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- August 27, 2021
27 Aug'21
AWS MSSP competency program opens up to partners
A new AWS program will validate the skill sets and processes of MSSP partners, creating a means for security firms to competitively differentiate themselves; more IT channel news.
- August 20, 2021
20 Aug'21
Cyber-risk rating firm Black Kite ups channel focus
Black Kite has unveiled its Aviator partner program for VARs, MSSPs and systems integrators; other IT channel news.
- August 13, 2021
13 Aug'21
SADA, Intel collaborate in Google Cloud optimization program
Through a new partnership, SADA and Intel engineers will fine-tune customers' Google Cloud Platform environments; other IT channel news.
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- August 06, 2021
06 Aug'21
GFT expands digital transformation services to North America
After successfully expanding into Latin American markets, the German IT services and software engineering company will target the U.S. and Canada; other IT channel news.
- August 03, 2021
03 Aug'21
CompTIA ChannelCon 2021 points to CX as partner priority
In a preview of its upcoming channel industry research, IT trade association CompTIA highlighted the growing importance of customer experience among partners.
- July 30, 2021
30 Jul'21
Cybersecurity consulting, MSSPs in channel spotlight
Channel companies have put a premium on cybersecurity services in 2021. The latest round of market activity features Deloitte and Epiphany Systems; other news.
- July 23, 2021
23 Jul'21
Cloud, IT security continue to reshape MSP business model
Recent channel research suggests MSPs increasingly prioritize cloud computing and IT security as part of their core business models; other IT channel news.
- July 16, 2021
16 Jul'21
Microsoft partner community gets industry cloud, training boost
At Microsoft Inspire, the company expanded its industry cloud portfolio with a sustainability cloud and promised to expand partners' technical expertise; other IT channel news.
- July 15, 2021
15 Jul'21
Microsoft Cloud platform to fuel FY 2022 priorities
At Microsoft Inspire 2021, executives highlighted ways Microsoft has differentiated its cloud platform from rivals. Partners can expect to see the cloud platform expand.
- July 14, 2021
14 Jul'21
Microsoft Inspire 2021 takes on 'era of rapid change'
The vendor kicked off its virtual event with new visions for its technologies, aimed at aligning with a world where digital adoption has skyrocketed.
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- July 09, 2021
09 Jul'21
Kaseya ransomware attack underlines vendor accountability
The Kaseya VSA breach may prove a major turning point for MSPs' relationships with their IT services software vendors; other IT channel news.
- July 02, 2021
02 Jul'21
Dell Global Alliances partners boost channel sales
Dell Technology's segment of Global Alliances partners stood out in the vendor's first-quarter channel sales; more IT channel news.
- June 25, 2021
25 Jun'21
AWS-Salesforce partnership offers integration potential
The alliance is poised to generate new customer use cases that span AWS services and Salesforce clouds, according to cloud services firm AllCloud; other IT channel news.
- June 23, 2021
23 Jun'21
MSP cybersecurity gaps call for cultural shift
Service providers face issues from broken alerting systems to unsupported operating systems. Those that shore up internal security have an opportunity to offer external services.
- June 18, 2021
18 Jun'21
PwC cloud report points to 'value gap'
Despite widespread enthusiasm for cloud computing, many organizations have yet to see a significant payoff from their investments, a PwC cloud study found; other news.
- June 11, 2021
11 Jun'21
IT consultants go for green cloud computing
Sustainability and green cloud computing have gained a higher profile in recent months, leading consultancies like Accenture and ThoughtWorks to pursue new services; other news.
- June 04, 2021
04 Jun'21
Deloitte backs Teradata Vantage as integrator
Under the expanded partnership, Deloitte will integrate Teradata Vantage as-a-service platform deployments with cloud-native services; other IT channel news.
- May 28, 2021
28 May'21
Cloud professional services deals target Oracle, ServiceNow
A fresh round of investor deals in the cloud consulting space put a spotlight on Oracle, Twilio and ServiceNow's partner ecosystems; other IT channel news.
- May 26, 2021
26 May'21
SAP partners get new revenue-sharing model for cloud
SAP rolled out a revenue-sharing model that aims to support cloud economics. The software company also encouraged IP development among its partners.
- May 21, 2021
21 May'21
Digital transformation service providers expect growth
In light of rosy IT spending forecasts, forward-thinking IT services firms are making moves to capture a spike in business; other IT channel news.
