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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News
19 Dec 2024
SoftwareOne and Crayon announce tie-up
SoftwareOne’s purchase of Crayon will create a significant-sized European software and cloud provider and Microsoft specialist Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2024
TD Synnex UK&I managing director: AI set to grow in 2025
This might not have quite been the year the industry was expecting, but there are reasons to believe markets will improve Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Dec 2020
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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News
11 Dec 2020
Bytes IPO over subscribed
Business valued at approximately £646.6m as it marks a successful IPO with conditional trading starting on the LSE Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2020
Insight UK boss on taking the positives from a challenging year
Darren Hedley opens up about the impact the current pandemic has had on his relatively short time in the UK&I managing director role at Insight Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
F-Secure charts growing importance of channel to SME customers
Security player has seen its channel become more important during the pandemic to those customers looking for trusted advisors Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
AWS channel chief: Partners key to growing the business
Public cloud giant Amazon Web Services’ channel chief speaks of the importance of partners and the acceleration of cloud adoption during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2020
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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News
04 Dec 2020
AWS rolls out fresh programmes and competencies
Cloud giant uses partner slot at Re:Invent to share its ambition to support ISVs and give partners the chance to gain more competencies Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2020
Agilitas strikes MBO with Perwyn backing
Managed services player seals its second management buyout in six years as it looks for more growth Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2020
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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News
24 Nov 2020
HPE drives HCI 2.0 message through the channel
Vendor’s campaign is already yielding results for partners and will run into early next year Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2020
SysGroup’s first-half figures show resilience in the face of Covid-19
MSP SysGroup shares the progress it has made through the worst of the coronavirus lockdown Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2020
Automation driving the strategy at Ultima
Channel player has been a firm advocate of automation technology and is now sharing its expertise across the channel Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2020
Maintel and SolarWinds increase MSP options
Firms focus on home workers and automation to protect customers and arm managed service providers with ways to add more value Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Nov 2020
Why consultation helps IT service providers keep customers for longer
Managed service providers need to focus on the ‘partner’ aspect of their role, says Mav Turner, group vice-president of products for SolarWinds MSP Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
MSPs taking steps to protect themselves from ransomware
Datto reveals that managed service partners are aware they are in the firing line and have formed partnerships with MSSPs to protect themselves Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Samsung arms partners with tools to support greater mobility
Firm’s UK channel boss explains the thinking behind the recent launch of Samsung One and why it wants existing partners to benefit from its investments Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Acxiom building CDP network
Customer experience specialist looks to form strategic partnerships to extend its reach into fresh markets Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2020
Softcat making progress through first quarter of 2021
Channel player issues trading update to cover its progress in the first quarter of its fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2020
Redcentric ends sale discussions without deal
MSP Redcentric reveals that discussions with potential suitors have terminated without a sale Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2020
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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Opinion
11 Nov 2020
Covid-19 pandemic highlights a crisis of data
Paul Evans, CEO of Redstor, shares his views about why he feels the ‘new normal’ offers unprecedented opportunities Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2020
Ultima Labs launches MSP automated cloud proposition
ISV arm of Ultima LAbs releases its first cloud offering to other managed service providers Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2020
Reasons to be positive about 2021
Optimism across the industry about the year ahead remains good thanks to the ongoing digitisation trend Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2020
HPE rolls out partner programme enhancements
Vendor keen to drive as-a-service and increase activity in the SME market among its partner base Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2020
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
Sophos adds Rapid Response into the mix for MSPs
Security player moves to fill a gap in the market for customers looking for immediate help with a security attack Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
Computacenter completes Pivot and BT Services France deals
Channel player starts the month with both deals wrapped up and in a position to start contributing to the firm’s performance Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2020
Managed print channel upbeat over year ahead
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Quocirca found that many in the managed print world are looking to 2021 with better expectations Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2020
Datto CEO talks of increased support for partners post-IPO
MSP specialist plans to beef up its engineers, product and support staff after becoming a public company Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2020
Backing IoT is a solid strategy for 2021
There are more user cases for the internet of things emerging and it is seen by those in the industry as an area for the channel to concentrate on more Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2020
Dell boosts as a service approach with Apex
