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• December 23, 2024 23 Dec'24

  2024 review: Main themes in the channel

  MicroScope takes a look back at some of the main themes that affected the channel over the past 12 months

• December 19, 2024 19 Dec'24

  SoftwareOne and Crayon announce tie-up

  SoftwareOne’s purchase of Crayon will create a significant-sized European software and cloud provider and Microsoft specialist

• December 18, 2024 18 Dec'24

  MirrorWeb plans channel expansion

  Archiving specialist MirrorWeb is looking to increase the volume of business generated by partners in 2025

• December 17, 2024 17 Dec'24

  Exclusive Networks unifies security services

  Distributor brings together its consultancy, training and technical expertise under one roof to make life easier for partners, while Westcon-Comstor has rewarded a number of staff with senior promotions

• December 17, 2024 17 Dec'24

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Changes and moves announced at Computacenter, Genesys, The Noledge Group, Forcepoint and CirrusHQ

• December 16, 2024 16 Dec'24

  Next year must be used to prepare for PSTN switch-off

  Although the PSTN switch-off has been delayed, the channel still needs to prepare customers to migrate to a fresh comms strategy

• December 16, 2024 16 Dec'24

  Ransomware threat shows no sign of slowing down

  Those making predictions about what’s in store for the channel next year point to the persistent and growing problems caused by cyber criminals

• December 13, 2024 13 Dec'24

  TD Synnex UK&I managing director: AI set to grow in 2025

  This might not have quite been the year the industry was expecting, but there are reasons to believe markets will improve

• December 11, 2024 11 Dec'24

  Managed security services set for growth in 2025

  Predictions from channel player Infinigate include an expectation that MSSPs will continue to be in strong demand

• December 11, 2024 11 Dec'24

  Okta progressing with partner-first strategy

  Identity player shares progress update a couple of months after it went all-in with the channel

• December 10, 2024 10 Dec'24

  Node4 ushers in fresh CEO to drive MSP’s growth

  After more than two decades leading from the front, Node4’s founder and CEO is stepping back as the business starts a fresh chapter

• December 10, 2024 10 Dec'24

  MSP specialists plugging security gaps

  A few weeks after Kaseya sealed the addition of SaaS Alerts, the security player’s CEO details what it will mean for the vendor’s managed service community

• December 09, 2024 09 Dec'24

  Security, cloud and commercial inkjet driving print channel growth

  Kyocera has shared its expectations for the year ahead, pointing its channel partners in the direction of areas where there should be high levels of activity

• December 06, 2024 06 Dec'24

  AvePoint growing an aware channel community

  The vendor’s UK channel lead shares an update on progress to increase communication with partners

• December 06, 2024 06 Dec'24

  Zero trust and AI driving observability interest

  For channel partners wondering where there should be pockets of revenue next year, there is a case to be made for deep observability

• December 05, 2024 05 Dec'24

  GTDC: Distribution pivotal to delivering security

  Industry organisation shares report that aims to highlight the role its members play in making sure complex technology gets into the hands of partners

• December 05, 2024 05 Dec'24

  Exclusive Networks deepens commitment to Netskope

  Launch of managed services and training options follow just weeks after the distributor gained skills via the Cloudrise buy

• December 04, 2024 04 Dec'24

  Quocirca: Print industry must promote remanufactured goods programmes

  Printer world continuing to improve its green position through a range of internal and external moves, but there needs to be more promotion of remanufactured goods

• December 04, 2024 04 Dec'24

  Salesforce partners alerted to AI Agent opportunities

  Vendor shares details of current state of UK’s ability to use AI as it looks to shake-up the market

• December 03, 2024 03 Dec'24

  Westcon-Comstor adds Juniper Networks to AWS Marketplace options

  Distributor continues to widen the services it can offer via the cloud giant’s platform

• December 03, 2024 03 Dec'24

  SysGroup shows transformation progress in H1

  Managed service player shares first-half numbers that show it is changing the business without having too much of an adverse impact on revenues

• December 03, 2024 03 Dec'24

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Moves in the past week at logicalis, Evolve, Rapid7, MirrorWeb and Board Intelligence

• December 03, 2024 03 Dec'24

  Automation already making a difference for MSPs

  The focus is all on artificial intelligence, but managed service providers can already take advantage of existing tools

• November 29, 2024 29 Nov'24

  AWS adds Crayon to European distribution ranks

  Cloud giant makes its second distribution appointment in a matter of days as it bolsters its ability to reach partners

• November 28, 2024 28 Nov'24

  Avanade sounds alarm over mid-market approach to AI

  Viewing the technology as an opportunity to cut staff and reduce costs is not the right approach, the channel player has warned

