Westcon-Comstor has launched the Partner Growth Circle, a joint initiative with Palo Alto Networks designed to help selected channel partners across EMEA build and scale their Palo Alto Networks business through structured planning, enablement and coordinated growth support. The programme provides participating partners with joint business planning aligned to priority …
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The PCR Awards returned to London on 21 October 2026 for a black-tie celebration of achievement across the UK technology channel, bringing together distributors, retailers, resellers and vendors for an evening of recognition at The Grand Connaught Rooms. Hosted by broadcaster Mark Durden Smith, the event highlighted the sector’s breadth …
Read More »Hammer Distribution has formed a strategic partnership with Acronis to expand the cybersecurity, AI and MSP operations capabilities available to its UK channel partners. The agreement brings Acronis’s integrated cyber protection platform into Hammer’s portfolio, giving resellers and MSPs access to a single stack covering security, infrastructure, GenAI services and …
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Zyxel Networks has named Euro Options as a specialist distributor to increase availability and support for its networking portfolio among UK SME and MSP partners. The agreement gives partners immediate access to the full range of multi‑gigabit switches, WiFi access points, unified security gateways and 5G routers. Rachel Rothwell, Senior …
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Elovade has introduced a new AI Technologies category across DACH, the UK and Ireland, the Nordics and Southern Europe, expanding its portfolio in response to rising demand for structured AI adoption in the channel. The launch adds nexos.ai and Rencore to the distributor’s line‑up, with more vendors to follow. Elovade …
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TD Synnex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire specialist distributor BlueStar, aiming to broaden its technology portfolio and deepen support for channel partners. The move brings together BlueStar’s expertise in AIDC, operational technology, mobility, RFID, point‑of‑sale, digital signage, networking, robotics and security with TD Synnex’s global scale and …
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Zyxel Networks has launched a campaign to help smaller IT partners offer cybersecurity by making protection easier to sell, configure, and manage. The initiative is designed for installers and SME-focused resellers with limited in‑house expertise, addressing concerns that security remains complex and resource‑intensive. The company says the need for accessible …
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TD Synnex Maverick has been appointed as distributor for the full range of Smart Technologies interactive solutions in the UK and Ireland, giving education, public sector and business partners access to Smart’s displays, software and accessories through the collaboration‑focused division of TD Synnex. Smart’s portfolio, including Smart Board interactive …
Read More »Westcoast has outlined its leadership transition plans as part of the next phase of its integration with ALSO, with Regional Managing Director Sunil Madhani set to hand over his responsibilities on 31 December 2026. He will continue to lead the business until that date to ensure continuity throughout the changeover. …
Read More »Canon UK & Ireland has introduced Canon United, a campaign designed to present its full portfolio as a single connected offering spanning hardware, software, services, media, and consumables. The initiative aims to show how combining the right technology and expertise can support organisations as they navigate increasingly complex business environments. …
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