Vendor reveals details of Project Apex and its plans to provide a more consistent as a service approach for partners Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2020
Tech is at the forefront of customer needs
The channel has had a good year so far and there are reasons to be optimistic about that continuing into 2021 Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2020
Sophos and Splunk register spikes in channel activity
Vendors share details of increased activity on the channel front over the course of the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2020
Softcat delivers growth through the pandemic
Softcat’s FY20 numbers show that the channel player continued to succeed in growing its bottom line despite the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2020
Rising number of firms leaning on the channel for security help
Coronavirus has underlined the need for SMEs to use expert partners to handle their security needs Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2020
Cohesity and AWS tie-up will add options for partners
Storage player has shared the implications for its partners from the strategic collaboration it has announced with the cloud giant Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2020
‘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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News
15 Oct 2020
MSP channel gets more programmes, tie-ups and products
Sharp UK, Barracuda MSP and Toshiba Tec, and Cherwell are all taking steps to enhance their offerings and positions in the managed services market Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2020
As-a-service model gets mixed response
The topic of changing consumption models came up repeatedly at the Canalys Channels Forum Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2020
Canalys: A profitable year for the channel
The channel has managed to navigate one of the most challenging years so far in a positive way Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2020
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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News
07 Oct 2020
Ricoh snaps up MTI Technology
Printer player strikes deal to add more depth to its services capabilities across EMEA Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2020
Canalys: Pandemic has created winners and losers
As anyone in the channel serving vertical markets such as hospitality and travel will already know, there have been some real business victims of Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2020
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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News
30 Sep 2020
Veeam unveils VASPs
Data management specialist backs skilled channel specialists who can help solve customer problems Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
Context: Distribution efforts through coronavirus appreciated
Resellers grateful for the help provided by distributors during Covid-19 pandemic but indicate they want more support in moving to a cloud services world Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
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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News
29 Sep 2020
Google Cloud forecasts growth for UK partners
Public cloud player shares findings of an IDC study into the growth prospects for those that choose to partner with the vendor Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2020
Content+Cloud emerges out of IT Lab and Content & Code merger
Newly formed entity will be one of the largest MSPs in the UK providing Microsoft cloud services to customers Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Sep 2020
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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News
18 Sep 2020
As-a-service offers take centre stage at HP Reinvent
HP shares details of more services that partners can take out to those working at home during the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2020
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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News
15 Sep 2020
Maintel progresses with cloud and managed services transformation
Channel player releases H1 numbers that show impact of Covid-19 but also reveal progress made in changing revenue sources Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2020
Redstor reaches out to MSPs with Marketplace launch
Data management player aims to make life simple for MSPs looking to help keep customers data protected and managed Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2020
Shift to home working exposes virtual app opportunity
Cameyo is signalling the chance for partners to add some value for those customers that are not prepared to go fully into a virtual desktop deployment Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2020
Now’s the time for MSPs to fully embrace cloud
Many MSPs already offer hosted services in some form, but the pandemic has shown that the future is going to involve even more cloud Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2020
Computacenter shows resilience in H1
Channel player Computacenter shares first half numbers and reveals its latest acquisition to bolster US revenues Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
Add network-as-a-service to list of ‘new normal’ opportunities
Research from Aruba signals a shift in customer appetite for more subscription-based services Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2020
Computacenter ‘materially above’ expectations and Redcentric exploring sale
Tech investors have received some cheer from Computacenter and some guidance around a possible sale from MSP Redcentric Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2020
Kaseya bolsters cyber security stack with latest acquisition
MSP software supplier Kaseya snaps up anti-phishing service Graphus, and signals yet another acquisition on the horizon Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2020
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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News
25 Aug 2020
Coronavirus accelerates digital transformation
The changes that have happened over the last six months have seen many customers make a dramatic shift in their stance on digital transformation Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Aug 2020
How the GSI partner model has supported customers with distributed workforces
Adam Tarbox, director of the global system integrator business for EMEA at Nutanix, shares his thoughts about the impact of the pandemic and the GSI partner model Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2020
MSSPs the answer for fed-up SOC staff
