Synaxon introduced the concept of the Master MSP into the UK towards the end of 2022. Here, Markus Rex, head of managed services at Synaxon explains exactly what a Master MSP is and how it could benefit partners and resellers. What exactly is a ‘Master MSP’? A Master MSP is …
Read More »Feature: The cost of cyber insurance has risen – is being insured worth it?
By John Wareing, insurance sector specialist at Red Helix. Cyber security attacks are increasing at an alarming rate and continue to rise in scale and complexity, affecting essential services, businesses and individuals alike. Due to the accelerating pace of digitalisation and major advances in network technology, we have become more …
Read More »Feature: Why the channel is critical for safeguarding organisations from cybercrime
Alex Walsh, channel and alliances director UK & Ireland at Veeam looks at how the channel can facilitate security and resilience. As cybercrime accelerates and ransomware continues to pose a significant threat, businesses are feeling more vulnerable than ever. According to the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023, 73% of …
Read More »Interview: Cato’s Frank Rauch on channel partner relationships
Frank Rauch, global channel chief at Cato Networks talks to PCR about what makes a successful channel partnership. Frank Rauch took on the position of global channel chief at Cato at the beginning of the year, and will be responsible for driving the channel ecosystem globally, enabling partners to profit …
Read More »Interview: Jeff Kuo on how MSI is keeping ahead of the game
Jeff Kuo, general manager of MSI Notebook UK talks about how MSI is keeping on top of the fast-evolving trends in the gaming world. What are the hottest trends in gaming? On the digital distribution front of gaming, we’ve seen a continued rise of game subscription services that offer large libraries …
Read More »Feature: Shadow IT’s clue to hybrid employee engagement
With the right for WFH set to become enshrined in UK employment law, employee experience management is now critical and businesses need to both understand and improve the quality of the hybrid working environment, insists Jason Barker, senior vice president EMEA & APAC at IR. Shadow IT has plagued organisations …
Read More »Feature: Unlocking the door to data privacy
Andy Teichholz, global industry strategist, compliance and legal at OpenText reveals what people really think about data privacy and what steps organisations should take to protect personal data. The pandemic and related lockdowns forever changed the way we live, work, and interact with each other. This change is being reflected …
Read More »Interview: Pyramid Analytics’ Hayley Munro on unifying management of the customer experience
PCR speaks with Pyramid Analytics’ vice president of global customer success, Hayley Munro, about taking on the newly created role of unifying company-wide management of the customer experience. Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and your professional background within the channel? Before my appointment at Pyramid Analytics, …
Read More »Interview: Okta’s Bill Hustad on identity management
In a career that began in the United States Marine Corp supporting the President of the United States, Bill Hustad has led teams in everything from sales to product management. His most recent role before becoming SVP partners and alliances at Okta involved leading Splunk’s global partner organisation, overseeing strategy …
Read More »Side tackling the skills shortage
The IT skills shortage has been an issue for years, and is not going away anytime soon. In fact, as businesses strive to be more digital and data-led, the available pool of candidates is getting even smaller, explains Donna Bain, SVP People and Development Westcon-Comstor. According to recent statistics, three-quarters …
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