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MicroScope – February 2020: The power to transform

Channel predictions: Opportunities in AI, hybrid cloud, edge and cyber security

Some of the great and the good in the industry have shared their predictions for what they expect in 2020. Simon Quicke reports

Adapt to prosper

Distributors, vendors and trade associations share their expectations for the year ahead, with the need to embrace change a key part of the message. Billy MacInnes reports

Be the centre of attention with an in-house event

On-site events can work wonders in promoting your business, but you need to do it right and there is a lot to think about in the planning, says Paul Clapham

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