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September 30, 2026 30Sep2026 News

Maintel shares H1 numbers as transformation continues

Cloud and comms services player updates markets, with its focus on customers one of the bright spots in the period Continue Reading

September 30, 2026 30Sep2026 News

Schneider Electric extends channel access to decarbonisation programme

Vendor working with Lenovo and Greenly to get its emissions reduction programme in front of more people Continue Reading

September 29, 2026 29Sep2026 News

Service player Wemtech lands Peach PE backing

Channel player able to tap into expertise as well as looking to private equity player to support its next phase of growth Continue Reading

September 28, 2026 28Sep2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

We recap the personnel moves of note in the past week at OnecomMatrix, Anaplan, Leyard Europe, Delinea and Sapiens Continue Reading

September 25, 2026 25Sep2026 News

A bright future for distribution?

Where is the world heading for disties? Billy MacInnes canvases a range of opinions to find out Continue Reading

September 25, 2026 25Sep2026 Opinion

From growth to value: what investors want to see from MSPs

Alistair Brew, regional partner, BGF, looks at the things the investment community wants to see this year and beyond Continue Reading

September 25, 2026 25Sep2026 News

Cost a major barrier to wider AI adoption

The channel must not lose sight of the importance of demonstrating return on investment if artificial intelligence pilots are to be turned into full-scale projects Continue Reading

September 25, 2026 25Sep2026 News

TD Synnex boss talks of widening AI impact

Talking about the distributor’s third-quarter numbers provides a chance to touch on the opportunities the firm is taping into now as well as ones emerging in the near future Continue Reading

September 24, 2026 24Sep2026 News

IBM extends consultancy depth with Logiq Consulting buy

Vendor continues to follow a pattern of using M&A to add more support options to put in front of public sector customers Continue Reading

September 23, 2026 23Sep2026 News

Phoenix47 grows as it plugs the channel’s services gap

Firm shares update on progress as it expands geographically and invests in its ability to support partners and customers Continue Reading

September 23, 2026 23Sep2026 News

Exabeam heralds channel-driven growth

Supplier updates on progress made since it opted to go partner-first and introduce its Apex programme Continue Reading

September 22, 2026 22Sep2026 News

Cisco: Partners can fill AI security capability gap

Vendor shares research indicating the areas where the channel can assist users with AI, as ISACA research warns that customers are struggling Continue Reading

September 22, 2026 22Sep2026 News

Integrity360 launches identity practice

Firm moves quickly after last month’s acquisition of identity player to bolster its offering around security Continue Reading

September 21, 2026 21Sep2026 News

IBM enabling partners to deliver a consultative sell

Vendor increases investment in education to arm partners with the tools to deliver AI guidance to users Continue Reading

September 18, 2026 18Sep2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

Developments this week at GTIA, Arrow, Bechtle, Westcon-Comstor and Inforcer Continue Reading

September 18, 2026 18Sep2026 News

Thumbs-up given to Softcat equity issue

Firm’s plan to raise millions to fund its deal to acquire GDT appears to have gone down well with the markets Continue Reading

September 18, 2026 18Sep2026 News

Softcat makes $1bn move for GDT

Acquisition of US business seen as delivering a host of benefits that will bring more growth options for the channel platter Continue Reading

September 17, 2026 17Sep2026 News

Trustmarque Ultima ushers in TMU brand

Business unveils fresh look as it continues to integrate businesses that came together in a merger 10 months ago Continue Reading

September 17, 2026 17Sep2026 News

Bytes talks of continued strong demand

Channel player shares trading update and indicates customers are continuing to invest in technology and services Continue Reading

September 16, 2026 16Sep2026 News

MSPs are becoming customers’ chief information security officers

Sophos research reveals the extent to which customers are viewing their security partner as a trusted advisor Continue Reading

September 16, 2026 16Sep2026 News

Inflationary pressure being felt in the supply chain

Climb in inflation adds to the balancing act the industry is already going through when dealing with component cost increases Continue Reading

September 15, 2026 15Sep2026 News

Spor extends workplace proposition with Squaredot buy

Addition of design business will add depth to the solution the firm can pitch to customers Continue Reading

September 15, 2026 15Sep2026 News

Node4 welcomes replacement CEO

Following the untimely death of its former boss, the managed service player has chosen its candidate to run the business Continue Reading

September 14, 2026 14Sep2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

Moves of note this week at Core to Cloud, Intuit, Nebula, Cloudera and TXO Continue Reading

