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MicroScope at 40: Billy MacInnes looks back

The former editor of MicroScope shares his memories about his time covering the channel Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Channel feeling good about Q4

Despite economic uncertainty, thoughts around the key fourth quarter remain positive Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Kaseya CEO talks of strong 2023 and love for Datto partners

Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, shares his reactions to DattoCon and the message he had for MSPs at the event Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: 40 years of MicroScope

As we celebrate MicroScope’s 40 anniversary, we look back (and forward) to assess how the channel keeps changing, with experts weighing in with their opinions Continue Reading

The channel: Four decades of change

To celebrate MicroScope’s 40th anniversary, we ask channel leaders to reflect on the changes seen over the past four decades – a shift to software, and the emergence of the managed service provider and the cloud are among the highlights Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

The evolution of distribution

To mark the 40th anniversary of MicroScope, Frank Vitagliano, CEO at GTDC, shares his thoughts on the journey that the channel has been on for the last four decades and beyond Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

BCN, XBM and Valsoft keep consolidation trend going

Firms add fellow resellers to their operations as they look to bolster depth, expertise and market reach Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Poly channel adapting to a hybrid world

Collaboration specialist has seen the demands on its partners change and a response across its reseller base Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Espria emerges as an MSP targeting the digital workspace

Managed service provider unveils fresh brand after bringing two firms together earlier this summer Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Where next for the channel?

As part of our 40th anniversary, we look ahead to get a sense of where the channel will go in the years and decades to come Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Change at the top at Content+Cloud

Fresh CEO comes in as former incumbent heads to a role at parent company with brief to look for further growth across Europe Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Alibaba Cloud outlines $1bn investment in partner ecosystem

Cloud player will spend the money over the next three years to enhance and grow its partner base Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

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

Bytes updates on ‘positive’ H1

Channel player Bytes joins growing list of firms that have reported a decent first half, with hopes of that continuing over the rest of the year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

After a bad August, the channel could help retail

The pressure is on to turn around sale decreases, and a trusted partner that can help introduce efficient technology might be part of the answer Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Cloud-appropriate is the message for the public sector

NetApp is encouraging channel partners to push cloud when it really is the right answer, as well as continue to offer users a choice Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Developing the subscription model

Customers and channel partners are moving to a world where flexible monthly payments are the norm, but that has meant distribution has had to take steps to support that shift Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Computacenter CEO talks of users’ ‘robust’ IT commitment

Profits might be down, but there are reasons to look ahead with some confidence as the channel player shares its interim first-half numbers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Zyxel reports strong summer in education for MSPs

Networking player has seen its channel busy over the summer, selling into schools and colleges Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Westcon-Comstor cuts ribbon on Cloud & Collaboration business division

Distributor reacts to market needs with a dedicated focus in areas where channel partners should be able to reap the rewards Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: The green agenda

Sustainability is now seen as a necessity for business to have on their agenda, so read about how the channel is turning green to capture customer attention. Also discover how the pandemic has changed sales forever and boosted the importance of relationships, as well as learn about how to handle currency fluctuations, rises and inflation Continue Reading

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Gaining ESG skills a rising motivation for M&A activity

The need to have a good story around environmental, social and governance (ESG) is driving more mergers and acquisitions Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Transition continuing at K3 Business Technology

Channel player updates investors on progress made in its fiscal H1 as it looks to build a business serving the retail sector Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Juniper Networks hands channel NaaS option

Vendor launches network as a service, which will give MSPs something to talk to customers about Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Ingram Micro Cloud rolls out Ultra offering

Subscription offering for channel partners is designed to support those looking for business growth Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Expereo and Wavenet hit acquisition trail

Firms expand their options by picking up more expertise and market coverage though deals Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

How can MSPs minimise the risk of supply chain attacks?

Jaime Arze, manager II of third-party risk at Datto, shares some thoughts on how managed service providers can avoid becoming the weak links in the supply chain Continue Reading

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• Jaime Arze, Datto

Supply chain attacks spark security investments

There have been several episodes of attacks in the software supply chain world, and MSPs in general are feeling the heat Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Celigo in channel-building mode

Integration-platform-as-a-service specialist is looking to significantly grow its partner base to ensure it can service increasing demand Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

How can managed service providers remain competitive?

