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Is service quality set to suffer if VARs continue the current trend of squeezing distributors’ margins until the pips squeak?

10 Feb 2012

Arrow ECS in double Juniper supply coup

Computerlinks bulks out core security portfolio

HDD stockpile helps Ingram cash in during Q4

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Distribution monolith uses inventory strength to drive margins up but takes cautious approach to FY12

09 Feb 2012

Distree 2012: Channel needs to get in shape

The harbour in Monte Carlo

Analysts warn resellers must step up their efforts to deal with the challenges of increasingly diverse customer requirements

09 Feb 2012

Computerlinks bulks out core security portfolio

Distributor signs Tufin and Sourcefire

08 Feb 2012

SecurEnvoy ups distribution ante with Vigil signing

Vigil finds "financially stable" replacement for fallen ally GrIDsure

06 Feb 2012

ScanSource adds training collateral for comms VARs

More collateral available ahead of new course rollout for 2012

03 Feb 2012

Wick Hill hooks up with darling of Silicon Valley

Distributor unveils application networking specialist A10 Networks as latest signing

02 Feb 2012

Micro-P inks deal with ioSafe

Distributor will supply vendor's entire range of fireproof and waterproof data storage products across the UK

02 Feb 2012

Arrow ends “exceptional” 2011 on growth high

Enterprise Computing Solutions arm outstrips growth of larger components division

01 Feb 2012

Avnet buys refurbished reseller Canvas

Distribution giant boosts its remarketing offering with acquisition of UK, US and Dutch operator

01 Feb 2012

Darker days ahead for distribution

Dave Stevinson scries out the future of distribution and distributors

31 Jan 2012

Just Lamps refreshes mobile website

Mobile application as "easy to use" as main site, distributor claims

30 Jan 2012

Varlink cheers FY 2011 success

York-based specialist distributor sees sales rise across the board and is feeling confident for the future

30 Jan 2012

Sales surge but profits pinched for ScanSource in Q2

Big sales hike outside the US boosts comms and barcoding distie's turnover, but operating margins fall almost one point annually

30 Jan 2012

For the present

The wraps are about to be removed on the plans for this year’s CRN Partner Connect event in Coventry. Fleur Doidge reports.

30 Jan 2012

Trend Micro levels playing field for Blue Solutions

SMB-specialist distributor gains rights to punt Trend Micro's wares to larger firms

27 Jan 2012

Midwich adds Intermec rugged mobile kit

Rugged mobile devices for printing available to resellers

26 Jan 2012

Avnet increases profitability despite Q2 sales drop

Distributor enjoys margin boost but sales environment remains challenged for both components and value-add wares

26 Jan 2012

ThinkGrid and Ingram team up for cloud push

Hosted infrastructure vendor signs distributor to give partners extra support in the cloud

26 Jan 2012

Magirus bags Embotics distribution deal

Pan-European distributor enlisted by Canadian private cloud management vendor to grow channel

25 Jan 2012

Context: Ultrabook sales stall on price

Market watcher claims price drops will lead to faster adoption of the lightweight form factor

25 Jan 2012

Anyone for a real tennis racket?

Distributor executive takes on world in favourite game of Henry VIII

25 Jan 2012

Tablet newcomer Gemini signs Widget as sole UK distie

Former Acer UK boss Bobby Watkins throws weight behind launch of new tablet maker as Hertfordshire distributor signs up

24 Jan 2012

Azlan completes management team as Dunn takes HP role

Distributor puts finishing touches to organisational reshuffle with appointment of Nigel Dunn to oversee key vendor's sales

24 Jan 2012

Good week/Bad week

We look at who's riding high and who's feeling low this week

23 Jan 2012

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CRN Partner Connect 2012

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CRN's premier networking event is back on 17 May at the Ricoh Arena

Date: Thu 17 May 2012

CRN Fight Night 2012

One of the fights from CRN Fight Night 2010

Channel fighters preparing to square up once more on 24 May

Date: Thu 24 May 2012

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Departing CEO has done Dixons a service

Mark Needham, founder of distributor Widget, argues that John Browett leaves for Apple with Dixons in better shape than when he arrived