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 …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
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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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More »WD has retired its SanDisk Professional brand and reintroduced its G‑DRIVE name as the unified brand for its external storage portfolio aimed at content creators and creative professionals. The move brings all HDD‑based SanDisk Professional products under the G‑DRIVE label, which will now serve as the company’s single identity for …
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