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As many as 4.6 million SMEs in the UK are struggling to introduce new technologies to their organisation. According to new research by Solar Communications, 91 per cent of UK SMEs have admitted the problem, with one in three revealing they are facing issues with meeting the technology needs of …
Read More »How to secure your digital enterprise and build customer trust
Digital security is a key focus for any business, particularly when it comes to digital transactions. It is estimated that losing just 1,000 records costs an organisation £35,000. With this in mind, here are seven top tips for dealing with security threats efficiently and with minimal impact: 1. Realise you’re …
Read More »Synology releases its biggest ever NAS, storing over a petabyte of data
Synology has announced the RackStation RS18016xs+ and Expansion Unit RX1216sas – its biggest ever NAS products, which can store over a petabyte of data using 8TB HDDs. As the successor of RS10613xs+, the RS18016xs+ comes with two PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, allowing the installation of two dual-port 10GbE network cards …
Read More »D-Link offers new discounts and rebates to VARs
D-Link has announced a number of enhancements to its Value in Partnership+ (VIP+) Programme. Aimed at Value Added Resellers (VARs), the programme features new discounts and rebates to help businesses compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The programme offers three tiers for partners: Registered, Silver and Gold. All VIP+ partners …
Read More »Tech Data launches Google Chrome-dedicated site
Tech Data has unveiled a Google Chrome-dedicated microsite to provide information and sales support for resellers. Google.techdata.co.uk will focus on the extensive range of Chrome products that are available from the distributor. With its own dedicated Google team in place, Tech Data is able to provide training and business development …
Read More »How Netgear is investing in its partners and helping you dip a toe in managed services
With the launch of a revamped channel partner programme, as well as a brand new cloud-based IT service platform, Netgear is heavily focusing on resellers right now. IT Channel Expert sat down with the firm’s UK and Ireland regional manager, Peter Hannah, to chat about how resellers can get into …
Read More »Cloud use soaring amongst UK businesses, but are they making the most of it?
Whilst cloud use is soaring among business users in the UK, the final decision-making falls to the head of IT/CIO in almost three fifths of organisations, according to new research from Cobweb Solutions. The firm believes this poses a risk that businesses are failing to see the holistic potential of …
Read More »Why resellers are missing out if they don?t offer cloud services
As companies continually look to get the best return on investment, the way they buy IT is changing. According to IDC, there will be an 11 per cent increase in IT spending, moving away from traditional in-house delivery, towards various versions of the cloud by the end of 2016. This …
Read More »Only 11% of employees have their best work-related ideas in the office, says Microsoft
New research from Microsoft reveals that despite high levels of favourability for flexible working, uptake of the legislation has been slow. Over a fifth of small and medium business workers have requested flexible working as a direct result of the law. However they are being thwarted by the fact that …
Read More »Can you repair a BBC Micro? Bletchley Park museum needs you
The National Museum of Computing is appealing for people who can repair BBC Micro computers. Located on the Bletchley Park estate, the museum has around 80 BBC Micro computers and is looking for volunteers familiar with the computer and its hardware. While some BBC Micros are in display cases, a …
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