Distributors stories

Synthflow names Matt Alexander Vice President of Channel and Alliances to deepen partner ties and drive international AI growth.

Hammer unveils AI Works for UK channel partners, adding a laboratory, portal and specialist support to tackle skills gaps and deployment hurdles.

Westcon-Comstor broadens AWS Marketplace programme with Cato Networks, aiming to help EMEA partners tap cloud budgets and speed SASE sales.

Harmonic pitches AI-driven fibre operations and open customer device choice as European broadband groups seek lower rollout costs.

Syspro appoints Chief Revenue Officer Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer in a planned handover, as Jaco Maritz moves to a board role.

11:11 Systems' Johnny Carpenter lands CRN Channel Leaders EMEA honour after driving partner growth, cyber resilience and VMware cloud expansion.

Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.

Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.

MSPs chase predictable hybrid IT revenue as research shows cloud management and security services leading demand across global markets.

Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.

Sticklers to unveil PRO360° Touchless Cleaner at ANGA COM 2026, targeting fast, automated fibre connector cleaning for high-volume networks.

AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.

SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.

New York-based Anchr raises USD $5.8m seed round to build an AI-native OS automating core workflows for food distributors worldwide.

Distributors stockpile more inventory as a Phocas report warns planning gaps and data limits are raising costs and operational complexity.

IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.

RedCloud passes 100,000 users and deploys agentic AI across its trade platform after enabling over USD $6.91 billion in FMCG transactions.

ECI acquires Drypowder to embed AI-driven AR and digital payments into its ERP platforms for construction and building materials users.

Infosecurity Europe will expand its Channel Zone in 2026, reflecting soaring reliance on managed security partners across Europe.

Veeam taps seasoned sales and channel leader Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President to drive UK and Ireland data resilience growth.