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Exertis Enterprise has been appointed the exclusive distributor of H3C’s technology portfolio in the UK & Ireland, Benelux, and Nordic regions. The agreement gives enterprise and channel customers direct access to H3C’s full range of networking, compute, storage, and AI-native solutions. H3C is a China-based provider of digital infrastructure with …

Lenovo has launched the Lenovo 360 Expert Achievers Programme (LEAP), a new initiative to encourage UK channel growth by rewarding partner sales and support staff. Participants can earn points by selling eligible Lenovo products and completing training courses through Lenovo 360. These points can be exchanged for rewards such as …

Rubrik and Sophos have partnered to deliver Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery for Sophos MDR and XDR customers. The solution will be integrated into Sophos Central, allowing IT and security teams to manage protection and recovery from a single platform. The new offering is designed to help organisations recover quickly …

TD Synnex has formed a new team to support partners focused on mobile devices and airtime services, including telcos and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). The team will work with mobile specialists to provide access to TD Synnex’s existing services, such as device availability, next-day shipping, finance and credit options, …

Netgear has released the Nighthawk M7 Pro mobile router (MR7450), a portable device that combines 5G and WiFi 7 to support remote work, mobile teams, and temporary business setups. It offers fast internet speeds, built-in security, and can connect up to 64 devices within a 1,000 square foot area. The …

Canon has introduced hardware and firmware enhancements to its imagePRESS V1000 toner-based production printer, aimed at improving media handling, user interface functionality, and long-sheet compatibility. The updates follow more than 700 installations of the V1000 across EMEA. Key additions include: Vacuum-fed paper deck: Previously available only on the imagePRESS V1350, …

As mid-sized businesses look to chase productivity gains and scale in the age of AI and automation, many are discovering that their biggest challenge isn’t technology or talent – it’s knowing what to prioritise. A growing ‘Advice Gap’ is leaving leadership teams divided, overstretched, and uncertain about where to invest …

TD Synnex is now offering HP-certified refurbished laptops and desktop PCs, which come with the vendor’s standard one-year warranty. The systems are available to UK channel partners via the HP Renew Solutions programme. The devices are certified by HP and ordered through standard distribution channels. Partners can also access HP …

Netgear has appointed Massimo Mazzeo Ocello as Vice President of Global Systems Engineering, Customer Support and Services. The move coincides with the introduction of a professional services catalogue for Netgear Business customers, starting with support for commercial AV deployments. Mazzeo joined in April 2025 from Ruckus/Commscope and brings over 20 …

Creative Labs has entered into a distribution agreement with Westcoast, one of the UK’s largest IT distributors. The partnership will make Creative’s product portfolio, including headphones, speakers, soundbars, and desktop audio systems, available across Westcoast’s UK reseller and retail network. The move aims to expand Creative’s presence in retail, education, …

Exertis has announced a distribution agreement with Jabra covering the vendor’s professional headsets and video conferencing equipment. The partnership adds Jabra’s UC and AV solutions to Exertis’s lineup, with availability across the UK and Ireland. Jabra’s offering includes headsets with noise-cancellation features and modular video conferencing systems designed for hybrid …

Exertis Enterprise has confirmed its continued independence and strategic focus on specialist distribution, following the announcement by DCC Technology of the sale of Exertis UK & Ireland and its subsidiaries to Aurelius. Exertis Enterprise remains outside of the transaction and will continue operating as an integral division within DCC Technology, …