Cisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…

Applied Intuition UK has been appointed to spearhead a project to develop a software-centric autonomy test bed for drone swarms, aiming to enhance Britain’s defence capabilities through simulation-driven innovation and open architectures. Applied Intuition UK has been chosen by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to lead the initial phase…

Identity Digital’s chief revenue officer, Matt Overman, has been honoured in CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting his role in pioneering scalable, AI-driven partner programmes amid rising demand for innovative top-level domains and digital identity services. Identity Digital’s chief revenue officer, Matt Overman, has been named to CRN’s 2026…

Onecom has expanded its managed IT services through the acquisition of Matrix IT, enhancing its regional footprint, technical capacity, and Microsoft-specialist offerings amid a broader consolidation trend driven by private equity-backed platform strategies. Onecom has expanded its managed IT footprint with the purchase of Matrix IT, a Microsoft Solutions…

Gallea Ai has joined IBM’s Partner Plus programme, aiming to accelerate AI deployment for smaller organisations through hybrid cloud solutions and enterprise-grade tools, with a focus on reducing implementation risks and expanding accessible AI capabilities. Gallea Ai has been named an IBM Business Partner under the IBM Partner Plus…

Broadcom’s decision to end the Advantage Partner Programme for VMware Cloud Service Providers, set for 2026, risks shrinking Europe’s cloud ecosystem, sparking legal challenges and concerns over data sovereignty and reduced customer choice. Broadcom has told VMware Cloud Service Providers that the Advantage Partner Programme will not be renewed,…

PEAC Solutions has rapidly introduced topi’s digital Device as a Service platform to the UK market, promising to transform hardware sales through instant quotes, seamless integrations, and exclusive Lenovo rebates, signalling a disruptive shift in channel partner financing. PEAC Solutions has moved swiftly to bring topi’s digital Device as a…

Microsoft’s latest financial results highlight a decisive shift towards AI and cloud services as core growth drivers, shaping future customer experience strategies amid rapid adoption and substantial capital investment. Microsoft’s latest quarter underlines a decisive pivot: AI and cloud are now the central engines of its growth and, in turn,…

Cisco unveils a revamped 360 Partner Program designed to streamline partner engagement, incentivise AI-driven solutions, and bolster collaboration, aiming to meet surging customer demand for AI readiness amid rapid technological shifts. Cisco has introduced the Cisco 360 Partner Program, a reworked partner framework intended to help its channel navigate…

BT EE has announced a strategic move to sell its business mobile services via the UK wholesale channel by partnering with Giacom, marking a significant shift from its traditional direct-sales approach amidst industry consolidation and market convergence with cloud services. BT-owned EE has moved to sell its business mobile services…

Despite a global surge in ransomware activity in 2025, the education sector experienced only marginal increases, highlighting evolving attacker priorities and improved defensive strategies amidst growing third-party risks and operational pressures. Global ransomware activity climbed sharply in 2025, yet the education sector did not see the same steep rise as…

Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have announced a global distribution partnership to bring AI-powered communications and contact‑centre solutions to new markets, focusing on partner enablement and AI integration. Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have formed a global distribution alliance intended to extend Dialpad’s AI-driven communications and contact‑centre offerings into TD SYNNEX’s international…