Anthony Lamoureux, CEO of Velocity Smart, shares his thoughts about how an MSP can stand out from the crowd Continue Reading

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• Anthony Lamoureux, CEO of Velocity Smart

Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q2

Distributor buoyed by security and cloud growth as it reports second-quarter numbers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

D-Link bulks up channel education efforts

The need to keep on top of a changing networking market has seen a continued demand from the vendor’s channel for training and support Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Specialisations and verticals the NetApp channel approach

Vendor is looking to ensure partners are in a position where they can get deeper into customers and sell a wider solution Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Integration of acquisitions the focus at Redcentric

A flurry of deals in the past fiscal year need to be integrated, but don’t count out the chances of more targets being picked up Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Trellix underlines MSP cyber threats

Security player adds to the growing weight of evidence that the channel is a target for cyber criminals Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Babble back on acquisition trail with double swoop

Cloud comms player continues to add to its geographical and technical coverage with two more deals Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Westcon-Comstor boss increases support for partners and staff

Distributor’s chief executive plans to ramp up partner support this year and is taking steps to protect staff from the cost-of-living crisis Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Computacenter deepens North American position with BITS buy

Deal for Illinois-based VAR adds more coverage and depth to Computacenter’s position in the US Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MITSG and Glide both opt for acquisitions to fuel growth

MSP and broadband specialist add to their operations with deals that provide more skills, customers and UK coverage Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Softcat outlines CEO succession plan

Channel player Softcat reveals that current boss Graeme Watt will leave that position in August next year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Acquisition strategy helps AdEPT deliver solid results

Managed service player reinstates dividend as it enjoys revenue and gross profit increases Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

SHI International attack shows the channel are targets

Malware attack on channel player a reminder that criminals are focused on hitting firms across the partner ecosystem Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Distribution has a role to play in a hyperscaler world

Support, application aggregation and skills are just a few of the benefits that disties can bring to bear for hyperscalers looking to work with the channel Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Nerdio enhances support for MSPs

Vendor Nerdio rolls out improved partner programme to make life easier for partners supporting Microsoft Azure environments, and N-able is also bolstering its ability to support CSPs Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Xerox bulks out digital services with Go Inspire

The print and document specialist is back in the acquiring mood as it adds more depth to its services Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Node4 adds more Microsoft Azure skills with risual

Consolidation across the managed servicer provider community has continued, with two MSPs coming together Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel key for Google Cloud

Approach taken by public cloud player shows partners are critical to its growth ambitions Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: The slow march to Windows 11

It's taken a while, but the latest Microsoft OS is having an impact – read all about the journey to Windows 11, as well as the uptake of co-innovation and co-creation strategies in the channel, and Broadcom's acquisition of VMware Continue Reading

Things sound good now, but will they stay that way?

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Microsoft shows flexibility on block to legacy CSP auto-renewals

Microsoft reacts to efforts made by the channel to move to alternatives in the face of the previously proposed deadline to support next month Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Distribution delivers for Dropbox

Evolution of disties has seen them better positioned to support a wide range of partners selling into the SME customer base Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel confidence holds firm

Agilitas survey shines light on positive mood across IT channel as CloudCoCo H1 numbers add to evidence of growth Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

HPE rolls out Partner Ready Vantage programme

The focus is very much on supporting an as-a-service shift that has happened across the vendor’s channel base Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Print industry needs to work with channel on sustainability

Vendors are strong on their own actions, but need to use programmes to support more action in their channels Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Avanade and Intact add fuel to consolidation trend

Microsoft specialist and ERP player seal acquisitions as they look to strengthen their positions Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

BCN lands fresh PE backer

MSP set to continue with its expansive strategy after starting a relationship with a different private equity player Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

SysGroup looks ahead of pandemic-hit FY

Managed service player SysGroup is looking to continue with its buy-and-build strategy to grow the business this year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Increased complexity leaves users struggling with cloud security

Research from MSP Aptum shines a light on the struggles that are being experienced by large numbers of users Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Co-creation and a partner ecosystem core to IBM

Vendor and partner Logicalis talk about working relationship as an illustration of how Big Blue is working with the channel Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

SMEs leaning more heavily on MSPs, says research

Research from JumpCloud reveals increased momentum in the shift by small and medium-sized customers towards working with the managed service model Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Things sound good now, but will they stay that way?

Broadcom is making the right noises to the channel after its acquisition of VMware, but Billy MacInnes has heard these sorts of positive soundings before Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Five-minute interview: Kit Kyte, Checkit

MicroScope talks to Kit Kyte, CEO at intelligent operations platform CheckIt, to discover what makes him tick and what his opinions are surrounding remote working and technology Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Syncro steps up support for UK MSPs

Firm expands support hours and makes billing easier as it looks to grow managed service provider base on this side of the Atlantic Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Schneider Electric, Maintel and DataSolutions highlight green efforts

Vendor, cloud player and distributor illustrate some of the steps that are being taken across the industry on the sustainability front Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: A return to face-to-face meetings

With the world emerging from the pandemic, what role does the personal event and face-to-face meetings hold in business? Also read about the next step for the future of collaboration and communication services, and why there needs to be greater diversity across the channel Continue Reading

DataSolutions and ANS Group both talk growth

Channel players share insights into their performance and ambitions for the future Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Enterprises overspending on cloud services