- May 14, 2021
14 May'21
Carousel Industries deal positions NWN for hybrid work
NWN cited the expansion of its customer base and geographical reach as key benefits driving its Carousel Industries acquisition; other IT channel news.
- May 11, 2021
11 May'21
Big Blue talks $1B partner investment at IBM Think 2021
IBM's spending on its partner ecosystem includes new competencies, role-based guided learning, increased technical support and financial incentives to boost hybrid cloud business.
- May 07, 2021
07 May'21
Dell channel partners adopt ecosystems, industry focus
Dell Technologies has updated its partnering strategy to focus on three trends, according to executives at Dell Technologies World; other IT channel news.
- May 06, 2021
06 May'21
AWS Marketplace, partners get new leadership
AWS Marketplace's newly appointed general manager plans to broaden the digital catalog's offerings and focus on governance.
- May 05, 2021
05 May'21
E-commerce firm Radial taps Presidio for VDI cloud migration
As the pandemic sparked a surge in e-commerce demand, Radial needed to expand its capabilities. Learn how Presidio helped Radial with a VDI cloud migration to VMware Cloud on AWS.
- April 30, 2021
30 Apr'21
Digital innovation shift shakes up IT budgets
New research shows a change in attitudes toward IT investments, with business looking to go beyond modernized infrastructure to digital innovation; other IT channel news.
- April 23, 2021
23 Apr'21
Gartner cloud forecast bodes well for service providers
Gartner predicts end-user public cloud spending to reach $332.3 billion this year, with SaaS representing the largest area of investment; other IT channel news.
- April 16, 2021
16 Apr'21
Cloud consulting services attract investor dollars
A spate of deals involving Ensono, Ahead, Upstack and Syntax reflects growing confidence in cloud consulting firms; other IT channel news.
- April 09, 2021
09 Apr'21
SAP skills, cloud development expertise in demand
IT services firms Pythian and Ensono have gone the acquisition route to build out their respective SAP and cloud-native development practices; other news.
- April 02, 2021
02 Apr'21
Logically buys MSSP company, sets sights on $100M
Logically's purchase of MSSP company Cerdant creates a security cross-selling opportunity, according to Logically CEO; other IT channel news.
- March 31, 2021
31 Mar'21
Tech Data-Synnex merger poses IT distribution questions
The merger of IT distributors Tech Data and Synnex presents synergies -- as well as some areas of overlap -- between their respective business models.
- March 31, 2021
31 Mar'21
Kaseya explores MSP business strategy shifts during pandemic
Kaseya's new research explores the effects of 2020 on MSP business strategy. The study reveals emerging opportunities in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
- March 26, 2021
26 Mar'21
Blue Yonder tackles supply chain digital transformation
Accenture and Blue Yonder teamed up to solve supply chain challenges for food and beverage company Tata Consumer Products; other IT channel news.
- March 19, 2021
19 Mar'21
Workplace from Facebook partner firms get new program
The revamped channel strategy for Workplace by Facebook emphasizes resellers and systems integrators; more IT channel news.
- March 12, 2021
12 Mar'21
ServiceNow partners get workflow boost in Quebec release
The Quebec release of the Now Platform arms partners with new tools to improve customers' digital workflows, as well as prebuilt vertical extensions; more IT channel news.
- March 05, 2021
05 Mar'21
BCG: Future of outsourcing points to fewer service providers
Research on post-pandemic outsourcing trends reveals shifts in organizations' thinking about service providers and digital transformation initiatives; other news.
- February 26, 2021
26 Feb'21
Mission launches machine learning consulting practice
The AWS Premier Consulting Partner will target AI and machine learning projects in a broad range of industries; other IT channel news.
- February 22, 2021
22 Feb'21
IT services M&A, colocation deals continue to flourish
The latest round of IT services transactions feature KSM Consulting, Atos and Cyxtera. The activity underscores the continual demand for cloud services and digital infrastructure.
- February 19, 2021
19 Feb'21
Digital acceleration opens opportunities, widens tech gap
The pandemic has set the stage for increased investments in digital transformation and business innovation, an Accenture report found; more IT channel news.
- February 12, 2021
12 Feb'21
ServiceNow consulting firm aims to combine regional partners
Thirdera, formed from the merger of Evergreen Systems, Cerna Solutions and NovoScale, said it plans to acquire and integrate ServiceNow consulting firms; other IT channel news.
- February 05, 2021
05 Feb'21
Dell Technologies Partner Program adds VMware sales option
The revised Dell Technologies Partner Program offers the option for the partners to sell VMware licensing with an aligned base rebate; other IT channel news.
