Softcat makes $1bn move for GDT Acquisition of US business seen as delivering a host of benefits that will bring more growth options for the channel platter Trustmarque Ultima ushers in TMU brand Business unveils fresh look as it continues to integrate businesses that came together in a merger 10 months ago Bytes talks of continued strong demand Channel player shares trading update and indicates customers are continuing to invest in technology and services MSPs are becoming customers’ chief information security officers Sophos research reveals the extent to which customers are viewing their security partner as a trusted advisor Channel catch-up: News in brief Developments this week at GTIA, Arrow, Bechtle, Westcon-Comstor and Inforcer Channel catch-up: News in brief Developments this week at GTIA, Arrow, Bechtle, Westcon-Comstor and Inforcer Thumbs-up given to Softcat equity issue Firm’s plan to raise millions to fund its deal to acquire GDT appears to have gone down well with the markets Thumbs-up given to Softcat equity issue Firm’s plan to raise millions to fund its deal to acquire GDT appears to have gone down well with the markets Inflationary pressure being felt in the supply chain Climb in inflation adds to the balancing act the industry is already going through when dealing with component cost increases Inflationary pressure being felt in the supply chain Climb in inflation adds to the balancing act the industry is already going through when dealing with component cost increases Spor extends workplace proposition with Squaredot buy Addition of design business will add depth to the solution the firm can pitch to customers Spor extends workplace proposition with Squaredot buy Addition of design business will add depth to the solution the firm can pitch to customers Node4 welcomes replacement CEO Following the untimely death of its former boss, the managed service player has chosen its candidate to run the business Node4 welcomes replacement CEO Following the untimely death of its former boss, the managed service player has chosen its candidate to run the business Channel moves: Who’s gone where? Moves of note this week at Core to Cloud, Intuit, Nebula, Cloudera and TXO Channel moves: Who’s gone where? Moves of note this week at Core to Cloud, Intuit, Nebula, Cloudera and TXO Download MicroScope The AI cyber security challenge HPE UK channel boss on making life easier for partners Five-minute interview: Rob Lay, Cisco Five-minute interview: Rob Lay, Cisco The latest industry executive to share personal insights into their role and the channel is the CTO of Cisco UK and Ireland, Rob Lay Five-minute interview: Rob Lay, Cisco The latest industry executive to share personal insights into their role and the channel is the CTO of Cisco UK and Ireland, Rob Lay The AI cyber security challenge Artificial intelligence has had a seismic impact on the security landscape, as Billy MacInnes discovers The AI cyber security challenge Artificial intelligence has had a seismic impact on the security landscape, as Billy MacInnes discovers The need for the human touch in an AI-dominated world Even in the age of artificial intelligence, the great strength of the channel – people selling to people – remains as important as ever The need for the human touch in an AI-dominated world Even in the age of artificial intelligence, the great strength of the channel – people selling to people – remains as important as ever Why supplier questionnaires are solving yesterday's problem A fresh approach needs to be taken by the channel argues Alex Lee, Head of channel and partnerships at Risk Ledger

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