Public Cloud Architecture

SMEs still not getting the cloud

Small firms are crying out for education around the cloud with many not using the technology Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Customers struggling with cloud security

Research from Claranet has revealed that many customers are finding it difficult to find the in-house resources to handle cloud security issues Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

VMware getting UK partners ready for Connect

The vendor is rolling out a revised partner programme next year and efforts are already under way to make sure the channel is ready for that development Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Private cloud infrastructure spending on the rise

The focus has been on public cloud for quite a while but the balance is shifting and IDC expects more action on the private side over the next few years Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Help us to help you – how the customer-first model helps you empower your business

We are in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution, with technologies such as the internet of things, data analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud-based business management tools a regular talking point. But technology alone won’t solve productivity bottlenecks and open new avenues for growth. There is a bigger picture that cannot be ignored – it starts with the customer Continue Reading

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• Thomas Honoré, Columbus

Vendor lock-in a user concern for those heading to the cloud

Research from Fujistu has revealed some of the anxieties that customers are going through with the cloud Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Improving processes with the cloud

Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick, has some advice for those looking to harness the cloud to improve their operations Continue Reading

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• Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick

Juniper Networks heralds multi-cloud channel opportunity

Networking player views SD-WAN as a staging post on a much longer journey towards a multi-cloud automated world Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

AWS hails year-on-year rise in leads and deal sizes for cloud channel partners

During the Global Partner Keynote at the AWS re:Invent user conference in Las Vegas, the firm’s vice president of global alliances ecosystems and channels, Terry Wise, revealed how its sales enablement efforts are paying off for partners Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

AWS CEO Andy Jassy highlights untapped cloud growth opportunities for channel partners

AWS CEO Andy Jassy used the Global Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2018 to highlight how helping enterprises migrate to the cloud now could have follow-on business benefits for channel partners for many years to come Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

There's a cloud partner to cover every need

The recent Cloud Industry Forum report into how customers spend their money on infrastructure caught the attention of Billy MacInnes Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Consolidation hits Microsoft channel with IT Lab and Content and Code tie-up

The combination of IT Lab and Content and Code will create one of the largest Microsoft partners in the UK Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

IDC increases cloud infrastructure spending forecasts

The channel should benefit from customers spending on infrastructure in both private and public cloud areas Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

IaaS and PaaS combination in demand from public cloud buyers

Forecasts from Gartner and Synergy Research Group have highlighted grow in IaaS, PaaS and SaaS next year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Rackspace ramping up channel business

The cloud player has been looking to ramp up its channel over the course of this year and those efforts are continuing Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel key to greasing the public cloud wheels

Both customers and public cloud vendors benefit from the involvement of partners to provide expertise and feedback Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Customers need cloud experience both on and off prem

One of the talking points at the recent MicroScope storage roundtable was around the shift towards off-prem with vendors concluding that the experience is what really matters more than the location Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Nadella signals hybrid theme for fiscal year ahead

The CEO of Microsoft has indicated that it is going to work with partners around the hybrid message as it moves into a fresh fiscal year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

UKFast increases public options with ClearCloud

Firm known for hybrid and private cloud provision steps up efforts in the public space Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Cloud journey still causing problems for many users

Rackspace identifies the key role that the channel can play in helping customers through the cloud migration process Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Spiraling public cloud costs making private option attractive

An increasing number of companies are bringing their data back in-house and managed cloud providers are in an ideal position to Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Cloud appeals come rain or shine

The recent hot weather got Billy MacInnes thinking about the benefits of paying for what you use Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Resellers missing out on cloud cross-selling opportunities

The decision by many channel firms to offer a low number of subscription services has been highlighted by Ingram Micro as a missed chance to sell more cloud applications Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MSP Day: Progress made but more to be done to widen SME appeal

The first MSP Day has come with research showing the progress of the channel to deliver services but highlighted a mismatch with what SME buyers want to buy Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

CompTIA: Cloud the springboard to further innovation

The industry group has found that more customers are looking to use the cloud as a way to introduce more emerging technologies into their organisations Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

AWS: The channel really matters

The public cloud giant has been expanding its channel base and is keen to work with more resellers and ISVs Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Bundles deliver surprise package for SMEs

In this issue, we look at the growing attraction of bundles for small customers, how to secure networks in the age of digital transformation, and offer some advice on GDPR Continue Reading

Claranet adds Azure depth with Union buy

The managed services player is again hitting the headlines for making an acquisition to bolster its cloud offering Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel can help users with inefficient cloud usage

An analysis of the cloud infrastructure services market from Canalys has highlighted an opportunity for partners with the right skills Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

KCOM deepens cloud commitment

The firm has strengthened its cloud credentials extending its relationship with AWS and joining Google's partner ranks Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Computacenter one of the first off the blocks with VMware Cloud on AWS

The first two partners in the UK selling VMware Cloud on AWS have been revealed Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

BSA: The UK is a good place to move to the cloud

Those customers concerned that a move to the cloud might be the wrong thing can take comfort in research that indicates the UK is one of the most robust places in the world to take the plunge Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

The opportunities and threats of cloud

The months ahead will give resellers plenty of chances to make revenue out of cloud but there are dangers for those that get it wrong Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

MicroScope: Unpacking cloud potential

In this issue of MicroScope, we look at what steps distribution has taken to help resolve the move to cloud, and in the second part of our storage roundtable coverage, vendors look at what opportunities the world of DevOps offers the channel and how flash is changing the world. Continue Reading