- February 01, 2021
01 Feb'21
ConnectWise buys Service Leadership, benchmarking data
MSP software house ConnectWise has acquired Service Leadership Inc., a consultancy that offers financial and operational benchmarking tools and data.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
IBM ecosystem strategy embarks for hybrid cloud, AI future
Big Blue said it has laid the groundwork to rapidly grow hybrid cloud and AI business through its partner ecosystem, which includes VARs, ISVs and systems integrators.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
Deloitte cyber practice aims for growth with Root9B deal
The acquisition extends the consultancy's cybersecurity business into threat hunting and credential risk management and analytics. Additional transactions may be in the offing.
- January 29, 2021
29 Jan'21
Cybersecurity trends: IT shops set to offload work to MSPs
New research on 2021 cybersecurity trends points to opportunities for managed service providers that are equipped with the right tools and skills; more IT channel news.
- January 28, 2021
28 Jan'21
Tercera looks to invest in cloud professional services firms
The newly launched firm, led by Appirio co-founder Chris Barbin, will take minority stakes in cloud consultancies and offer advice on growing a services business.
- January 22, 2021
22 Jan'21
Top-tier consultants, SIs pursue IT services acquisitions
M&A activity remains hot in the IT services sector -- with Cognizant, McKinsey, Accenture and IBM revealing new acquisitions over the last 10 days; more IT channel news.
- January 19, 2021
19 Jan'21
Huntress security platform gets boost from Level Effect EDR
As part of an aggressive growth strategy, MDR services vendor Huntress Labs purchased endpoint detection and response technology from security startup Level Effect.
- January 15, 2021
15 Jan'21
Cloud distributor Pax8 pursues UK growth, tech innovation
Pax8 fueled its global ambitions in a span of two weeks with a U.K.-based acquisition and strategic leadership team, in addition to a $98 million boost in funding.
- January 15, 2021
15 Jan'21
Deloitte: Life sciences vertical taps cloud for R&D
The life sciences vertical has begun to fully embrace cloud computing, spurred on in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Deloitte research; other IT channel news.
- January 08, 2021
08 Jan'21
Atos floats DXC acquisition proposal
Paris-based IT services company Atos is reportedly eyeing DXC Technology as an acquisition target -- a move that would greatly scale Atos' North American presence; other news.
- December 23, 2020
23 Dec'20
2021 in-person, virtual channel partner events calendar
The 2021 channel partner event schedule features a mix of virtual and in-person conferences. Our listings include events for MSPs, consultants, VARs, SIs and other partner types.
- December 22, 2020
22 Dec'20
Deloitte, Google highlight 3 workforce trends for 2021
Executives from Deloitte Consulting and Google Workspace discuss how workforce trends that emerged during the pandemic will gain momentum in the year ahead.
- December 21, 2020
21 Dec'20
Accenture: Retail supply chain ripe for reinvention
Retailers are responding to consumer behavior changes by reimagining the supply chain as a growth driver, according to an Accenture Interactive report; other news.
- December 18, 2020
18 Dec'20
Dell Technologies partners deliver mixed sales results
Dell Technologies said its channel strategy is weathering the challenging conditions of the COVID-19 economy, with storage sales taking the biggest hit; other IT channel news.
- December 16, 2020
16 Dec'20
Top 10 channel partner news stories from 2020
Our top 10 channel partner news stories of 2020 explore growing markets such as cloud services and automation, as well as moves by Microsoft, Accenture and Dell Technologies.
- December 11, 2020
11 Dec'20
Partners pursue health-related IoT system integration
Systems integrators Insight Enterprises and Accenture have supported initiatives to bring new health technologies to the market; other IT channel news.
- December 09, 2020
09 Dec'20
WatchGuard highlights critical MSP security services for 2021
MSPs in 2021 will face higher volumes of spear phishing attacks, hazardous gaps in remote work setups and a crucial need for widespread MFA adoption, WatchGuard Technologies says.
- December 04, 2020
04 Dec'20
MSP M&A activity surges with more deals on tap for 2021
A recent frenzy of IT consultant and MSP M&A activity saw companies such as Logically, Sysnet, West Monroe and Deloitte expanding their capabilities; other IT channel news.
- December 02, 2020
02 Dec'20
MSP cybersecurity and compliance challenges loom in 2021
With the rocky 2020 nearing its close, MSPs should expect significant shifts in the cybersecurity and compliance landscape ahead, according to NinjaRMM's CISO.
