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Rigby Capital working with Lombard to prevent tech heading for landfill

Channel player will help dispose of assets and provide options for the finance specialist’s customers to acquire upgraded equipment Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Stone shares recycling milestone ahead of E-Waste Day

Channel player’s app has helped customers give their unused and unwanted equipment the chance of a second life Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Lenovo working with channel on sustainability challenges

Vendor Lenovo acutely aware it needs to work with its partner community to hit carbon reduction targets and help customers do the same Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Exertis launches B2B trade-in option

Distributor’s offering should make it easier for resellers to give customer devices a second life and avoid disposal for longer Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Five-minute interview: Marcus Harvey, Targus

Revealing some fascinating details about himself is Marcus Harvey, regional director of B2B at multinational mobile computing accessories company Targus Continue Reading

Jamf extending channel reach

Apple device management specialist is looking to work with managed service providers and security players to get in front of more customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Channel themes for 2023

In this month’s ezine, we provide a guide to the main areas of focus for the channel in the year ahead, with security, sustainability and hybrid working already standing out as major themes. We also look at what makes a good partner incentive programme. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Jigsaw24 launches Apple support service

Jigsaw24 looks to help Windows specialists cover all the bases with a service that will ensure they match levels of support across a wider range of devices Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Unpicking the cable mess

There are so many different chargers and cables available now that Billy MacInnes is wondering how we got into this state Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Flex and Peak supporting circular economy drive

With recycling a key part of getting to net zero, we take a closer look at the actions of a couple of players in the market Continue Reading

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• Nick Booth

Supply issues affect Currys over peak period

Getting hold of products and dealing with changing customer preferences have not been confined to the enterprise market, with retailer Currys suffering from supply shortages Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security

There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Why some businesses are struggling to get to grips with working from home

We look at the reasons why some businesses have struggled to maintain productivity levels, staff engagement or creativity in remote working setups Continue Reading

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• Sridhar Iyengar

Fujitsu putting €3m into its channel programme

Vendor will use funds to support enhancements and increase rewards for partners that line up behind its strategic areas of focus Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Exploring digital metamorphosis

Digital transformation is the buzz phrase, but is it more a question of evolution? In this issue, experts weigh in on digitisation and its effect on the world of work. Also read about local broadband providers aiming to improve internet connection and productivity, and find out how to tackle sales in a post-pandemic landscape Continue Reading

Samsung arms partners with tools to support greater mobility

Firm’s UK channel boss explains the thinking behind the recent launch of Samsung One and why it wants existing partners to benefit from its investments Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Staying connected

In this issue, read about how the channel is helping customers stay connected during the pandemic, with Covid-19 raising hardware demand as businesses aim to provide technology for home workers. Also discover the benefits of SD-WAN and learn about the top compliance concerns for the coming year Continue Reading

What will the next phase of working look like due to Covid-19?

Andy Jane, CTO at Olive Communications, looks back at the past couple of weeks as the UK has been on lockdown to see how businesses have coped during the initial stage of the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis Continue Reading

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• Andy Jane, Olive Communications

Coronavirus: Tech to the rescue

It has largely been technology that has kept workers productive and the kids entertained during the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown, says Billy MacInnes Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Tech Data has a taste for Apple

Company’s recent results got Billy MacInnes wondering about the importance of the relationship between the distributor and its key vendor Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

SCC shares insights into workplace mobility

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Are users ready as coronavirus sparks more remote working?

More firms are starting to send staff home as the coronavirus continues to spread, but there are concerns their technology is not up to supporting more remote access Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

SCC shares insights into workplace mobility

Channel firm casts an eye over the current extent of mobile working and the consequences for customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Zero clients: The future of mobile security for the channel?

As cyber attacks and security breaches continue to grow, IT managers are seeking new ways to secure their critical business data. While thin clients have been a good option in the past, they have limited benefits for remote working. That is where zero clients step in Continue Reading

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• Nick Offin, Dynabook Northern Europe

Zuckerberg expecting AR to make it big

The boss of Facebook has outlined some of the changes he sees coming in the 2020s and has put AR up there as the platform for the future Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Lenovo lifts lid on SME demands for more flexibility

The vendor has found that a significant number of staff working for SMEs would like to get access to mobile and cloud computing tools Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Opportunities and threats with Microsoft 365 Business Voice

The latest announcement from Microsoft brings significant business benefits and increased revenue to its resellers Continue Reading

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• Michael Frisby, Vuzion

Exertis delivers for DCC

Half year numbers show that although facing its challenges the Technology side of the business is performing strongly Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Supporting intelligent workspaces

As new technology continues to drive new ways of working, IT departments need support in facilitating the flexibility and connectivity demanded by today’s tech-savvy workforce Continue Reading

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• Matthew Beale, Ultima Business Solutions

Commercial PC growth better for channel than consumer PC growth

The commercial PC segment experienced a 15% sales increase in July, while consumer sales dropped by 2% – but that’s better than the other way round Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Control or shift – channel’s role in the move to business-led IT

What impact could the shift to business-led IT have on channel partners’ role with customers and the relationships they have grown and developed within customer organisations? Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Rivals moving to plug the Arrow ITAD gap

The decision by Arrow to exit the IT asset disposal business in the UK could be an opportunity for others Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Exertis stepping up DaaS efforts

Distributor hires former Tech Data staffer to come on board and run its desktop as a Service efforts Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MobileIron points channel towards MDM upgrade opportunity

Customers still using legacy mobile device management tools are ripe targets for resellers able to deliver more up-to-date technology Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

How to protect your intellectual property

Just what is intellectual property and why does it matter to a small business? Here is some practical advice to protect the unique aspects of your business from competitors Continue Reading

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• Paul Clapham

Making the business case to create a successful IoT initiative

The internet of things has the potential to address multiple business objectives, but it is not a miracle technology that will provide business benefit in isolation – true value comes only when the wider challenges are considered across all departments Continue Reading

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• Nick Sacke, Comms365

Second hand phones could expose resellers to data risks

The increase in the secondary phone market means more mobiles could find themselves in the hands of resellers who might not be aware of the need to wipe personal data Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Exertis signals strong growth in smart tech market

Distributor’s update on the smart technology market reveals revenue growth of more than 65% in the past year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Trying to make an Android appear to be an Apple

Just when does it help an Android app developer appear as if they are actually producing something for an Apple device? Billy MacInnes finds out Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Wearables 'a slow burn' but worth the channel backing

The market for wearables is expanding and with it the potential revenue streams for the channel Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Your finger for your phone?

Just how far will some people go to make sure they are not separated from their smart phones? Billy MacInnes is bemused by some research that claims to have the answer Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

The difference between profits and revenues

With numbers thrown around making revenue look like the main achievement Billy MacInnes turns his attention to profits Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

The importance of Tech Data's relationship with Apple

Apple is the distributor's biggest vendor partner, which got Billy Macinnes wondering why that will come as a surprise to so many of us Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Warranties not hitting the mark with millennials

The next generation of buyers do not seem to be that bothered about warranties Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

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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• Billy MacInnes