Desktop PCs
The Desktop PC still constitutes the main relationship between user and computer technology, and there are still plenty of developments in this market. This section will cover the sales figures and performance of the major desktop PC vendors as well as charting the technological developments taking the PC into the all-in-one and touchscreen-based future.
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News
22 Apr 2025
Acer arms partners with reliability pledge
Hardware player Acer launches reliability promise to make its channel stand out in a crowded market Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Apr 2025
Making the sustainability case for refurbished tech
Now is the time to think differently about hardware options argues Peter Miller, sales manager at ETB Technologies Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2025
CloudCoCo looks back on ‘pivotal’ year
Firm looking to the future after offloading its MSP business and bolstering its cash position Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2025
Europe flat in TD Synnex Q1
Distributor TD Synnex shares results that indicate Europe did not match revenue growth seen in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Japan Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2025
SCC steps up sustainability efforts
Channel player SCC works to share more emissions data with customers and provide asset disposal for those looking to upgrade devices to Windows 11 Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2025
Laptop refresh a time to pitch remanufactured technology
With Windows 11, AI-capable machines and the realities of working with hardware that is five years old, Circular Computing is among those reaching out to the millions of users upgrading this year Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2025
Dell shares details of 2025 partner programme
Focus is on artificial intelligence, PC refresh, storage and collaborating more closely with the channel to support growth Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2025
Businesses warned of scale of e-waste problem
With the focus on recycling, remanufacturing and disposing of hardware sustainably, there is a chance for the channel to share solutions to the challenge Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2024
2024 review: Main themes in the channel
MicroScope takes a look back at some of the main themes that affected the channel over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2024
Channel explainer: The attraction of AI-capable PCs
Everyone is talking about AI, but what does it look like when it comes to pitching laptops and desktop replacements? Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2024
Clock ticking on Windows 10 support
The channel is being urged to respond to the winding down of support from Microsoft for its ageing operating system Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2024
Lenovo and Microsoft strike upbeat tone over PC prospects
There are clear factors driving demand for the latest hardware, with 2025 set to be a year of growth Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2024
Canalys: The glory days of hardware are over
Channel warned that the industry is changing and the domination once enjoyed by the hardware world is coming to an end Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2024
Printer refresh sparked by move to AI PCs
Quocirca’s annual investigation into the managed print landscape is a call to action for the channel Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2024
Jamf cuts ribbon on global partner programme
Apple specialist formalises support for partners globally with scheme that will be available in 70 countries Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2024
Sizeable number of users yet to make Windows 11 leap
The channel has an opportunity to encourage migration to Microsoft Windows 11 from customers continuing to drag their heels Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2024
Canalys: PC market sets stage in Q2 for further growth
AI-capable products are starting to hit the market, providing expectations of a strengthening 2024 Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jul 2024
How has the tech delivered by the channel changed student life?
After a year at university, it’s clear how important the technology supplied by educational specialists across the channel has become Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2024
It’s time to gen up on AI-capable PC use cases
The channel has been advised to ensure they understand and can support users with the move to hardware that is taking advantage of AI Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2024
Wave of AI-capable PCs on the way
Channel will have a fresh option to pitch to customers as the arrival of hardware using artificial intelligence is less than a month away Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2024
TD Synnex expects improving market through 2024
Distributor shares Q1 numbers, but looks to PC growth and impact of AI to help drive business forward Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
Context: PC market showing signs of recovery
After a tough year, there are indications that 2024 is going to go better for those selling hardware Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2024
D&H strategy illustrates distributor priorities
Firm shares its views around areas of interest, with many echoing the thoughts and experiences of their counterparts in the UK Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2024
Weak PC market takes shine off TD Synnex numbers
The distributor’s leadership is aiming to have a better year as market recovery starts to filter through after a challenging 2023 Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2024
Canalys: AI-capable PCs will make an impact this year
Analyst expecting arrival of smarter hardware will filter into commercial sales and arm the channel with a fresh pitch Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2024
Stone and TD Synnex highlight ITAD benefits
With budgets remaining tight, the need for the channel to pitch a strong refurbished tech story remains a pressing one Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Dec 2023
Top 10 channel stories of 2023
It’s time to look back at what topics were making the news across the industry in the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2023
Jamf stepping up channel enablement
Apple specialist Jamf views arming partners with more support as a critical part of its drive to increase partner revenues in 2024 Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2023
Stone shares recycling milestone ahead of E-Waste Day
Channel player’s app has helped customers give their unused and unwanted equipment the chance of a second life Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2023
Canalys: Generative AI a ‘generational opportunity’
The most used buzzword of the moment, GenAI, has the potential to drive revenues and services opportunities for the channel Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2023
Lenovo working with channel on sustainability challenges
Vendor Lenovo acutely aware it needs to work with its partner community to hit carbon reduction targets and help customers do the same Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2023
Dell shows AI is already generating an impact
