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MicroScope – December 2023: What does the future hold for Industry 5.0? EZINE: In this issue, we explore the future of Industry 5.0 to discover whether it's truly a tech revolution or just the next step in what has been promised since Industry 4.0. Also learn more about the risks and impacts of generative AI on data compliance and compliance, as well as seven steps you should take to engage customers while providing services Posted: 01 Dec 2023 \| Published: 01 Dec 2023 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Customer Data Integration \| Customer Data Management Software \| Data Classification \| Data Management \| Data Security

MicroScope – October 2023: Automating repetition in storage and backup management EZINE: In this issue, we explore how the growing hype of generative artificial intelligence is set to make change in the storage and backup management world, as well as the concerns and limits of the technology. Also, read about the importance of getting MSSPs and suppliers on the same page, and how SSC is moving to meet customer needs. Posted: 05 Oct 2023 \| Published: 06 Oct 2023 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Backup Software \| Backups \| Channel Management \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Industry \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Storage Spending \| Storage Systems

MicroScope – September 2023: Channel pushes on against the odds EZINE: In this issue, we take a look at the struggles and triumphs faced by the channel this year so far. Also read up on possible solutions to the skills shortage, including the opening up of STEM to a more diverse range of students, and the necessity for improving skills on the job. Posted: 31 Aug 2023 \| Published: 01 Sep 2023 TOPICS: Channel Management \| Sales Channels \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Industry \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Management Software \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Service Providers \| Storage Systems

MicroScope – July 2023: The pressure to deliver EZINE: With technology always changing, it can feel like an impossible feat to keep up – we speak to experts about how the channel handles rapid change and the pressure this places on partners to meet customer expectations. Also read about major themes of the market and how the topic of return on investments needs to stretch beyond economics Posted: 06 Jul 2023 \| Published: 07 Jul 2023 TOPICS: Channel Management \| Cloud Computing \| Economic Environment \| IT Best Practices \| IT Industry \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| IT Service Management \| IT Services \| IT Systems \| ROI

MicroScope – June 2023: Take a balanced approach to security EZINE: In this issue, read about how to help customers manage their security portfolios in a world of increasingly complex systems, discover how insights are providing more opportunities for partners, and learn whether being an MSP is enjoyable or not Posted: 01 Jun 2023 \| Published: 02 Jun 2023 TOPICS: Channel Management \| Channel Management Software \| Managed Security Services \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Systems Management

MicroScope – May 2023: Vendors need to listen and learn EZINE: In this month's MicroScope ezine, we look at why it is vital that vendors listen to partners and act on the feedback. We also look at what's next for HP's advancing sustainability programme, Amplify Impact. Read the issue now. Posted: 04 May 2023 \| Published: 05 May 2023 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Channel Management \| Economic Environment \| Environmental Standards \| Partnerships \| Program Management \| Vendors

MicroScope – April 2023: The benefits of security accreditations EZINE: In this month's MicroScope ezine, we look at how industry-recognised certifications can strengthen business defences. We also see how ChatGPT offers the channel a chance to level the playing field. Read the issue now. Posted: 31 Mar 2023 \| Published: 07 Apr 2023 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Certification Programs \| Cloud Computing \| Compliance Best Practices \| Enterprise Information Management (EIM) \| Security \| Security Architectures

MicroScope – March 2023: Steering the storage market EZINE: In this issue, read all about how the storage world is continuing to evolve as it looks to the cloud, security and ESG compliance requirements. Also discover six steps to making your business more sustainable and read about how IBM's channel boss is set to make a difference. Posted: 28 Feb 2023 \| Published: 01 Mar 2023 TOPICS: Compliance Software \| Environmental Compliance \| Environmental Industry \| Environmental Standards \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Security \| Storage Systems

MicroScope – February 2023: Opportunities in security EZINE: In this month's issue, we explore the possibilities for the channel to make its mark with security services, and take a closer look at whether the ChatGPT revolution brings more benefits or negatives with it Posted: 31 Jan 2023 \| Published: 01 Feb 2023 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Cybersecurity \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

