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TD Synnex has made a pan-European distribution agreement with Vasion Print, formerly PrinterLogic, extending its North American partnership to channel partners across the UK, Germany, the Nordics, and Benelux. The deal brings Vasion’s cloud-native print management solutions to European resellers, enabling businesses to eliminate print servers and consolidate print environments …

The PCR Awards will return on 08 October 2026, with the ceremony taking place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The iconic venue, known for its blend of heritage and modernity, will host the channel’s leading celebration of excellence across distribution, retail, and vendor communities. The event will once …

Hammer Distribution has announced a strategic partnership with iQuila, introducing its Virtual Extended Network (VEN) technology to channel partners seeking scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity. The iQuila platform delivers a true LAN experience over any internet connection, wired, wireless, 4G/5G, or satellite, enabling users and sites to operate as if …

E92plus has formed a strategic partnership with LastPass, a global provider of password management and identity security solutions. The agreement will see e92plus distribute LastPass’ portfolio across its VAR, MSP, and GSI network in the UK, Ireland, and Benelux. The partnership aims to address growing identity and access management challenges, …

TP-Link Systems has announced the successful completion of a Wi-Fi 8 connectivity test, marking a significant step forward in next-generation wireless development. Conducted in collaboration with industry partners, the test demonstrated data transmission using a prototype device, validating both beacon signalling and throughput performance. With increasing device density and demand for …

Enterprise IT distributor Hammer has announced a strategic partnership with Lightning IQ, a specialist in real-time data intelligence and unstructured data management. The agreement will see Hammer introduce Lightning IQ’s high-performance platform to partners across the UK and European IT channel, with a focus on enabling scalable data discovery, compliance, …

Zyxel Networks has appointed BroadbandBuyer as a UK distribution partner to strengthen its presence in the SMB installer and managed services provider (MSP) market. The collaboration aims to extend access to Zyxel’s full portfolio of networking solutions, including WiFi access points, switches, firewalls, and 5G routers. BroadbandBuyer will also promote …

TD Synnex has appointed Andy McCarthy as Sales Director – Major Accounts for the UK and Ireland, reinforcing its commitment to delivering enhanced customer experiences across its partner ecosystem. McCarthy brings over 27 years of channel experience to the role, including senior positions at Samsung, Sony, and, most recently, Exertis, …

AV distributor Midwich has appointed Tyrone Zagnoiev as Experience Centre Manager at Innovation House, its flagship technology showcase facility in Bracknell. In his new role, Zagnoiev will oversee the day-to-day operations of Innovation House, driving customer engagement through hands-on demonstrations, curated events, and strategic marketing initiatives. He will also work …

Westcon-Comstor has launched a white-labelled professional services offering in collaboration with UiPath, enabling channel partners to deliver automation solutions without the overhead of building a dedicated practice. The launch positions Westcon-Comstor as the first distributor in the EMEA region to bring a UiPath-aligned services framework to market, supporting partners with implementation, …

Multi-brand security distributor Oprema has announced a new partnership with global networking and smart security specialist TP-Link, bringing the vendor’s Omada and VIGI product ranges directly to UK customers. The agreement strengthens Oprema’s offering in cloud-managed networking and professional surveillance, with TP-Link’s solutions now available for next-day delivery from the distributor’s …

Ronan McCurtin, RVP EMEA, Acronis, talks about the evolving MSP security model and how Acronis is supporting it.  What are the biggest security challenges MSPs face today compared to just a few years ago? A few years back, it was enough for MSPs to keep systems patched, install endpoint protection …