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QBS Software has entered into a definitive formal agreement to acquire Emerging Market Technologies Trading FXCO (EMT), a value-added distributor founded in 1989 that brings best-in-class cybersecurity, IT asset management, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and system integration solutions to the Middle East. The transaction is expected to close in September 2025, …

TD Synnex Maverick, the specialist division for AV, UCaaS and collaboration solutions across Europe, is proud to announce that it has become the first and only Zoom Support Services Partner in Europe for Zoom Workplace and Zoom Phone under the newly launched Zoom Up Services Programme. This milestone positions the …

KnowBe4 has formed a strategic integration with Microsoft to strengthen email security. As the first initiative in Microsoft’s ICES (Integrated Cloud Email Security) vendor ecosystem, this integration establishes a blueprint for how leading security vendors can collaborate to deliver enhanced protection for their mutual customers. Created specifically to complement Microsoft …

Synaxon has appointed Samuel Chatterton as Account Manager with its UK-based team. Chatterton brings four years of experience working in account management and support roles within the distribution and ICT sector to Synaxon UK. He will be responsible for identifying and engaging with potential new partners, as well as enticing …

Ericsson has simplified its partner programme structure for partners that sell Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions. The new programme replaces Ericsson’s previously tiered structure, enables partners to access better earning potential, equips partners with new tools, and provides enablement programmes that set up partners for success and rewards partner expertise. Partners …

Xledger UK, the cloud-based finance software provider for mid-market organisations, has announced five new partnerships as expansion of its reseller programme gathers pace. The new partners are a diverse group of consultancies, each bringing specialist capabilities across digital transformation and financial systems. New partners include Moore Insight, experts in ERP …

Westcon-Comstor has shared a series of industry trends that will define its focus in the coming months and years as it marks its 40th birthday and commits to helping create a future-ready IT channel. Founded on 24 June 1985, today Westcon-Comstor employs about 3,700 people globally and achieved record gross …

Brother UK has launched a new range of compact, refillable inkjet tank printers to help resellers unlock new revenue streams and support customers seeking cost-effective colour printing. The TankBenefit range comprises two models aimed at small and home businesses – the entry-level DCP-T580DW and the DCP-T780DW – and marks Brother’s …

QBS Technology Group has undergone an independent evaluation as part of Deloitte Private’s UK Best Managed Companies programme, which evaluates private businesses on strategy, capability, governance, and innovation. Participating in the programme allowed QBS to benchmark its internal operations and long-term vision against industry-leading criteria. Group CEO Dave Stevinson noted …

Value-added distributor Sol Distribution has announced that it is now offering Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions from Legrand, expanding its power infrastructure portfolio for MSP, VAR, and reseller partners. With the addition of Legrand’s UPS product family, Sol partners can now access a broader, enterprise-grade UPS portfolio from one of …

SoSafe is launching a managed security provider (MSP) platform that makes it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access cybersecurity training. The new solution aims to address a widespread cybersecurity imbalance where SMEs and resource-poor sectors often remain unprotected, while large companies can invest heavily in their IT …

Network Group, a member-owned peer-to-peer community group for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT resellers and retailers, has appointed Christopher Cassie as Business Development Manager (Vendors). Cassie brings 20 years of experience optimising operations, vendor partnerships, automation, and customer success strategies. Most recently, he spent nearly nine years at Apple, leading …