Network Infrastructure Solutions and Services
Network infrastructure solutions are the hardware components that form the backbone of any network, such as network interface cards, hubs and repeaters, switches and routers, among other things. In this section we will chart the latest channel developments around network hardware and installation.
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News
18 Jul 2025
Exertis Enterprise looks to life after sale of IT business
Enterprise-focused business was not part of the sale earlier this week and continues to operate under the DCC Technology umbrella Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2025
Market remains challenging for distribution
Review of Q2 from Context indicates that it is a mixed picture for disties across Western Europe Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2025
boxxe bolsters position with CAE buy
Channel consolidation continues, with Cisco and Microsoft partner snapped up in the latest deal Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2025
Antonio Neri views HPE and Juniper tie-up as a channel positive
With the deal finally given approval, the HPE boss describes his initial thoughts about what it will mean for partners Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2025
Netgear looks to channel to drive business division growth
Networking player Netgear keen to build on momentum in sales to a growing SME customer base Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor marks 40th birthday with look ahead
Distributor outlines the main trends that are shaping the channel as it plans to share more insights to prepare partners for the future Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2025
CyberSentriq and Netgear both courting MSPs
Arrival of fresh brand in the security market and an acquisition move by networking player should provide managed service providers with options Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2025
Five-minute interview: Joachim Mason, Cisco UK&I
The latest to share some personal insights is the managing director for partner sales at Cisco UK and Ireland Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2025
Security growth buoys Westcon-Comstor
Distributor shares full-year results that underline the benefits of operating in security, networking and cloud Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 May 2025
MicroScope: Getting partner programmes right
Partner programmes promise support and benefits, but there’s a real need to recognise true value and reward channel players that go the extra mile. Also read about encouraging partners to make the move away from PSTN, and how it’s time for a rethink on refurbished tech Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Datatonic, Parallels, Central Technology Group, Cowbell and FiberLocator Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2025
Consolidation continues with M Group snapping up Telent
Move will bring together critical infrastructure specialists serving customers across both public and private sectors Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2025
Disappointment over lack of SME support in Spring Statement
Industry figures react to the Spring Statement and express views on range of topics, including business support and digital infrastructure commitment Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2025
Gigamon works with partners to cut through the noise
There are numerous observability options, but the pressure on customers is increasing and demand for vendors and partners to deliver a solid service has grown in importance Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2025
Softcat boss feeling optimistic as firm shares H1 results
As Softcat shares its H1 numbers, its CEO outlines why the channel player is well-positioned to take advantage of improving customer demand 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
24 Feb 2025
Juniper Networks increases AI features on WAN offerings
Vendor expects its artificial intelligence-driven additions will improve life for partners trying to ensure customer networks can cope with increased traffic Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2025
Conscia expands UK presence as ITGL buys ISN
Danish player’s Portsmouth-based operation bolsters its position in the Cisco channel with M&A move Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2025
Juniper Networks encourages cross-selling with JPA enhancements
Networking player uses partner programme enhancements to encourage partners to sell a wider portfolio Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2025
Gamma bolsters European position with Starface move
Cloud comms player Gamma returns to a familiar pattern of using M&A as a means of expanding its reach Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2024
A year in review: How was 2024?
With just days left in the year, Billy MacInnes canvases opinion across the channel about how the past 12 months have gone Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2024
Zero trust and AI driving observability interest
For channel partners wondering where there should be pockets of revenue next year, there is a case to be made for deep observability Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2024
D-Link targeting industrial IoT opportunity
Vendor D-Link is lining up products and getting the channel behind its push to widen its position in the market Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2024
Cisco executive outlines rationale of partner programme changes
EMEA president shares insights into why the vendor needs to update its approach and why delivering customer value is the route to success Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2024
Cisco signals fresh partner programme
Vendor Cisco announces its 360 offering, with its channel given a 15-month transition period to get ready for the changes Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2024
Datatec shares H1 2025 numbers
Results shine light on progress being made by Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis towards increasing recurring revenue Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2024
Three Business calls for more support to drive SME growth
Comms specialist shares findings that indicate better infrastructure would generate billions more in economic activity Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2024
Cisco partners viewing AI as major revenue generator
Bulk of activity for the vendor’s channel over the next few years will be connected with selling technologies that support artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2024
Focus makes ninth deal with Silver Lining move
Channel player continues its M&A spree, with another deal being struck in a year that has already seen it highly active on the acquisition front Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2024
Westcon-Comstor and e92plus widen portfolios
Distributors are expanding and signing fresh relationships to get more options in front of their respective partner bases Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2024
Legacy networking infrastructure holding customers back
Research from Daisy reveals the challenges customers are facing due to their struggles moving away from ageing kit Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2024
Westcon-Comstor extends Juniper Networks relationship to UK and Ireland
Distributor given chance to add more territories to the extensive list of countries across EMEA, where it already represents the vendor Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
Cradlepoint enhances MSP programme
Networking player Cradlepoint improves managed service offering to encourage more partners to get behind 5G Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
