Focus Group seals major investment deal with PE firm Hg
Focus Group has secured new investment from private equity firm Hg in a transaction that saw the exit of Bowmark which acquired a significant minority stake in 2020.
Business Profiles / Interviews
Collaborations boost ESG
How Ingram Micro’s partner collaboration platform is driving the channel’s ESG agenda...
How FTTP is shaping up
Following the publication of Megabuyte’s latest full fibre quarterly update Chief Analyst Philip Carse reads between the FTTP lines with astute financial and strategic analysis of telco majors Openreach, VMO2 and altnet CityFibre.
Duo get off to a flying Start
Just four years since inception and with a string of awards already under its belt Start Communications is poised to accelerate even further ahead this year, according to MD John Davis and Sales Director Richard Scott.
Realising network potential
Extending the transformational benefits of network simplification will have a pivotal impact on a business’s performance, helping to accelerate growth and adapt quickly, says Steve Kingdom, CTO Fixed Networks, Xantaro.
Brien aims for top spot
Hot on the heels of a six million euro investment boost from Development Capital, Dublin-based IP Telecom acquired Centrecom Systems in a deal that adds capabilities in Wi-Fi, voice and IT solutions.
Harnessing automation
Who better to shed light on the benefits of advanced automation for telcos than a problem solving theoretical physicist on a mission to maximise value from data and systems. Enter Traverse Automation CEO John O’Neill.
Elite demerger sparks growth
The demerger of Elite into two separate businesses operating under the umbrella of New Technology Group (NTG) creates an opportunity to realise the group’s goal to treble in size and hit £100m revenue, says CEO Adam Turton.
ND sense eases HR pain
Pursuing the HR agenda through a neuro-inclusive lens empowers business leaders to personalise people management across the whole workforce, writes neurodiversity (ND) champion and Train to Win CEO Julie Mills.
Trends transforming comms
Ultra-connectivity and software-driven innovation have catalysed a comms industry revolution, ushering in a new era of high value integration and automation opportunities, writes FuseGenie Strategic Advisor Paul Cunningham.
Cellhire CEO talks strategy
New Cellhire CEO and former Head of Global IoT Sales at Vodafone Tony Guerion wasted no time in leveraging his expertise to develop Cellhire’s value proposition and go-to-market approach in what he described as a ‘perfect match’ appointment.<
Intelligent connections
Harnessing the rise of intelligent connectivity will be a key success factor in creating future differentiation in the comms channel, according to PXC Chief Product & Marketing Officer Neil Wilson.
Dotlines UK ramps up
Incoming Dotlines UK CEO Jaki Chowdhury aims to replicate the market impact of this Asian-based ICT powerhouse in the UK, combining proven technology with a flourishing sustainability ethos.
Partners scale up growth
Onecom’s evolving and high profile collaboration partnership with Vodafone is to ramp up further as the company seeks to build on big gains made by partners in the mobile space last year.
Billing evolution in action
Here, Ellie Allseybrook, Business Development Director, Inform Billing, shares insights into what lies at the core of modern day billing solutions and provides a business update on the company’s strategic growth plans and progression.
Time to get ND accredited
Neurodiversity (ND) champion and Train to Win CEO Julie Mills discusses the high value of ND training and accreditation.
Closing the UC-CC gap
A yawning market gap with significant untapped revenue potential exists for resellers that combine unified comms and contact centre solutions, according to Intermedia’s EMEA Sales Director Philippe du Fou.
Mahrra's human-led marketing
Former CAE Technology Services Head of Marketing Louise Mahrra joined Logicalis as UK&I Marketing Director in January with a mission to create a positive and lasting impact across the business.
Wanstor's pillars of proactivity
A proactivity-first approach to targeted solution building, innovation, CX and organisational culture will continue to ramp up as Wanstor’s catalysts for business growth and differentiation, according to CEO Francesca Lukes.
Catalysts of a billing revolution
Strategic Imperatives MD Wail Sabbagh sheds light on the catalysts changing the game for billing specialists and channel partners.
Prime time for CCaaS
Trends and technology shifts in the contact centre space are creating a high growth opportunity for the channel, so it’s prime time for resellers to consider CCaaS as a core specialism, argues Cirrus’ Channel Director Daniel Lloyd.
