand for greater protection and visibility in hosted environments Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2020
F5 reveals users facing multi-cloud security concerns
Vendor’s latest report on application services finds that the EMEA customer base is pro-cloud, but is dealing with some challenges Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2020
SCC steps in to develop and support PPE training website
Channel player SCC moves quickly to help roll out a resource that NHS staff can access nationally to provide guidance on the correct use of personal protective equipment Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Apr 2020
What will the next phase of working look like due to Covid-19?
Andy Jane, CTO at Olive Communications, looks back at the past couple of weeks as the UK has been on lockdown to see how businesses have coped during the initial stage of the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2020
HPE steps up VDI response to coronavirus
Vendor is arming partners with more powerful technology and the chance to offer users flexible financing Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2020
Vonage EMEA channel boss on a growth mission
The recently appointed channel leader for EMEA at cloud communications specialist Vonage shares his plans for the rest of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2020
Exclusive Networks delivers growth and increases services revenues
Distributor shares revenue performance numbers for 2019 and outlines plans to provide support for partners coping with coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
IT Lab adds Azure expertise with Sol-Tec acquisition
Firm makes its fourth acquisition in as many years as it continues to expand the depth of cloud support it can provide Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2020
Cloud security concerns remain an issue
The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Mar 2020
MicroScope: Making life easier for the channel
In this issue, read about how Dell is continuing on its mission to make life easier for partners by introducing improved tools, and we take a closer look at how cloud, cyber security and 5G are set to dominate over the course of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2020
Malwarebytes makes MSP programme available
Security vendor becomes the latest to reach out to the managed services community as a way of increasing its SME business Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2020
M247 launches cloud platform
Managed service player has launched its own cloud infrastructure to meet expanding customer needs Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2020
McAfee stresses benefits of open approach to partners
Security vendor widens its ecosystem by adding more alliance partners and developers Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2020
GTDC CEO: Promoting the value of distribution
Boss of the Global Technology Distribution Council promotes the value that its membership can bring in a world of virtual distribution Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
Rubrik surfs demand for multicloud data management
Firm has shared some of the highlights from its fiscal year, with the efforts of partners clearly delivering for it Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2020
ScanSource adapting for digital future
Distributor makes senior appointment to coordinate its digital distribution efforts, with plans to offload physical operations gathering pace Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2020
Avaya ‘all-in’ with growth plans
Avaya CEO outlines investment plans in cloud and says it “won’t be shaken easily” Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2020
Avaya steers channel towards cloud and SaaS
Partner programme tweaked to encourage more subscription, SaaS and cloud sales alongside new launches Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2020
Cloud tops the menu in 2020, with helpings of HCI, security and 5G
We ask the channel what technologies and trends they see dominating in 2020 – cloud tops the list, with hyper-convergence, security and 5G also featuring Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2020
Partners driving growth at Microsoft, SnapLogic and Scale Computing
A trio of vendors have shared their latest quarterly results with the channel getting a mention Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2020
CES sets an agenda around AI and 5G
The organisers of the first major show of the year have predicted some of the technologies that will dominate the decade Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Jan 2020
MicroScope: SMEs and managed services
In this issue of MicroScope, we look at the channel opportunity in the SME customer base as they look for managed services support, our roundtable discussion looks at the transformative appeal of unified communications, and consider why software development houses are switching to no-code. Read the issue now Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2019
Motherhood is the necessity of invention, says Mellanox channel boss
Mellanox vice-president Yael Asseraf Shenhav talks about how her employer has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated industry and sheds light on how we can all better manage our time Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
VMware arming channel with skills to unlock digital opportunities
Reaping the digital transformation rewards is more than just an IT conversation and VMware's UK channel chief is taking an approach based on helping partners increase their capabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Dec 2019
Distribution model is alive and well
Warren Buffett’s interest in Tech Data represents a very strong endorsement of distribution and the channel’s role Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Dec 2019
MicroScope: Time for change
In this issue, we ask experts how they're approaching digital transformation to meet customers demand, and we look at whether the actions of the user should reflect on the accountability of the cloud provider Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
GTDC: Distribution set for continued growth
The industry group has released the findings of its 2025 research indicating that the future for distribution is looking positive Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Nov 2019
Opportunities and threats with Microsoft 365 Business Voice
The latest announcement from Microsoft brings significant business benefits and increased revenue to its resellers Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
Fujitsu extends as a services options with Cyxtera
Vendor moves to take the risk out of providing data centre services for its channel partners Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2019
Dell sets out ambitions for a better world
Firm is looking to use the next ten years to improve the fortunes of millions and get the channel delivering as a service and more automation Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
Canalys: Cloud infrastructure players need the channel
In a hybrid multi-cloud world the channel is in an ideal position to help guide customers to make the right decisions Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
Rivals offer alternative to UKFast staff after CEO steps down
Lawrence Jones has decided to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
Avaya hits back at ‘no cloud’ claims
Avaya responds to reports it is losing channel partners due to its lack of cloud offering Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2019
Digital transformation: How far are we really in the journey?
