Connect Managed Services makes double acquisition
VAR says swoop on CoolHarbour hands it first-mover advantage in 'disruptive' Amazon Connect space as it announces maiden US purchase

Contact centre VAR Connect Managed Services says it has gained "first-mover advantage" in the Amazon Connect market by acquiring next-gen outfit CoolHarbour. CoolHarbour is one of two acquisitions LDC-backed...
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European IT channel on track for record breaking year in 2021, claims analyst
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