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 Dec 2025
Context forecasting resilient 2026 for distributors
A number of factors will keep momentum going into next year as customers continue to embrace AI Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
01 Dec 2025
Nuvias UC sells hardware business to Northamber
Firm pivots towards a software and services strategy as fellow distributor moves to bolster its operations Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Microscope contributor
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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
By- Microscope contributor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Microscope contributor
