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BLOG: You don't progress by standing still

BLOG: You don't progress by standing still

NEWS

In this month's column, CEO of the TCA Keith Warburton discusses the future role of the organisation after its rebrand and merger with the Mac Technology Association.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Sep 1st 2009 at 1:13PM
Rogue trader expos? prompts possible trade body reforms

Rogue trader expos? prompts possible trade body reforms

NEWS

Representative bodies in the UK IT channel could be looking to change the way they operate and regulate members, following the uproar created by a Sky News report exposing fraudulent ...

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Aug 7th 2009 at 10:06AM
Reseller praises trade associations

Reseller praises trade associations

NEWS

Bear IT encouraging other firms to join trade bodies, claiming the opportunties it has presented the reseller have been invaluable.

by Ben Furfie
on Jul 29th 2009 at 9:00AM
Brigantia reacts to TCA announcement

Brigantia reacts to TCA announcement

NEWS

Brigantia’s founder, Iain Shaw has hailed the formation of the Technology Channel Association as a chance to create a UK umbrella trade body and has hinted that the buying group ...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jul 13th 2009 at 12:44PM
PCA and MTA form new trade body

PCA and MTA form new trade body

NEWS

Stalwart UK trade bodies the Professional Computing Association and the Mac Technology Association are to merge into a new firm, called the Technology Channels Association.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jul 10th 2009 at 8:00AM
PCA financial summit returns this month

PCA financial summit returns this month

NEWS

The PCA will be holding another financial summit on July 8th, after the success of the first in May.

by Ben Furfie
on Jul 1st 2009 at 9:30AM
PCA calls for channel finance agreement

PCA calls for channel finance agreement

NEWS

The PCA's chief executive has called for the channel to work together to find a common solution for the credit problems currently plaguing the channel.

by Ben Furfie
on Apr 23rd 2009 at 12:45PM
PCA offers networking solution

PCA offers networking solution

NEWS

The PCA’s networking dinner and awards event, which is on course to coincide with this year’s Channel Expo, still has a few places remaining.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Apr 23rd 2009 at 11:32AM
More credit lines cut at retail as channel calls for help

More credit lines cut at retail as channel calls for help

NEWS

Research from Roland Berger strategy consultants has found that banks are stripping away vital overdraft facilities from a third of the UK's largest retailers, threatening liquidity and jobs.

by Ben Furfie
on Apr 7th 2009 at 10:00AM
PC Retail teams up with PCA

PC Retail teams up with PCA

NEWS PC Retail is backing the PCA Conference, held in Manchester on February 17th.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Feb 6th 2009 at 10:30AM
PCA looks to help resellers

PCA looks to help resellers

NEWS The PCA used its recent conference to explain to its members the best ways to deal with a downturn, including strategies and margin opportunities.

by Ben Furfie
on Dec 8th 2008 at 10:48AM
Trade bodies offer WEEE deals

Trade bodies offer WEEE deals

NEWS The UK's trade associations acted last month to help their members get the best deal when the deadline for reregistration for the WEEE producer compliance scheme (PCS) arrived.

by Ben Furfie
on Oct 31st 2008 at 12:04PM
Trade bodies speak out on Best Buy assault

Trade bodies speak out on Best Buy assault

NEWS While many independent retailers are predicting hard times to get even harder once the monolithic presence of Best Buy hits the UK, trade body the PCA and buying group Brigantia ...
by Ben Furfie
on Aug 11th 2008 at 11:54AM
Interview: UK trade bodies

Interview: UK trade bodies

NEWS With so many trade bodies in the UK, it can be hard to know who's who and what exactly they do.

by Ben Furfie
on Jul 2nd 2008 at 11:30AM
PCA bolsters team

PCA bolsters team

NEWS Dennis Scott has joined the Professional Computing Association in the role of business development consultant, working alongside chairman Derek Jones and CEO Keith Warburton.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Mar 17th 2008 at 11:29AM
PCA conference was ?best ever?

PCA conference was ?best ever?

NEWS Change was the message at the recent PCA conference, held in Warrington last month.

by Ben Furfie
on Feb 29th 2008 at 3:35PM
CompTIA launches UK expansion drive

CompTIA launches UK expansion drive

NEWS CompTIA has announced an aggressive recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of resellers and retailers in the UK, after claiming that one in three could face potential skills shortages.

by Ben Furfie
on Jan 28th 2008 at 11:39AM
GfK to offer PCA membership rebates

GfK to offer PCA membership rebates

NEWS The PCA is seeking to further boost its membership numbers, after a year that saw the trade association grow by more than 100 per cent, by teaming up with GfK ...
by Ben Furfie
on Jan 25th 2008 at 11:11AM
PCA partners with NSPCC to eliminate 'irresponsible retailing'

PCA partners with NSPCC to eliminate 'irresponsible retailing'

NEWS The PCA has today announced a change to its code of practice that will see all 650+ of its consumer-facing members become required to give guidance on the safe use ...
by Ben Furfie
on Dec 7th 2007 at 5:15PM
Healthy debate at PCA AGM

Healthy debate at PCA AGM

NEWS There was an extra edge to the rescheduled annual general meeting of the Professional Computing Association as long-time member, and co-founder of indie trade body ITACS, Kevin Meader resigned in ...
by Ben Furfie
on Nov 9th 2007 at 12:34PM