Mitel sets out UC strategy
Comms player shares three-pronged approach with partners and customers Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2024
Exclusive bolsters APAC operations
Second acquisition in the space of four months gives the distributor a platform to increase the Asia-Pacific region’s contribution to the overall business Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2024
Channel driving change for care givers
When the NHS and those responsible for looking after vulnerable people need help with their IT, the likes of CDW and Maintel are examples of the role partners can play Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
Danish player Conscia gains UK foothold with ITGL buy
Deal brings together two Cisco gold partners and provides geographic expansion for acquirer Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Feb 2024
Channel explainer: How to make money out of GenAI
It’s tipped as the most important technology for a generation, but how are customers using it, can the channel make revenues from it and what are the risks? Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2024
M247 shares PTSN switch-off pitch advice
Managed service player M247 has one eye firmly on next year’s PTSN switch-off and is encouraging fellow channel partners to help customers to take migration steps Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2024
Exclusive Networks rolls out collaborative marketing community
Distributor Exclusive Networks recognises the need for channel marketers to share best practices and work together Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2024
Aryaka champions channel contribution to growth
Networking player shares details of rising channel contributions and impact of partner programme Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2023
The example of iQuila shows need for more channel open mindedness
SDN specialist has found the channel lacking a sense of adventure when it comes to working with a fresh vendor Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2023
Bytes, Softcat and Westcon-Comstor display business resilience
It has been a tough year economically, but some channel players sharing their results this week have shown that growth is possible Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2023
D-Link focusing on channel profitability
Networking vendor D-Link is keen to make sure it does good business with partners and sell a wide range of products Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2023
Cisco targeting SME segment
Cisco identifies shifting customer demands that will create more opportunities for its channel partners 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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30 Jun 2023
Logicalis maintains Cisco relationship
Channel player renews global partner status to keep position in select bunch of channel partners Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2023
Westcon-Comstor underlines benefits of security and networking focus
Distributor shares financial results that show the benefits of operating in resilient areas that are continuing to grow Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2023
RM and Comms-care improving classroom connectivity
Firms RM and Comms-care are working together to improve levels of technology available to students Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Mar 2023
Let's hope MVNOs put some virtue into virtual networking
If you want to judge the character of a person, given them some power and see how they deal with the responsibility. Now lets take the mendacity out of the MVNO and accentuate the virtues in virtual Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
Mitel channel alerted to Unify cross-sell opportunities
Once the deal closes, the trigger can be pulled on taking advantage of a wider portfolio of technologies and services Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2023
December slowdown undermined Q4
The past few weeks of the year had an impact on the performance of distributors across Western Europe Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2022
Panzura and XtndNet need partners to fight for justice
A couple of vendors with good intentions are looking to build up their channels Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2022
Nokia channel chief flags private wireless opportunities
The time is right for those pitching the technology, as more customers start to see the benefits and the channel begins generating successful case studies 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
EvolveODM and Redcentric use acquisitions to fuel growth
Channel players have both been active in the M&A market as they look to add further customers and services to their portfolio Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
Cisco rolls out fresh partner specialisations
Focus is on providing the channel with the opportunity to provide the support customers are searching for Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
Canalys: Channel optimistic despite threat of challenging 2023
Channel Forum event concludes with a sense that although there are clouds on the economic horizon, the fundamentals for the channel are sound and the reasons for customers to keep spending still exist Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Oct 2022
Five-minute interview: Dominic Pierce, Cisco
The latest to share more details about themselves is Cisco’s UK channel lead Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
Context: Channel remains optimistic
Research from market watcher shows most across the European channel are feeling upbeat, even if that sentiment is not shared with all their customers Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2022
Altnets a target for the channel
Experience of EfficientIP indicates that this is a market sector that could benefit from working with partners Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2022
Babble makes another double swoop
Comms player likes to order doubles, and has made another couple of acquisitions to keep its list of deals growing further Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2022
Zyxel reports strong summer in education for MSPs
Networking player has seen its channel busy over the summer, selling into schools and colleges Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2022
Supply chain problems are easing, says Cisco
Networking giant’s CEO talks of improvements as the firm shares Q4 and full-year numbers Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2022
Expereo and Wavenet hit acquisition trail
Firms expand their options by picking up more expertise and market coverage though deals Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2022
Extreme Networks puts emphasis on training
Vendor Extreme Networks enhances partner programme with an emphasis on encouraging partners to get certifications and increase their technical training Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2022
D-Link bulks up channel education efforts
The need to keep on top of a changing networking market has seen a continued demand from the vendor’s channel for training and support Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2022
MITSG and Glide both opt for acquisitions to fuel growth
MSP and broadband specialist add to their operations with deals that provide more skills, customers and UK coverage Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2022
Acquisition strategy helps AdEPT deliver solid results
Managed service player reinstates dividend as it enjoys revenue and gross profit increases Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Jun 2022
MicroScope: A return to face-to-face meetings
