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JC‑Electronics has introduced a new Buyback scheme designed to help companies dispose of disused industrial electronics more easily, while generating income from equipment that would otherwise be scrapped. The initiative removes the need for businesses to pay for the responsible disposal of obsolete or broken components in line with WEEE …

Hammer Distribution and AMD are urging UK organisations to rethink their AI infrastructure plans as grid connection delays continue to slow data centre expansion. The companies argue that a CPU‑first approach, rather than defaulting to accelerator heavy designs, may be the only viable route for many businesses facing strict power …

UK distributor VIP has signed a new agreement with G2Brands to supply the Entity range of entry‑level laptops, tablets and smart watches to resellers across the country. Entity’s line‑up covers Windows laptops, Android tablets and wearables aimed at everyday computing needs, including home users, families, education and first‑time buyers. The …

Samsung and AMD have agreed to expand their long‑running partnership to develop the next generation of memory and computing technology for AI systems. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Samsung’s advanced chip facility in Pyeongtaek, Korea, with AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su and Samsung CEO Young Hyun …

QBS Software UK has formed a partnership with Rocket Software to help organisations in the UK and Ireland modernise long‑standing IT systems without interrupting day‑to‑day operations. The agreement brings together QBS’s channel reach and Rocket Software’s experience in supporting core infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments. Ben Vadgama, Business Development Manager …

Keepit has signed a strategic agreement with Hammer Distribution to expand its data protection offering in the UK and Ireland. The partnership will help organisations protect important SaaS data using an independent backup and recovery layer, supported by Keepit’s local data centres to meet UK compliance and data sovereignty needs. …

QBS Software has appointed Stephanie Kayser as Vice President, Western Europe. In her new role, Kayser will oversee operations across QBS France, QBS Italia, QBS Iberia and QBS Benelux, with a remit to accelerate regional growth and strengthen engagement with vendors and resellers. Kayser will report to Tom Corrigan, Chief …

Brigantia has expanded its vendor portfolio with three new partnerships, adding Doc2, SuperOps and HighGround to its line‑up ahead of the Brigantia Roadshow 2026. The three vendors bring a mix of document automation, MSP operations tooling and security‑posture reporting: Doc2 — A document creation and e‑signature platform that enables partners …

Westcon‑Comstor has expanded its relationship with Proofpoint by becoming the first distributor in Europe authorised to deliver the vendor’s professional services. The development follows Westcon’s entry into Proofpoint’s Certified Deployment Partner (CDP) programme and introduces a set of standardised deployment packages designed to give partners faster access to production‑ready implementations. …

TD Synnex has launched a dedicated Software Store for Sophos, providing UK partners with a centralised way to view upcoming licence and subscription renewals and generate quotations. The platform gives partners visibility of all pending Sophos agreements through a single dashboard, along with available upgrade paths for existing deployments. Quotations …

QBS Software has appointed Kerrie Steenkamp as Group Chief Operating Officer, concluding an executive search that considered candidates from both within and beyond the technology distribution sector. In the expanded role, Steenkamp will lead revenue operations, process improvement, and post‑acquisition integration across QBS operations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, …

Sharp Europe used its Inspire Expo 2026 event to set out a consolidated brand strategy and confirm the next phase of its transformation into a broad-based technology and services provider. The company outlined a unified operating model, deeper integration across its business units and new investments designed to strengthen its …