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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 …

TD Synnex has been appointed as a distributor in the UK and Ireland for Ciena, a leading player in high-speed optical networking, routing systems, and automation. The company has assembled a specialist team to support partners in bringing the vendor’s solutions to market. The TD Synnex team is ready to …

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone Compliance Manager, a new addition to its GravityZone platform that aims to help organisations reduce the burden of compliance management and streamline audit readiness. Designed specifically for today’s complex regulatory landscape, the solution provides real-time visibility, automated remediation, audit-ready reports, and one-click compliance documentation integrated with …

Netgear has agreed to acquire Exium, a cybersecurity company, as part of its continuing investment in cloud-based solutions for advanced business connectivity. The acquisition builds on the company’s goal of delivering next-gen networking solutions that provide simplicity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness to small and medium enterprises. Exium’s products and expertise will …

After years of impressive growth, the video game industry is on track to hit a new milestone and become a half-trillion-dollar market in 2025. One-fifth of that value will come from mobile gaming, the market’s third-largest revenue stream after gaming hardware and in-game advertising. While some have questioned whether mobile …

HubSpot has launched a deep research connector with ChatGPT, making it what is believed to be the first CRM to integrate this technology. With over 75% of HubSpot customers already using ChatGPT, the connector enables them to leverage powerful, doctoral-level research and analysis on their customer data and context, and …

​Solstice AV, an international distributor of professional audio-visual solutions and value-added services, has appointed Louise Abbey as the company’s new Marketing Director. Signalling another important landmark in Solstice AV’s growth strategy and market ambitions, Abbey brings more than 20 years of accomplished B2B marketing knowledge and experience to the company, …

Sage is expanding its AI finance solutions, focusing on automation, security, and strategic partnerships to support business growth and resilience. A core component of its strategy is the introduction of a new agentic AI roadmap, which aims to enhance productivity and decision-making capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses. This roadmap …

JumpCloud Inc. has released the findings of its first report for UK managed service providers (MSPs). The 2025 MSP Performance Report outlines a strategic roadmap to sustainable growth, highlighting AI adoption, vendor flexibility, and streamlined SaaS management as critical factors. The report finds that 70% of UK MSPs now manage …