With the world emerging from the pandemic, what role does the personal event and face-to-face meetings hold in business? Also read about the next step for the future of collaboration and communication services, and why there needs to be greater diversity across the channel Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2022
Daisy Communications and DSP-Explorer add to consolidation trend
Firms move to add depth and skills with deals for fellow channel players Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
Datatec shared decent FY numbers at Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis
Channel businesses tap into growing demand for security, networking and hybrid infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
Dell ‘making big bets’ on telco and edge
Vendor’s channel execs weigh in on market opportunity for partners at Global Channel Summit Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2022
Virgin Media O2 Business passes price cuts on through partners
Comms player able to counter the general direction of prices with a reduction for some of its bandwidth and ethernet services Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2022
Cisco opts to make ThousandEyes a channel play
Networking player decides that partners are the best route to take the visibility technology out to customers Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2022
FluidOne snaps up managed SD-WAN player SAS Global Communications
Acquisition will add more depth for firm that has ambition to become the go-to UK provider of connected cloud services Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2021
My channel take: Jason Walkley, Wireless Logic UK and Arkessa
The latest person to take part in our ongoing series sharing how they got into the channel and where they believe it is going is the chief sales officer at Wireless Logic UK and Arkessa Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2021
Aryaka gives channel all-in-one SD-WAN and SASE option
Vendor expects SD-WAN and SASE offering will open doors for partners as more customers consider adopting the technology Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2021
Westcon-Comstor invests in people and processes to support hybrid work
Distributor Westcon-Comstor is ideally situated to support the customer shift to a hybrid-working world, but is making sure it can do so as efficiently as possible Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2021
Juniper Networks adds top tier to partner programme
Networking player will make sure the best of the best will get access to more support and rewards from the start of next year Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
Hybrid working sparks channel opportunities
Riverbed Technology has charted a rise in customer plans to adopt more flexible working and has shared what that means for its partners Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
MultiThread Consultants completes MBO
Wireless networking player MultiThread Consultants decides the time is right to build on strong revenues and go through a management buy out Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Increasing number of channel sets carbon targets
Research by DataSolutions has revealed that although there is a way to go to reduce carbon footprints, many in the channel are setting sustainability targets Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Juniper Networks give Exclusive the nod to go global
Having proved itself in various regions, distributor Exclusive is given the chance to work with Juniper on a worldwide basis Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
Cato Networks looks for growth after it lands funding
SASE specialist Cato Networks is looking for growth and the chance to get its product into the hands of more partners Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
Canalys Channel Forum: The channel is thriving
The channel has emerged from the pandemic with growth, but as the world reopens, economic, technological and cultural challenges are emerging Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Aug 2021
CCaaS is the role model for the contact centre of the future
Anne-Meine Gramsma, chief commercial officer at ContactCenter4All, discusses the case for shifting to cloud-based contact centre-as-a-service (CCaaS) solutions Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2021
Westcon-Comstor boss applauds growth through challenging times
Distributor has seen its partner base expand, has managed inventory in the face of shortages and is in a position to surf the rising demand for security and infrastructure solutions Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2021
Five minute interview: Neill Burton, F5
The latest channel figure to share some details of his life and career is director of channels and alliances for F5 in the UK and Ireland, Neill Burton Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Jul 2021
MicroScope: Life on the edge
With opportunities around edge computing on the up, we ask experts to weigh in on how the channel can approach using the tech to its advantage. Also discover how to encourage employees to take cyber security lessons seriously, and how collaboration is key to growth this year Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2021
Versa Networks on partner recruitment drive
SASE and SD-WAN specialist has been widening its channel base since launching a global partner programme six months ago Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2021
Dell reaching out to comms channel to get to the edge
Vendor Dell cuts the ribbon on open ecosystem that is designed to attract comms service providers as it eyes the edge and 5G opportunities Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jun 2021
Has Mobile World Congress been fatally disrupted by Covid-19?
Some are concerned that MWC might not be quite the same next month, but, as Nick Booth finds out, don’t say that to TelcoDR – it’s fighting talk! Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2021
Logicalis bolsters 5G capabilities with Siticom buy
Channel player moves for German company that adds more software defined expertise and 5G knowledge 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
22 Apr 2021
Cisco pledges $100m to combat climate crisis
Cisco is keen to promote efforts that will lead to solutions that will help increase sustainability Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Apr 2021
Spectrum could set new standards for broadband in the UK
Local providers are shaking up the comms market and Nick Booth gets the chance to catch up with the head of one of those making waves Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2021
Juniper prepared for market recovery
Networking player has made channel improvements to support partners as customers look set to increase spending to support further digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2021
Cisco arms channel with Plus as-a-service offering
Vendor will launch its as-a-service option in the UK around the middle of the year Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2021
Cisco: Technology will play a role in hybrid working world
Firm shares research revealing the good and bad of working from home and what customers need to do to keep their staff happy in the future Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2021
Cisco launches partner apprenticeship programme
Vendor looks to help its channel get access to more talent and help the wider ecosystem develop a pipeline of digital skills Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
Offices won’t be full for some time to come
Channel will have a role in helping customers adjust to a hybrid working world, with many staff indicating they will continue to work from home Continue Reading