Data Storage Hardware
Tape, disk and other external drives provide a range of options for those selling data storage hardware, and this section will provide highlights of the technological options and developments as well as a steer on the activities of the major vendors in the data storage hardware market.
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News
29 Aug 2023
Bulk of IT spending going through the channel
The amount of money spent on technology might have been hit by macroeconomic conditions, but the majority of what is being transacted is going through partners Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2023
Dell goes partner-first on storage
Vendor will hand channel significant amount of business as it looks to drive increased sales through partners Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
Solar panels help reduce energy burden at SCC datacentre
Channel player’s ambitions to meet net-zero goals bolstered by decision to use renewable energy at Birmingham site Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2023
NetApp focusing partners on cloud and flash
Launch of partner programme that rewards expertise in those areas offers support and co-selling options to the channel Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2023
Dell latest to signal generative AI channel opportunity
Vendor adds its backing for the technology to a growing list with the view it is a technology the channel needs to back Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2023
Vast Data channel boss braced for busy second half
The recently installed worldwide channel boss at the storage company has got a couple of months under his belt ahead of the business making major announcements next month Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2023
Epaton keen to sound death knell for tape
Channel player argues now is the time to get the remaining users of tape to shift towards alternatives Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2023
NetApp UK channel boss looking for market share
The recently appointed channel lead is keen to work closely with partners to unlock more growth Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2023
Channel alerted to flash storage options
Major vendors are pitching the technology aggressively against disk and looking to the channel to take that message out to users Continue Reading
- 28 Feb 2023
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Feature
08 Feb 2023
The drivers in the storage market
A number of factors are affecting the storage industry, and the channel can benefit from understanding the dynamics of the market Continue Reading
- 31 Mar 2022
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News
25 Feb 2022
Channel helping Dell to navigate supply constraints
Vendor Dell talks about how its partners have helped it to deal with the ongoing shortages that have been a feature of the entire industry over the past year 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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News
08 Feb 2022
Dell channel chief shares vision of data-driven market
Rola Dagher has penned a blog post in the wake of Dell’s partner programme updates, sharing her thoughts on market growth Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2021
Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security
There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends Continue Reading
- 02 Dec 2021
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Feature
09 Nov 2021
What’s driving the data storage market?
When it comes to storage, there are differing views about what the biggest drivers are in the current market, which gives the channel a lot to think about Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
Pure Storage looks to channel to take Fusion and DDaaS to market
Data player cuts the ribbon on offerings for traditional and modern apps with partners able to get behind the launches Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2021
Dell channel chief reflects on her first year
Rola Dagher has been in the hot seat since September 2020, leading Dell’s channel through a pandemic at a time when digital transformation continues to push changes at a customer level Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2021
Northamber, Nuvias and Tech Data add to vendor rosters
Distributors add Lenovo, Deep Instinct and Proofpoint to their rosters and get briefed to work with partners to go after the SME market Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2021
Component shortage warnings take gloss off Dell Q1 numbers
Dell delivers strong revenue growth in its first quarter, but indicates that second quarter might be hit by the ongoing industry-wide component shortages Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Feb 2021
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst: An insight into the future of data protection
A number of vendors operating in the data management space share their views on why it is so important to encourage customers to prepare for every eventuality Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2021
Spectra Logic increases digital marketing support
Storage vendor Spectra Logic enhances channel programme with more support on offer for those who want to take the sales conversation online 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
12 Oct 2020
Veeam will extend channel options with Kasten
The addition of container back-up options will give channel partners a wider solution to pitch, according to Veeam’s CTO Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
Veeam unveils VASPs
Data management specialist backs skilled channel specialists who can help solve customer problems Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
Pure Storage urges partners to mount flash challenge
Vendor Pure Storage shares third quarter numbers that indicate the everything-as-a-service demand from customers is continuing to increase Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
Hitachi Vantara aims to double channel base
Storage player has transformed its indirect approach under its current leadership and is looking to keep that momentum going Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Pure Storage arms partners with flexible options to support their customers
Storage player Pure Storage provides a number of tools to support remote installation and management, as well as giving customers more flexible payment choices Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Lenovo starting to see results of transformation strategy
Vendor is continuing with a shift towards emerging technology areas that will secure future growth for the business Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Apr 2020
HDD’s big comeback
Hard disk drives are going to remain a key part of a reseller’s portfolio, especially as larger capacity drives come to market Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Apr 2020
Five-minute interview: Jason Skelton, Acxiom
Through a series of questions we find out a little bit more about another channel executive, this time Jason Skelton, Acxiom’s platform alliances head Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2020
Dell looking for server growth
Dell shares hopes of a turnaround on the server front over the coming year Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Feb 2020
Zero clients: The future of mobile security for the channel?
