Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

SoftwareONE marks a year since HeleCloud move

Firm wanted the deal to boost its position in the AWS market and that ambition is well on the way to being achieved Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Softcat shines light on customer spending priorities

Security tops the list of areas where users will invest in the next 12 months Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Elevate security to minimise risk

Security remains a major concern for customers and a continuing area of growth for the channel – so what can managed service providers do to help out? Also read about expectations for the last quarter of 2022 and how partnerships are key to digital transformation Continue Reading

MicroScope at 40: Antonio Neri, HPE

President and CEO of HPE shares his thoughts about the past and future of the channel as MicroScope marks its 40th anniversary Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Canalys: Channel optimistic despite threat of challenging 2023

Channel Forum event concludes with a sense that although there are clouds on the economic horizon, the fundamentals for the channel are sound and the reasons for customers to keep spending still exist Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

May the fourth be with you as you enter the final quarter with cautious optimism

The last three months of the year represent the busiest time for the channel as targets are aimed for and the year goes down as a success or failure Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MSPs getting stuck in ‘digital impasse’

Ingram Micro Cloud shines light on a market that has experienced high growth and the challenges for MSPs in keeping up with the pace of change Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Tech Data adds more services and support around power protection

Distributor Tech Data reacts to calls from partners for more assistance selling and supporting power protection technology Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Canalys: Global Q4 cloud services spend tops $50bn

Fourth quarter of 2021 saw records broken as customers continued to shift more of their operations to the cloud Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

What’s in store for the channel in 2022?

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StayLinked flags IIoT channel opportunity

Users’ need for help connecting legacy technology with digital ambitions is an area where partners can play a role Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell adds storage and multicloud support to Apex

Vendor adds more features to as-a-service offering for UK partners to put in front of customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

What’s in store for the channel in 2022?

In the first part of a two-part look at what lies ahead this year, Billy MacInnes reveals what many expect will be the areas of interest in the next 12 months Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

MicroScope: Squaring up to ransomware

In this issue, discover how to best fend off the ever-increasing threat of ransomware, learn what the next stage of the data warehouse could be, and find out what leading channel experts believe awaits the industry in the year ahead Continue Reading

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

Lenovo unveils 360 channel framework

Vendor will bring channel activities under one umbrella to reflect changes it made to the firm’s structure earlier this year Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

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

HPE experiences GreenLake partner and sales growth in Q4

Vendor’s as-a-service offering, which has been taken to market by partners, has seen growth in HPE’s latest quarter Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Exclusive Networks signs with Alkira

Distributor says vendor’s Cloud Services Exchange lets service providers solve million-dollar network questions in ‘a few mouse clicks’ Continue Reading

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• Nick Booth

CAE Technology Services snaps up Novus Group

The acquisition of educational specialist Novus Group bolsters the skills base and technical expertise of CAE Technology Services Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel partners can leverage the subscription economy to grow

Roman Rudolf, vice-president, strategy and services at Tech Data Europe, shares his thoughts about how the channel can get the most out of subscription models Continue Reading

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• Roman Rudolf, Tech Data

Softcat impresses with strong full-year numbers

Channel player keeps delivering the numbers as it manages to successfully navigate the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

CloudCoCo expands with IDE Group Connect and Nimoveri

Deals will add more recurring revenue and customers and are part of the firm’s ‘get bigger’ phase to expand growth prospects Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Digital workplace a key area for customer investment

A report around tech priorities from Softcat has underlined how the pandemic has had a significant impact on working practices Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

XaaS: Always at your service

One of the themes of the year is the idea that customers want, and resellers need to be able to offer, everything as a service – or XaaS. We investigate the current state of play Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

Centerprise cuts the ribbon on CiCloud

Channel player collaborates with HPE and CloudSigma to provide a cloud platform that should tempt customers looking for a hybrid solution Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Lenovo unifies as-a-service efforts

Both infrastructure and device-as-a-service options come under a single umbrella with TruScale Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

GreenLake revenues shine in HPE’s Q3

Vendor’s latest quarterly numbers include details of the progress of its as-a-service approach Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Tata Communications boss sounds warning to digital laggards

There is only one way things are heading and the slower you get there, the more chances there will be that the competition has already stolen a march Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MSPs upbeat but wary of increased competition

