Enterprise Hardware
The traditional enterprise hardware market has expanded well beyond desktop PCs and servers and now includes business laptops and tablets. In addition, there are growing markets for resellers that can provide printers, consumables and audio visual devices. This section of the site will provide the latest news surrounding the enterprise hardware market and computer hardware requirements in terms of products and channel sales.
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News
05 Feb 2026
Channel will have to navigate through PC price rises
Shortages and increasing component costs for PCs will affect the products the channel can offer and the costs that customers have to pay Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2026
Circular IT player Reconome looks to bridge digital divide
Firm reveals plan to tackle the digital divide by getting thousands of devices into the hands of people who are disconnected from online services Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2018
GDPR and digital transformation fueling managed print
The reasons for customers to take a closer look at managed print services are increasing Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2018
Commercial market driving PC sales growth
A market analysis from Context has indicated that commercial PC sales are driving growth on that side of the hardware market 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
19 Feb 2018
The Chromebook opportunity
With a wide range of price points and the flexibility that should appeal to customers in vertical markets the channel might want to take a closer look at the hardware Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2018
Warranties not hitting the mark with millennials
The next generation of buyers do not seem to be that bothered about warranties 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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News
06 Feb 2018
Large format printers a positive in a flat market
A growth in demand for large format A3 printers is one of the areas for optimism in a print hardware market that had a tough finish to last year Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
Commercial PC market continues to deliver
An analysis of the market from Context indicates that the year ended strongly for those selling into the commercial market Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2018
HP and Lenovo make their educational pitches
The BETT show saw the two leading hardware players unveil more products, expand the reseller base and talk about the importance of VR Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2018
Sharp regains channel confidence following Foxconn investment
Sharp in “next phase” of growth after Foxconn injection; unveils expanded portfolio for partners Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
Managed print moving into the large format world
The appeal of managed print services is widening beyond the small format world to include larger printers Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2018
The Spectre silver lining
Customers looking to ensure that their processors are secure could opt for a fresh CPU and that could be a benefit for the hardware channel 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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News
05 Sep 2017
Microsoft gives Westcon-Comstor Surface Hub distribution role
Microsoft has extended its UK distribution network for its large format Surface Hub collaboration tool Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Dec 2016
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
Those classic lines might be coming true in a way that the author never originally intended notes Billy MacInnes Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Nov 2016
What happened to the HP machine?
Anyone remember the HP announcement about 'the machine'? Billy MacInnes does and he wonders just what has happened to the grand project 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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Feature
26 Jan 2016
Distribution positioning for a smart future
Distribution is making sure it has a role to play in a smart technology driven future 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
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News
23 Dec 2011
News review of the year Q4
Cisco was slamming its rival HP as the fallout from its CEO changes continued, the Thailand floods caused havoc in the hard disk drive market and December started with some distribution veterans returning to the fold and getting promoted. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2010
Computacenter MD Walsh: Why I resigned
Computacenter (CC) managing director Simon Walsh tendered his resignation after weighing up the short to medium term prospects for getting the role as CEO and out of fear of being typecast. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2010
SCC acquires Kavanagh
Bracknell-based integrator Kavanagh has been sold to SCC for an undisclosed sum with managing director Rob Campbell standing down immediately. The negotiations started about a month ago and the deal was signed late last night, building on parent SCH Group's integration businesses. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2010
Laptops Direct takes grave approach to sponsorship
Huddersfield-based etailer Laptops Direct has pounced upon a dead canny marketing scheme to build traction with UK customers in these uncertain economic times by offering to sponsor funerals that use its logo. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2009
Interview: Sir Peter Rigby finds fortune favours the brave
As is the case with most successful entrepreneurs, it is possible to look at the winner of this year's MicroScope Awards for Channel Excellence lifetime achievement award, Sir Peter Rigby, and gloss over the hard work and visionary career that has got him to where he is now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2008
Hamilton Rentals splits from 2e2 after £10m MBO
IT and AV rental specialist Hamilton Rentals has split from 2e2 after a £10m management buyout The company was previously part of Compel, which 2e2 acquired in March last year, and is aiming to exploit its independent status to reposition itself in the market. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2007
Acer acquires Gateway
In a move that would have impressed the most Machiavellian politician, Acer has acquired Gateway and exercised a contractual clause under the deal that gives it first right of refusal to buy Packard Bell, a target of arch rival Lenovo. Continue Reading