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Exertis potentially up for sale as DCC doubles down on energy …
Exertis is potentially up for sale as parent company DCC has announced an impending strategic review in the next 24 months following a pivot to a more lucrative sector. In a strategy update, titled precisely what it aims to do, LSE-listed DCC announced plans to switch focus to its energy business. The FTSE 100-listed company said it believed its …
Applications for Channel Leaders 2025 now open!
2024年10月18日 · ---Calling all visionary channel leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa! CRN is now accepting applications for our 2025 Channel Leaders list, celebrating those driving innovation in the channel ecosystem. Whether you're a champion of cutting-edge sustainability programmes like those at Lenovo or VAST Data, or pioneering strategic growth as seen across ConnectWise and CrowdStrike, this ...
Advania makes ‘landmark deal’ with CCS Media buy
2024年10月10日 · 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 ...
SoftwareOne to acquire Crayon: The rundown
It’s official – SoftwareOne and Crayon are set to merge, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. This comes as the Swiss business has issued a tender offer valuing Oslo-HQ Crayon, which has been backed by shareholders, on the heels of reports that the two firms were in advanced talks last week. The two companies announced the merger today, with Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland commenting ...
Channel Awards 2024 Shortlist - OUT TODAY!
2024年11月19日 · CRN is delighted to announce that the 2024 Channel Awards shortlist is now out The first round of judging has been completed and the list of finalists can now be revealed!
Channel Awards 2024: All the winners
2024年11月15日 · 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 partner programs that made a real difference, the winners showed what’s possible when creativity ...
From Broadcom to Exertis: The biggest channel stories of 2024
2024年12月20日 · It’s been a long 12 months in the UK channel – after many upheavals, some of the biggest businesses in the IT sector now look dramatically different from this same time last year. Many companies made strategic moves to secure their position in the channel, while other grappled with the effects of a volatile economy and changing tech consumption trends. As a result, M&A, senior entries and ...
Announcing the 2024 CRN A-list!
2024年12月5日 · The spotlight is on! CRN UK is delighted to unveil the honourees of the 2024 edition of its iconic A-list—the definitive guide to the influential individuals shaping the IT channel. This year’s A-list marks a bold new direction, moving beyond the C-suite to celebrate those who have significantly grown their influence within the channel while …
Announcing CRN's 2024 Top VARs and MSPs!
2024年3月21日 · The UK's biggest VARs and service providers grew revenues by over £3bn in 2023, even as the market overall struggled with a pandemic hangover, managing stock levels in the wake of a now-receding supply chain crisis and economic instability. CRN's 2024 Top VARs list, released today, shows increasing polarisation in the channel. While second-place ranked Computacenter increased revenues by over ...