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Why threat actors are targeting the channel
The recent attack on Exclusive Networks is only the latest in a series which has seen cybersecurity vendors, distributors and MSPs suffer breaches to their systems. CRN asks why the channel is seeing itself become a popular target for cybercriminals
Five resellers secure places on £150m Welsh IT framework
Contract covers IT hardware to larger customer organisations
4 key challenges facing Gelsinger as Intel's new CEO
The VMware boss is joining the chipmaker as it finds itself adrift and losing market share to rivals. CRN considers why he might be the best person to steer the company through its troubled waters
European IT channel on track for record breaking year in 2021, claims analyst
Market analyst Context says European IT channel now on track to break first ever €100bn-revenue year in 2021, despite pandemic pressures
Eight resellers win spots on £5bn IT framework with East Midlands police
Four-year contract includes wide range of hardware, software, services and support to police force
QUANTIQ smashes £30m revenue barrier
Microsoft Dynamics specialist adds 50 new heads to staff and opened a new centre in India last year
Dropbox axes 11 per cent of global workforce
COO Olivia Nottebohm also set to depart next month
Which reseller featured in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list this year?
Company review site's annual ranking dominated by tech organisations
VMware's Gelsinger takes top job at Intel
Virtualisation vendor's leader will return to old stomping ground when current CEO Bob Swan departs next month
Mimecast certificate compromised by 'sophisticated' threat actor
Attack targeted Microsoft 365 Exchange Web Services through Mimecast-issued certificate
AIM-listed Restore acquires CDL as it ramps up channel footprint
Runcorn-based CDL attractive purchase for its processing centre and concentration on channel growth, according to tech provider
Charterhouse boss: 'We will absolutely make more acquisitions this year'
Mark Brooks-Wadham reveals further M&A plans to CRN and why the UC market is seeing so much consolidation lately
BT sets up new 'Digital' technology unit
Organisation also undergoes leadership reshuffle as chief strategy and transformation officer Mike Sherman departs
Sapphire Systems expands US footprint with Pioneer B1 buyout
Deal marks second in five days for London-based Sapphire Systems
Wearables market lifted by Covid pandemic
Pandemic prompts spending boom on smartwatches, ear-worn devices and other wearables, Gartner figures show
Managed print firm DMC acquires Ricoh reseller Artel
Deal marks seventh acquisition for managed print specialist
Hornetsecurity nearly triples UK partner base with new acquisition
Email cloud security provider acquires backup vendor Altaro
Comms VAR Business Systems takes on private equity backing from Charterhouse investor August Equity
August Equity also counts SecureData, Air IT and Charterhouse in its channel portfolio
'PCs are here to stay' - All the key info as PC market hits highest growth figures in a decade
Analysts praise commitment of channel and PC industry during COVID pandemic
Agilitas sets up post-Brexit logistics hub in Amsterdam
New centre will allow channel services provider to continue EU business in wake of the trade agreement between UK and EU
9 channel stalwarts reveal their 2021 predictions
We asked a number of channel veterans to sum up what they believe this year has in store for the tech sector
Atos makes $10bn offer for DXC
French services heavyweight reportedly eyeing up US competitor
Nearly a third of IT professionals want a career change, research finds
Employer behaviour, work-life balance and re-evaluated priorities are driving factors behind new job searches, according to Reed
Insight selected to deliver £35m Microsoft cloud deal to Cheshire councils
Six-year deal will see VAR support Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester Councils as they adopt Azure cloud services