Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) Services
Enterprise resource management (ERP) is a key software for customers trying to discover more about their own operations. With the mid-market as well as the enterprise sector both queuing up to get hold of tools that will deliver real business intelligence the potential opportunities are vast and the vendors operating in this space continue to innovate and look to channel partners to deliver sales.
-
E-Zine
06 Sep 2024
MicroScope: Embracing the AI opportunity
In this issue, we look at how the channel is reacting to AI, share advice for those looking to harness the technology, and explore how MSPs can help customers to optimise AI investments Continue Reading
-
News
30 Jul 2024
Lemongrass taking advantage of SAP cloud moves
Vendor’s encouragement to customers to adopt its Rise technology has opened up opportunities for its channel Continue Reading
-
News
21 May 2024
AST bolsters UK position with Symatrix buy
Tie-up of Oracle specialists will provide operations on both sides of the Atlantic for expanding American business Continue Reading
-
News
07 Mar 2024
HP emphasises AI in partner programme enhancements
Vendor uses partner event to share details of changes coming in May, and its plans to increase support for partners keen to get involved with artificial intelligence Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
01 Sep 2023
MicroScope: Channel pushes on against the odds
In this issue, we take a look at the struggles and triumphs faced by the channel this year so far. Also read up on possible solutions to the skills shortage, including the opening up of STEM to a more diverse range of students, and the necessity for improving skills on the job Continue Reading
-
News
30 Aug 2023
K3 Business Technology transition continues
Channel player focused on fashion industry shares H1 progress indicating that it is making progress Continue Reading
-
News
06 Mar 2023
Capita continues divestment strategy with HR sell-off
Firm sells off more of the portfolio as it continues to trim the focus to its two core businesses, Capita Public Service and Capita Experience Continue Reading
-
News
07 Feb 2023
NetSuite enjoys decent EMEA channel growth
Vendor provides update on how 2022 went for its channel business across the region Continue Reading
-
News
18 Jan 2023
Intechnica embraces fresh owner and Version 1 makes double swoop
Consolidation in the channel continues at pace with three deals being announced within the past 24 hours Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
09 Jan 2023
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
-
News
07 Dec 2022
Air IT and Nexer Group active on M&A front
Firm Air IT continues to show its determination to use M&A as a way of bolstering its position in the UK managed services market Continue Reading
-
News
08 Nov 2022
Codestone and OSF Digital hit the acquisition trail
Firms look to bolster skills, expertise and geographic reach with latest purchases Continue Reading
-
News
13 Oct 2022
Cloud shift set to benefit insightsoftware channel
Vendor has identified a gap that its partners can help fill for finance teams keen to move to the cloud and get more out of technology Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
03 Oct 2022
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
-
News
16 Aug 2022
Expereo and Wavenet hit acquisition trail
Firms expand their options by picking up more expertise and market coverage though deals Continue Reading
-
News
21 Jun 2022
Avanade and Intact add fuel to consolidation trend
Microsoft specialist and ERP player seal acquisitions as they look to strengthen their positions Continue Reading
-
Feature
14 Jun 2022
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
-
News
13 May 2022
K3 Business Technology CEO has seen progress in year one
The turnaround at the channel player continues, but the man in charge has delivered a fair bit in the year a bit since he stepped into the chief executive role Continue Reading
-
News
09 May 2022
Tech Data enhances managed print offering
Distributor adds more depth to its OpenMPS cloud-based offering after getting partner feedback Continue Reading
-
News
05 May 2022
SAP channel consolidation continues as Codestone buys Clarivos
Deal will add more muscle to ERP, analytics and provide extra depth to the cloud services that the combined operation can offer Continue Reading
-
News
17 Mar 2022
Lemongrass widens hyperscaler line-up by adding Azure
SAP cloud specialist explains the process it went through in settling on a multicloud strategy Continue Reading
-
News
22 Feb 2022
Sapphire Systems building digital operations platform proposition
Firm identifies opportunity to target mid-enterprise market with an offering that touches on finance, asset management and supply chain Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
03 Dec 2021
MicroScope: Valuing the MSP
