Networking and Telecommunications
From traditional switching and routing equipment, desk phones and PBXs through to cutting-edge wireless and mobile technology, networking and telecommunications is a dynamic marketplace that has become indispensible to businesses both large and small. In this section you will find all the latest news and insight on IT network services to help you optimise your business strategy in this sector.
-
News
15 Nov 2024
Maintel interim CEO details transformation progress
The channel player has been through a process of focusing the business on specific areas Continue Reading
-
News
05 Nov 2024
D-Link targeting industrial IoT opportunity
Vendor D-Link is lining up products and getting the channel behind its push to widen its position in the market Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
07 Jan 2019
MicroScope: Leading the way with SD-WAN
In this issue, read about how to help partners on their SD-WAN journey, as well as get up to date with the security predictions for the year ahead Continue Reading
- 04 Jan 2019
- 04 Jan 2019
-
News
20 Dec 2018
2018 review: The main channel themes
With the last days of December drawing near it's time to look back at the year that has passed before we do it all over again in 2019 Continue Reading
-
Feature
18 Dec 2018
Cutting through to the SD-WAN opportunity
There is plenty of hype around software defined networking and plenty of opportunities for those channel partners that get past that and provide solid solutions Continue Reading
-
Opinion
17 Dec 2018
In order to sell RCS in the connected car, we need to get biblical
Nick Booth wonders if the Nativity could help people understand an emerging area of technology Continue Reading
-
News
07 Dec 2018
Security driving SD-WAN interest
The channel might have thought that talking about cost savings was the way to spark an SD-WAN conversation into life but they might need to think again Continue Reading
-
E-Zine
07 Dec 2018
MicroScope: Tech for good
In this issue, read about why CEOs are talking about the positives of technology and why the channel will need to do the same Continue Reading
-
News
03 Dec 2018
Sabio looks East for latest acquisition
Customer experience player makes a second purchase this year adding both technology and a wider geographical footprint Continue Reading
-
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
-
News
29 Nov 2018
Barracuda exposes SD-WAN skills issues
Research from the vendor has highlighted the significant role that the channel needs to play in helping more customers adopt the technology Continue Reading
-
News
28 Nov 2018
Silver Peak SD-WAN message getting across to partners
The vendor has been encouraging its channel to get involved with its software defined options and that campaign is getting through to partners Continue Reading
-
News
27 Nov 2018
Challenging enterprise market conditions hit KCOM H1 numbers
The comms specialist has updated the markets on the progress of its first half with the enterprise side of the business showing weakness Continue Reading
-
News
23 Nov 2018
SMEs suffering wifi woes a target for networking resellers
Netgear has highlighted that although businesses understand the importance of offering decent wifi the vast majority are not in a position to do so Continue Reading
-
News
22 Nov 2018
CAE bosses push forward MBO
The CEO and COO at the channel player have started a fresh chapter in the history of the Cisco gold partner's story Continue Reading
-
News
22 Nov 2018
Cisco adds development muscle with Ensoft buy
Networking vendor moves to purchase UK firm to add talent and technology on the service provider support side Continue Reading
-
News
20 Nov 2018
RingCentral lands shots in cloud battle
RingCentral CEO declares on-premise UC technology “dead” with customers forcing partners’ hands on cloud Continue Reading
-
News
16 Nov 2018
Oracle snaps up Talari to add SD-WAN capabilities to the mix
The tie-up will give Oracle's communication division a chance to add SD-WAN to the range of options that partners can take out to customers Continue Reading
-
Feature
15 Nov 2018
AI's moment has arrived for the channel
Vendors are making moves around artificial intelligence and more customers are starting to exploit the technology Continue Reading
-
News
13 Nov 2018
Cisco pitching security SD-WAN combination
The vendor has raised the bar in the SD-WAN world with an offering that comes with plenty of security Continue Reading
-
News
07 Nov 2018
Silver Peak revamps partner programme
Vendor makes changes in response to partner calls for more predictability around pay-outs Continue Reading
-
News
07 Nov 2018
Tech must be a force for good
VMware CEO shares his belief that the industry has a responsibility to use technology as a positive force in society Continue Reading
-
News
06 Nov 2018
SCC deepens comms offering with avsnet investment
Significant investment in comms and collaboration player will form the bulk of SCC approach to that market opportunity Continue Reading
-
News
26 Oct 2018
Extreme Networks announces $50m channel investment
Extreme Networks investing in building up its channel after going through a challenging year Continue Reading
-
News
19 Oct 2018
Education needed to spur SD-WAN spending
There are predictions that the market for SD-WAN is going to be worth billions but to get that spending partners will have to explain the benefits to customers Continue Reading
-
News
04 Oct 2018
Desmond calls time at Exclusive Networks
It’s all change at Exclusive Networks as Barrie Desmond reveals plans to step down at the end of the year Continue Reading