MicroScope – January 2023: Channel themes for 2023 EZINE: In this month's ezine, we provide a guide to the main areas of focus for the channel in the year ahead and look at what makes a good partner incentive programme. Posted: 09 Jan 2023 \| Published: 09 Jan 2023 TOPICS: Channel Management \| Environmental Compliance \| Incentive Management \| IT Management \| IT Services \| IT Systems \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Partnerships

MicroScope – November 2022: Elevate security to minimise risk EZINE: Security remains a major concern for customers and a continuing area of growth for the channel – so what can managed service providers do to help out? Also read about expectations for the last quarter of 2022 and how partnerships are key to digital transformation. Posted: 03 Nov 2022 \| Published: 04 Nov 2022 TOPICS: Data Management \| Data Quality \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Green Storage \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Partnerships \| Windows

MicroScope – October 2022: 40 years of MicroScope EZINE: As we celebrate MicroScope's 40 anniversary, we look back (and forward) to assess how the channel keeps changing, with experts weighing in with their opinions Posted: 30 Sep 2022 \| Published: 03 Oct 2022 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Database Management \| Edge Computing \| Hybrid clouds \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Print Management \| Remote Computing \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Sales Channels \| Windows

MicroScope – September 2022: The green agenda EZINE: Sustainability is now seen as a necessity for business to have on their agenda, so read about how the channel is turning green to capture customer attention. Also discover how the pandemic has changed sales forever and boosted the importance of relationships, as well as learn about how to handle currency fluctuations, rises and inflation. Posted: 31 Aug 2022 \| Published: 01 Sep 2022 TOPICS: Communications Networks \| Communications Software \| Communications Systems \| Cybersecurity \| Environmental Industry \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Supply Chains

MicroScope – July 2022: The slow march to Windows 11 EZINE: It's taken a while, but the latest Microsoft OS is having an impact – read all about the journey to Windows 11, as well as the uptake of co-innovation and co-creation strategies in the channel, and Broadcom's acquisition of VMware Posted: 30 Jun 2022 \| Published: 01 Jul 2022 TOPICS: Data Management Software \| Data Security \| Data Warehouse Architectures \| Data Warehouse Software \| Data Warehouses \| Databases \| Managed Security Services \| Microsoft Office \| Mobile Device Management \| Print Management \| Remote Network Management \| Remote Users \| Sales Force Automation \| Windows

MicroScope – June 2022: A return to face-to-face meetings EZINE: With the world emerging from the pandemic, what role does the personal event and face-to-face meetings hold in business? Also read about the next step for the future of collaboration and communication services, and why there needs to be greater diversity across the channel Posted: 10 Jun 2022 \| Published: 10 Jun 2022 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Data Security \| Hybrid clouds \| Remote Access Software \| Remote Computing \| Remote Network Management \| Remote Office Connectivity \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Workforce Management Software \| Workforce Planning

MicroScope – May 2022: Charging at SME security challenges EZINE: With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working Posted: 29 Apr 2022 \| Published: 06 May 2022 TOPICS: Data Security \| Data Warehouses \| Database Security \| Green Storage \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Network Management Services \| Network Security \| Networking \| Print Management \| Print Management Services \| Print Management Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats

MicroScope – April 2022: Can life ever really be simple for partners? EZINE: In this issue, discover whether simplifying programmes and interactions with partners is achievable, and what barriers stand in the way for vendors looking to make life easier. Also read about why reskilling in a post-pandemic world is key to boosting industry, and learn about what to expect from the manufacturing sphere over the next year Posted: 31 Mar 2022 \| Published: 01 Apr 2022 TOPICS: Channel Management \| Channel Management Software \| Cloud Computing \| Data Security \| Data Warehouses \| Edge Computing \| Green Data Center \| Managed Security Services \| Partnerships \| Print Management \| Sales Channels

