Here is a list of Trade Publications and Web-Sites that should be of interest to UK IT Companies and Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) and one that I hope to keep regularly updated.
Reading Trade Publications of this sort is a great way to stay current with what is happening within the MSP industry space. As an MSP business owner, it helps you understand the industry, it helps you engage with Vendors and Distributors more effectively and gives you a competitive edge.
I keep up to date with many of the following publications either by RSS feed, through their Social media channels, or through old-fashioned reading printed copy!
Channel Trade Publications
Channel Biz – news, views and Best Practice information from many different areas of the Channel.
Channelnomics EU – news, analysis and opinion for the IT Channel.
ChannelE2E – Editors Joe Panettieri and Amy Katz share an amazing amount of top quality content, news and interviews with industry figures.
Channel Futures – news, strategy and industry perspectives from one of the top online magazines in the tech space.
Channel Pro – news and information on many of the top MSP Vendors in the UK.
Cloud Pro – news and information site aimed at the growing Cloud Computing market.
ConsumerIT – aimed at PC Retailers and Distributors, with the advent of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the consumerisation of IT, the site nevertheless has some useful news and insight into the latest tech.
CRN ChannelWeb – the latest news for the UK Channel, as well as a great resource for community-based events and trade shows.
European Solution Provider – news and insight for Value Added Resellers who traditionally sell Hardware & Software, but are increasingly moving to Solution-based sales.
IT Europa – strategic business intelligence, news and analysis on the European IT market.
IT Pro – IT news and analysis from some of the top technology journalists in the industry.
MicroScope – IT Channel and Reseller news, with many regular articles on laws, regulations, credit and finance and more.
TD Newsflash – Produced by IT Distributor TechData, Newsflash offers 60 pages of industry news, product news and ‘how-to’ information.
PC Pro – aimed at IT Professionals, PC Pro nevertheless has a tonne of invaluable content and in-depth features that allow MSP’s to stay at the forefront of the ever-changing IT industry.
PCR – aimed at the retail IT market rather than the Managed Service market, PCR still has some valuable content for those selling Hardware and Software and has a specific Channel feed.
The Register – news, reviews and insight into the Technology channel – often in the most cutting and humorous fashion.
If you have another Trade Publication or Web-Site you feel might be added to this list, then please feel free to contact me.
Richard Tubb is one of the best-known experts within the global IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) community. He launched and sold his own MSP business before creating a leading MSP media and consultancy practice. Richard helps IT business owner’s take back control by freeing up their time and building a business that can run without them. He’s the author of the book “The IT Business Owner’s Survival Guide” and writer of the award-winning blog www.tubblog.co.uk
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6 thoughts on A List of Channel Trade Publications for UK IT Companies
ANDY DOW
17TH AUGUST 2012 08:34:04
Richard, you have missed out the monthly magazine/e-zine from Computer 2000 called Newsflash. 60 pages of industry news, product news and 'how to' information. Access it online at www.tdnewsflash.co.uk Andy
RICHARD TUBB
17TH AUGUST 2012 09:11:06
Andy - thanks for highlighting my omission! I know Newsflash has a very high number of readers. I've now added it to the list.
ALAIN GODET
12TH JUNE 2015 12:36:52
And also ITdistri.com website : a newsfeed about IT distributors in Europe (covering also UK) and a database of IT distributors, unique in Europe :)
RICHARD TUBB
16TH JUNE 2015 14:55:12
Thanks for the link Alain!
GORDON
7TH JANUARY 2020 13:03:45
great list, really helpful
RICHARD TUBB
23RD JANUARY 2020 18:09:03
Thanks for the kind feedback, Gordon!