Latest issue of PCR out now

The July issue of PCR is out now and available to read online – for free – either as a PDF here (registration required) or in-browser via the Flash-based viewer Issuu.

This month's cover story is a look at the Government's Digital Britain report, and the response from the channel.

We have a major interview with several key figures from PC World following its nationwide store reformat, the opening of new unprecedented large megastores and the launch of its largest ever ad campaign.

We also chat to Acer's UK country manager Bobby Watkins about his company's new multi-brand strategy and sit down with Dell's vice president and general manager for EMEA Phil Bryant and EMEA consumer marketing David Clifton and discuss its plans the cloud and European expansion.

In hardware, we speak to Ingram Micro as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Meroncourt's sales director Steve Walsh gives an insight into the running of the accessories distributor, while Monarch explains how it is gearing up for the back to school season with its new LapCabby range.

We also delve into the growing Mac peripherals market to find out just what opportunities it holds for retailers and resellers.

In addition, we send our mystery shopper to Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock to find out what the best deals available are, and present the full run down of the best selling hardware, courtesy of GfK.

In software, we catch up with Symantec's vice president for EMEA consumer sales Lee Sharrocks, investigate the adult education market and bring you the lowdown on the hottest games that came out of this year's E3. In addition, we bring you the most comprehensive list of upcoming gaming releases in the channel.

Meanwhile, in consumer electronics we sit down with managing director of Interactive Ideas Michael Trup and discuss the distributor's record-breaking results. We also investigate Kingston Technology's new Mac memory range.

Our Marketplace section is also brimming with the latest product to hit the channel, as well as an interview with Laptops Direct's managing director Nick Glynee. We also have regular columns from the PCA, Mac Technology Association, Brigantia, ITACS and NASCR.

So, to check out the latest issue, either download it as a PDF here (registration required) or view it in-browser at Issuu.