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WEBChannel leaders talk TC4RE's Race to Tech Summit: 'When we work together, we build momentum'. Ahead of the inaugural summit, we sat down with leaders from Softcat, Computacenter, ResourceiT and Protiviti to talk about inclusion, representation and tha. Victoria Pavlova. 05 September 2024 • 12 min read. Vendor.
Microsoft Copilot in the IT channel: A progress report
WEBAug 19, 2024 · As channel partners continue to grow their generative AI service offers, we focus on the solution that has made the biggest splash over the past year, rounding up the early adopters. Since the announcement of Microsoft Copilot in mid-2023, the IT channel has enthusiastically embraced the AI-powered tools, with many leading firms integrating ...
Essential events for the UK IT channel - CRN
WEBXChange MSP 2024. 01-10-2024. United Kingdom. CRN UK is delighted to present XChange, The Channel Company’s conference series which brings together top solution providers, IT channel decision-makers, and industry experts to build strategic business relationships, identify growth opportunities, and set the future direction of the IT channel.
Top 40 UK IT distributors you need to know: Part Two
WEB02 June 2021 • 38 min read. The UK's top 40 IT distributors generated nearly £13bn revenues in their latest years, CRN research has found. Here we count down those ranked 25th to 11th... The triple whammy of Brexit, Covid and component shortages has put IT distribution in the spotlight over the last 15 months.
Inside Exertis' national distribution centre in Burnley
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Impressions from CRN's trip to Exertis' sprawling distribution facility in Burnley. Victoria Pavlova. 18 September 2023 • 3 min read. Image: Exertis' Burnley NDC. Five football pitches worth of space, nearly 20m in height, 17 million units shipped annually and £25m invested in making it all run as seamlessly as possible - Exertis's newly ...
Redcentric confirms early takeover talks with Wiit
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Italian cloud computing services provider now has until 5pm on 21 June to make a decision on whether to go through with the offer or not. Andrea Gaini. 29 May 2024 • 1 min read. Yorkshire-HQ reseller Redcentric has confirmed that it is in initial discussions regarding a potential acquisition by Italian cloud computing company Wiit SpA.
Sir Peter Rigby on his succession plans, Brexit, and why he'd go …
WEBNov 17, 2020 · Industry doyen Sir Peter Rigby has shared his industry predictions as part of an interview recorded exclusively for the CRN Channel Awards. In the full Q&A - above - the SCC founder also tackles topics ranging from Brexit and COVID to succession planning.
Top 40 IT distributors you need to know: Part Three
WEBJun 7, 2021 · Westcoast. UK distribution revenues: £2.723bn (+32%) Specialism: Broadliner. Key vendors: HPI, HPE, Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, Juniper, Microsoft, Lexmark, Dynabook. UK headcount: 900. HQ: Theale, Berkshire. Recent acquisitions: Artsystems (2016), Data Select (2019), Colourgen (2019) Largest warehouse: Andover, Hants - 368k sq ft. Westcoast is ...
Top 40 IT distributors you need to know: Part Three
WEBJun 7, 2021 · Vendors include: Juniper Networks, Check Point, poly, WatchGuard, Barracuda Networks. UK HQ: Woking, Surrey. Recent acquisitions: Wick Hill (2015), Zycko (2015), Siphon (2016), Cloud Distribution (2021) Born in 2016, the Nuvias brand brought together three UK VADs acquired in quick succession by …
Where are all the UK's top 300 VARs based?
WEB23 January 2019 • 3 min read. Is the so-called southern bias of the UK channel really as pronounced as people think? CRN data finds that 58 of the UK's top VARs are based in the north of England, with a further 16 based in Scotland. It's often said that the channel has a southern bias, but according to CRN analysis, 58 of the UK's top 300 ...