As cyber attacks and security breaches continue to grow, IT managers are seeking new ways to secure their critical business data. While thin clients have been a good option in the past, they have limited benefits for remote working. That is where zero clients step in Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2020
Dell aiming to make things simple in 2020
Vendor introduces simplified management structure, clearer rebate structures and improved online tools to support partner growth Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2020
Ignition Technology and Global Distribution add to vendor rosters
Distributors adding depth to the portfolio to widen the solutions and services they can put in front of resellers 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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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
04 Nov 2019
HPE supports as a service shift with partner programme enhancements
To support the ambition to offer as a service across the portfolio by 2022 HPE has started to make changes to its partner programme Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
Retirement wave sparking mainframe skills crisis
LZLabs has found that in just a few years those with the skills at many firms to keep the mainframe lights on are planning to head off into retirement Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2019
Nutanix reassures channel in transition to software company
Nutanix launches partners services programme and pushes OEM relationships Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2019
Mid-market the target for Lenovo DCG
Vendor’s datacentre group is working with the channel to increase its presence in the mid-market space Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
NetApp motivating wider portfolio adoption
Data management player keen for partners to take on more products and sell solutions that tap into customer digital transformation needs Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2019
Dell shows there is plenty of life in the commercial PC market
Vendor's second quarter numbers include record revenues and units in the client services group with strong sales of notebooks and desktops Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Ethos Technology building on Pure signing
Distributor has landed a relationship with Pure Storage and is looking to build on that moment over the rest of 2019 Continue Reading
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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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18 Jun 2019
NetApp positions for hybrid world with as-a-service model
Vendor offers more flexibility to appeal to those users that want to pay in the as-a-service style Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2019
NetApp UK&I boss talks growth and channel opportunities
Chris Greenwood has been given the chance to run the UK&I for the storage player and has stressed the importance of the firm's channel Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2019
Recarta acquisition extends vendor relationships and infrastructure expertise
The IBM partner joins the growing list of resellers that have struck acquisitions this year after picking up Möbius Business Technologies Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2019
Exertis looking for further growth after a strong year
Distributor is looking to build on the momentum in its last fiscal year and push organic growth as well as looking to continue making strategic acquisitions Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2019
Dell declares storage market successes
Vendor “killing it” with storage market share gains, exec tells channel partners Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2019
Data-driven services key to partner success, says Schneider
Vendor claims data analysis offers MSPs differentiation as their businesses move to the edge Continue Reading
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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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Opinion
20 Feb 2019
Nand, flash, SSDs and HDDs – what’s happening?
It is estimated that the world creates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. How will storage technology cope? Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2019
Electric cars could be the vehicles for a channel coup
Electric cars could have a more profound effect than simply just helping drivers get from A to B argues Nick Booth Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2019
What do crystals, glass and DNA have in common?
DNA, glass and crystal have an unexpected common link – they are all innovative new ways to meet the growing demand to store vast amounts of data Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
Key verticals reacting to digital transformation pressures
Research into the financial services market and the public sector has painted a picture of verticals trying to react to change Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2019
Gartner: Memory market coming under pressure
The semiconductor category grew last year but memory contributed a significant portion of that and there are already signs that position is not sustainable Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2019
What lies ahead in the storage world
Federica Monsone, founder of A3 Communications, speaks to industry shapers about the likely 2019 trends in data storage Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Dec 2018
Encouraging a new breed of storage for the digital age
Per Overgaard, Lenovo DCG Executive Director, shares his views on why the data explosion is a positive for the channel Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2018
Fujitsu getting closer to 90% channel business target
The vendor has made strides this year to put itself in a position to get 90% of its revenues coming via the channel in 2019 Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2018
Nutanix enhances channel charter for disties and SIs
The vendor has added more depth to the channel model it launched in the summer Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
Dell's UK channel boss identifies growth opportunities
He might have only been in the job for a matter of weeks but Rob Tomlin has already identified areas where the channel can reap rewards in 2019 Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
Storage remains a priority at Dell
The vendor has been banging the drum over storage getting its channel base to sell more and that effort looks set to continue Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
WDC: The channel needs to view us as a technology company
The storage player has expanded its portfolio over recent years and has more infrastructure products to sell via partners Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2018
Equinix looks to take channel revenues past 20%
The data centre specialist has been working with the channel to increase its enterprise market share and wants that to continue Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2018
IDC increases cloud infrastructure spending forecasts
