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• August 09, 2024 09 Aug'24

  CyberSmart: MSPs now expected to provide security

  Customers are increasingly looking to their service provider to cover all bases, including data protection

• August 08, 2024 08 Aug'24

  Jamf cuts ribbon on global partner programme

  Apple specialist formalises support for partners globally with scheme that will be available in 70 countries

• August 08, 2024 08 Aug'24

  European markets improve for Infinigate in Q1

  Distributor shares revenue update for the first quarter, as well as its confidence in the prospects for the rest of the fiscal year

• August 07, 2024 07 Aug'24

  Maintel strategy underpins progress made in H1

  Comms specialist Maintel shares trading update on its strategy to secure contracts, stating that it is heading in the right direction

• August 07, 2024 07 Aug'24

  Acronis signals increased support for MSPs after landing fresh backer

  Security player intends to build on track record of developing programmes and products that support managed service provider community

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  Sizeable number of users yet to make Windows 11 leap

  The channel has an opportunity to encourage migration to Microsoft Windows 11 from customers continuing to drag their heels

• August 06, 2024 06 Aug'24

  Westcon-Comstor uses data to generate additional partner business

  Distributor Westcon-Comstor shares the progress made in its fiscal year with its data sharing programme that identifies opportunities

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  Channel should use AI to fight ransomware threat

  With criminals using AI to generate their attacks, the response should be to harness the technology to defend customers

• August 05, 2024 05 Aug'24

  IBM welcomes back Gill as UK channel lead

  Big Blue brings back former long-time staffer Andrew Gill to run its channel operations in UK&I, with a brief including enabling more partner adoption of AI

• August 01, 2024 01 Aug'24

  Slow weeks of summer an ideal time for training

  The next few weeks could present opportunities for the development of personal skills across the channel

• July 31, 2024 31 Jul'24

  Darktrace and Veracode enhancing partner programmes

  Security vendor responds to channel feedback and rolls out enhanced options to support collaboration and encourage skills development

• July 31, 2024 31 Jul'24

  SysGroup backing artificial intelligence

  Firm shares FY numbers and indicates it is committed to investing in artificial intelligence to position itself as an expert provider to the SME community

• July 30, 2024 30 Jul'24

  Lemongrass taking advantage of SAP cloud moves

  Vendor’s encouragement to customers to adopt its Rise technology has opened up opportunities for its channel

• July 30, 2024 30 Jul'24

  ADP and Khipu Networks partner to offer data protection

  The two managed service providers will work together to get data resilience options in front of more Khipu customers

• July 29, 2024 29 Jul'24

  SCC gains security recognition from Microsoft

  Channel player SCC receives approval from Microsoft for its ability to provide managed detection and response services

• July 29, 2024 29 Jul'24

  Exclusive heading back into private hands

  Distributor’s board and founder back bid to usher in fresh majority shareholder

• July 29, 2024 29 Jul'24

  ALSO strengthens European position with Westcoast

  Distributor tie-up will provide Swiss channel player with more options in the UK, Ireland and France

• July 18, 2024 18 Jul'24

  SonicWall adds cloud edge proposition for MSPs

  Vendor SonicWall continues to crank up the tools and services it can provide its managed service provider partner base

• July 18, 2024 18 Jul'24

  Ignition, Westcon, TD Synnex and Exclusive bolster positions

  Disties add more security depth and provide increased support for partners keen to meet rising levels of customer demand

• July 17, 2024 17 Jul'24

  Gartner: AI is driving customer spending

  Analyst firm outlines how much money will be spent on IT this year, with growth being supported by customer adoption of fresh technologies

• July 17, 2024 17 Jul'24

  Eyes on costs a feature of K3 first-half results

  Channel player K3 delivers a significant reduction in operating losses thanks to its continued focus on reducing costs

• July 16, 2024 16 Jul'24

  SMEs looking to MSPs to help with AI and security challenges

  Firm shares research that reveals top concerns of channel’s customer base and areas where they feel most threatened

• July 16, 2024 16 Jul'24

  Schneider expands support on datacentre and infrastructure front

  Power specialist Schneider adds more certifications for partners as they look to develop areas of expertise

• July 15, 2024 15 Jul'24

  Channel moves: Who's gone where?