Datto’s Global State of the MSP Report reveals widespread optimism, but also signs that the battle for customers is intensifying Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Resello deal will widen UK base for Pax8

Cloud services player continues on its strategy of acquiring to reach more channel partners across the UK and Europe Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell designed Apex to meet channel demands

Vendor’s recently-launched as-a-service offering was rolled out after the firm sought plenty of feedback from partners Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

SCC bolsters service management position with 4me partnership

Channel player will be able to provide more automated service support as a result of strategic relationship Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Life on the edge

With opportunities around edge computing on the up, we ask experts to weigh in on how the channel can approach using the tech to its advantage. Also discover how to encourage employees to take cyber security lessons seriously, and how collaboration is key to growth this year Continue Reading

Lacework looks for channel support in EMEA expansion

Cloud security player is looking to build a partner network as it expands on this side of the Atlantic Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

NetApp: Growing cloud adoption is a channel opportunity

The pandemic has spurred a rise in cloud adoption, but there are issues that partners need to help users deal with Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Time to take it to the edge

Edge computing is growing and is dominating more conversations – so just what is the play here for the channel? Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

GTDC: XaaS is taking off in distribution

Industry organisation identifies reasons why the everything-as-a-service approach is becoming increasingly popular among its members Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

XaaS has reached the tipping point

There are signs from vendors, research from the GTDC and other developments that all point to this being the moment when anything-as-a-service goes mainstream Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

MicroScope: A hybrid working world

With hybrid working set to become the norm as the world starts to return to a more normal footing post-Covid, we look at how businesses are preparing for the new world of work. Also discover how to tackle the sustainability challenge, and have some key questions answered around handling bottlenecks caused by large volumes of data Continue Reading

Ensono flags distributed cloud as growth area

Hybrid cloud player’s research points to an area of opportunity for resellers looking to respond to customer cloud needs Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Dell channel team underline as-a-service approach

Vendor uses its channel keynote slot to share the way the world has changed and the consequences for its partner base 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

Kerv continues expansion with cloudThing

Managed services player will add Microsoft expertise with its latest acquisition Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

HPE adds storage as a service to GreenLake

Vendor describes decision to widen the options in its subscription offering as a positive for its channel base Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Pressure mounting to stand out in the cloud crowd

The market for cloud infrastructure services is growing, but so is the competition Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

HeleCloud CTO: Now is the right time for public cloud

The pandemic has accelerated customers’ move to the cloud and the channel is well placed to lead them through the choices on offer Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Lenovo and Nutanix roll out as-a-service hosted desktop offering

Lenovo and Nutanix’s own research indicates that customers are increasingly looking for more flexibility in workplace tools Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Outsourcing market shows growth through first quarter

Analysis of the EMEA market from ISG has highlighted growth in the UK as more customers look for managed services to solve their IT needs Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Chart course to Covid-19 recovery

Customers have had to react to changes caused by the pandemic, so what decisions have they made in the past year? In this issue, we explore how businesses have adapted to the new normal, different approaches to remote working, and take a look at the challenge of sustainability Continue Reading

MicroScope: The 5G opportunity

Experts predict that 2021 is meant to be the year of 5G, but what does that mean for the channel? In this issue, discover what 5G technology could bring to the reseller community, learn about how smart buildings are influencing the way we live, and discover how remote working is shaping the way we work Continue Reading

Budget: SME Help to Grow scheme could foster further cloud adoption

The channel has focused in on the impact of the budget on the SME community with the chancellor of the exchequer looking to increase digital skills and technology adoption Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope – February 2021: The forecast on channel security

MicroScope asks experts to share their opinions on what lies ahead for the channel in the security market, along with their predictions for what upcoming threats to expect. Also read about how the managed service community helped to keep SMEs afloat during Covid-19, and how to arm the business with the best IAM tools for remote working Continue Reading

Keysource talking expansion after MBO

Datacentre specialist Keysource starts fresh chapter with financial backing that can support a buy-and-build strategy Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

2020: A year of accelerated change in the channel

A look back over some of the main themes of a year that will be long remembered thanks to the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Subscription model predicted to increase

Those looking ahead have already tipped increases in flexible consumption models as one of the main features of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

How has the cloud changed life? Let's ask a vendor and channel player

The cloud has changed the way many of us operate, and Nick Booth has gone out to take a closer look via a couple of examples Continue Reading