• November 28, 2024 28 Nov'24

  Westcon-Comstor appointed European partner by AWS

  Distributor continues to build on its relationship with the cloud giant with an opportunity to support the vendor across the UK and mainland Europe

• November 27, 2024 27 Nov'24

  Iomart H1 update shares progress on hybrid cloud strategy

  Channel player’s trading update reveals the state of the business prior to the acquisition of Atech last month

• November 26, 2024 26 Nov'24

  Securing OT environments a growth area for 2025

  Distology has encouraged partners to look at the operational technology space over the past year, and that message remains relevant as growth continues

• November 26, 2024 26 Nov'24

  BGF continues to back North-East firms

  Just days after funding an MSP in the region, the finance specialist has extended the support it provides for accessibility specialist Recite Me

• November 25, 2024 25 Nov'24

  Avanade welcomes fresh UK&I boss

  Microsoft partner appoints former Iberia boss and experienced vendor veteran to grow the business

• November 25, 2024 25 Nov'24

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  There are moves this week at a range of organisations, including Apogee, Enfocus, Logpoint, Altia, NFON and Dragos

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  Exclusive bolsters services depth with Cloudrise buy

  Distributor extends presence in the US and gains more expertise to share across the global organisation

• November 22, 2024 22 Nov'24

  Making a channel event hit the target

  The industry enjoys a good get together, but with pressure on time, those organising conferences have to pitch it just right. MicroScope speaks to Distology to find out how

• November 21, 2024 21 Nov'24

  Canalys: Cloud services continued to grow through Q3

  There’s been demand for AI-fuelled growth and investment from the three main hyperscalers over the most recent quarter

• November 21, 2024 21 Nov'24

  Ten10 and Focus Group bolster positions with M&A moves

  Consolidation in the channel continues with two more examples being added to a lengthening list of deals done in 2024

• November 20, 2024 20 Nov'24

  Lemongrass stepping up support to get customers to Clean Core

  SAP channel specialist is guiding users through the stages to unlock the benefits of the vendor’s cloud shift

• November 20, 2024 20 Nov'24

  Softcat update signals strong start to 2025 financial year

  Channel player shares insights into first quarter trading with talk of customer demand remaining strong

• November 19, 2024 19 Nov'24

  Nasuni cuts ribbon on enhance partner programme

  Data player Nasuni adds to a list of vendors, including Mimecast, that has chosen to enhance or launch fresh offerings

• November 19, 2024 19 Nov'24

  ITC signals growth plans with BGF backing

  Managed services player indicates money will support both organic and M&A growth as it looks to widen its reach beyond North-East England

• November 18, 2024 18 Nov'24

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  Personnel moves of note have been made at Proofpoint, N-Able, NTT Data UK&I and Red Canary

• November 18, 2024 18 Nov'24

  Nextview Consulting enters UK via Sabio Salesforce practice deal

  European player makes move to head across the side of the channel with an acquisition and partnership

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  Partners will form part of AWS European Sovereign Cloud plans

  Cloud giant will launch service by the end of next year with a number of services already on-board and expectations that ISVs will be involved

• November 15, 2024 15 Nov'24

  Maintel interim CEO details transformation progress

  The channel player has been through a process of focusing the business on specific areas

• November 14, 2024 14 Nov'24

  Arrow adds more AI capabilities to its cloud platform

  Tools will enable the channel to develop customised support to drive efficiencies and sales

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Giacom adds Inform Billing to bolster cloud services

  Firm makes acquisition to add further depth to the tools it can provide its channel partners

• November 13, 2024 13 Nov'24

  Questions over the future of Exertis as DCC signals break-up

  Group’s chief executive signals a strategic shift to focus solely on its energy business, with it unclear what comes next for its channel business

• November 12, 2024 12 Nov'24

  Avanade: Mid-market wants to consume AI but needs help

  Channel player Avanade shares research that exposes obstacles holding back customers from further adoption of artificial intelligence and automation

• November 12, 2024 12 Nov'24

  Exclusive adds Druva to the mix and extends Gigamon

  Distributor continues to enhance the portfolio of products and services it can provide partners with a focus on data security

• November 11, 2024 11 Nov'24

  Budget should spark channel to drive more AI and automation

  Recently announced changes to National Insurance, capital gains tax and increases to the minimum wage should spark opportunities for partners

• November 11, 2024 11 Nov'24

  Channel moves: Who's gone where?

  Moves of note this week as Mark Halpin remerges to take up a senior role at SCC Digital, and there are senior additions at Agilitas IT Solutions and Workjam