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From Broadcom to Exertis: The biggest channel stories of 2024
Dec 20, 2024 · Boxxe buys Total Computers. Later in January, boxxe made a decisive acquisition move – what would turn out to be the first drop in a deluge throughout 2024 – by buying out Total Computers.. CEO Phil Doye told CRN at the time that the two businesses’ complementary books, service propositions and existing relationship (Doye first invested in Total the year prior) made for an easy decision.
‘We’re focusing more on an EMEA level instead of locally’: …
Barracuda has expanded its partner scope with the creation of a new channel role in order to break down silos between countries. Taking on this fresh position is Jessica Kingham who has been promoted to channel sales director, strategic accounts, EMEA. She previously had a mandate over the UK and ...
Channel Leaders 2025: Three weeks left to enter!
Now that we’re in 2025, the countdown is on to put those final touches on your Channel Leaders entry .. This is no ordinary roll call. Compiled by CRN UK, Channel Leaders 2025 celebrates the most impactful, innovative, and inspiring heads of channel across EMEA and APAC. It’s unranked, highly respected, and shines a spotlight on the leaders shaping the future of …
Advania makes ‘landmark deal’ with CCS Media buy
Oct 10, 2024 · Advania UK, a London-based Microsoft partner, has agreed to acquire CCS Media, an independent IT solution specialist with over 41 years of experience.. The acquisition represents an important advancement in Advania’s strategy to becoming the preferred end-to-end IT services provider in Northern Europe, as it will enable its combined 9,000 customers to transform core business processes ...
IT channel M&A wrapped: The biggest acquisitions of 2024
Focus Group acquired by Hg. The UK VAR secured investment from private equity firm Hg in April, making it the latest addition to the ranks of Britain's private company unicorns thanks to its new $1bn valuation.. Rationale: Hg's investment will support the reseller's organic growth plan, M&A ambitions and product development initiatives, enhancing its ability to …
Exclusive Networks continues expansion fever in EMEA with two …
Jan 1, 2000 · Exclusive Networks today announced a double swoop of fresh distribution partnerships across EMEA. First, the cybersecurity distributor has inked a deal with Druva to deploy the channel-first vendor’s data security services to channel partners in 28 countries, including the UK and Ireland.
CFO Chris Jehle to leave Computacenter
Dec 16, 2024 · Christian Jehle is to step down from his role as Computacenter’s CFO and as executive member of the board, following a mutual agreement. The sudden announcement comes after the reseller experienced mixed results this year, as its sales were affected by normalisation across technology sourcing and negative currency effects in H1, and were below expectations in Q3 this year, despite delivering ...
Channel Awards 2024: All the winners
Nov 15, 2024 · Last night marked the biggest event of the social calendar – for IT people at least. The Channel Awards were truly an evening to remember. Over 1,000 channel professionals descended on Battersea Evolution in London to kick off the holiday season with one last bash. From standout technologies to ...
‘We’re betting our money on the channel’: Sysdig CISO and VP
Dec 12, 2024 · US-based cybersecurity vendor Sysdig has recently appointed new leaders to strengthen and expand its channel strategy. In November, the company welcomed William Welch as its new CEO, in an effort to “redefine the standard of cloud security.” He was followed by Sergej Epp, who was hired as CISO ...