The PCR Awards 2025 will be held on 24 September, once again at the historic Brewery in London. This prestigious event honours the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals within the UK tech channel, from distributors and resellers, to retailers and vendors. The evening promises to be a celebration of …
Read More »Data is the new oil
By Phylip Morgan, chief revenue officer at Pax8 EMEA. In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, one phrase has emerged as the cornerstone of modern society; “data is the new oil.” This is particularly important within the IT Channel ecosystem as data enables partners to foster new relationships and …
Read More »Channel fragmentation: how we can unify the sector to better support MSPs
Phylip Morgan, Chief Revenue Officer at Pax8, explains the evolution of software deployment, the impact that new and emerging technology will have in the future and the invaluable role that MSPs will play in reshaping the Channel. Over the years, the Channel has always provided organisations with ways to innovate …
Read More »PCR Awards 2024 winners announced
The PCR Awards took place this week at the Brewery in London. The atmosphere was buzzing as host Shaun Williamson took charge of the proceedings after a sumptuous dinner. The winners took to the stage to collect their trophies: Editors’ Choice Company of the Year: NVIDIA Individual of the Year: …
Read More »Feature: Driving cybersecurity awareness in a tough economic climate
By Florie Lhuillier, head of cybersecurity at CCGroup. The cybersecurity industry has had a turbulent few years. Cybersecurity vendors today are selling solutions in a challenging market environment: geopolitical events are making attacks more likely, the talent shortage is worsening, and the global economic uncertainty continues. This is making keeping …
Read More »Feature: How AI is helping us make network security even better
Rachel Rothwell, senior regional director Zyxel Networks, believes that AI can be used positively to enhance protection and deliver better user experiences. Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) at the moment. They are right to be excited as this is a technology that could – and probably will – …
Read More »Feature: Why managed services are the way forward for partners on security
Markus Rex, head of Synaxon Managed Services, believes that working with a specialist third party is the best way for many resellers to offer managed security services. Most customers – certainly most SMBs – don’t want the hassle of having to manage their own security. It makes perfect sense. By …
Read More »Feature: How to make your business unattractive to cyber criminals
By Marion Stewart, CEO, Red Helix. The majority of thieves are opportunists. Leave your car unlocked, the chances are that someone might steal it. Leave your backdoor open, your house is far more likely to get robbed. It doesn’t have to be a Ferrari or a mansion in the Chelsea …
Read More »Interview: Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick AG on zero-day exploits
Zero-day attacks pose significant risks to organisations due to their unpredictability. We spoke with Dominik Birgelen, CEO of oneclick AG, to dive deep into zero-day attacks. From understanding what a zero-day attack is to navigating its risks and how companies can protect themselves, Dominik shares insights on the topic. What …
Read More »Feature: How 10 years of Cyber Essentials reflects the disconnect between Government and MSPs
By Jamie Akhtar, Co-Founder and CEO at Cybersmart. Much has changed in the ten years since June 2014, when the UK Government introduced Cyber Essentials, a certification framework for cybersecurity, aimed at being the tide which raised all boats from a cybersecurity protection perspective. For one thing, cybersecurity compliance has …
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