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Exertis has made a strategic shift to being a more dedicated, specialist distributor; focusing on specific markets (AV, components, IT solutions, mobile and print) and channels (consumer). The move will allow Exertis to leverage its expertise in high-growth sectors, offering more tailored solutions to better support customers’ businesses. The dedicated …

Kaseya has launched Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024, at DattoCon Miami. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to and recover from threats to user identity and security. Kaseya also announced it has acquired SaaS …

Ericsson has appointed Matt Cook as the new Head of Global Channels for Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions. Following Ericsson’s strategic announcement toward enterprise-driven 5G network adoption, Cook will head global channel and distribution initiatives that will support Ericsson’s recent investments and acquisitions to bring greater value to the enterprise market. …

Cisco has unveiled a significant evolution of its partner programme, introducing the new Cisco 360 Partner Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the value partners bring to customers by addressing modern needs such as infrastructure modernisation, AI workload management, and improved security and resilience. Developed in collaboration with partners and …

TP-Link has formed a strategic partnership with ASK4, a provider of managed internet services, to deliver enhanced connectivity across hundreds of thousands of users in multi-tenant buildings. ASK4, specialises in providing cutting-edge connectivity and technology solutions, with a primary focus on student housing, build-to-rent and later living markets. As demand …

Lenovo has created five tailored journeys within its Lenovo 360 Global Partner Framework. These new pathways are designed to cater to partners focused on key industry segments, technology solutions, and routes to market. The initial five topics are Lenovo 360 for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Lenovo 360 for Global Systems …

Kingston Technology will release Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs in late November. It is compatible with Intel’s new 800-series chipset (formerly codenamed Arrow Lake). Intel’s 800-series chipset is the first platform to utilise Clock Drivers on CUDIMMs (Clocked Unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Modules). At 6400MT/s DDR5, JEDEC mandates the inclusion …

Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has announced an increase in profitability, alongside strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to a software, services and subscription-based recurring revenue model. Posting its first-half results for the six months to 31 August 2024 (H1 FY25), the company …

Gemserv has published the findings of its latest CISO report, ‘The Future CISO’. The report has been compiled after its second annual survey of chief information security officers (CISOs) at 200 large UK & EU enterprises, across sectors including financial services, energy, retail, IT and manufacturing. Most leadership boards expect …

Arrow Electronics has entered into a Europe-wide agreement with digital workplace platform provider Omnissa. Under the agreement, Arrow will provide resellers across Europe with access to Omnissa’s AI-driven digital work platform. Omnissa, formerly VMware EUC (end user computing), was acquired from Broadcom by private equity firm KKR in July. The …

QBS Software has made two significant appointments to its leadership team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating its ambitious growth and expansion strategy. Kevin James, former CCO and UK managing director of Computacenter, has joined the QBS supervisory board as an independent non-executive director. With over 30 years of experience …

PFU (EMEA) has added the Ricoh PJ UHL3660 UST laser projector to its growing portfolio of smart meeting devices designed to create a more inclusive and lifelike meeting experience. The new ultra short throw (UST) projector delivers a premium viewing experience for every situation and in every environment, including brightly …