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All terrain rugged devices are finding use across a wide range of end applications. Here we speak with Panasonic’s Adam Read and Dan Creasey along with CI Distribution’s Jon Atherton, delving into why the Rugged devices market is proving to be an increasingly lucrative space for resellers. Panasonic have now …

According to a report conducted by Salt Security, API Attacks increased 681% in the last 12 Months. Key findings from the report show API attack traffic grew at more than twice the rate of non-malicious traffic, and API security concerns are inhibiting innovation for two-thirds of organisations. We speak to …

Naomi Palmer, Digital Director at Storey focuses in on hybrid retail and how it is impacting the future of sustainable shopping. The pandemic has transformed the nature of work – with more employees working from home than ever before – but it has also changed the face of retail. Consumers …

BenQ UK has extended its reach in Northern Ireland opening a new office and Experience Suite in to support its growing client base. Located in Ebrington Square, Derry – Londonderry, the new space will be managed by Chris Mellowship, Senior Technical Sales Manager at BenQ UK, who will be available …

PPDS has created two new regional business clusters in Europe. César Sanz, Sales Director Iberia, will see his geographic responsibilities extended to cover France and North Africa, on top of his existing region (Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar). César, who has helped guide Iberia to record sales of PPDS’ Philips …

Brother UK has agreed a new partnership with software developer EveryonePrint that will create new opportunities for resellers migrating customer print infrastructure to the cloud. Brother printing devices will now be compatible with EveryonePrint’s Hybrid Cloud Platform (HCP) – an all-in-one print infrastructure solution designed to lower costs, reduce maintenance …

Tech Data has been helping partners finding new ways to add value and extend their propositions by bringing together channel businesses with specialist skills in a particular solution or technology with others who have access new marketplaces. Two of Tech Data’s partners who faced exactly these challenges have now teamed-up to …

 Dynabook Europe’s new business class Portégé X40-K is a 14” device bringing enhanced connectivity, performance and collaboration features together within a sleek aluminium chassis. Powered by the latest 12th generation Intel Core processors and running on Windows 11 Pro, the Portégé X40-K features a host of connectivity options. The range …

 Commvault has announced the merging of the APJ and EMEA organisations into one organisation led by – SVP and GM, Commvault International – Marco Fanizzi, who has significantly expanded the business since his appointment as EMEA leader 2 years ago. The new International region will comprise of more than 150 …

Exertis has partnered with Solidigm. Acquired from Intel by SK Hynix late last year. Solidigm develops SSDs optimised for the datacentre, client products, the edge, and everything in between. Solidigm’s portfolio of tech, designed to enhance the user experience in everyday activity, is expanding in its reach through partnership with Exertis. …

CMS Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with Fujitsu.  “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Fujitsu and be able to offer their business and consumer solutions and support its channel growth with our targeted marketing programmes, technical support and financial services,” said Nick Bailey, Alliance Director at CMS Distribution. “There …

PCR’s May issue will be featuring our hugely popular Under 30’s Rising Stars of the Industry. The Top Two winning entries will be invited to attend PCR awards gala evening.  The two top candidates will be selected and each will receive a ticket to this year’s PCR Awards plus the …