Employees sitting in security operations centres are showing signs of cracking under increasing pressure Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2020
MSPs retain staff and focus on riding out pandemic
Research from SolarWinds MSP indicates that although the last few months have been tough, most partners have adapted to changed conditions Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2020
SonicWall hands MSSPs network security tools
Vendor moves deeper into the network security world with a product launch that will benefit managed service players Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2020
MSPs working through Covid challenges
The pandemic has given managed service players several challenges, but most are in a strong enough position to come through the crisis stronger Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2020
Logicalis and Claranet look to Brazil for investment targets
Channel firms have identified companies with cloud expertise that will add more muscle to their portfolios Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2020
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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News
04 Aug 2020
Home working shift triggers eacs support extension
MSP moves to ensure it can help customers whenever they choose to reach out to the channel player for help Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2020
Channel eyes opportunities around hybrid working
There is a fresh two-word contender to challenge digital transformation for dominance in every channel conversation Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2020
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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News
28 Jul 2020
Kerv emerges to offer a fresh cloud approach
Former CEO and COO of Six Degrees Group cut the ribbon on a fresh operation formed from a three-firm tie-up Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2020
Computacenter enjoys profit growth in first half of 2020
Computacenter provides investors with some cheer after sharing an encouraging trading update for the first half of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Ricoh launches audiovisual managed service
Ricoh Europe gets the ball rolling on an AV managed services scheme that should be available to channel partners in the next year Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2020
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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News
09 Jul 2020
Vectra, Sumo Logic, Konica Minolta and HP work on partner programmes
Vendors continue to enhance channel progammes and sign up more resellers to the fold Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2020
Nuvias ushers in XaaS division Konekt
Distributor Nuvias develops standalone unit focusing on cloud and anything-as-a-service options Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Jul 2020
MicroScope: MSPs lend a helping hand
In this issue, read about how the Covid-19 pandemic has allowed for managed services players to show their worth, and discover how the use of collaborative tools has made businesses consider how to make conference calls more engaging Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2020
Resellers overcoming resistance to agent model
Avaya has seen its channel partners change their position on the master agent model as the vendor has led more of them through the process Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
Consolidation continues with Q Associates buying and Radius Connect emerging
Getting bigger is still a maxim being followed by some in the channel, with a couple of examples to add to the ever-expanding acquisitions list Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Tech Data flexes financial muscles after Apollo deal
Deal to acquire the distributor finally closes and the channel player is quick to show off what the benefits of private ownership will involve Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
No Glastonbury? Try the Exclusive Networks festival
Resellers can register for the festival, running all of next week, to gain insights, get entertained and get into gear on future plans from the distributor Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Datto turns the spotlight on RMM
Vendor hosts its first MSP Technology Day with remote management the focus Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jun 2020
Four disciplines for maintaining staff productivity to meet service level agreements in pandemic
Datto’s vice-president of engineering for remote monitoring and management, Ian van Reenen, shares some views about productivity during the current crisis Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
HPE CEO: We won’t grow the business without the channel
HPE kicks off its Discover event with a range of enhancements for the channel around its GreenLake proposition Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Maintel starts ICON partner recruitment drive
Channel player Maintel is looking to sign up more managed service and cloud providers to take its ICON platform out to market Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
Agilitas extends global reach with ITEC partnership
Managed services player Agilitas continues to use partnerships as a way of reaching out to more of the market Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
Cohesity hands MSPs pay-per-use option
Data management player gives partners the chance to pitch a more flexible payment model Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Cisco: Partners heading in the right direction
The coronavirus pandemic has not knocked Cisco’s existing strategy off course, with the vendor convinced its channel is able to tackle current and future problems Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Now is the time for traditional partners to change
Cisco warns those resisting a move to services and software-led business that the coronavirus pandemic could hit them hard Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
Security rises to the top of the MSP agenda
Research from Datto and IT Glue provides a snapshot of how managed service players are reacting to the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
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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News
16 Jun 2020
Ingram Micro opens its cloud marketplace up to more ISVs
Distributor will give local ISVs and channel partners the opportunity to have their own services listed on its cloud platform Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
IT pros struggling to juggle Covid-19 demands with innovation agenda
The current coronavirus crisis is making life increasingly difficult for those tasked with keeping the lights on at IT departments Continue Reading