- December 02, 2020
02 Dec'20
Microsoft Teams calling sparks partner business
Partners may see increased business in Teams cloud calling as Microsoft expands the platform's business focus. Education and governance offer other channel opportunities.
- November 24, 2020
24 Nov'20
Ascend.io grows program for partners building data pipelines
Ascend.io said it is broadening its global partner footprint and added new partnerships with enterprise architecture advisory and data consultancy firms; other IT channel news.
- November 20, 2020
20 Nov'20
Businesses mired in cloud computing challenges
New research from Accenture and SPR underscores a persistent struggle among organizations to derive value from their cloud investments; other IT channel news.
- November 13, 2020
13 Nov'20
MSP sales, business plan key to 2021 success
Heading into 2021, IT service providers should put more than their usual attention on sales and business planning, according to speakers at IT Nation Connect; more news.
- November 12, 2020
12 Nov'20
MSP valuations hang tough in turbulent market
Resilient MSPs are seeing their valuations holding steady through difficult times, although deal structures have shifted somewhat during the pandemic.
- November 10, 2020
10 Nov'20
MSP software vendor ConnectWise buys Perch, StratoZen
ConnectWise will build out its MSP security offerings by integrating Perch Security and StratoZen technology. The company also revealed plans to streamline product development.
- November 06, 2020
06 Nov'20
MSP acquisitions rise with platforms in demand
Recent merger and acquisition activity highlights a trend of private equity firms increasingly targeting MSP platform companies; more IT channel news.
- November 06, 2020
06 Nov'20
Predicting 7 MSP trends in technology for 2021
MSPs, cloud consultancies and other channel partners can expect to find business in familiar technology sectors as well as in emerging fields in the coming year.
- October 30, 2020
30 Oct'20
Cisco DevNet partner community expands
Cisco reported increased partner engagement within its DevNet developer program. The company said it plans to launch an online DevNet marketplace next year; more IT channel news.
- October 28, 2020
28 Oct'20
Cisco Partner Summit 2020 emphasizes services, adoption, APIs
The digital edition of Cisco's annual partner event asked channel companies to focus on the customer lifecycle and develop more customized offerings on top of Cisco technology.
- October 23, 2020
23 Oct'20
Accenture, ServiceNow launch business group
The new Accenture ServiceNow Business Group aims to initially deliver industry offerings in financial services, government citizen services and telecommunications; other news.
- October 21, 2020
21 Oct'20
MSPs grapple with managed cybersecurity services challenges
At ConnectWise's IT Nation Secure event, speakers addressed the real-world cybersecurity issues facing managed service providers and small business customers.
- October 20, 2020
20 Oct'20
Gartner IT services forecast pegs 2021 growth at 4.1%
Gartner predicts a 4.1% uptick in IT services spending in 2021. The market research firm pointed to digital business projects as a driver behind the spending.
- October 16, 2020
16 Oct'20
Reports: Accelerating digital transformation a top priority
Studies from Forrester Research, Centrify and AppDirect substantiate the trend of enterprises ramping up their digital transformation initiatives; other IT channel news.
- October 13, 2020
13 Oct'20
Optimiz taps Moogsoft AIOps platform
Moogsoft's relationship with Optimiz, a partner based in Toronto, expands the company's IT channel relationships in the growing AIOps market.
- October 09, 2020
09 Oct'20
Vendors court no-code/low-code partners
No-code/low-code platform providers Mendix and Unqork revealed partnerships with consulting partners as they pursue an array of vertical industries; other IT channel news.
- October 08, 2020
08 Oct'20
SolarWinds MSP provides return-to-office best practices
Executives from IT management software firm SolarWinds MSP offered best practices for supporting clients' return-to-office transitions. Get tips on how to facilitate the journey.
- October 02, 2020
02 Oct'20
Report: Cloud adoption journey hits snags for many customers
New research shows that customers' expectations don't often match reality when it comes to adopting cloud computing; more IT channel news from the week.
- September 30, 2020
30 Sep'20
Managed services model enters 'new era'
The MSPWorld 2020 event points to an industry that's finding itself in the spotlight as MSPs see greater attention from customers, investors and government regulators.
- September 30, 2020
30 Sep'20
MSP business community displays merit in tough economy
At The ASCII Group's MSP Connect Live event, industry practitioners discussed different ways that MSPs and IT vendors have faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- September 30, 2020
30 Sep'20
Dell partner sales see 6% dip, but optimism remains intact
Dell continues to push for partner sales growth amid a tough economic situation. Dell partner orders declined 6% in the vendor's second quarter, leveling out the 6% gain in Q1.
