The Ultimate Guide to Partner Programmes
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Partner Programmes.
What to know about Partner Programmes
Explore the dynamic landscape of Partner Programmes in the technology sector, where collaborations between vendors and service providers are pivotal. These programmes are designed to equip partners with tools, resources, training, and incentives to jointly drive growth, innovation, and customer success across diverse IT domains including cloud services, cybersecurity, data management, and digital transformation.
By engaging with the latest stories, readers can gain insights into how partner ecosystems evolve to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. From new initiatives aimed at enhancing partner profitability to programmes fostering talent development and technical expertise, these narratives showcase how strategic partnerships are shaping the future of technology delivery and creating mutual value in a rapidly changing market.
UK Partner Programmes News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit
The renewal gives customers added assurance on large Azure estates as Microsoft keeps its most selective managed service badge for proven delivery.
Gamma pitches cloud voice to MSPs to boost retention
MSPs could protect margins by bundling cloud voice, as Gamma says it can also reduce churn and block rivals from key accounts.
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
MSPs risk losing deals and margin unless they bundle Teams-aligned calling, as customers demand simpler vendors and tighter integration.
UK Connect launches field engineer service for MSPs
MSPs facing costly field delays can now tap UK Connect's on-demand engineer network, with no minimum commitments or in-house hires required.
Apex wins Marketing Team of the Year at Network Group
Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.
Credas says digital identity pass rates rise to 89.3%
Credas says digital identity checks are more decisive, with manual referrals falling to 3%-4% a year as identity fraud stays a concern.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Partner Programmes
European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales
Keeper Security ranks second fastest-growing in market
DocuWare: Mindset, not tech, holds back channel automation
Westcon-Comstor launches SASEvolution with Palo Alto
Europe cybersecurity revenues rise as identity leads shift
Featured News
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Expert Columns
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
Platforms, sovereignty and global growth at Cavell Summit Europe
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Partner Programmes News
KOcycle wins King's Award for sustainability drive
KOcycle wins King's Award as channel partners face rising scrutiny over IT waste, with its zero-landfill model and KODI scheme in focus.
Foxway Circular UK wins King's Award for SMART software
The award spotlights rising demand for software that helps refurbishers resell compliant devices faster as second-life tech sales expand.
UK advisers warm to agentic AI in wealth platforms
Confidence in agentic AI is rising among UK advisers, but regulation and oversight will decide whether it reaches day-to-day platform use.
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Reliance Bank picks Temenos SaaS for digital overhaul
The switch should let Reliance Bank cut costs, speed up launches and modernise ageing systems without building a larger in-house tech stack.
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.
Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield
UK resellers gain access to a certified firewall range as Hammer broadens its security line-up with Stormshield’s hardware and virtual products.
Icon Solutions wins King's Award for payments innovation
Banks seeking to replace ageing payments systems without disruption will note the fintech's national recognition for modernising infrastructure.
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
The new hires are set to support Acquirz’s expansion after buying Marketscan, with AI and campaign expertise to help scale client services.
AI makes public sector IT jobs more demanding, survey finds
More than half of public sector IT staff say artificial intelligence has added work, as fragmented systems and policy gaps complicate adoption.
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Banks and regulators can now verify Ras Al Khaimah free zone companies in seconds, as paper licences are replaced on-chain.
O2 Business rebrand targets UK firms' tech complexity
UK business leaders say tangled tech is raising costs and slowing growth, as O2 Business launches with a simpler offer for customers.
Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth
MSPs under margin pressure may gain more hands-on support as Climb shifts distribution away from self-service buying tools.
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.
Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand
Rising use of managed security services is prompting Infosecurity Europe to widen partner-only access and add new networking space for 2026.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Gartner's latest ranking boosts Doxis' appeal to enterprises seeking AI-ready document tools, as rivals race to automate information handling.
Hammer launches on-premises AI platform for sovereign use
Businesses struggling to turn AI pilots into production may opt for on-site systems as data gravity and cloud costs squeeze returns.
Nebula Global Services gains Cyber Essentials Plus
Customers will now get independent assurance that Nebula Global Services has tested its defences against common cyber threats across its systems.
AI saves marketers time but not strategy, survey says
Most marketers say AI saves time, yet few see it freeing them for strategy as teams face higher output demands and more complex workflows.
Roke launches Works with Roke defence partner scheme
The badge could ease procurement by proving third-party kit has been tested to work with Roke systems, reducing integration risk for defence buyers.
Atos wins LCH SA cloud migration deal for clearing systems
The deal puts a key European clearing house on a three-year path to cloud migration without disrupting trading operations.
Job Moves
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer
Securitas names Alan Rae UK North & BAE Systems chief
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
CirrusHQ names Gary Beddow Head of Business Development
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
Advania names new UK CFO & CMO following expansion
