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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, …

Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has appointed seasoned channel leaders to key global roles. May Mitchell has joined Qualys as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and channel-focused marketing. Her previous leadership roles at companies including Symantec, Cylance, and …

Lenovo has announced Tikiri Wanduragala will be joining its UKI business as the new UKI ISG Technology Leader. Wanduragala assumes this role following his leadership of Lenovo ISG technology across EMEA, a position he has held since joining the company in 2015. He brings a wealth of experience and deep …

Westcon-Comstor has become the first Authorised Training Partner (ATP) in Europe for Proofpoint, the cybersecurity and compliance specialist. The accreditation enables the distributor to deliver Proofpoint-certified education and certification programmes to channel partners and end customers across the region. Training will be offered through the Westcon-Comstor Academy, a multi-vendor enablement …

Xeretec, one of the UK’s largest Xerox partners and a leading provider of managed IT services, has acquired fellow Xerox concessionaire First Copy Corporation Ltd. The move brings together two businesses that were founded within days of each other in 1991, each with a shared legacy of innovation, customer focus, …

Kodak Alaris has expanded its document capture portfolio with the launch of the new Kodak S5000 Series Scanners and an updated version of Kodak Capture Pro Software. Designed for high-precision, high-volume environments, the new solutions aim to simplify information capture and deliver “unmatched versatility, speed and image quality,” according to …

Pax8 has further expanded into the Irish market, with experienced sales leader John Rawl joining as Regional Sales Manager. Rawl will lead Pax8’s Irish operations, working closely with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across the country to drive partner success, deepen engagement and build Pax8’s presence in the region. Alongside Rawl’s …

Cybersecurity distributor e92plus has introduced Scalefusion as the first vendor partner for e92spark, a newly launched division focused on disruptive, high-growth technologies for the UK channel. Scalefusion offers Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions designed to help organisations manage diverse endpoint environments from a central platform. Its features support policy enforcement, …

DCC has reached an agreement with Aurelius for the sale of Exertis IT (Info Tech businesses in the UK and Ireland), subject to regulatory approval. Businesses in scope comprise Exertis UK Business and Consumer, Hypertec, Exertis Supplies, Exertis Ireland, Macro EV, Exertis Supply Chain Services, MTR and Ztorm. This forms …

On 3 July 2025, global IT distributor Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted core systems and customer platforms across Europe, North America, and Asia. The SafePay group claimed responsibility, alleging in a statement that “misconfigured systems and exposed GlobalProtect VPN credentials” enabled access to Ingram’s network. The attack …