  Moves this week across the industry at Sota, OneTrust, Qumulo, Tollring and Object First

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Microsoft rolls out further partner incentives and support

  Vendor uses inaugural digital event to outline where it’s hoping partners will focus and how it will support those efforts

• July 11, 2024 11 Jul'24

  Service providers putting funds into AI and automation

  Research from Kaseya reveals the top priorities for service providers as we move deeper into the second half

• July 11, 2024 11 Jul'24

  MSPs confident they can fend off cyber threat

  Despite the ongoing targeting of the managed service community by cyber criminals, many feel confident about their position

• July 10, 2024 10 Jul'24

  Canalys: PC market sets stage in Q2 for further growth

  AI-capable products are starting to hit the market, providing expectations of a strengthening 2024

• July 08, 2024 08 Jul'24

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  In a week that saw major personnel changes on the benches of the House of Commons, the moves continued across the channel

• July 05, 2024 05 Jul'24

  Hopes Labour will support tech, improve security and drive innovation

  With the dust settling on the election results and a fresh prime minister entering Downing Street, the tech industry is starting to share its hopes for the new government

• July 05, 2024 05 Jul'24

  MSPs deserve more recognition

  CEO of Kaseya outlines its mission to improve the position of the managed service provider community

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  SonicWall offers MSPs access to increased range of services

  Security player arms partners with access to European-based SOC that will help them deal with EU compliance regulations

• July 03, 2024 03 Jul'24

  Logicalis: Sustainability still a top customer concern

  Even with the tougher economic climate, the commitment by customers to greening their business and working with those with a similar mission remains solid

• July 02, 2024 02 Jul'24

  Westcon-Comstor and e92plus widen portfolios

  Distributors are expanding and signing fresh relationships to get more options in front of their respective partner bases

• July 01, 2024 01 Jul'24

  Northamber expands into Ireland

  Acquisition of distributor Renaissance Contingency Services gives the firm an Irish presence

• July 01, 2024 01 Jul'24

  Canon Business Centre SOS expands geographic reach

  Partner able to provide more coverage for the print vendor in Hampshire and the South coast following acquisition

• July 01, 2024 01 Jul'24

  Insight acquires consultancy NWT

  Channel player keeps M&A activity going with move for UK firm with strong vertical market experience

• June 28, 2024 28 Jun'24

  Sage: SMEs want the channel to be trusted advisors

  Firm shares research that indicates partners are seen by small and medium-sized customers as the source of digital transformation support

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  CloudCoCo reports H1 results amid stabilisation efforts

  Channel player is going through a review that should put it in a stronger financial position, but it’s business as usual in the meantime

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Advania goes all in on Copilot

  After a successful pilot, Advania makes AI tools available to its entire staff, fuelling efficiencies and helping identify use cases

• June 26, 2024 26 Jun'24

  Goldilock builds out partner network

  Security vendor adds distributors and resellers to increase UK, US and European coverage and to support its plans to go indirect

• June 26, 2024 26 Jun'24

  Hume talks of ‘recovering market’ as TD Synnex shares Q2 numbers

  Distributor’s numbers fall within guidance in second quarter as it looks towards stronger second half

• June 25, 2024 25 Jun'24

  ALSO Cloud UK: GenAI poses significant security risks

  Distributor’s event shines light on the benefits and challenges faced by users looking to adopt the technology

• June 24, 2024 24 Jun'24

  Abzorb shares experiences of apprenticeship scheme

  As those finishing A-levels contemplate their futures, channel player Abzorb shares experiences of its apprenticeship scheme

• June 24, 2024 24 Jun'24

  Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

  We look at moves made in the past week at Six Degrees, TelcoSwitch, CyXcel and TD Synnex

• June 21, 2024 21 Jun'24

  Cato Networks cuts ribbon on managed SASE service

  Firm is aiming to make life easier for those managing complex customer environments

• June 20, 2024 20 Jun'24

  Pure harnesses AI to enhance partner processes

  Vendor unveils range of enhancements to provide its channel with greater insights and growth opportunities

• June 20, 2024 20 Jun'24

  Zammit announced as next TD Synnex CEO

  The decision by Rich Hume to retire means the distributor’s current COO will get a chance to make his mark in the top job

• June 20, 2024 20 Jun'24

  Thales driving channel integration after Imperva addition

  The channel chief at Thales talks about the benefits of prioritising talking to the partner bases of both vendors with a single voice

• June 19, 2024 19 Jun'24

  Legacy networking infrastructure holding customers back

  Research from Daisy reveals the challenges customers are facing due to their struggles moving away from ageing kit