Open Source Software Services

Azul benefits from indirect strategy

Azul updates progress made as a result of expanding its channel base and its plans to increase support Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Channel pushes on against the odds

In this issue, we take a look at the struggles and triumphs faced by the channel this year so far. Also read up on possible solutions to the skills shortage, including the opening up of STEM to a more diverse range of students, and the necessity for improving skills on the job Continue Reading

Umbraco involves channel in sustainability efforts

Content management system specialist Umbraco recognises the need to create a community effort to tackle the reduction of carbon emissions Continue Reading

AI, automation and edge driving Red Hat channel

Vendor looks to identify areas where its partners can make a difference and provide support Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Red Hat simplifies product access with subscription offering

Open source player is making it more straightforward for its channel to get their hands on its technology to help with proof of concepts and technical development Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Taking the steady approach to becoming an MSP

In this issue, take a closer look at the risks and pitfalls on the journey to becoming a manages services provider, read about expected ongoing change and consolidation in the year ahead, and discover what experts have to say on the skills and supply chain shortages Continue Reading

Being open is at the heart of Red Hat’s channel approach

Open source player has worked hard to develop a strong ecosystem and is keen to develop that further to work closely with partners Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Red Hat CEO calls on partners to get behind hybrid cloud

Open source player is holding its Summit event, with the partner keynote session seeing CEO Paul Cormier promise more improvements for partners Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel launches continue with XTECH and D|Ops Digital

A worldwide pandemic has not dampened the entrepreneurial spirit in the channel, with a couple of well-known figures choosing to strike out with startups Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

BSA shares its vision for a remote working future

Software industry group has shared its expectations from governments to support workers both now and in the future Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Software focus spurs channel growth at IGEL

Endpoint OS specialist has seen its decision to split the hardware and software offerings deliver results, which could lead to a widening of its channel base Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

McAfee stresses benefits of open approach to partners

Security vendor widens its ecosystem by adding more alliance partners and developers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Sourcing IT among the clouds

In this issue, discover how outsourcing is changing as the anything-as-a-service model takes off, and read about the channels promising start to the year from the viewpoint of experts Continue Reading

MicroScope: A virtual world

In this month's issue, we cover changes in distribution and the challenges being faced by those aiming to add value Continue Reading

IBM pledges to support Red Hat developer community post acquisition

Big Blue's decision to strike a multi-billion deal for open source player Red Hat means it gains a firm with a strong channel and developer network Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Application development market braced for Brexit impact

Warnings have been sounded over the likely prospects for the application development, testing and maintenance market as a result of Brexit Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Software and services suppliers face portfolio challenge

Making sure that everyone understands the full range of technology and services that are on offer is a challenge for vendors as well as for their channel partners states TechMarketView Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Red Hat channel revenues increasing

The open source specialist has indicated that as of the end of its first quarter three quarters of its services business is going through the channel Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Illegal software whistleblowing benefits the channel

Figures from the BSA indicate that a fair number of UK employees at SMEs are happy to blow the whistle over the use of illegal software Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: August 2014

An issue highlighting the opportunities in the UC market as well as the ways resellers are adapting to the growth in cloud computing. Continue Reading