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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 …

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 …

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 …

Polaroid, a globally renowned name in the world of analogue Instant photography, is thrilled to partner with CMS Distribution. This partnership brings together the Polaroid brand and CMS Distribution’s extensive expertise in distribution and logistics, creating a powerful synergy that will empower us to reach new heights in the market. …

Zyxel Networks has updated its Partner Programme for 2024 to drive more business for channel partners with its new generations of WiFi 7 access points, multi-gigabit switches and unified security gateways. The company will also be looking to recruit additional partners that want to develop their managed services business with …

Rebecca Quinlan, marketing manager at Synaxon, says that by making a long-term commitment to equality, putting the right processes in place, and fostering an equitable culture, channel companies can set themselves up to become better, stronger and more innovative. Being an ambitious woman in the technology industry means you have …

TP-Link, a leading global provider of networking and smart home technologies, has today announced the appointment of Nelson Qiao as UK managing director. Assuming responsibility for solidifying TP-Link UK’s reputation as a leading, versatile technology provider, Qiao will also be focused on further enhancing customer satisfaction – ensuring TP-Link retains …

HP has announced new benefits aimed at accelerating partner growth through the Amplify Partner Programme. New benefits include a role-based artificial intelligence (AI) partner training and certification programme, together with a new Growth Play opportunity, tailored for AI Data Science. AI is rapidly unlocking new market expansion and operational possibilities …

BenQ has launched its newest professional monitor, the PD3225U. Featuring IPS Black for 2000:1 contrast ratio, Colour Match with Mac devices through M-book mode, and iKeyboard Control, the PD3225U is the perfect creative complement for Mac users in need of colour accuracy and enhanced connectivity. Through IPS Black technology, the …

Companies with IT rooms can reduce energy consumption during off-peak hours by using the graceful shutdown features in the latest version of Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager Software. By scheduling graceful shutdowns during non-operational hours, such as at nights and during weekends, and restarting operation for servers and virtual infrastructure whenever …

Dell Technologies and CrowdStrike have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver Dell’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services with the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon XDR platform, helping customers defend against increasingly complex cyberattacks. According to the 2024 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, cyberattacks are faster, more sophisticated and stealthier than ever. At the …

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone Cloud MSP Security Solutions, a new offering designed specifically for managed service providers (MSPs) and their business customers that delivers leading-edge endpoint protection and managed detection and response (MDR) services to detect and eradicate cyberthreats as they occur across any environment and strengthen overall resiliency against …