- September 29, 2020
29 Sep'20
New IT Glue integrations, features on tap for MSPs
At the GlueX conference, IT Glue product managers introduced updates to the Kaseya company's IT documentation, network documentation and collaboration-as-a-service offerings.
- September 25, 2020
25 Sep'20
Gartner forecasts RPA software growth, $1.58B market
RPA software adoption is on the rise, driven by companies seeking rapid transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic; other IT channel news from the week.
- September 23, 2020
23 Sep'20
Cybersecurity for SMB customers evolving into top priority
New research from ConnectWise affirms that MSPs have a fast-growing opportunity to provide cybersecurity for SMB customers. Find out what is fueling the demand.
- September 23, 2020
23 Sep'20
Accenture Cloud First to invest in partnerships
Accenture's $3 billion investment in its Accenture Cloud First business will bring together 70,000 professionals from a range of disciplines and practices, from cloud-native development to human ...
- September 18, 2020
18 Sep'20
Accenture cloud investment to reach $3 billion
Accenture said the $3 billion investment aims to empower its growing cloud-based agenda, which will be spearheaded by the Accenture Cloud First group; other news from the week.
- September 15, 2020
15 Sep'20
Oracle E-Business Suite support deadline sparks upgrades
MSPs help customers transition from Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1, providing upgrade assistance, cloud migration advice and specialized service offerings.
- September 11, 2020
11 Sep'20
Adaptive strategy looms as test for partners, clients
Organizations must grapple with the fact that the 2020s could see a range of disruptive events. Digital technologies can help businesses to roll with the punches.
- September 09, 2020
09 Sep'20
Securonix grows program for MSSP partners, adds NTT, Wipro
Securonix Inc., a provider of security information and event management technology, has expanded its program for MSSP partners and managed detection and response providers, having added services ...
- September 03, 2020
03 Sep'20
Demand for Azure consulting helps fuel M&A surge
Companies that specialize in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem are very much in demand as the IT services merger and acquisition market kicks into higher gear.
- September 01, 2020
01 Sep'20
10th Magnitude to become latest Cognizant acquisition
Cognizant has agreed to acquire 10th Magnitude, a Microsoft Azure cloud consultancy based in Chicago, offering another sign of a thawing IT services merger and acquisition market.
- August 28, 2020
28 Aug'20
Kaseya: Rebound ahead for MSP mergers and acquisitions
Kaseya believes MSP M&A activity is poised to bounce back after a temporary slowdown caused by the pandemic. Get insight into what's fueling the trend.
- August 28, 2020
28 Aug'20
Kaseya offers price break on MSP peer group membership
Service providers new to MSP peer groups are getting a price cut from Kaseya, an IT business management platform provider. Kaseya is partnering with TruMethods, an MSP training and software ...
- August 28, 2020
28 Aug'20
Managed service pricing pressure mounts during pandemic
The COVID-19 economy brings with it both boons and challenges for MSPs, including pressure to slash prices, according to speakers at Kaseya Connect IT; more news from the week.
- August 26, 2020
26 Aug'20
Kaseya aims to address MSP cybersecurity challenges
As MSPs look to balance customer security and in-house protection, Kaseya is continuing its investment in the cybersecurity portion of its IT management platform.
- August 24, 2020
24 Aug'20
Kaseya Connect IT: Vendor buys Graphus to expand MSP suite
The acquisition of Graphus, revealed at Kaseya's Connect IT event, adds email security and anti-phishing technology to the company's management platform for MSPs.
- August 21, 2020
21 Aug'20
Rackspace: Cloud cost optimization an IT pain point
New research by Rackspace Technology revealed organizations are grappling with cloud cost governance and optimization; other channel news from the week.
- August 14, 2020
14 Aug'20
Dell Financial Services maintains flexible payments in pandemic
Dell Technologies renewed its Payment Flexibility Program for customers and partners in light of the ongoing pandemic; other channel news from the week.
- August 07, 2020
07 Aug'20
Accelerated digital transformation opens partner opportunities
The pandemic has catapulted channel partners and their customers into a new mindset about digital transformation and how technology is adopted and used; other news from the week.
- August 05, 2020
05 Aug'20
Culture of learning can spark channel innovation
Channel partners seeking to drive innovation should become learning organizations that encourage risk-taking and creative thinking, according to speakers at CompTIA's ChannelCon.