The channel should benefit from customers spending on infrastructure in both private and public cloud areas Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2018
Lenovo forms NetApp partnership to take the fight to rivals
Lenovo has already been talking to channel partners about the prospects for its partnership with NetApp Continue Reading
- 10 Sep 2018
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News
29 Aug 2018
Cisco expands Veeam presence on its price list
After being added to the price list last autumn the two vendors are adding more options for partners to take out to customers Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Aug 2018
DataDirect Networks keeps the Tintri channel going
Billy MacInnes is impressed with the proactive channel approach being taken by DDN Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
CMS Distribution joins GTDC ranks
The storage specialist is among the latest wave of members that have joined the membership ranks of the Global Technology Distribution Council Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2018
StorCentric eases channel concerns after Nexsan and Drobo deals
The newly-formed storage player has indicated that it will be business as usual for those partners of its acquisition targets Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
SMEs struggling to keep on top of storage
Research from Seagate reveals that many UK SMEs are struggling to keep on top of their data storage Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Extreme Networks signals data centre channel changes coming
The firm has indicated in its Q4 results that further steps will be taken to bed in the acquired Brocade's data centre business Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2018
Storage roundtable: Hyperconvergence and channel opportunities
In the second part of the MicroScope storage roundtable the discussion moves onto hyperconvergence and how vendors are supporting their channel partners 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
10 Jul 2018
Time for Exertis to make some changes at Hammer
More than a year and a half after it acquired Hammer the decision has been made by Exertis to re-brand an operation to focus on the enterprise market Continue Reading
- 05 Jul 2018
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Feature
29 Jun 2018
The storage technologies of the future
In the second part of this series, we ask vendors and channel companies for their views on the storage technologies customers will be asking for in the future Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
HPE rolls out packaged approach with Greenlake Flex Capacity
HPE has made life easier for partners with a pre-packaged approach that will speed up quote times and make life easier for those trying to sell some of the vendor's most popular technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2018
What storage technologies are customers looking for?
In the first of a two-part investigation of the storage market the question being answered is around the current user demands Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2018
CAE and i-Storage have something to market
A couple of British firms caught the eye of Nick Booth with both deserving recognition Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Pure Storage issues demand for partner commitment
The vendor has cut the ribbon on a fresh partner programme and revealed an ultimatum for partners Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Pure Storage considers EMEA partner cull
Storage vendor may replicate North America partner cutbacks within Europe Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 May 2018
Park Place Technologies and GuardiCore go on hunts for UK partners
The channel is very much in demand and Nick Booth has come across a couple of firms keen to build up their reseller relationships Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2018
Dell talks up channel storage opportunity
Dell continues to encourage more storage sales with additional programmes and rebates for partners Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2018
Dell EMC launches converged infrastructure programme
Vendor hopes new programme will help partners to bundle, sell and build converged infrastructure solutions Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2018
Colt DCS aims for significant growth with channel programme launch
the data centre specialist has cut the ribbon on a global partner programme that should provide the structure to increase indirect revenues Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Apr 2018
Data: why should businesses invest in the new currency?
Ian Belton, Sales Director Analytics EMEA, Tech Data looks at why data is so important and the reasons why money should be spent on looking after it Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
Nvidia growing channel business as AI hits the datacentre
As artificial intelligence starts to take-off the chip maker has its channel lined up to take advantage Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2018
Dell taking share and talking channel growth across UK and EMEA
Senior UK and EMEA channel leaders from Dell have given an update on the progress made last year and the focus for the months ahead Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2018
Neri presides over first results and talks channel and servers
Presiding over the first quarterly results as HPE CEO Antonio Neri has indicated that it is working with partners to shift more hardware 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
HPE rolls out channel bundle to support SME push
HPE has handed the channel a small business focused bundle and increased incentives around its hyper converged portfolio Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2018
Top ten channel technologies of 2017
The most discussed technologies of last year are also set to dominate 2018 so here is a look back with more than a hint of the themes to come Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2017
Q&A: Michael Sotnick, VP channels and alliances & Ben Savage, EMEA head of channels Pure Storage
Microscope sat down with Pure Storage’s channel execs at its Accelerate 2017 conference to discover the Flash vendor’s plans for its partners Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2016
Exertis snaps up Hammer
Storage and server specialist Hammer is the latest distributor to be acquired by an expanding Exertis Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2014
IBM releases Watson supercomputer yottabyte storage into the market
IBM has started to flex its muscles with the Watson super computer after launching its software defined storage options for the big data era Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2014
Data set to grow 10-fold by 2020 as internet of things takes off
IDC’s Digital Universe study predicts the world's data will amount to 44 zettabytes by 2020, 10% of it from the internet of things Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2013
A trip down memory lane
Simon Quicke revisits some of the events that made the headlines during MicroScope's first decade in print – the heady days of the 1980s Continue Reading