MicroScope – March 2022: Taking the steady approach to becoming an MSP EZINE: In this issue, take a closer look at the risks and pitfalls on the journey to becoming a manages services provider, read about expected ongoing change and consolidation in the year ahead, and discover what experts have to say on the skills and supply chain shortages Posted: 03 Mar 2022 \| Published: 04 Mar 2022 TOPICS: Data Security \| Data Warehouse Architectures \| Data Warehouse Software \| Data Warehouses \| Edge Computing \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Networking \| Print Management \| Remote Computing \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users

MicroScope – February 2022: Spotting the hidden security dangers EZINE: In this security-focused issue, we take a closer look at the threats and security trends experts expect to increase and pop up over the course of 2022. Also read how proposed government regulations could spell eye-watering fines for MSPs, and how being green could be more difficult than anticipate Posted: 03 Feb 2022 \| Published: 04 Feb 2022 TOPICS: Data Security \| Database Security \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Computing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

MicroScope – January 2022: Squaring up to ransomware EZINE: In this issue, discover how to best fend off the ever-increasing threat of ransomware, learn what the next stage of the data warehouse could be, and find out what leading channel experts believe awaits the industry in the year ahead Posted: 06 Jan 2022 \| Published: 07 Jan 2022 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Centers \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Database Design \| Database Security \| Databases \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Software \| Security Threats

MicroScope - December 2021: Valuing the MSP EZINE: In this month's MicroScope, we look at why customers should be prepared to pay for the value offered by a managed service provider, identify the biggest drivers in the data storage market, and look at why some firms are struggling to get to grips with remote working. Read the issue now. Posted: 26 Nov 2021 \| Published: 03 Dec 2021 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Channel Management \| Cloud Computing \| Edge Computing \| Energy Efficiency \| Internet Infrastructure \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Management \| Partnerships \| Remote Computing \| Remote Users \| Sales Representatives \| Security \| VARs

MicroScope – November 2021: Scaling the skills shortage EZINE: Navigating the challenges of retaining talent is an increasing concern for the channel, with many professionals set to change jobs – discover why this is and how big of a problem the industry faces. Also read about the increase in demand for anything as a service, and why exactly the channel keeps enduring through the years Posted: 04 Nov 2021 \| Published: 05 Nov 2021 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud CRM \| Cloud Disaster Recovery \| Cloud Management \| Disaster Recovery \| Edge Computing \| Green Data Center \| Mobile CRM \| Networking \| Remote Computing \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Sales Channels

MicroScope – October 2021: Choosing a channel career EZINE: In this issue, we explore whether more partners equals better business, and take a closer look at how IT consumption is changing thanks to subscription services. Also read a special feature looking into whether the channel offers good prospects for school-leavers hoping to start on a career path that could make a difference Posted: 01 Oct 2021 \| Published: 01 Oct 2021 TOPICS: Careers \| Cloud Computing \| Green Storage \| Managed Security Services \| Networking \| Partnerships \| Sales Channels \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Systems

MicroScope – November 2023: Team up for peak success EZINE: In this issue, we explore the need to handle pitches and collaboration carefully to create more opportunities as an increasing amount of IT spending goes via partners. Also discover Canalys' predictions for the use of generative AI, and just what exactly it means when we talk 'cyber security' Posted: 30 Oct 2023 \| Published: 03 Nov 2023 TOPICS: Artificial Intelligence \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| IT Spending \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Management \| Security Spending

MicroScope – December 2022: Dealing with rising prices EZINE: With prices rising, many are looking at what costs to cut – yet in the channel, the opposite might prove for better business. In this issue, read about how to navigate the cost issue, learn about the growing area of security, and learn about how to create a more appealing employment experience to attract talent Posted: 01 Dec 2022 \| Published: 02 Dec 2022 TOPICS: Channel Management \| Data Security \| Database Security \| Managed Security Services \| Pricing \| Print Management \| Windows \| Windows Security