Daniel Todd
Dan is a freelance writer and regular contributor to ChannelPro, covering the latest news stories across the IT, technology, and channel landscapes. Topics regularly cover cloud technologies, cyber security, software and operating system guides, and the latest mergers and acquisitions.
A journalism graduate from Leeds Beckett University, he combines a passion for the written word with a keen interest in the latest technology and its influence in an increasingly connected world.
He started writing for ChannelPro back in 2016, focusing on a mixture of news and technology guides, before becoming a regular contributor to ITPro. Elsewhere, he has previously written news and features across a range of other topics, including sport, music, and general news.
Latest articles by Daniel Todd
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Human error is cybersecurity’s number one concern, Kaseya report finds
By Daniel Todd published
News IT professionals highlight bad user behavior and a lack of security training as key hurdles to overcome this year
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Mimecast appoints Amol Kulkarni to its board of directors
By Daniel Todd published
News The seasoned technology executive has previously held leadership roles at Microsoft and CrowdStrike
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Sophos names Torjus Gylstorff as new chief revenue officer
By Daniel Todd published
News Sophos has announced the appointment of seasoned industry executive Torjus Gylstorff as its new chief revenue officer.
![SAP logo is seen on an office building in Budapest, Hungary on July 28, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cEu47UXj4cDoew3xyTtJfG-320-80.jpg)
UiPath and SAP team up to streamline cloud migrations
By Daniel Todd published
News The UiPath Platform is being integrated into SAP’s Build Process Automation and packaged as a new SAP Solution Extension
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Iomart bolsters cloud expertise with £57 million Atech Cloud acquisition
By Daniel Todd published
News Iomart described the Microsoft Solutions Partner as the “perfect complement” to its existing cloud capabilities
![Databricks logo and branding pictured on a building façade in Rincon Hill, San Francisco, California, June 7, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mpMqMS59ehgX7VhtsZ4QTM-320-80.jpg)
Databricks expands AWS partnership to drive generative AI capabilities
By Daniel Todd published
News The new agreement promises “unmatched scale and price performance” to help customers take genAI applications to market faster
![Conscia group CEO Erik Bertman pictured with PlanNet21 CEO Peter Carroll.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X5HuRgmeKfQbdswSUYN2eb-320-80.jpg)
Conscia expands UK&I presence with PlanNet21 Group acquisition
By Daniel Todd published
News PlanNet21’s acquisition marks Conscia’s first entry into Ireland and its 20th in Europe overall
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Infosys and Microsoft expand partnership to drive customer AI adoption
By Daniel Todd published
News The new collaboration will help “redefine industry standards” in the era of AI, Infosys said
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Rubrik and Pure Storage collaborate on multi layered data resilience architecture
By Daniel Todd published
News Three-layered framework aims to help customers strengthen their defense against evolving security threats
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IT channel leaders remain buoyant about future of partnerships
By Daniel Todd published
News Responsiveness and flexibility are high on the agenda for channel leaders across the sector
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Jamf appoints new CISO and global channel lead
By Daniel Todd published
News Andrew Smeaton joins the Apple device management firm as CISO, while Marc Botham will lead its global channel activity
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Emerson and Nozomi Networks announce expanded partnership
By Daniel Todd published
News The fresh collaboration aims to address demand for OT security services in the power and water industries
![Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) corporate headquarters located in Palo Alto, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99q8FYxWZfyGywAkTPij5i-320-80.jpg)
HPE’s Aruba channel overhaul looks to “simplify” client engagement
By Daniel Todd published
News The unification will enable HPE to provide a seamless and simplified channel experience to all partners
![Logpoint logo and branding pictured in white lettering on a black background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uKJYWj6P63diudVrHn6bMV-320-80.jpg)
Logpoint names Søren Grubov as SVP of engineering
By Daniel Todd published
News Grubov adds more than 20 years’ engineering and leadership experience to Logpoint’s leadership ranks
![HubSpot logo pictured at INBOUND 2023 conference in Boston.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u2voF7QsGfisFuASqqpRqc-320-80.jpg)
HubSpot and Amplitude look to product-led growth with new partnership
By Daniel Todd published
News The expanded collaboration aims to help customers prioritize leads, improve sales conversion, and retain more customers
![Barclays office building in New York, NY, USA on August 17, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3kEHFYZ5bfo8qMsFy3dkGK-320-80.jpg)
Barclays extends HPE GreenLake contract amid “significant acceleration” of hybrid cloud strategy
By Daniel Todd published
News The pair will step up their collaboration to drive private cloud efficiencies using AI and other new technologies
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Sellers that partner with AI are 3.7 times more likely to hit quota, Gartner finds
By Daniel Todd published
News AI partnerships tops the list of competencies for meeting quota targets as sellers report feeling 'overwhelmed'
![Proofpoint logo and branding pictured on a smartphone screen with branding in background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3WtzFwy5GqWQBFrrRBni87-320-80.jpg)
Proofpoint and CyberArk expand strategic partnership
By Daniel Todd published
News The collaboration includes a new ZenWeb browser extension to protect employees from malicious URLs
![Pete Hannah, sales chief for Western Europe at Object First.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVdB68YfX2baRmXfDatAxH-320-80.jpg)
Object First names Pete Hannah as sales chief for Western Europe
By Daniel Todd published
News The industry veteran will focus on channel development and growing Object First’s sales team through new hires
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Vertex snaps up e-invoicing specialist ecosio for $180 million
By Daniel Todd last updated
News The acquisition will see Vertex integrate ecosio’s e-invoicing capabilities into its indirect tax software platform
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NinjaOne promotes Andre Schindler to SVP of global sales
By Daniel Todd last updated
Schindler will lead the global account management and sales development teams as NinjaOne targets further growth
![Hanne Sjøberg, vice president of channels for Schneider Electric's Secure Power division in Europe.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xE8kVu356jX2eTe62cYZkP-320-80.jpg)
Schneider Electric names Hanne Sjøberg as new VP channels for Europe
By Daniel Todd published
News Sjøberg will leverage her extensive customer and partner experience to help drive further growth across the region
![Cisco logo and branding pictured in the exhibitor hall at Cisco Live 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NjHTz6af74Vv8BngGWWjDk-320-80.jpg)
Rubrik partners with Cisco to bolster cyber resilience
By Daniel Todd published
News Rubrik now integrates with Cisco XDR and is listed on the connectivity giant’s SolutionsPlus program
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