Hybrid Cloud Architecture
For the next few years, most customers will operate with a mixture of private and public cloud architectures. Resellers are being advised to cater for both in a hybrid cloud sale that can support the varied needs of their customers.
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News
04 Nov 2024
Arrow amplifies cloud opportunities
Channel player Arrow cuts ribbon on a programme designed to get more partners able to sell and support cloud technologies Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2024
HP outlines workspace opportunities for partners
HP’s latest insights into what makes a happy worker signals areas where the channel can make an impact Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
VMware nudging partners towards SaaS model
Software and services is the way that the vendor is expecting more of its partners to go Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
HPE supports as a service shift with partner programme enhancements
To support the ambition to offer as a service across the portfolio by 2022 HPE has started to make changes to its partner programme Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
Canalys: Cloud infrastructure players need the channel
In a hybrid multi-cloud world the channel is in an ideal position to help guide customers to make the right decisions Continue Reading
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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
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Opinion
14 Oct 2019
Will IAM make you more secure in a less secure world?
There are growing opportunities for the channel with identity and access management, as migration to hybrid environments gains pace Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Private cloud infrastructure spending holding steady
An analysis of Q2 from IDC indicates that public cloud infrastructure spending weakened but sales on the private side held up Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
STL adds more data centre expertise with IDS deal
STL has moved to expand its data centre infrastructure expertise and elsewhere Telstra is bringing its activities under a single banner Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Insight exposes the challenges for those running cloud projects
European wide research casts a light on the struggles that users are having meeting the various demands of their businesses Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Distribution poised for growth after evolving for the digital future
The Global Technology Distribution Council has wrapped up it 2019 Summit with plenty of upbeat messages for the channel Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2019
How to help businesses reach their digital goals
With digital transformation a hot trend in IT right now, the channel’s ability to help organisations hit the sweet spot in this pursuit could attract a lot of attention from potential customers Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
Enterprise growth delivers strong year at UKFast
Cloud player has shared its 2018 numbers showing that revenues have increased by double digits Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Nadella: Trust has to be earned every day
Microsoft CEO uses Inspire keynote to cover the importance of building trusted relationships Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2019
The hybrid cloud and clearing technical debt
When done properly, hybrid infrastructure can deliver efficiency, cost savings and performance, but with so many options available, good advice from a channel partner is key to achieving these benefits Continue Reading
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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
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News
18 Jun 2019
NetApp positions for hybrid world with as-a-service model
Vendor offers more flexibility to appeal to those users that want to pay in the as-a-service style Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
Cloudian boss sees a long-term hybrid future
Hybrid is here to stay according to the leader of one of the storage firms that offers both on-prem and hosted technology Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
SMEs still not getting the cloud
Small firms are crying out for education around the cloud with many not using the technology Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
Nutanix channel will benefit from HPE partnership
The two vendors are working together and the integrated appliance that will appear later this year will be available through Nutanix partners Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2019
Pure Storage rolls out distributor programme
Storage player looks to formalise relationships with distribution partners across EMEA Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2019
Journey to the cloud not a straight line from A to B
Campaign from Cogeco Peer 1 to help customers understand that moving to the cloud can be more complex than some might think Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2019
HPE boss: "If the channel doesn't grow we can't grow"
Speaking to analysts about the HPE's Q1 numbers Antonio Neri made it clear that partners play a pivotal role Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Dec 2018
Tech Data’s Advanced Solutions: 2019 channel predictions
Miriam Murphy, Senior Vice President EMEA , Advanced & Specialist Solutions at Tech Data shares some thoughts about what next year will hold Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2018
Cogeco Peer 1 targeting VAR community
The hosting specialist has identified a group of resellers that it plans to start working with Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2018
Dell's UK channel boss identifies growth opportunities
He might have only been in the job for a matter of weeks but Rob Tomlin has already identified areas where the channel can reap rewards in 2019 Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
Juniper Networks heralds multi-cloud channel opportunity
Networking player views SD-WAN as a staging post on a much longer journey towards a multi-cloud automated world Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2018
There's a cloud partner to cover every need
The recent Cloud Industry Forum report into how customers spend their money on infrastructure caught the attention of Billy MacInnes Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
IBM pledges to support Red Hat developer community post acquisition
Big Blue's decision to strike a multi-billion deal for open source player Red Hat means it gains a firm with a strong channel and developer network Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
IDC increases cloud infrastructure spending forecasts
The channel should benefit from customers spending on infrastructure in both private and public cloud areas Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Sep 2018
MicroScope: Thinking digital in the world of storage