-
News
02 Oct 2018
Gamma extends European reach with Dean One buy
Comms specialist's approach to the channel cited as one of the reasons the tie-up was made Continue Reading
-
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
-
News
26 Sep 2018
Co-founder Dobson departs Cloud Distribution
The time was right for Scott Dobson to leave the firm he founded in 2009 for new ventures Continue Reading
-
News
26 Sep 2018
Cisco EMEAR svp talks digital transformation and channel opportunities
The networking vendor has promoted its EMEAR partner boss into an svp position covering the region Continue Reading
-
News
24 Sep 2018
Nuvias extends networking portfolio with Sinefa signing
The distributor continues to expand its networking portfolio adding a traffic management player to the mix Continue Reading
-
Opinion
19 Sep 2018
Could YouView save our home from surveillance marketing by the Big Browser brigade
The IoT-connected home is becoming a location for commercial opportunities for the channel finds Nick Booth Continue Reading
-
News
13 Sep 2018
CompTIA flags emerging tech the channel needs to get to grips with
The industry organisation has shared the top ten emerging technologies that are set to have an impact on the channel and users Continue Reading
-
News
06 Sep 2018
Wavenet adds UC muscle with Solar Communications buy
As the last days of summer come to an end there has still been time for Wavenet to add to what has been a long list of deals struck over the last few weeks Continue Reading
-
News
22 Aug 2018
Silver Peak increases SD-WAN support for partners
The vendor has rolled out a programme that will provide those looking to get to grips with SD-WAN with training and certification Continue Reading
-
News
22 Aug 2018
Peach and Getronics add to summer of consolidation
Peach IT and Getronics have both struck acquisitions adding to a growing list of deals that have been made over the last few weeks Continue Reading
-
News
20 Aug 2018
LAN3 positioning for a software defined future
The networking specialist is celebrating its 10th birthday and has seen plenty of changes in the networking market since it started in 2008 Continue Reading
-
News
15 Aug 2018
LAN3 looking for growth
The networking specialist is looking to start its second decade of existence with its sights set on growth Continue Reading
-
News
08 Aug 2018
Extreme Networks signals data centre channel changes coming
The firm has indicated in its Q4 results that further steps will be taken to bed in the acquired Brocade's data centre business Continue Reading
-
News
07 Aug 2018
Elite Group talks acquisitions after securing refinancing
The unified comms specialist is looking to expand the business further after getting more backing from Lloyds Continue Reading
-
Opinion
24 Jul 2018
Software defined networking, it’s a question of why rather than WAN
SD-WAN is due to accelerate but Nick Booth wonders just quite when that is all going to happen Continue Reading
-
News
17 Jul 2018
Mitel appoints Westcon-Comstor as part of go-to-market review
The comms firm has been reviewing its go-to-market strategy for the past few months and concluded that a pan-international distributor would make a good addition to the partner roster Continue Reading
-
News
13 Jul 2018
DCC makes double acquisition to bolser portfolio
A presence in the US as well as Europe and Australia is one of the benefits that comes with the acquisition of AV player Stampede and the mobile accessories business will get a boost with Kondor Continue Reading
-
News
11 Jul 2018
Vodafone pointing partners towards IoT and 5G opportunities
The comms firm has been getting its channel ready for the next wave of innovation Continue Reading
-
News
05 Jul 2018
Cisco wins court battle against grey trader
The networking vendor has won a victory against two directors of Manchester-based Gen-X Continue Reading
-
News
27 Jun 2018
Time for the data channel to add voice to the mix
With the technology shifting to the cloud and the days of expensive PBX boxes coming to an end the opportunities for the IT channel are expanding Continue Reading
-
News
08 Jun 2018
Extreme Networks could acquire again to strengthen portfolio
The firm made three big acquisitions over the course of the last 18 months and has indicated it could spend again to strengthen its portfolio Continue Reading
-
News
24 May 2018
Daisy in the frame to pick up TalkTalk Direct B2B business
The channel player has been given a period of exclusivity to move forward with a bid for the telco's Direct B2B business Continue Reading
-
News
22 May 2018
Nuvias looks for channel recruits to target council wifi opportunity
The distributor is keen to stir up some interest from councils and channel partners in EU wifi grants before Brexit ends the opportunity Continue Reading
-
News
11 May 2018
Huawei thanks partners for UK growth
The firm has thanked its channel base for helping it gain more share in important vertical markets Continue Reading
-
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
-
News
25 Apr 2018
Mitel channel should enjoy flexibility and pace after vendor goes private
With Mitel looking to accept an offer that would take it private the message for the channel is that it's business as usual but there is the prospect of something even better coming after the deal closes Continue Reading
-
News
24 Apr 2018
Mitel looking at life as a private entity
The unified comms player has accepted an offer that would see it go into private hands Continue Reading
-
Opinion
09 Apr 2018
A latte and a breach?
