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TD Synnex has updated its strategy for the services business unit that places the focus firmly on driving the circular economy with partners and ensuring they can meet the growing demands of their end-user customers for more sustainable choices. Following a strategic review, the Services business unit will now concentrate …

By Ghazal Asif, Vice President, Global Partners & Alliances, Rubrik. Nurture is a vital part of any relationship. Ongoing commitment is what keeps the union fruitful so both parties can prosper – and it’s no different in business. Great partner relationships can bring a host of benefits to vendors, such …

Node4, the cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has made it easier for channel partners to deploy its N4Backup Veeam Cloud Connect solution. By partnering with Zadara, Node4 has added multi-tenanted and immutable object storage to its Backup as a Service (BaaS) offering. As a result, Node4’s channel partners …

TD Synnex has launched a 5G Project Service to support partners in delivering solutions based around the leading set of communications products from Cradlepoint, without having to make any up-front investment in technical resource. Having recently been certified to provide Cradlepoint professional and managed services for 4G LTE and 5G, …

Zyxel Networks has launched its USG FLEX H series of secure firewalls – a new line of appliances designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with exceptional multi-gigabit performance and advanced security. As businesses continue to upgrade their connected devices and networks to multi-gigabit levels, they require a firewall …

By Jonathan Wright, director of products and operations at Global Cloud Xchange (GCX). The demand for SD-WAN services has experienced an unprecedented surge, as businesses eagerly seek to enhance their network visibility and connectivity, all while carefully managing costs. This trend has proven particularly rewarding for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). …

Keeper Security has partnered with Renaissance, an Irish value-added IT distributor, to be its newest managed services distribution partner. Renaissance will offer to their managed services partners Keeper’s comprehensive range of acclaimed solutions encompassing password, passkey, secrets, connection and privileged access management. The award-winning solution provides unique features including dark …

TD Synnex is collaborating with data management specialist Covenco to offer partners a range of cloud-based data management services based on Veeam’s advanced and tried and trusted technologies. The UK-based offerings enable reseller businesses that do not have the capabilities to develop their own services to extend their portfolio without …

On Thursday 12 October, leading cyber security distributor Brigantia held a record-breaking annual partner conference. More than 180 people attended, exceeding the turnout for any previous Brigantia conference. This is testament to the growth of Brigantia, which has established itself as one of the leading voices in cybersecurity. Heading up to …

Acer has decided to further strengthen its Cloud Partner Program, a vertical certification for partners with extensive knowledge of ChromeOS solutions. A choice dictated by the need to enable its channel to expand in small and medium market segments, capture more demand, and offer new valuable services to their customers. …

Logitech has introduced Zone Wireless 2, a business headset that uses AI to deliver noise-free calling experiences. Far-end noise suppression, noise-cancelling mics, hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and personalised stereo sound help professionals hear and be heard clearly in calls and meetings. In today’s hybrid work environments, individuals work from …

Westcon-Comstor has appointed its first Chief People Officer in a newly-created role. Erna de Ruijter-Quist becomes a member of Westcon-Comstor’s executive leadership team, reporting to CEO David Grant with responsibility for all people-related matters. Born and raised in the Netherlands and now living in the UK, Erna joins Westcon-Comstor from …