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2016 Stories
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December 20, 2016
20Dec2016
Opinion
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
Those classic lines might be coming true in a way that the author never originally intended notes Billy MacInnes Continue Reading
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November 30, 2016
30Nov2016
Opinion
What happened to the HP machine?
Anyone remember the HP announcement about 'the machine'? Billy MacInnes does and he wonders just what has happened to the grand project Continue Reading
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November 14, 2016
14Nov2016
News
Exertis expands AV footprint with Medium buy
A month after announcing the Hammer acquisition Exertis is busy again buying AV player Medium Continue Reading
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October 14, 2016
14Oct2016
News
Exertis snaps up Hammer
Storage and server specialist Hammer is the latest distributor to be acquired by an expanding Exertis Continue Reading
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September 01, 2016
01Sep2016
Opinion
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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August 22, 2016
22Aug2016
In Depth
The problem with licensing and how to solve it
Licensing can be an expensive business. Niv Lilien explores license management solutions, and how to optimise licenses that you've already purchased Continue Reading
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August 15, 2016
15Aug2016
News
Nebulas snapped up by expansive SecureLink
Security specialist Nebulas has been acquired by Investcorp and will become part of the investment player's SecureLink operation Continue Reading
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June 21, 2016
21Jun2016
News
Capita snaps up Trustmarque
Capita acquires Trustmarque to bolster its software licensing capabilities across private and public sector customers Continue Reading
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May 18, 2016
18May2016
News
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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April 08, 2016
08Apr2016
In Depth
Buying for business
Commercial law expert Matthew Gough explains what legal rights businesses have when they purchase products and services Continue Reading
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April 04, 2016
04Apr2016
News
Getronics closes acquisition of Colt's cloud business
Getronics completes acquisition of Colt's managed services business, as it looks to intensify European operations Continue Reading
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March 07, 2016
07Mar2016
News
Lack of security awareness poses a major threat to businesses
Organisations are putting their reputation and competitive advantage at risk by not addressing the 'human factor' in cyber security. Could the channel come to the rescue? Continue Reading
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February 10, 2016
10Feb2016
News
Entatech settles with liquidators of Changtel
Entatech looks to the future, as it announces a new owner and a settlement with Changtel's liquidators Continue Reading
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January 27, 2016
27Jan2016
News
Arrow calls time on COO position as Bryant retires
Arrow has followed the example of other firms and opted to spread the COO responsibilities once the current incumbent opts to leave the distributor Continue Reading
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January 26, 2016
26Jan2016
In Depth
Distribution positioning for a smart future
Distribution is making sure it has a role to play in a smart technology driven future Continue Reading