Vendor’s Q2 numbers show demand for AI servers, and executives talk up the future benefits on the PC front Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2023
TD Synnex focused on taking market share
Distributor’s UK boss updates on progress made so far this year and the prospects for an improved 2024 Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2023
Tablet market under pressure
The tablet form factor finds itself in a difficult position as shipments continue to fall and rival technologies emerge Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2023
Intec Microsystems gains fresh owners and sets sights on growth
Distributor picked up by private equity player and signals intent to grow, adding a channel veteran to help with strategy Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2023
The worst might be over in the PC market
An analysis of Q2 shipment numbers from Canalys indicates that declines are slowing, and the hoped-for recovery later this year is still on the cards Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2023
PC market declines seen in TD Synnex numbers
Distributor shares Q2 results which saw revenue declines as the firm reacted to challenging market conditions Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2023
Mobile computing market continues downward trend
Life might get better later this year, but for now, even the optimistic predictions from Context make difficult reading for those selling hardware Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2023
EMEA channel leading the way on sustainability
Canalys survey indicates that the issue is a priority for the global channel, but some have moved faster than others Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2023
Channel has reasons to be optimistic, says Dell
Dell’s UK channel boss has outlined the reasons why partners are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2023
Jamf extending channel reach
Apple device management specialist is looking to work with managed service providers and security players to get in front of more customers Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2023
IT spending will grow and the channel will take a major share
IDC is expecting growth across Europe in 2023 and is anticipating that around a third of spending will go through partners Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2023
HP channel-driven education trade-in scheme rolls into second year
Vendor looks to get more resellers involved as it embarks on a more ambitious scheme Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2023
Dell Q4 numbers add to picture of PC woe
Vendor joins Lenovo and HP in describing a tough end to last year, as commercial and consumer demand for hardware dropped Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2023
Context adds to expectations of a PC recovery later this year
Analyst house Context adds its weight to the view of a pick-up in the hardware market towards the end of this year Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2023
Lenovo boss talks of a PC rebound in second half
Talking around the firm’s third-quarter numbers was an opportunity to provide an update on the prospects of the vendor’s core product area Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2023
PC market struggles in 2022 but future positivity remains
Canalys has shared its analysis of the fourth quarter and the full year, with it clear that although times are challenging now, there are reasons why that should change Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jan 2023
MicroScope: Channel themes for 2023
In this month’s ezine, we provide a guide to the main areas of focus for the channel in the year ahead, with security, sustainability and hybrid working already standing out as major themes. We also look at what makes a good partner incentive programme. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2022
IGEL deepens relationship with HP
Thin client specialist promised channel its alliance strategy would add more options and its latest move underlines that ambition Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2022
Distribution finishing out the year with growth
Forecasts from Context show the channel ending 2022 with growth, but there are warnings of a bumpier ride in the year ahead Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
IGEL pulls plug on thin client hardware
Firm will focus on software going forward as it reveals it will no longer sell hardware from the end of the first quarter of 2023 Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Nov 2022
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Prices are rising and maybe that’s not so bad
Life is getting more expensive and many will look to cut costs and reduce prices where possible – but in the channel it might be OK to do the reverse Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Refurbished has to be part of the sustainability approach
Industry challenged at Canalys Channel Forum to do more to allow channel to sell second-hand products Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2022
Providing the right tech to your employees matters more than ever
Providing staff with the right technology is vital, says Tim Bodill, chief sales officer at Jigsaw24 Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2022
May the fourth be with you as you enter the final quarter with cautious optimism
The last three months of the year represent the busiest time for the channel as targets are aimed for and the year goes down as a success or failure Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2022
It was 40 years ago today
Happy Birthday MicroScope! As the publication turns 40, we look back on where it began and what was making the headlines back in 1982 Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
Stone Group snapped up by Converge Technology Solutions
Deal worth not far off £40m will give Canadian cloud and IT solutions player a greater foothold in the UK Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2022
Jigsaw24 launches Apple support service
Jigsaw24 looks to help Windows specialists cover all the bases with a service that will ensure they match levels of support across a wider range of devices Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2022
Inflation fears hit Western European PC market
Second-quarter analysis from Canalys shows inflation and supply chain issues took a toll in shipments Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
Supply issues hit global PC sales
Second quarter blighted by more production issues in China, which hit shipment levels Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
Mobile computing prospects looking solid
Research from Context and Canalys should provide some cheer for those in the channel that handle mobile computing hardware Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
Restore and Vyta acquiring more ITAD expertise
Recycling market received a double dose of consolidation over the past few days as firms look to bolster their market positions Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2022
Flex and Peak supporting circular economy drive
With recycling a key part of getting to net zero, we take a closer look at the actions of a couple of players in the market Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2022
How can technology drive environmental sustainability for the channel?