September 11, 2026 11Sep2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

Developments this week at Team Metalogic, Godel, Onecom Partners, Flare and Blackpoint Cyber Continue Reading

September 11, 2026 11Sep2026 News

Customers need to be guided through AI journey

The decision by Advania to bet big on AI and increase the support it can provide underlines the need for hand-holding if adoption dreams are going to become reality Continue Reading

September 10, 2026 10Sep2026 News

Currys reports continued B2B growth

Retailer has seen business sales continue to rise as it updates shareholders on its progress at its AGM Continue Reading

September 09, 2026 09Sep2026 News

Focus widens SME offerings with Prime Networks buy

Firm makes move to add managed services muscle as it continues to expand the business Continue Reading

September 09, 2026 09Sep2026 Opinion

Why supplier questionnaires are solving yesterday's problem

A fresh approach needs to be taken by the channel argues Alex Lee, Head of channel and partnerships at Risk Ledger Continue Reading

September 08, 2026 08Sep2026 News

Emerge Digital and GCX Managed Services bolster management teams

Managed service specialists look to drive growth and increase support with the arrival of a raft of fresh executives Continue Reading

September 08, 2026 08Sep2026 News

Computacenter delivers record-breaking H1

Channel player experiences growth across its offerings, as well as geographically in the first half Continue Reading

September 07, 2026 07Sep2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

Personnel moves in the past week at Lenovo, Gigamon, Optiv, Unit4 and KnowBe4 Continue Reading

September 07, 2026 07Sep2026 News

InTEC sells off commercial business to Tela

InTEC’s move is designed to help the business increase focus in a couple of chosen areas Continue Reading

September 07, 2026 07Sep2026 News

Advania welcomes fresh UK CEO

After a search that has lasted almost seven months, the channel player has settled on its preferred candidate to run the UK business Continue Reading

September 04, 2026 04Sep2026 E-Zine

MicroScope: Securing an AI world

In this issue, dive deeper into how cyber security experts are countering the AI threat by utilising the technology themselves, effectively playing a game of two halves. Also discover why the channel needs to be more thorough than ever when ... Continue Reading

September 03, 2026 03Sep2026 News

Tenex.AI looks to widen channel reach with Infinigate

Security player signs distributor to cover UK and Ireland as it continues to build its presence across the wider EMEA market Continue Reading

September 03, 2026 03Sep2026 News

CDW expands AI expertise

Distributor acquires more data and analytics expertise, while Genesys shares a momentum update on the positive impact of demand for AI tools Continue Reading

September 02, 2026 02Sep2026 News

CrowdStrike widens ecosystem and emphasises AI

Security player uses Fal.Con as an opportunity to reveal a host of alliances, as well as encouraging partners to increase their expertise in artificial intelligence Continue Reading

September 02, 2026 02Sep2026 News

Distology talks of expansion after Foresight backing

The security distributor has welcomed a fresh private equity backer as it looks to grow the business through M&A Continue Reading

September 01, 2026 01Sep2026 News

Higher prices lengthening PC refresh cycles

Latest findings from Context indicate some customers are sweating their hardware to stave off rising costs Continue Reading

September 01, 2026 01Sep2026 News

CloudClevr bolsters services options with Flow AI buy

Acquired outfit will form the basis of a fresh digital transformation practice that will add AI, data and automation options Continue Reading

August 28, 2026 28Aug2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

Developments this week at HPE, Glean, ANS, Exabeam and HP Continue Reading

August 28, 2026 28Aug2026 News

Rapid7 channel boss eyeing UK growth

Recent decision to appoint Exclusive Networks part of a wider strategy to increase support for partners in the region Continue Reading

August 27, 2026 27Aug2026 News

Integrity360 expands identity protection with CyberIAM move

Security player continues to use M&A as a route to expanding its global footprint and widening its expertise Continue Reading

August 26, 2026 26Aug2026 News

Ransomware surges as criminals deploy AI tools

Research from NCC Group and a partnership between Axis Communications and Palo Alto underline how artificial intelligence is impacting customers Continue Reading

August 26, 2026 26Aug2026 News

Scalefusion building on Renaissance relationship

The security player is deepening its ties with the distie on both sides of the Irish Sea as it continues to look for channel expansion Continue Reading

August 25, 2026 25Aug2026 News

Advania increases support to turn user AI dreams into reality

Channel player introduces service that delivers a secure and sovereign environment users can plan and deploy through Continue Reading

August 25, 2026 25Aug2026 News

Networks must be upgraded to unlock AI benefits

Global survey of the CSP community from Ciena underlines the importance of getting infrastructure into a position to support demanding technologies Continue Reading

