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Christine Horton

Christine Horton writes about all kinds of technology from a business perspective. Specializing in the IT sales channel, she is a former editor and now regular contributor to leading channel and business publications.

Recent articles by Christine Horton

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BlackBerry Hunting for EMEA Partners After Program Re-Launch

BlackBerry is “doubling down” on partners to tackle cybersecurity threats.

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PC, Mobile Computing Sales Drop in Q2, But Revenue Stronger

Sales of desktop and mobile PCs through distribution in Europe have slumped due to weakened demand.

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40,000 BT Workers Hit the Picket Lines Over Pay Dispute

The union has criticized the company of “sticking two fingers up” to workers.

analytics

Data Analytics Firm Zetaris Turns to Channel to Drive U.S. Expansion

Australian vendor Zetaris is aggressively ramping up its channel program as it expands into the U.S.

Leave business

Westcoast’s Alex Tatham Departs for New Role at Reseller

Distribution stalwart leaves Westcoast after 14 years for NSG Global.

Sustainability

Logicalis CEO: Europe Leading in Sustainability

Logicalis CEO Bob Bailkoski says sustainability is a top priority for CEOs in EMEA, but only top five in the U.S. and Asia Pacific.

Managing director

Ensono Appoints AT&T, CenturyLink Alum as Managing Director

The technology veteran will drive Ensono’s growth strategy in the UK and wider European market.

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Computacenter Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Business IT Source

Computacenter strengthens its presence in the Midwest with “one of the fastest-growing VARs in the U.S.”

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Images: Top-Performing Dell Partners Celebrate Growth

Synapse360, CAE, Softcat, CCS Media and SCC all reveal what it’s like working with Dell during its U.K. Partner Summit.

Catching cloud in net

Node4 Is Growing, Acquires Microsoft Cloud Specialist risual

MSP Node4 acquires risual to strengthen Microsoft Cloud capabilities and public sector footprint.

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Infinigate Buying Nuvias for ‘Pan-European Cybersecurity Powerhouse’

The deal will establish a footprint across 21 countries and 1.4 billion Euro in revenue.

Old job new job

New Pure Storage EMEA Channel Leader Details Jump from Veritas

Geoff Greenlaw says he wanted to join a high-growth company after 18 years at Veritas.

Sustainability

Google Cloud Sustainability Summit: New Programs, Tools for Partners

The partner ecosystem focused on sustainability is expanding “at a remarkable pace,” says Google Cloud.

IDC's Stuart Wilson at Channel Partners Europe 2022

Channel Partners Europe: IDC Reveals Top Channel Trends

IDC’s Stuart Wilson breaks down where we should focus in the new partner ecosystem.

Skills shortage

SAP Launches Partner Talent Initiative to Fill Skills Gap

The firm hopes the program will provide graduates with the skills and qualifications to find employment in the channel.

Working together

Channel Partners Must Band Together to Survive – IBM EMEA Channel Exec

IBM’s David Stokes says complex customer challenges mean the channel must form a network of partners working together.

Channel Partners Europe, Day 2

Channel Partners Europe: Top Vendors, Partners and Disties Gather for Day 2

The focus was on market trends and opportunities for MSPs on the second day of the top EMEA event.

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SMEs Fueling MSP Growth According to JumpCloud Research

U.S. firms rely more heavily on MSPs than their UK counterparts.

Channel Partners Europe 2022, Day 1

The EMEA Channel’s Best Gather at Channel Partners Europe Conference

Channel Partners Europe’s return to London highlighted MSP optimism in the face of challenges.

You're hired

Palo Alto Networks Appoints Channel Leader for EMEA, LATAM

She takes on the role of VP ecosystems, partners and strategic alliances across the regions.

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