In this month’s MicroScope, we look at why customers should be prepared to pay for the value offered by a managed service provider, identify the biggest drivers in the data storage market, and look at why some firms are struggling to get to grips with remote working. Read the issue now Continue Reading
-
News
20 Oct 2021
Avanade adds more Microsoft depth with Quantiq buy
Tie-up will give more depth around Microsoft business applications and support for those customers undergoing digital transformation Continue Reading
-
News
05 Oct 2021
SoftwareONE adds SAP depth with Centiq buy
Firm is back in the acquisition game as it continues to add more muscle to its EMEA coverage and ability to support SAP customers Continue Reading
-
News
04 Oct 2021
Enterprise software an investment target
The channel has seen investment levels rise this year, and market dynamics are making those involved with supporting the changing working world attractive to backers Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
03 Sep 2021
MicroScope: Stepping forward after Covid
In this issue, discover what the lasting impact of Covid-19 is likely to be as the channel emerges into a post-pandemic world. Also discover more about disaster recovery for SMEs and how best to make a plan to protect your business, and read about an uptick in cloud-based contact centre-as-a-service solutions Continue Reading
-
News
20 Apr 2021
Unit4 cheers channel momentum
Figures for the first quarter reveal that the ERP player has seen triple-digit growth in the value of contracts coming from partners Continue Reading
-
News
07 Apr 2021
Unit4 reaches out to developers to support ERPx
Firm cuts the ribbon on its next-generation enterprise resource planning offering with a programme specifically designed to increase developer activity Continue Reading
-
News
30 Mar 2021
K3 continuing to reshape the business
Firm shares its full-year numbers with a determination to continue the focus on IP and global accounts Continue Reading
-
News
15 Mar 2021
Sapphire expands prospects through acquisition
SAP specialist’s CEO shares the strategy behind the string of deals it has already signed this year Continue Reading
-
News
02 Mar 2021
SAP channel consolidation continues as Sapphire buys InCloud
Sapphire Systems has moved for InCloud Solutions in a bid to add more depth to its cloud ERP expertise Continue Reading
-
News
25 Feb 2021
SAP looking for ambitious channel growth
Vendor keen to ramp up revenues from partners over the next few years as it takes steps to increase support for the channel Continue Reading
-
Podcast
01 Dec 2020
The channel in the pandemic, datacentres for investors – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Simon Quicke joins Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna to discuss how the IT channel has fared in the pandemic, how datacentres have evolved as investment assets, STEM education for children, and data strategy at Guide Dogs Continue Reading
-
News
14 Oct 2020
NetSuite upbeat over channel progress
Cloud ERP specialist has seen partner numbers increase in the 18 months since it launched its latest channel programme Continue Reading
-
News
12 Oct 2020
Nutanix looks for GSI growth
Pressure is increasing to demonstrate to customers that cost savings can be realised quickly, according to the GSI leader at Nutanix UK Continue Reading
-
News
22 Jun 2020
Dell and Rackspace strengthen edge pitch
Vendors launch fresh products and services to make sure the channel has the answers that customers are increasingly looking for Continue Reading
-
News
17 Jun 2020
Ingram Cloud Summit shares thoughts on the long view
Sessions at the distributor's virtual conference look beyond the current demands of the pandemic to what will be coming next Continue Reading
-
News
27 Jan 2020
ERP specialist Symatrix steps up investment in managed services
Manchester-based business is looking to build on its existing managed services offering adding more staff to support its ambitions Continue Reading
-
Opinion
04 Dec 2019
Why are software development houses switching to no-code?
No-code platforms for application development offer the advantages of speed and ease of use, and help firms escape developer skills shortages. Will the UK follow the Netherlands’ lead in taking up this approach? Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
01 Nov 2019
MicroScope: The growing SD-WAN opportunity
After plenty of hype, software-defined wide-area networking is delivering revenues for the channel, but how are partners taking advantage of it? Also read about how to tackle the growing skills gap in the face of Brexit, and how businesses are supporting intelligent workspaces Continue Reading
-
News
29 Oct 2019
NetSuite makes “largest ever” investment in channel
ERP software vendor outlines new partner programme Continue Reading
-
Opinion
17 Oct 2019
Digital transformation: How far are we really in the journey?
