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
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
13 Sep 2018
CompTIA flags emerging tech the channel needs to get to grips with
The industry organisation has shared the top ten emerging technologies that are set to have an impact on the channel and users Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2018
LAN3 positioning for a software defined future
The networking specialist is celebrating its 10th birthday and has seen plenty of changes in the networking market since it started in 2008 Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
LAN3 looking for growth
The networking specialist is looking to start its second decade of existence with its sights set on growth 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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Opinion
24 Jul 2018
Software defined networking, it’s a question of why rather than WAN
SD-WAN is due to accelerate but Nick Booth wonders just quite when that is all going to happen Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Mitel appoints Westcon-Comstor as part of go-to-market review
The comms firm has been reviewing its go-to-market strategy for the past few months and concluded that a pan-international distributor would make a good addition to the partner roster Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
Vodafone pointing partners towards IoT and 5G opportunities
The comms firm has been getting its channel ready for the next wave of innovation Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
Cisco wins court battle against grey trader
The networking vendor has won a victory against two directors of Manchester-based Gen-X Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
Extreme Networks could acquire again to strengthen portfolio
The firm made three big acquisitions over the course of the last 18 months and has indicated it could spend again to strengthen its portfolio Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
Daisy in the frame to pick up TalkTalk Direct B2B business
The channel player has been given a period of exclusivity to move forward with a bid for the telco's Direct B2B business Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2018
Extreme Networks increases finance options for partners
The vendor is hoping it can use zero interest and other finance offers to encourage users to increase their networking investments Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Apr 2018
MicroScope: Hatch a plan for retirement
In this issue, we look at problems around business management and retirement and how distribution plays a crucial role with cloud and the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2018
Wearables not just a passing fad
IDC is predicting growth for the segment and that will have implications on networks 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
01 Feb 2018
SD-WAN players braced for market lift-off
The second half of this year and 2019 are expected to be big for those selling SD-WAN technology and related services Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2018
Tech Data increases support for hyper converged, security and cloud
The distributor's Advanced Solutions business has been given investment to ensure it can support resellers around key growth technologies Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2018
Cisco extending channel reach
The vendor has been leaning on its distribution partners to engage more closely with a broader range of resellers Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2018
Training in key areas being offered to resellers
The year is just a few days old and already vendors are making sure that the channel can get access to training to support some of the key areas 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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E-Zine
13 Nov 2014
MicroScope: November 2014
Just what are the current opportunities around wireless networking for resellers? Are Christmas parties back on the channel calendar? What are the first impressions of Windows 10? All of these questions are answered in the latest MicroScope ezine. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2014
Government failed at promoting competition over BDUK, say MPs
The government has consistently failed to promote competition during the roll-out of rural broadband across the UK, according to the PAC. 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
15 May 2012
Dell launches social media training for partners
Dell Premier and Certified partners are to get access to social media training sessions, with on-demand modules set to be added to Dell's Partner Direct portal in the near future. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2011
Is your business prepared for the zombie apocalypse?
The BBC is today reporting that Leicester City Council has been forced to admit it is unprepared for an attack by hordes of flesh-eating zombies following a Freedom of Information request. Continue Reading