Coffee shops and hotels can be places where wifi can be compromised and Billy MacInnes has been looking into the issue over a brew Continue Reading
-
News
05 Apr 2018
Extreme Networks increases finance options for partners
The vendor is hoping it can use zero interest and other finance offers to encourage users to increase their networking investments Continue Reading
-
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
-
News
20 Mar 2018
Wearables not just a passing fad
IDC is predicting growth for the segment and that will have implications on networks Continue Reading
-
News
15 Mar 2018
Gigamon planning closer ties with more channel partners
The network visibility specialist is aiming to double the number of focused partners it works with over the course of this year Continue Reading
-
News
07 Mar 2018
Mitel lines up unified global partner programme
The final part of Mitel's intregration of ShoreTel is to combine the partner programme into a single offering Continue Reading
-
News
23 Feb 2018
Neri presides over first results and talks channel and servers
Presiding over the first quarterly results as HPE CEO Antonio Neri has indicated that it is working with partners to shift more hardware Continue Reading
-
News
19 Feb 2018
Nuvias extends Cisco UC support
The distributor has built on its relationship with the recently acquired UC as a service player BroadSoft Continue Reading
-
News
02 Feb 2018
Talari Networks looking for channel expansion
The appointment of its first worldwide channel boss and plans to work with distribution in Europe are moves being made by the SD-WAN player Continue Reading
-
News
02 Feb 2018
Vodafone highlights the UC opportunities
Vodafone's UK channel chief has provided a progress report one year on from rolling out its partner programme 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
01 Feb 2018
SD-WAN players braced for market lift-off
The second half of this year and 2019 are expected to be big for those selling SD-WAN technology and related services Continue Reading
-
News
31 Jan 2018
Silver Peak puts the emphasis on local support
Changes made this month designed to provide partners with stronger local support Continue Reading
-
News
30 Jan 2018
Connect Managed Services makes double acquisition
The firm has struck two deals on both sides of the Atlantic as it looks to bolster its portfolio and customer base Continue Reading
-
News
24 Jan 2018
Tech Data increases support for hyper converged, security and cloud
The distributor's Advanced Solutions business has been given investment to ensure it can support resellers around key growth technologies Continue Reading
-
News
24 Jan 2018
Carphone Warehouse Business rolls out dealer reward programme
Taking a lead from established reward programmes available in the IT channel the firm has launched one to appeal to mobile dealers Continue Reading
-
News
18 Jan 2018
Elitetele.com acquires engineering partner
Telephony player makes its first acquisition of the year indicating that there could be more to come Continue Reading
-
News
16 Jan 2018
Cisco extending channel reach
The vendor has been leaning on its distribution partners to engage more closely with a broader range of resellers Continue Reading
-
News
15 Jan 2018
Education still needed around ISDN switch off
A lot of energy is going into GDPR but once that deadline has passed another big one for the channel and customers to think about is the ISDN switch off Continue Reading
-
News
12 Jan 2018
Founder of Nimans passes away
Julian Niman has been found dead at his home in Manchester Continue Reading
-
News
11 Jan 2018
Channel key to future Avaya plans
With its shares going onto the New York Stock Exchange next week the firm has outlined some of its growth plans, with the channel very much part of the future Continue Reading
-
News
09 Jan 2018
Former Cisco channel man Roberts pitches up at Mitel
Mitel has made a major channel appointment as it looks to crank up sales of its unified comms products Continue Reading
-
News
03 Jan 2018
Training in key areas being offered to resellers
The year is just a few days old and already vendors are making sure that the channel can get access to training to support some of the key areas Continue Reading
-
Feature
02 Jan 2018
Top ten channel technologies of 2017
The most discussed technologies of last year are also set to dominate 2018 so here is a look back with more than a hint of the themes to come Continue Reading
-
News
05 Sep 2017
Microsoft gives Westcon-Comstor Surface Hub distribution role
Microsoft has extended its UK distribution network for its large format Surface Hub collaboration tool Continue Reading
-
Opinion
01 Sep 2016
Stay flexible – how to benefit from the rise of the softphone
Softphones are popular, when the channel can get customers to adopt them, and Paul Clarke, channel manager, 3CX, has some advice on how to improve the odds of that happening Continue Reading
-
News
18 May 2016
Ingram Micro acquires Comms-care
Ingram Micro has moved to bolster its services capabilities with the acquisition of Comms-care Continue Reading
-
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
-
E-Zine
13 Nov 2014
MicroScope: November 2014
Just what are the current opportunities around wireless networking for resellers? Are Christmas parties back on the channel calendar? What are the first impressions of Windows 10? All of these questions are answered in the latest MicroScope ezine. Continue Reading
-
News
31 Mar 2014
Government failed at promoting competition over BDUK, say MPs
The government has consistently failed to promote competition during the roll-out of rural broadband across the UK, according to the PAC. 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
-
News
15 May 2012
Dell launches social media training for partners
Dell Premier and Certified partners are to get access to social media training sessions, with on-demand modules set to be added to Dell's Partner Direct portal in the near future. Continue Reading
-
Opinion
10 Jun 2011
Is your business prepared for the zombie apocalypse?
The BBC is today reporting that Leicester City Council has been forced to admit it is unprepared for an attack by hordes of flesh-eating zombies following a Freedom of Information request. Continue Reading
