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
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
19 Feb 2018
Nuvias extends Cisco UC support
The distributor has built on its relationship with the recently acquired UC as a service player BroadSoft Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
Talari Networks looking for channel expansion
The appointment of its first worldwide channel boss and plans to work with distribution in Europe are moves being made by the SD-WAN player Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
Vodafone highlights the UC opportunities
Vodafone's UK channel chief has provided a progress report one year on from rolling out its partner programme Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Feb 2018
MicroScope: Steering IT in the right direction
In this issue, we look at the timing of the ideal sales pitch and just what's happening with IoT and the channel. 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
31 Jan 2018
Silver Peak puts the emphasis on local support
Changes made this month designed to provide partners with stronger local support Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
Connect Managed Services makes double acquisition
The firm has struck two deals on both sides of the Atlantic as it looks to bolster its portfolio and customer base 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
24 Jan 2018
Carphone Warehouse Business rolls out dealer reward programme
Taking a lead from established reward programmes available in the IT channel the firm has launched one to appeal to mobile dealers Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Elitetele.com acquires engineering partner
Telephony player makes its first acquisition of the year indicating that there could be more to come 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