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Extreme Networks is soon to release Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Built on an AI-driven multi-tenant architecture, consumption-based billing, and poolable licensing, Extreme Platform ONE is set to deliver flexibility, simplicity, and cost savings, enabling MSPs to manage customers at scale. Extreme currently has more than 40 MSP partners. …

TD Synnex has announced the appointment of Andy Brown as senior business unit director of data and applications in the UK and Ireland. As well as overseeing this fast-developing area of the Advanced Solutions portfolio, Brown will take responsibility for TD Synnex’s Destination AI strategy. Major vendor partners are making …

Patrick Jordan has stepped into the chief executive officer (CEO) role for Dublin-based MSP Auxilion. In his new role, Jordan will be responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the business. He will focus on driving Auxilion’s next business strategy stage, including profitability and growth in Ireland and the …

AMD has appointed James Blackman as EMEA head of VAR & SI commercial sales at AMD. Blackman brings 30 years of experience to the role, transitioning from his previous position within AMD leading HP sales across EMEA. With a strong background in sales, Blackman will focus on building a robust …

Brother UK has upgraded its range of compact desktop label printers to help users improve efficiency, sustainability and compliance. The new TD-2D range, which replaces the TD-2 series of devices, comprises 11 new two-inch thermal label printers and includes models that can print on linerless labels for the first time. …

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, the latest additions to a new generation of enterprise servers that introduce industry-first security capabilities, optimise performance for complex workloads and boost productivity with management features enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). The new servers will feature upcoming Intel …

Epson has launched the PaperLab A-8100 Refresh Model. PaperLab is an office papermaking system that turns printed-on office paper into new clean paper using a water-free process, on-site and on demand. Available now, the A-8100 builds on its predecessor, the A-8000, while introducing enhanced functionality that increases the range and …

Westcon-Comstor has made two key appointments to the leadership team of its Cisco-focused Comstor arm. Stéphane Reboud joins as senior vice president of Comstor Sales, Europe, after over two decades at Dell Technologies. Reboud’s most recent role at Dell, which he occupied for five years, involved driving the mid-market business segment …

Microsoft Solutions partner and MSP Infinity Group today announced the appointment of Kevin Brown as sales director. The newly created role will see Kevin join as the company’s first purely sales-focused leadership team member. With over 15 years of industry experience and deep knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, Brown …

TP-Link has officially opened its most extensive UK and Ireland National Distribution Centre. The 72,000-square-foot warehouse, double the size of any previous TP-Link facilities, has a 50% increase in storage capacity. This allows faster deliveries, greater stock availability, and improved service for business, retail, and ISP customers. This investment provides …

Cato Networks has appointed Karl Soderlund as the company’s global channel chief. In his role at Cato, Soderlund will be responsible for leading the global channel team and further scaling the global partner program.  With 30 years of experience in the cybersecurity and networking industries, Soderlund has a proven track …

The Comstor arm of Westcon-Comstor has secured EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) distribution rights for cybersecurity and observability company Splunk. By joining the Splunk and Cisco distribution community, Comstor is building on its nearly three-decade-old relationship with Cisco. The agreement with Splunk, which follows Splunk’s recent acquisition by Cisco, will …