August 18, 2026 18Aug2026 In Depth

Five-minute interview: Rob Lay, Cisco

The latest industry executive to share personal insights into their role and the channel is the CTO of Cisco UK and Ireland, Rob Lay Continue Reading

August 13, 2026 13Aug2026 News

Ahead Foundry to increase support for UK and European customers

Firm opens facility to help users looking to design and deploy high-performance AI computing solutions Continue Reading

August 12, 2026 12Aug2026 News

Horizon3 backs channel with multimillion-dollar investment

Security player outlines how it intends to bolster its operations and the support it can provide partners Continue Reading

August 12, 2026 12Aug2026 News

HPE UK channel boss on making life easier for partners

The vendor is making hardware pricing more predictable as it continues to work towards its Power of One strategy Continue Reading

August 12, 2026 12Aug2026 News

AI impact seen in Q2 numbers at Insight and CDW

Channel players share quarterly numbers that show growth across the board and benefit from UK operations Continue Reading

August 07, 2026 07Aug2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

We recap the developments this week at TSG, Team Metalogic, Brother UK, Rapid7, O2 Business, ESET and AvePoint Continue Reading

August 06, 2026 06Aug2026 News

Alarm sounded around supply chain risks

With AI agents demonstrating their ability to bypass security, the need to protect against attacks originating from third-party suppliers has increased Continue Reading

August 05, 2026 05Aug2026 News

Everpure looks within for EMEA and LatAm channel lead

Partners get to update their contact books as the data player announces a fresh name in its executive team Continue Reading

August 05, 2026 05Aug2026 News

ECI snaps up Prima

ERP specialist acquired as Tracxn Technologies shines a light on the general state of European technology investments Continue Reading

August 04, 2026 04Aug2026 Opinion

Vetting is not validation

Ronnie Hamilton, pre-sales director at Climb Channel Solutions, argues that the channel's real advantage in artificial intelligence is proof, not speed Continue Reading

August 03, 2026 03Aug2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

Personnel moves of note at Cellhire, Civiteq, Proofpoint and Armadin Continue Reading

August 03, 2026 03Aug2026 News

Bechtle UK expands London base

Channel player increases office size with an eye on the future and showing a sign of commitment to the capital Continue Reading

July 31, 2026 31Jul2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

Developments this week at Integrity360, TrustedTech, BCN, Exclusive Networks, Park Place Technologies, TD Synnex and AvePoint Continue Reading

July 31, 2026 31Jul2026 News

Assured Data Protection focusing on its strengths

Data resilience player has been around for 10 years and has seen demand increase and expectations rise Continue Reading

July 30, 2026 30Jul2026 News

Channel can benefit from SME move away from retail

With the high street players concentrating on price, those able to provide more substantial hardware options could take more business Continue Reading

July 30, 2026 30Jul2026 News

Climb benefits from vendor portfolio performance

Channel player shares Q2 numbers that were buoyed by an acquisition and the performance of its leading suppliers Continue Reading

July 29, 2026 29Jul2026 News

GTDC: Distribution continues to evolve

Industry group underlines the ability of its members to respond to the needs of vendors, resellers and the wider ecosystem Continue Reading

July 28, 2026 28Jul2026 News

Printers remain a security weakness

Quocirca research reveals a surge in print-related data breaches, costing organisations £1m per incident on average. This presents an opportunity for the channel to step in and tighten up security Continue Reading

July 28, 2026 28Jul2026 News

Crest introduces AI security standards for service providers

Industry organisation reacts to the growing need for independently verified standards surrounding artificial intelligence security Continue Reading

July 27, 2026 27Jul2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

Personnel moves of note this week ar Artefact, Quiq, Sectigo and Kore.ai Continue Reading

July 24, 2026 24Jul2026 News

SAP signals channel role as AI becomes increasingly embedded

Research from SAP Engagement Cloud underlines the shift in the market and the need for experts who can talk data, privacy and customer experience Continue Reading

July 24, 2026 24Jul2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

Developments this week at 11:11 Systems, Ignition Technology, Phoenix Software, Bechtle, Keepit and BCE Continue Reading

July 23, 2026 23Jul2026 News

Exclusive signs ServiceNow to bolster AI options

Distributor makes vendor signing as Sophos warns criminals are using the technology to launch more attacks Continue Reading

July 23, 2026 23Jul2026 News

AI takes centre stage at Microsoft partner event

Talk of evolving models and expanding skillsets dominated the MCAPS Start for Partners agenda Continue Reading

July 22, 2026 22Jul2026 News

Barracuda enhances partner programme

Security player rolls out enhancements, while Titania appoints a fresh channel head so it can get cracking on developing its offering Continue Reading

July 22, 2026 22Jul2026 News

Everpure channel boss: Partners can lead the data strategy debate

Vendor’s global channel chief argues its partners are in the ideal position to support customers looking to adopt AI Continue Reading

July 21, 2026 21Jul2026 News

Change of prime minister seen as a chance to improve tech sector

The advent of Andy Burnham’s premiership creates an opportunity to accelerate investment in AI, advance digital skills training, and enhance outcomes for the channel and its customers Continue Reading

July 21, 2026 21Jul2026 News

Leaseweb picks up ITQ’s white label VCSP customer base

IaaS specialist bolsters its position as a VMware Pinnacle Partner with the addition of more customers across Europe Continue Reading

July 20, 2026 20Jul2026 News

Westcon-Comstor UK sales lead looking for growth

The freshly appointed UKI executive shares her priorities and first impressions of the task ahead Continue Reading

July 17, 2026 17Jul2026 In Depth

The AI cyber security challenge

Artificial intelligence has had a seismic impact on the security landscape, as Billy MacInnes discovers Continue Reading

July 16, 2026 16Jul2026 News

Horizon3.ai boss talks of partner importance

Security player has seen its revenues via the channel continue to grow as it looks to ramp up its indirect business Continue Reading

July 16, 2026 16Jul2026 News

Sophos looks to partners to take Fusion to market

The channel is seen as the best source of delivery for the security player’s AI offering Continue Reading

July 15, 2026 15Jul2026 News

Devolutions move for Mizo taking AI into MSP management space

Managed service providers are under pressure to respond to tickets, and AI is emerging as a method to lighten that load Continue Reading

July 14, 2026 14Jul2026 News

Various approaches being used to keep IT projects on track

Research from Westcon-Comstor has highlighted the responses from the channel towards ongoing hardware availability and price constraints Continue Reading

July 14, 2026 14Jul2026 News

Channel faces challenges around AI security

The technology increases risk but has the potential to help defenders if they can master the opportunity Continue Reading

July 13, 2026 13Jul2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

Personnel moves of note at Sophos, Commvault, Veeam Software, Clue Software, Genesys, Jitterbit, IRIS, WatchGuard and GuidePoint Security Continue Reading

July 13, 2026 13Jul2026 News

Context: Print market slows in Q2

Hardware sales across Western Europe have declined in the past few weeks, while on the 3D front, the market remains buoyant Continue Reading

July 13, 2026 13Jul2026 News

MSPs ideally placed to improve supply chain resilience

Research from Proxima indicates more CEOs are worried about their ability to defend from attacks originating outside the organisation Continue Reading

July 10, 2026 10Jul2026 News

Channel catch-up: News in brief

Developments this week at Barracuda, Arrow, TD Synnex, Giacom, Durabook and MSP Finance Team Continue Reading

July 09, 2026 09Jul2026 News

Strong Q2 buoys Computacenter

Trading statement from channel firm indicates it is on track to double pre-tax profits in H1 compared with the same period last year Continue Reading

July 08, 2026 08Jul2026 News

SysGroup returns to growth

Transformation strategy gets the firm back into a position where it can share strong numbers for its fiscal year Continue Reading

July 07, 2026 07Jul2026 News

TSG, Databarracks and Genesys hit acquisition trail

Trio of channel players take steps to add more expertise and depth to their service offerings Continue Reading

July 07, 2026 07Jul2026 News

Cisco Q&A: Networking is evolving

The vendor’s UK channel lead shares insights into the current landscape and how partners can build additional services around its offerings Continue Reading

July 06, 2026 06Jul2026 News

Onecom unifies managed services

Firm brings together all of its capabilities under one brand and targets customers seeking security assistance Continue Reading

July 06, 2026 06Jul2026 News

Channel moves: Who’s gone where?

We look over the personnel moves of note in the past week at HP, Jigsaw24, TD Synnex, One Identity, Securonix, ALE International, Tata Communications, LightSpeed Networks, Nearform and Quocirca Continue Reading

July 03, 2026 03Jul2026 E-Zine

MicroScope: Why people matter in the AI age

In this issue, we look at the growing necessity for human-to-human interaction in the channel as businesses look for connection in an age ruled by artificial intelligence. Also read about what France’s decision to move public sector systems away ... Continue Reading

July 02, 2026 02Jul2026 News

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