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Gallea Ai partners with IBM to democratise enterprise AI for small and mid-sized businesses
By Paul BriggsGallea 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 accelerates UK DaaS expansion with swift launch of topi platform and Lenovo funding partnership
By News RoomPEAC 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 stellar quarter signals AI and cloud as the new growth engine amidst strategic shifts and rising costs
By News RoomMicrosoft’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’s restructured 360 Partner Program accelerates AI readiness with new incentives and resources
By Paul BriggsCisco 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 shifts strategy to boost business mobile growth through wholesale channel with Giacom
By News RoomBT 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…
Leading technology and consultancy firms in Europe and the UK are bolstering their leadership teams in a bid to accelerate regional growth, with a focus on cloud, AI, and cybersecurity innovation amidst rising customer demand. A wave of senior appointments announced in early 2026 underlines a renewed push by channel…
UK channel partners lead in data-driven innovation ahead of 2026, despite capability gaps
By News RoomNearly half of UK channel partners are prioritising analytics-led offerings for growth in 2026, reflecting a regional shift towards insight-led strategies amid emerging capability gaps and increasing AI demand. Channel partners in the UK are placing data-driven innovation at the centre of their 2026 growth strategies, with almost half planning…
As artificial intelligence models grow larger and denser, the industry’s physical limits are being tested, with a race for grid access, land, and advanced cooling shaping the future of hyperscale data centres amid increasing pressures on infrastructure and regulatory hurdles. The expansion of artificial intelligence is colliding with the physical…
Global: Digital transformation market growth driven by cloud, AI, and IoT adoption globally
By News RoomShoppers of tech news are watching projections climb: the global digital transformation market is set to surge from about USD 1.07 trillion in 2024 to an estimated USD 4.62 trillion by 2030. Businesses, IT teams and investors should care because cloud, AI and edge are reshaping costs, speed and security…