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New global research involving 9,000 SMEs by Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology, reveals that UK firms could see a 3% increase in productivity and a 40% reduction in invoicing time through the adoption of e-invoicing. Sage calls on the government to support this move, highlighting …
Read More »Cybersecurity skills shortage biggest risk to MSPs
Sophos has released its inaugural MSP Perspectives 2024 survey report, which found that the biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies, cited by 39% of the MSPs surveyed. Alongside this, MSPs indicated that hiring new cybersecurity analysts to keep up with …
Read More »Huge opportunity for partners in 5G, UCaaS and AI if they keep it simple
BT Wholesale has published research that reveals over half (59%) of employees want their organisations to invest in AI. The research explores the channel landscape across AI, ways of working, 5G and more to help partners acquire new business while growing relationships with existing customers. It surveyed employees and IT …
Read More »New KnowBe4 phishing report reveals top choices for phishing scams
KnowBe4 has released the results of its Q1 2024 top-clicked phishing test report. The results include the most common email subjects clicked on in phishing tests, reflecting the persistent use of HR or IT-related business email messages that captivate employees’ interests. Phishing emails continue to be one of the most …
Read More »Channel leaders reveal confidence peak
New research released today by leading global Channel services provider, Agilitas IT Solutions, reveals that confidence in the future of the Technology Channel has reached its peak amongst UK industry decision-makers, with the overall confidence score reaching 7.9 out of a possible 10. With optimism the highest it’s been in …
Read More »97% of channel partners say data is key to growth and transformation
Channel partners see data as both their biggest challenge and a major opportunity as they look to achieve growth and transition to recurring revenue models, according to new research. Westcon-Comstor surveyed more than 500 senior decision makers at partners across nine countries and found that 97% see data as important …
Read More »2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street details cyberthreats facing SMBs
Sophos has released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*). According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to …
Read More »N-able launches MSP Horizons Report with Canalys
N-able has launched its MSP Horizons Report in partnership with channel analyst firm, Canalys. The first of its kind for the managed services market, the report delves into some of the biggest disrupting trends for 2024 and beyond, with actionable insights for MSPs and the future of their own businesses. Commenting …
Read More »NIS2: Channel partners eye opportunity to help end-users navigate new cybersecurity rules
The vast majority (93%) of channel partners see the EU’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive as an opportunity to assist end-users and grow revenues in the process, but acknowledge they must first build their own understanding, according to new research. Westcon-Comstor surveyed registered attendees for its forthcoming NIS2 webinar for partners and …
Read More »Cybersecurity and sustainability highlighted by Espria as key priorities for SMB peace of mind
Espria recently hosted the first of their Optimise IT 2024 panel discussions, where the topic was peace of mind. Panellists included some of their key solutions partners – Xerox, Ikonic and Sophos. The webinar marked the first of their monthly IT industry conversations for 2024, which will discuss the latest and …
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