The channel needs to help users address some of the factors that are causing them to get frustrated about their experiences of cloud computing Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Redcentric Solutions snaps up remaining Sungard Availability Services assets

Firm signs up AWS Consulting business and has a few weeks to complete deal for remaining datacentres Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Ultima beefs up security with The AntiSocial Engineer buy

The Ultima and AntiSocial Engineer deal provides access to expertise around vulnerability exposure and remediation through education and understanding human nature Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

OGL expands advisory services and Gatewatcher firms up UK position

Both firms have sought expertise to lead their efforts as they look for market expansion and improved customer support Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Daisy Communications and DSP-Explorer add to consolidation trend

Firms move to add depth and skills with deals for fellow channel players Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Broadcom senior management make positive channel noises

Partners wondering about the attitude of the prospective new owner of VMware to the indirect model will have been reassured by views shared with analysts Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Softcat trading update adds to positive channel picture

Channel player issues third-quarter trading update to indicate that momentum built up in the first half is continuing Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Bytes delivers solid FY22

Channel player continues to provide investors with cheer as it shares record numbers for its latest fiscal year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Having a security angle is a priority for MSPs

Research released to mark the latest MSP Day underlines the need for managed service players to be able to provide the data protection that customers are crying out for Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MSP Day: Growth expected but security concerns rising

Research around the annual MSP Day event indicates there are a lot of positives in the managed services world, but fears of security regulations are widespread Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

FluidOne makes investment in Marathon

The move to get involved with the Microsoft gold partner will add more cloud services depth Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Cloud print management set to dominate over next few years

Research from Quocirca paints a picture of a customer base moving to the cloud over the next few years, as it reacts to hybrid working Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

TD Synnex adds Google Cloud to its portfolio

Distributor will partner public cloud giant in key markets as it looks to provide resellers with more choices Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Security and cloud drive Exclusive Networks’ Q1

Distributor shares first-quarter numbers with eyes on building on it to deliver a strong fiscal year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

NetApp supports partners on the journey to hybrid

Cloud data player prepared to support those that are looking to move into a position where they can deliver high value to customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell ‘making big bets’ on telco and edge

Vendor’s channel execs weigh in on market opportunity for partners at Global Channel Summit Continue Reading

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• MicroScope contributor

MicroScope: Charging at SME security challenges

With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working Continue Reading

NetApp: View the public sector as a series of sub-verticals

A one-size-fits-all approach is not going to work effectively in the public sector, according to research and experience gained by the vendor Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell adds cyber cloud protection to Apex

Vendor continues to build out capabilities of its as-a-service portfolio with more support for those worried about data in multi-cloud environments Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Computacenter Q1 indicates life is getting back to normal

It’s been difficult to talk about season patterns with a pandemic raging, but as we all learn to live with Covid, there are signs that this also means getting used to more familiar trading conditions Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Kaseya CEO explains the move for Datto

Following the recently announced acquisition, the boss at MSP specialist Kaseya speaks to MicroScope about the context for the deal and why it was attracted to its rival Datto Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

WatchGuard owner sets sights on MSP growth

Vector Capital has become majority owner of the security firm with a strategy of appealing to managed service providers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

AWS marks a decade of partner network

Cloud giant looks for closer relationships with ISVs and consulting partners as it seeks to expand the range of services it can offer to customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Professional services firms suffer skills gaps and legacy system issues

Research from Unit4 covering the state of the European market reveals optimism, but concerns about barriers to growth Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell steps up retail edge support, flags channel opportunity

Vendor introduces more offerings for the retail sector, with UK channel boss urging partners to take a look at the market Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Version 1 lands fresh private equity backer with Partners Group

Track record of the business and position in supporting digital transformation attracted finance player, which has become majority shareholder Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Distology: MSSP consolidation is a customer concern

Distributor shares findings of research that gave customers an opportunity to say where they felt the disruption to the industry was coming from in the next few years Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

GTDC: Pandemic has accelerated distribution’s digital drive

Newly launched podcast from the industry organisation summarises the position of distributors two years on from the arrival of Covid-19 Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MSPs remain ransomware targets

ConnectWise Threat Report reveals the extent to which managed service providers are in the crosshairs of criminals Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Kaseya and Datto tie-up will put pressure on rivals

Initial responses to multi-billion-dollar deal is to talk up the MSP market as a whole and focus on existing strategies Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Content+Cloud picks up Microsoft Dynamics player Azzure IT

Acquisition comes just a few months after the channel player was itself a target of a deal that has given it more muscle in the market Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

K3 shows further evidence of its turnaround

Channel player shares FY21 numbers and underlines the progress made by its recently installed CEO to reshape the business Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Nuvias: Channel positive on growth but divided on hybrid working

Distributor Nuvias shares its latest research into the state of the UK channel, with mixed views around hybrid working Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor