Features

Intelligent approaches to mobile

Evidence that intelligent mobile connectivity has come of age is everywhere to be seen, according to Pangea Managing Director Dan Cunliffe.

A sector in need of maturity

Strategic gaps, unwanted legalities and near total fragmentation highlight the immature nature of a full fibre sector that nevertheless asserts supremacy over legacy networks and resides at the centre of a comms revolution.

Voiceflex launches UC-first solution

A link up between Swedish comms provider Telavox and SIP carrier Voiceflex marks a significant ramping up of the UK service provider's play in the hosted space.

Eclipse takes starring role

Cross-sector collaboration will increase the comms sector’s true value within a channel-first and full fibre context and reap significant benefits for partners, according to Eclipse Wholesale Managing Director James Drake.

Colt’s inclusive mission

Colt CEO Keri Gilder on her ability to move culture change mountains, which was recognised by her recent appointment as Global President of the Global Telecom Women’s Network.

Harling's top priorities

CAE Technology Services CEO Justin Harling on harnessing disruption, the evolution of leadership, the power of automation and where he finds inspiration.

News Interview: Fenby raises UC&C stakes with Nimans deal

Midwich’s February acquisition of Nimans for £27.5 million beefs up its presence in the UK UC&C market at a stroke and provides a platform for a raft of synergistic opportunities, according to Midwich Group MD Stephen Fenby.

Gamma hits mobile accelerator

Comms Dealer caught up with Rob Kittler, Head of Connectivity Practice at Gamma, during the London leg of the network provider’s UC and Mobile update roadshow. 

Andy Smethurst

Unlocking 2025 success

In the first of Comms Dealer’s 2022 Channel Forecast Insight Sessions our expert panel discusses the 2025 PSTN switch off and unravels the challenges and opportunities facing channel partners.

CityFibre’s D&I Lead Julie Richard

CityFibre champions D&I

Lip service and mere cultural mood music will do nothing to advance the spread of greater diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the channel. What we need are real world examples of inspirational D&I champions.

Keeping one step ahead

Here, PRD Technologies Managing Director Simon Adams shares insights into where his strategic vision and focus lies in the months and years ahead.

Bodsworth on strategy

We asked Inform Billing Managing Director Shaun Bodsworth to identify the challenges and opportunities he faces as the company seeks to capture a strategic advantage for itself and partners in this dynamic market.

Creating a new impact

FluidOne CEO Russell Horton discusses how the broad effects of the Covid-19 pandemic prompted him to revise his strategic approach and create a bigger impact.

Evolve IP ramps up

Evolve IP’s growth ambitions have been boosted by the alignment of key strategies, pulling together the threads of operational teamwork, skills and capabilities, fresh talent, culture, cloud technology and an unwavering will to win, says MD

Easing the cost hike squeeze

As costs continue to rise the focus on billing solutions as a key method of achieving necessary savings has intensified, says Union Street Technologies CFO Kevin O’Brien.

Lux in expansion mode

After registering significant growth in revenues, staff numbers and channel partners – and having passed the 100,000 user milestone, this all points to another supercharged year for TelcoSwitch, says CEO Russell Lux.

Neale on winning the race

Hyperoptic has entered scale up mode and with a fresh set of priorities MD for Infrastructure Lisa Neale is firmly in the connectivity race and relishes the challenge.

Riding the bounce back

A clear picture of the post-pandemic ICT provider landscape has already emerged and there is no doubt as to the extent of change. Here, we share insights from three CEOs not caught out by lockdown.

Top quality mobile voice

Now is the time for resellers to be at the forefront of a high quality mobile voice empowered workforce, according to Gamma Product Director for Mobile Steven Lowe.

Kitchen eyes top spot

Investments into infrastructure, processes, people, security, automation and acquisitions have put MSP Razorblue on the road to becoming a leading MSP for SMEs in the UK, according to CEO Dan Kitchen.

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