Small Business Networks
The network requirements of small businesses differ substantially from those of enterprise users; indeed, many small business networks are still run using unsuitable consumer technology. In the long-term this is unsustainable, and there exists a huge opportunity for savvy resellers to optimise their small business clients’ networks for maximum business success.
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News
23 Oct 2024
Three Business calls for more support to drive SME growth
Comms specialist shares findings that indicate better infrastructure would generate billions more in economic activity Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
28 Mar 2024
Exclusive bolsters APAC operations
Second acquisition in the space of four months gives the distributor a platform to increase the Asia-Pacific region’s contribution to the overall business Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
21 Mar 2024
TD Synnex stocks Cisco Refresh products
Distributor TD Synnex will hold Cisco Refresh goods that will make it quicker for partners to get their hands on refurbished products Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Nov 2023
Cisco unveils major partner incentive enhancements
Vendor uses channel event to outline changes that will provide more rewards to those that sell solutions and support customers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
09 Jan 2023
MicroScope: Channel themes for 2023
In this month’s ezine, we provide a guide to the main areas of focus for the channel in the year ahead, with security, sustainability and hybrid working already standing out as major themes. We also look at what makes a good partner incentive programme. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2022
Babble makes another double swoop
Comms player likes to order doubles, and has made another couple of acquisitions to keep its list of deals growing further Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Jul 2022
Heat sends workers home but more training on video comms needed
The extreme temperatures have again triggered a call for home working, but as Sharp has discovered, many SMEs are still adapting to how that works Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
30 Jun 2021
Channel warned comms contracts not flexible enough
Comms player highlights a negative reaction from some customers to mutli-year contracts Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 May 2021
Significant number of SMEs unaware of looming ISDN switch-off
The 2025 ISDN switch-off is moving closer and as local exchanges are marked out for transition, Spitfire Network Services has exposed high levels of ignorance about the changes Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
07 May 2021
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
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E-Zine
05 Mar 2021
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
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News
11 Feb 2021
Onecom picks up Olive Communications
Combination of two of Vodafone’s largest partners, Onecom and Olive, will create a communications powerhouse Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2021
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
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News
27 Jan 2021
BT and Cisco lift lid on digital transformation acceleration
Research from BT and Cisco indicates just how much the pandemic has pushed along the digital agenda and how the channel is reacting Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Jan 2021
Riverbed still pitching visibility and performance
Networking player believes its message is a good one for channel partners to take out to customers drawing up future strategies Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Jan 2021
DWS demerges from Daisy with Inflexion investment
Channel comms player starts a fresh chapter with private equity player taking a significant minority stake in the business Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Dec 2020
Virgin Media Business Wholesale shines light on network upgrade opportunities
The shift to home working and operating online has underlined the need for customers to upgrade networking infrastructure, but the channel must overcome some resistance to unlock that business Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Podcast
01 Dec 2020
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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: BT’s response to maintain service levels
Telecoms player is taking steps to arm partners with more support and minimise risks for those still working in the field Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
10 Mar 2020
Giacom, Renewtrak and Apstra reach out to partners
Activity to reach out to partners continues as distributors and vendors look to extend market influence Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2020
Maintel boss confident of transforming the business
After a few months in the hot seat, Ioan MacRae believes channel player Maintel has the weapons in its armoury to drive future growth Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Jan 2020
Extreme Networks hands resellers the solution to go after retailers
Vendor is giving partners the option to take a number of options out to retailers that want automated and easy connectivity Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Jan 2020
Wavenet snaps up Microsoft Teams player VIA
Deal has been struck in a move by Wavenet to increase the expertise it can offer around Teams Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Dec 2019
Radius Payment Solutions buys again to strengthen telecom arm
The firm has made several acquisitions in the past few weeks to add extra muscle to its telecom operation Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
03 Dec 2019
CounterPath preparing for UCC battle in SME space
The unified comms specialist is competing in a crowded SME market and the expectation is that customer segment will continue to be fought over Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
02 Dec 2019
UC roundtable part 2: Unified comms and channel support
In the second part of the UCC roundtable the discussion moves on to the voice and contact centre world and the vendors share how they are supporting partners Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
22 Nov 2019
UC roundtable part 1: Digital transformation, CX and MSPs
In the first part of our coverage of the MicroScope roundtable covering unified communications and collaboration the discussion centres on the current market landscape and the increasing interest from MSPs Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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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Feature
09 Oct 2019
SD-WAN: How channel can make net gains
How prepared are channel partners to take advantage of the rapidly growing SD-WAN market? Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
HPE working with the channel on SME networking opportunities
Vendor has seen growth in the SME space for its Aruba services and has plans to deliver more customer offerings via the channel Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
12 Aug 2019
Control or shift – channel’s role in the move to business-led IT
What impact could the shift to business-led IT have on channel partners’ role with customers and the relationships they have grown and developed within customer organisations? Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jul 2019
Apstra stops the cyber criminals from loitering with intent
Intent-based networking fine-tunes all the complicated variables that influence the performance of a network infrastructure and can head off any potential cock-ups Continue Reading
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Feature
24 May 2019
Brexit crisis: How are businesses coping?
Theresa May’s impending departure has only deepened the confusion surrounding Brexit – so what does the business community make of it all? Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2019
How to protect your intellectual property
Just what is intellectual property and why does it matter to a small business? Here is some practical advice to protect the unique aspects of your business from competitors Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2019
Gradwell gets solution provider nod from 3CX
Tie-up will see Gradwell move into a position of providing resellers with more services support Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor