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CFO Chris Jehle to leave Computacenter
Dec 16, 2024 · Christian Jehle is to step down from his role as Computacenter’s CFO and as executive member of the board, following a mutual agreement. The sudden announcement comes after the reseller experienced mixed results this year, as its sales were affected by normalisation across technology sourcing and negative currency effects in H1, and were below expectations in Q3 this year, despite delivering ...
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 ...
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 …
IT channel M&A wrapped: The biggest acquisitions of 2024
Dec 16, 2024 · Focus Group acquired by Hg. The UK VAR secured investment from private equity firm Hg in April, making it the latest addition to the ranks of Britain's private company unicorns thanks to its new $1bn valuation.. Rationale: Hg's investment will support the reseller's organic growth plan, M&A ambitions and product development initiatives, enhancing its ability to deliver innovative solutions for ...
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 ...
Vendors talk 2025 technology bets - channelweb.co.uk
As we step into a new year, channel professionals and industry leaders will be keen to know the big technologies set to lead the agenda in 2025. While the big topic of AI isn’t going anywhere, experts believe that the headlines this year will be far more diverse. Here’s what four technology ...
SoftwareOne to acquire Crayon: The rundown
Dec 13, 2024 · 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 ...
Exertis potentially up for sale as DCC doubles down on energy …
Nov 13, 2024 · 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 to switch focus to its energy business ...