In this issue of MicroScope, read the full report of the recent storage roundtable which discusses how cloud and GDPR has changed the industry Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2018
HPE points to a high value and hybrid services strategy
The vendor is making some progress with its services strategy according to the numbers shared in its Q3 results Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Multi-cloud the theme at VMWorld
An acquisition and some partner programmes have underlined the commitment of VMware to carve out more share in the multi-cloud market Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2018
Storage roundtable: Cloud and MSPs
In the first part of coverage of MicroScope's storage roundtable the debate begins with a focus on the shift by customers towards the cloud and the movement by the channel to become MSPs Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Customers need cloud experience both on and off prem
One of the talking points at the recent MicroScope storage roundtable was around the shift towards off-prem with vendors concluding that the experience is what really matters more than the location Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Digital transformation driving SCC growth
The channel player has delivered a fifth consecutive year of growth as it meets customer demands for digital transformation expertise Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Nadella signals hybrid theme for fiscal year ahead
The CEO of Microsoft has indicated that it is going to work with partners around the hybrid message as it moves into a fresh fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
UKFast increases public options with ClearCloud
Firm known for hybrid and private cloud provision steps up efforts in the public space Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Spiraling public cloud costs making private option attractive
An increasing number of companies are bringing their data back in-house and managed cloud providers are in an ideal position to Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2018
CompTIA: Cloud the springboard to further innovation
The industry group has found that more customers are looking to use the cloud as a way to introduce more emerging technologies into their organisations Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 May 2018
Are resellers ready for the race to multi-cloud?
Multi-cloud is here to stay and could offer resellers a chance to stand out from the crowd if they can rise to the challenge Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 May 2018
MicroScope: Bundles deliver surprise package for SMEs
In this issue, we look at the growing attraction of bundles for small customers, how to secure networks in the age of digital transformation, and offer some advice on GDPR Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2018
Channel can help users with inefficient cloud usage
An analysis of the cloud infrastructure services market from Canalys has highlighted an opportunity for partners with the right skills Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2018
The heart wants AI and M2M but the head knows skills are a problem
Research from SolarWinds has revealed that legacy infrastructure and skills gaps are causing problems for those customers trying to embark on digital transformation projects Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
HPE Pointnext picks up RedPixie to bolster hybrid cloud options
The vendor has picked up its second cloud consultancy in the space of eight months as it looks to increase its hybrid cloud support for customers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Apr 2018
MicroScope: Hatch a plan for retirement
In this issue, we look at problems around business management and retirement and how distribution plays a crucial role with cloud and the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2018
Firms failing to invest in emerging technologies
Dell EMC has warned that UK businesses are lagging behind European counterparts when it comes to investing in emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2018
Computacenter one of the first off the blocks with VMware Cloud on AWS
The first two partners in the UK selling VMware Cloud on AWS have been revealed Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2018
BSA: The UK is a good place to move to the cloud
Those customers concerned that a move to the cloud might be the wrong thing can take comfort in research that indicates the UK is one of the most robust places in the world to take the plunge Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Mar 2018
MicroScope: Opportunities on the horizon
Where are the best places for the channel to gain revenue and which areas risk bogging them down for little reward? We take a look at where the market is going Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2018
Cloud and IoT to play key role for distributors
Forecasts coming out of the Global Technology Distribution Council indicate that there is growth out there for disties if they focus in the right technology areas Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2018
Dell EMC steps up support for digital transformation skills
The vendor has rolled out a series of certifications aimed at arming people with the right skills to navigate some of the cloud and security issues that many customers are dealing with Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2018
The opportunities and threats of cloud
The months ahead will give resellers plenty of chances to make revenue out of cloud but there are dangers for those that get it wrong Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2018
What's to come? Plenty of cloud and security
The year is still young enough for the great and the good to be making predictions about just what technologies will make a difference in the months ahead Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Big bang not the way to deliver digital transformation
Managed services player Claranet has looked into the market and exposed a series of challenges for those trying to pitch digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Focus on cost cutting a danger in digital transformation pitches
Customers might be looking for cost savings but the channel needs to steer the focus onto growth and longer term business benefits Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jan 2018
MicroScope: Grasp the social networking opportunity
An issue looking at the issues around social media, the growth in unclouding and some security industry predictions for the year ahead Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Nov 2017
MicroScope: Unpacking cloud potential
In this issue of MicroScope, we look at what steps distribution has taken to help resolve the move to cloud, and in the second part of our storage roundtable coverage, vendors look at what opportunities the world of DevOps offers the channel and how flash is changing the world. Continue Reading