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• Nick Booth

KCOM and Giacom team up to deliver Microsoft services

Firms local to each other combine expertise to deliver connectivity and cloud services Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Reasons to be positive for 2021

In this issue, discover why the continued digital transformation trend means 2021 is looking good for the channel. Also read how business processes can be optimised by adding artificial intelligence to the mix, and how the channel is looking at the challenge of sustainability Continue Reading

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

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Services and value underpin Exclusive Networks plans for 2021

Distributor Exclusive Networks is aiming to build on the progress it has made with supporting those that want more flexibility in the channel Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Pure enhances as-a-service offering

Storage player makes improvements to its flexible consumption proposition that is sold via the channel Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Juniper to spend millions on the channel

Juniper Networks uses partner conference to talk about bold moves to increase investment in the channel and take market share Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

ConnectWise makes double security acquisition

MSP specialist moves to make life easier for those trying to manage threat detection and prevention Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

‘As a service’ a critical part of the Nuvias strategy

The distributor is continuing to develop its services options for resellers in an area of the market that is gaining more attention Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

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

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Channel leaders cautiously optimistic about 2021

Challenges lie ahead, but the importance of technology is clear and steady, according to those responsible for supplying it to customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Exclusive Networks launches X-OD

Distributor makes its subscription platform available in the UK to help resellers deliver flexible services to customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

HPE points distribution to everything as a service

Vendor holds its distribution event with a number of enhancements being rolled out to make it easier to sell services Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Digital transformation doesn’t mean pain, say Apstra and Deloitte

Nick Booth hears some advice from some of those trying to make digital transformation easier for customers Continue Reading

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• Nick Booth

MSPs continue to show signs of resilience

Datto’s CEO shares insights into the progress that the managed service provider community has made since lockdown restrictions eased Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

GreenLake momentum continues at HPE

Vendor shares third-quarter numbers that indicate demand from customers for everything as a service is continuing to increase Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Services and datacentres keep SCC growth coming

Channel player lifts the lid on highlights from its most recently completed fiscal year with the business continuing to build on previous years of growth Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Aptum tracks shifting responses to cloud

Firm shares research with its channel that shows just how far most customers have come to adopting the cloud during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Exclusive Networks offers resellers IaaS option

Distributor indicates that it is serious about providing more as-a-service support for partners Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

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

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Schneider Electric increases support for partners selling at the Edge

Firm provides channel with pre-configured designs that can be taken out to customers Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

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

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Virgin Media Business registering increase in cloud comms interest

Customers are accelerating their move to use cloud-based communications due to the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Coronavirus gives cloud service providers short-term boost

The move to hosted tools has helped drive record sales of cloud infrastructure services in the first quarter of 2020, but the big migration projects have been put on hold Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

HPE steps up VDI response to coronavirus

Vendor is arming partners with more powerful technology and the chance to offer users flexible financing Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Cloud security concerns remain an issue

The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: Making life easier for the channel

In this issue, read about how Dell is continuing on its mission to make life easier for partners by introducing improved tools, and we take a closer look at how cloud, cyber security and 5G are set to dominate over the course of 2020 Continue Reading

Calteq picks up Blue Cube Networks

Acquisition of Blue Cube Networks made to bolster the range of the services managed technology provider Calteq can offer Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Nutanix aims for SMB growth with channel Cloud Bundles

Enterprise cloud player is looking for SMB growth across EMEA and views the channel as key to its ambitions Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

Cloud tops the menu in 2020, with helpings of HCI, security and 5G

We ask the channel what technologies and trends they see dominating in 2020 – cloud tops the list, with hyper-convergence, security and 5G also featuring Continue Reading

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• Billy MacInnes

MicroScope: Power to transform

In this issue, MicroScope asks experts what to expect in 2020, and the channel shares why change is necessary to thrive in different business environments Continue Reading

Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution both enjoy strong 2019

Distributors Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution share details on how they fared on the revenue front in 2019, with it proving to be a positive time for the big players Continue Reading

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• Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor

MicroScope: SMEs and managed services

In this issue of MicroScope, we look at the channel opportunity in the SME customer base as they look for managed services support, our roundtable discussion looks at the transformative appeal of unified communications, and consider why software development houses are switching to no-code. Read the issue now Continue Reading