Networking and Telecommunications
From traditional switching and routing equipment, desk phones and PBXs through to cutting-edge wireless and mobile technology, networking and telecommunications is a dynamic marketplace that has become indispensible to businesses both large and small. In this section you will find all the latest news and insight on IT network services to help you optimise your business strategy in this sector.
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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
21 Apr 2025
Unethical practices in telecoms channel called out
Hidden fees, lengthy contracts and a lack of transparency should inspire government action, argues one industry player 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
15 Jan 2018
Education still needed around ISDN switch off
A lot of energy is going into GDPR but once that deadline has passed another big one for the channel and customers to think about is the ISDN switch off Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2018
Founder of Nimans passes away
Julian Niman has been found dead at his home in Manchester Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2018
Channel key to future Avaya plans
With its shares going onto the New York Stock Exchange next week the firm has outlined some of its growth plans, with the channel very much part of the future Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Former Cisco channel man Roberts pitches up at Mitel
Mitel has made a major channel appointment as it looks to crank up sales of its unified comms products 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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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
01 Sep 2016
Stay flexible – how to benefit from the rise of the softphone
Softphones are popular, when the channel can get customers to adopt them, and Paul Clarke, channel manager, 3CX, has some advice on how to improve the odds of that happening Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2016
Ingram Micro acquires Comms-care
Ingram Micro has moved to bolster its services capabilities with the acquisition of Comms-care 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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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