To mark Earth Day, David Nelson, sales director trade-in services – EMEA, Tech Data, shares his thoughts on how the channel can make a difference Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2022
Canalys: Short-term challenges mount for the PC market
Despite revenue improvements in the first quarter, there are a number of reasons why the hardware world is getting ready to navigate potentially choppy waters Continue Reading
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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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News
02 Feb 2022
Channel needs to get sustainability message to protect bottom line
Research from DataSolutions and Hoxton Macs underlines the risk of losing contracts and denying customers savings for those that fail to get to grips with sustainability Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2022
Supply issues affect Currys over peak period
Getting hold of products and dealing with changing customer preferences have not been confined to the enterprise market, with retailer Currys suffering from supply shortages Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2022
PC market ends 2021 with a strong finish
For the second year running, those selling PC hardware are celebrating another period of double-digit growth Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jan 2022
Want to be green? Maybe look at production cycles
This is the age of sustainability and environmental responsibility – but being green might be harder than some vendors think 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
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News
03 Dec 2021
Context and Canalys chart ongoing PC momentum
Analyst houses have been keeping an eye on the demand for desktops and notebooks across Western Europe as customers continue to buy hardware Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2021
Dell channel drives vendor’s PC sales growth
Partners get a nod in comments made by senior executives on analyst calls after the firm shared its third-quarter results Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
Pandemic has underlined importance of peripherals
The experience of Tech Data in the education market over the past 20 months has shown the value of getting the right tools into the hands of users Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
ETB Technologies looks to Europe for further growth
Refurbished IT specialist marks two decades in business with a turnover update and an insight into its business strategy Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Oct 2021
Why some businesses are struggling to get to grips with working from home
We look at the reasons why some businesses have struggled to maintain productivity levels, staff engagement or creativity in remote working setups Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
PC market grows but shortages remain a hinderance
Canalys analysis of third-quarter performance in the global PC market shows the dial kept moving, but things could have been better Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Canalys Channel Forum: Hardware leaders share shortages frustration
Given the impact that component shortages have had across the industry, the topic was bound to be a subject covered by some of the hardware giants Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Channel will have to wait for impact of Windows 11 launch
Views coming out of Canalys Channel Forum indicate that maybe 2022 is going to be a year when the OS makes a real impact Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
Shortages cause the channel to ask questions
Component issues have been a feature of the market all year, but as the fourth quarter looms, the channel is being encouraged to get a strategy around products Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
After a stellar period, PC monitor sales reaching inflexion point
IDC has warned the industry to expect sales to start to dip from the end of this year as pandemic-fuelled buying patterns change 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
24 Aug 2021
Canalys: PC market keeps growing through Q2
Analyst firm charts ongoing strength in the hardware market as many of the pandemic market conditions remain in place Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2021
Restore adds more recycling muscle with PRM Green buy
Restore makes its fourth acquisition in 12 months as it continues to expand its recycling and data disposal reach Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2021
ITAD demand rising as offices reopen
As staff head back to work, questions about disposing of old equipment and erasing data are also increasing Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2021
Microsoft hands partners cloud PC option
Vendor reacts to emergence of hybrid working with a hosted desktop option that partners and ISVs can get behind and involved with Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2021
Commercial market continues to drive PC growth
Market analysis from Canalys and IDC shows business customers are continuing to spend, with desktops enjoying a decent quarter Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2021
Dell UK boss positive that momentum will remain in market
Vendor shares insights into how the market is faring and what the prospects are after more Covid restrictions are lifted Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2021
Acquisitions fuel strong first half at Restore
Recycling and data management player’s trading statement indicates it has enjoyed 2021 so far Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2021
Stone Group gets refurbisher status from Microsoft
Channel player will be able to add Windows 10 onto refurbished hardware and help others in the market handle their licences Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2021
Lenovo ramps up DaaS through the channel
Vendor has completed pilot of programme and is getting more partners involved with its desktop-as-a-service offering Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2021
Time to face up to rising demand for power
Research from Schneider Electric has indicated that the demand generated by IT for power will increase significantly and actions to counter carbon dioxide rises need to be considered Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2021
Transparency and flexibility best ways to approach PC supply woes
Canalys has revealed that vendors that were open with partners about supply constraints and had options for resellers have fared well in Q1 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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News
20 May 2021
Fujitsu putting €3m into its channel programme
Vendor will use funds to support enhancements and increase rewards for partners that line up behind its strategic areas of focus Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2021
HP Wolf Security arms partners with increased PC and printer protection
Vendor rolls out platform approach to equip partners with tools to help protect customers as they try to fend off a rising volume of attacks Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 May 2021
MicroScope: Exploring digital metamorphosis
Digital transformation is the buzz phrase, but is it more a question of evolution? In this issue, experts weigh in on digitisation and its effect on the world of work. Also read about local broadband providers aiming to improve internet connection and productivity, and find out how to tackle sales in a post-pandemic landscape Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2021
Context: Distribution set for solid second quarter
Analysis of the market across Europe indicates that, if conditions are right, it could be a strong year-on-year performance in revenue growth Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Lenovo and Nutanix roll out as-a-service hosted desktop offering
Lenovo and Nutanix’s own research indicates that customers are increasingly looking for more flexibility in workplace tools Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2021
PC market enjoys best Q1 for almost 20 years
Market analysis from Canalys and IDC reveals that the start of the year has been solid for those in the channel selling PC hardware Continue Reading