Are customers really in as much of a hurry to digitally transform as the shrillest advocates of the technology would like us to believe? Continue Reading
-
Feature
15 Aug 2019
Cyber security and the channel
Leading lights in the industry give their assessment of where the cyber security market is headed in the second half of 2019 Continue Reading
-
Feature
12 Aug 2019
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
-
News
11 Jul 2019
OpenText: Partners in “incredible position” in post-ERP world
Channel partners should guide customers in their transition to next generation information management Continue Reading
-
Opinion
09 Jul 2019
Brexit: the demo and the reality
IT industry should make it clear whether the “technological solutions” being bandied about by politicians to solve the Irish border problem are realistic Continue Reading
-
News
09 Jul 2019
K3 boss upbeat on business transformation progress
The ERP specialist has indicated it continues to improve its fortunes, despite issuing some challenging H1 numbers Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
05 Jul 2019
MicroScope: The effects of Brexit
Brexit is still to be delivered, but the channel has to carry on as usual – discover how executives are reacting to the effects of Brexit on business. Also read about the pros and cons of virtual storage, and how Barracuda is helping partners go further Continue Reading
-
Opinion
24 Jun 2019
Why organisations cannot afford to get carried away with contact centre success
To build sustainable success in the contact centre world, you need a strong focus on business goals, incremental business gains, teamwork and a culture based on trust Continue Reading
-
Opinion
21 Jun 2019
Shifting business model to benefit from the rise in cloud
Channel partners will need to undergo their own version of digital transformation to take full advantage of the shift to cloud Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
07 Jun 2019
MicroScope: Sourcing IT among the clouds
In this issue, discover how outsourcing is changing as the anything-as-a-service model takes off, and read about the channels promising start to the year from the viewpoint of experts Continue Reading
-
Feature
24 May 2019
Brexit crisis: How are businesses coping?
Theresa May’s impending departure has only deepened the confusion surrounding Brexit – so what does the business community make of it all? Continue Reading
-
Opinion
10 May 2019
A bridge too VAR
The expedition from VAR to MSP is not short of challenges but, equipped with the right map, ambitious companies can feel more confident in getting past first base. In the second part of his series, Predatar CEO Alistair Mackenzie takes a closer look at the importance of a strong culture and highlights why marketing should no longer be viewed as an afterthought Continue Reading
-
Opinion
25 Apr 2019
VAR from the madding crowd
Predatar’s CEO reflects on the transformation from VAR to MSP, highlighting some of the key milestones and the obvious pitfalls to avoid Continue Reading
-
Feature
18 Apr 2019
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
-
Opinion
04 Apr 2019
Why software patch management matters
When building a business case for software patch management, focus on its ability to protect against malware, ransomware, phishing and other security threats, thereby reducing the risk of downtime Continue Reading
-
News
19 Mar 2019
K3 restructuring helps firm move back into the black
ERP specialist has turned around losses as the consequences of a two-year operational review start to bear fruit Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
01 Mar 2019
MicroScope: Making tracks to SD-WAN growth
SD-WAN is a technology on the rise and there are clearly plenty of channel opportunities out there for those that get a firm grip on deployment and installation Continue Reading
-
News
08 Nov 2018
Rackspace: Blocks will benefit channel and a UK welcome for RelationEdge
Rackspace expects its flexible service blocks approach will benefit the channel and the firm has introduced RelationEdge to the UK Continue Reading
-
News
18 Oct 2018
Decision Inc buys stake in SAP player Copperman Consulting
South African firm makes move for UK SAP specialists to increase global footprint and gain a UK base Continue Reading
-
News
22 Aug 2018
ScanSource snaps up Salesforce partner Canpango
Another deal struck in a summer of consolidation sees ScanSource increase its CRM options with Canpango Continue Reading
-
Feature
01 Jun 2018
Q&A: Luis Murguia, SAP
SAP is sitting down with partners and customers in Orlando next week, but before that one of its senior channel executives was prepared to give an update about its reseller base Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
02 Feb 2018
MicroScope: Steering IT in the right direction
In this issue, we look at the timing of the ideal sales pitch and just what's happening with IoT and the channel. Continue Reading
-
News
23 Jan 2018
Sage looking for partners to bring in fresh customers
The software firm is stepping up support for its channel to encourage the generation of new customers Continue Reading
-
Feature
11 Apr 2014
Marussia F1 Team keeps racing with Sage partner expertise
Software specialists discuss how bespoke tailored apps successfully augment Sage ERP X3 sales into midmarket customers such as the Marussia Formula 1 Team Continue Reading
-
Feature
25 Jan 2013
A trip down memory lane
Simon Quicke revisits some of the events that made the headlines during MicroScope's first decade in print – the heady days of the 1980s Continue Reading