Managed IT Services
The growth in the managed service provider (MSP) using both client-based agents and cloud technology to help customers keep on top of their IT needs has been one of the main features of the market in the last couple of years. This section will cover the ongoing developments with managed IT services in feature news and analysis.
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Feature
05 Sep 2024
Generative AI hits the channel – are partners ready?
Just how is the channel using GenAI? Steve Bell asks a selection of the great and the good to find out Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2024
FluidOne expands UK reach with Orca IT buy
Serial acquirer FluidOne is on a mission to grow business and is using M&A as one of the tools to achieve its goal Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
Microsoft boasts of partner profitability levels
The vendor's partners are able to generate extra revenue for every $1 that they gain selling Microsoft Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Jan 2018
No winners in a race to the bottom in the cloud market
Warnings from intY have been sounded over the dangers of trying to sell cloud on price Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Jan 2018
SAP increases support for partners selling SME cloud services
The vendor has increased the support that partners can gain access to if they are serious about increasing their cloud revenues Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Jan 2018
Adept4 cuts pre-tax losses as cloud services grow
Managed services player has taken steps to simplify its structure and make a security push with the latest prelim numbers showing progress Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
16 Jan 2018
There is no Margin for Error in Azure it’s Strictly Bill Room
Nick Booth finds some inspiration in what Microsoft partner Astel Systems has been doing to deliver cloud services 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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Jan 2018
Citrix simplifies partner rewards programme
The vendor has used its Summit event in California to outline a revamp to its partner reward scheme Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Jan 2018
ConnectWise adds consulting depth with HTG acquisition
ConnectWise adds consulting and training specialist HTG to provide more support to its channel ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Jan 2018
GTDC: Distribution set for a solid year
Distribution is well placed in a cloud and multivendor solution world to deliver the support that suppliers are looking for Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
29 Sep 2017
Bytes expands UK footprint with Phoenix Software buy
Bytes has boosted its position in the North and the public sector with the move to acquire Phoenix Software Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
26 Jan 2016
Distribution positioning for a smart future
Distribution is making sure it has a role to play in a smart technology driven future Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Oct 2015
SCC boosts hosted voice reach with SIPCOM investment
SCC continues to invest in expanding its cloud and hosted options with UCaaS and hosted voice player SIPCOM the beneficiary of its latest moves in the market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
04 Jun 2015
Interview: Microsoft's channel head urges IP development
Phil Sorgen, Microsoft's worldwide channel head, is encouraging partners to develop their own IP as they embrace a cloud model Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
22 Sep 2014
Five Minute Interview: Simon Worsfold, Fujitsu
In the latest five minute interview we catch up with Simon Worsfold, who heads the channel sales team for Fujitsu in the UK and Ireland Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Aug 2014
MicroScope: August 2014
An issue highlighting the opportunities in the UC market as well as the ways resellers are adapting to the growth in cloud computing. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2013
Evesham founder Richard Austin pops up at Centerprise
Evesham co-founder and chairman Richard Austin back in the channel after six year absence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
14 Nov 2012
Making the journey from break-fix to MSP
A lot of resellers will be embarking on making the transition from break-fix to managed services and Clark Integrated Technology has already gone through that process and can share some of the lessons it learnt Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor