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Exertis potentially up for sale as DCC doubles down on energy …
Exertis is potentially up for sale as parent company DCC has announced an impending strategic review in the next 24 months following a pivot to a more lucrative sector. In a strategy update, titled precisely what it aims to do, LSE-listed DCC announced plans …
Tim Griffin talks Exertis restructure, ideal buyer and vision for the ...
Nov 25, 2024 · Following the announcement that UK top four distributor, Exertis, could be going up for sale as current owner DCC seeks to realign its portfolio, CRN sat down with CEO Tim Griffin to discuss the implications of the sale, the immediate and long-term priorities and how this fits in with the broader distribution landscape.. Griffin emphasises that despite the impending sale, it's "business as ...
Applications for Channel Leaders 2025 now open!
Oct 18, 2024 · ---Calling all visionary channel leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa! CRN is now accepting applications for our 2025 Channel Leaders list, celebrating those driving innovation in the channel ecosystem.. Whether you're a champion of cutting-edge sustainability programmes like those at Lenovo or VAST Data, or pioneering strategic growth as seen across ConnectWise and CrowdStrike, this ...
SoftwareOne to acquire Crayon: The rundown
It’s official – SoftwareOne and Crayon are set to merge, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. This comes as the Swiss business has issued a tender offer valuing Oslo-HQ Crayon, which has been backed by shareholders, on the heels of reports that the two firms were in advanced talks last week.. The two companies announced the merger today, with Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland ...
Advania makes ‘landmark deal’ with CCS Media buy
Oct 10, 2024 · Advania UK, a London-based Microsoft partner, has agreed to acquire CCS Media, an independent IT solution specialist with over 41 years of experience.. The acquisition represents an important advancement in Advania’s strategy to becoming the preferred end-to-end IT services provider in Northern Europe, as it will enable its combined 9,000 customers to transform core business processes ...
Avanade appoints new GM of UK and Ireland
Nov 26, 2024 · Microsoft solutions provider Avanade has appointed Paula Panarra as new general manager for the UKI to “achieve new levels of growth.”. Panarra’s mission will be to drive the company’s strategy in the UK and Ireland and further consolidate Avanade’s position in …
Channel Awards 2024 Shortlist - OUT TODAY!
Nov 19, 2024 · The first round of judging has been completed and the list of finalists can now be revealed! A huge congratulations goes to all the companies on the below list, the competition in many categories has been fierce, and to actually make the cut is something everyone should be very proud of. Some ...
From Broadcom to Exertis: The biggest channel stories of 2024
Dec 20, 2024 · Boxxe buys Total Computers. Later in January, boxxe made a decisive acquisition move – what would turn out to be the first drop in a deluge throughout 2024 – by buying out Total Computers.. CEO Phil Doye told CRN at the time that the two businesses’ complementary books, service propositions and existing relationship (Doye first invested in Total the year prior) made for an easy decision.
Channel Awards 2024: All the winners
Nov 15, 2024 · Last night marked the biggest event of the social calendar – for IT people at least. The Channel Awards were truly an evening to remember. Over 1,000 channel professionals descended on Battersea Evolution in London to kick off the holiday season with one last bash. From standout technologies to ...