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NetApp, a global cloud-led, data centric software company, today announced they are targeting small and medium businesses with a new bundled virtualization solution that will be sold and marketed by Fujitsu, a VMware and NetApp reseller. The solution delivers an integrated and affordable virtualized infrastructure solution to help small and …

Cisco has appointed Rodney Clark to the position of senior vice president, partnerships and small and medium business. Clark is a proven global sales and business leader with deep channel experience. Through each stop of his career, he has driven transformation at scale, been a passionate advocate for the channel, …

A new survey from Norton has revealed that last year, some UK holiday shoppers lost as much as £5000 to cybercriminals, with victims losing £211.24 on average to holiday scams. The survey also shows that nearly half (48%) of UK consumers are concerned about falling victim to a Black Friday …

In early September, managed IT company MCS Group, based in Merseyside, made contact with Woodbank Office Solutions , one of the North-West’s leading managed print service providers, looking for a new multifunctional office printer and booklet finisher for their own offices. Woodbank MD, Janet Bowden, immediately picked up the enquiry. …

Lenovo has announced the worldwide availability of the ThinkPad X1 Fold which is designed to offer full PC performance on a large foldable 16.3” display while maintaining the portability that a foldable form factor offers. Announced in September 2022, ThinkPad X1 Fold has undergone significant real world user testing through a …

Keeper Security has partnered with Ingram Micro, Inc. to distribute its products to value-added resellers and technology solutions providers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. The relationship with Ingram Micro, a global leader in technology and supply chain services, will expand Keeper’s footprint and help raise the …

Logitech International has appointed Hanneke Faber as the company’s new chief executive officer. She will take on the role effective December 1, 2023.    “We are delighted to welcome Hanneke as our new chief executive officer,” said Wendy Becker, Logitech’s chairperson of the board. “Hanneke is an exceptional business executive …

With the Autumn term about to recommence, Aylesbury-based cyber security expert Red Helix is primed and ready to deliver their coding club for a second time. Red Helix launched a coding club earlier this year with Year 5 and 6 students from Elmhurst School in Aylesbury, an Academy of the …

Westcon-Comstor has created the new role of chief sustainability officer in a move that reinforces its commitment to positive action on climate and the environment. Kevin Brzezinski, already a member of Westcon-Comstor’s executive leadership team, will take on the new role in addition to his current position of Senior Vice-President …

Westcoast has partnered with commercial display provider, Hikvision to distribute Hikvision commercial display offerings, including LED displays, interactive flat panels and so on. Designed to transform spaces into immersive destinations, the brand offers LED displays in a wide range of sizes for indoor, outdoor and creative use. Hikvision’s popular interactive …

PPDS has launched the latest evolution of its ePaper signage range, with the launch of the 32” (16:9) Philips Tableaux 5150I. Extending PPDS’ global strategy and commitment to bringing high-impact, more sustainable, energy conscious solutions to market, the new 32” Philips Tableaux 5150I signals a breakthrough in technology for larger …

TD Synnex has updated its strategy for the services business unit that places the focus firmly on driving the circular economy with partners and ensuring they can meet the growing demands of their end-user customers for more sustainable choices. Following a strategic review, the Services business unit will now concentrate …