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Lenovo has launched an entry-level AI inferencing server designed to make edge AI accessible and affordable for SMBs and enterprises. Showcased as part of a full-stack of cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable hybrid AI solutions at MWC25, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 bridges the gap between client and edge servers to deliver …

Westcoast has finalised a new distribution agreement with UGREEN Group, a global leader in consumer electronics and innovative charging solutions. The agreement will see Westcoast distribute UGREEN’s full range of products, including portable chargers, power banks, data cables, docking stations, and other consumer technology solutions. This partnership is set to …

Epson has appointed Junkichi Yoshida as the new global president and chief executive officer. Effective April 1, 2025, Yoshida will succeed Yasunori Ogawa, who will transition to chairman of the board. As the company moves into the final year of its Epson 25 Renewed corporate vision, this leadership transition marks a pivotal moment in …

TD Synnex has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Object First, the provider of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), the ransomware-proof backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam. Object First’s Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability) solution provides immutable storage for Veeam backups. The agreement between TD Synnex and Object First will allow Veeam partners to …

Zyxel Networks has appointed Ken Tsai as the new president of Zyxel Networks. Since its spin-off from Zyxel Communications in 2019, Zyxel Networks has focused on the small to medium-sized business (SMB) networking market, successfully building a strong market position through its Nebula cloud management platform alongside network security solutions. …

Ingram Micro has united its partner communities, Ingram Micro SMB Alliance and Ingram Micro Trust X Alliance (TXA), under the international brand of Trust X Alliance and has designated them as Elite members of the new Ingram Micro Ultra loyalty programme. As part of the community’s strategic alignment with the …

Arrow Electronics has signed an agreement with Actian, the data and analytics division of HCLSoftware, to deliver advanced data intelligence solutions to businesses across the UK and Ireland. To maximise the benefits of advanced analytics and AI initiatives, businesses must be able to integrate, discover, analyse, govern, and manage data across …

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. …