Are customers really in as much of a hurry to digitally transform as the shrillest advocates of the technology would like us to believe? Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Oct 2019
Will IAM make you more secure in a less secure world?
There are growing opportunities for the channel with identity and access management, as migration to hybrid environments gains pace Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Oct 2019
MicroScope: What’s next for the channel?
The fourth quarter is the busiest in the channel, so we talk to experts to ask what technologies should be selling strongly in the coming months. Also, discover whether vendor certifications are really worth it, and what Brexit could mean for the GDPR sales pitch Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Oct 2019
Supporting intelligent workspaces
As new technology continues to drive new ways of working, IT departments need support in facilitating the flexibility and connectivity demanded by today’s tech-savvy workforce Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Time to skill up and deepen customer relationships
The fourth quarter is a key time on the sales front but there are other activities that resellers should engage in to get themselves in a stronger position come the year end Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Distribution poised for growth after evolving for the digital future
The Global Technology Distribution Council has wrapped up it 2019 Summit with plenty of upbeat messages for the channel Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Sep 2019
MicroScope: Helping digital transformation
Find out how the channel is helping customers to digitally transform their businesses to keep up with trends and plan for the future, and read about what changes could come about from the shift to business-led IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
CenturyLink expands channel programme across EMEA
Firm is looking for resellers to sign up after it rolls out a major expansion in the area covered by its channel programme Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Olive Communications talks of growth after solid fiscal year
Comms specialist has seen its cloud and managed services business improve over the last fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Maintel to part company with chief executive as profits rise
Cloud and managed services player delivers interim half year numbers and and reveals its chief executive is leaving at the end of December Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
AWS partner HeleCloud sets sights on Europe with acquisition
AWS specialist makes its first acquisition gaining a foothold in the Benelux region with the aim of exploiting the growth opportunities in that region Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
Cogeco Peer 1 shows adaptability with rebranding
Hosting specialist will become Aptum Technologies as it looks to chart a fresh course under the ownership of Digital Colony Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
IT Lab acquires Mirus IT
Managed services player with a focus on Microsoft takes revenues past the £75m mark with a move to pick up Mirus Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2019
How to help businesses reach their digital goals
With digital transformation a hot trend in IT right now, the channel’s ability to help organisations hit the sweet spot in this pursuit could attract a lot of attention from potential customers Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
Olive CTO talks 5G and the importance of providing a good customer experience
Recently appointed CTO is looking to help the mobile and cloud player build on its legacy and support more global customers Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
Financial services sector needs help with cloud and security
A recognition of the need for digital transformation is twinned with an acceptance that the skills and security is not there to make it happen for quite a few financial services players Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Aug 2019
Are you ready to trade with the world on Brexit day?
While some claim there are no freight management systems in place to help businesses trade after Brexit, the vendors of such systems – both traditional and newer, more user-friendly versions – would disagree Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
Enterprise growth delivers strong year at UKFast
Cloud player has shared its 2018 numbers showing that revenues have increased by double digits Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2019
Microsoft's OpenAI investment a positive for developers
The $1bn multi-year investment should put Microsoft developers at the forefront of coming up with artificial intelligence tools for the Azure Cloud Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Nadella: Trust has to be earned every day
Microsoft CEO uses Inspire keynote to cover the importance of building trusted relationships 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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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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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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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
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
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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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
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
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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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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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
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
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
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
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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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
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News
30 Jan 2019
CompTIA reveals the trends the channel must track
The industry organisation has pulled together its thoughts about what the rest of the year will hold Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
Dell calls for more digital transformation progress
The vendor has revealed the findings of global research into the progress in the adoption of digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Mitel: Users want cloud comms and are looking for channel help
Research from the comms player has uncovered not only a strong interest from UK firms in cloud-based UC but also a desire to work with experienced partners Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
CloudHealth partner programme set for 2020 re-launch
Following its acquisition by VMware, CloudHealth will overhaul its channel programme Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Fujitsu aims to lower risk for MSPs with uSCALE option
The vendor continues to roll out more offerings to support the service providers in the channel looking for support and flexibility Continue Reading
