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The art and the arena

Visitors registering for Partner Connect 2012 at Ricoh Arena

Some Partner Connect attendees and exhibitors this year were more creative in their approach than others. Fleur Doidge reviews the show

25 May 2012

Shout it out

People shouting into megaphones

Entries have begun pouring in from resellers, distributors and other tech providers around the UK for the 2012 Channel Awards. Is your company in it to win it yet? Fleur Doidge reports

18 May 2012

One day to Coventry kick-off

Footballer kicking a ball on a football pitch

The CRN Partner Connect trade show and seminar programme this Thursday promises a range of ways to score

14 May 2012

Partner Connect 2012 is nearly here

On the education agenda at Partner Connect

Channel Awards rolling around again

Entries are now open for the one and only ‘channel Oscars’ to be held as usual in London in November, says Fleur Doidge

27 Apr 2012

Reversing the trend

Fleur Doidge investigates a boom in serving end customers better through reverse logistics

16 Apr 2012

Make a stand this May

Road warriors from the UK channel will in one month be loading up their boldest banners and best kit to meet friend and foe alike at Partner Connect. Fleur Doidge looks at the latest line-up

13 Apr 2012

C2000 aims high

Sara Yirrell reports from Computer 2000’s Vendor Partner Summit on the distributor’s plans for growth and its multi-channel approach to market

02 Apr 2012

On the education agenda at Partner Connect

Pressing issues affecting all channel partners will be under the microscope at this year’s Partner Connect conference in Coventry on 17 May. Fleur Doidge reports

26 Mar 2012

Willing the clouds to open

SaaS hype has suggested that recurring revenue should be raining down on the channel, but few VARs have done more than dip a toe in with a view to the profits. Fleur Doidge investigates

26 Mar 2012

Sales and Marketing Awards entry deadline in sight

Channel companies are urged to submit their entries for the first-ever awards to highlight the achievements of sales and marketing teams and individuals

20 Mar 2012

Distribute your talents

With the CRN Sales and Marketing Awards deadline on the horizon, distributors are urged to enter soon. Fleur Doidge reports

19 Mar 2012

Handling Growth

Distributor Interactive Ideas proves that adapting to survive is the best business plan - and it has impressive growth figures to prove it. Sara Yirrell finds out what's next for the company

19 Mar 2012

Thinking beyond the box

Is there really an opportunity for resellers and distributors in vastly expanding their sales of peripherals and accessories? Fleur Doidge investigates

05 Mar 2012

Countdown begins to a rewarding event

With many resellers, distributors and vendors attending, it stands to reason that investing in CRN Partner Connect this May should remain good value in tough times.

24 Feb 2012

Time to sell yourselves

CRN’s new Sales and Marketing Awards will celebrate success at the heart of the channel among the sales and marketing teams

13 Feb 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

All the fun of the fair

The 28th annual Bett show promoted global collaboration and gaming technology in schools this year and beyond.

20 Jan 2012

Cut health and safety red tape, says channel

News that the government may streamline health and safety law has been welcomed by channel businesses. Fleur Doidge reports

14 Dec 2011

Are VADs back in vogue?

With resellers less willing to take risks and vendors running short of manpower, Doug Woodburn asks if value-added distribution can fill the void

12 Dec 2011

A year of living dangerously

Those who broke out their best guns in the fight for growth in 2011 may still be seeing strong results as we head towards 2012

12 Dec 2011

Winner wonderland

The UK channel partied on once again at Battersea and then at nightclub Pacha for the 2011 CRN Awards. Fleur Doidge reports on a top night

28 Nov 2011

Moving with the times

Doug Woodburn finds out how distributor Wick Hill has managed to thrive for 35 years

11 Oct 2011

Race to the bottom?

Price cutting may seem like an effective way to gain a competitive edge, but is it good for the channel? Elliott Caranci-Finch reports

04 Jul 2011

Taking aim with Arrow ECS

Sara Yirrell catches up with another chief from the 'big four' distributors, Arrow ECS managing director Steve Pearce

15 Apr 2011

Developing relationships

ISV partnerships may prove a crucial part of the puzzle when it comes to entering the cloud market, finds Fleur Doidge

04 Apr 2011

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