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CyberSmart has formed a partnership with e92plus, which has long been dedicated to protecting its partners and helping them accelerate business growth through its suite of channel-first security and cloud solutions. Indeed, e92plus has helped over 1,200 VARs, MSPs, SIs, CSPs and consultancies across the UK and Ireland. CyberSmart offers an …

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month gets underway, Keeper Security is calling for more than just awareness. It’s time to move from knowing the risks to taking decisive action that can prevent cyber attacks. While awareness is crucial, it’s not enough to protect sensitive information from evolving cyber threats, which is why …

Business technology solutions provider Brother has become what is believed to be the first print vendor to remanufacture its inkjet cartridges, as part of a new free service to help users contribute to circular economies. Brother has launched a new inkjet cartridge remanufacturing line at its recycling technology centre in …

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) and Raspberry Pi today announced the launch of a jointly developed AI camera. The Raspberry Pi AI Camera, compatible with Raspberry Pi’s range of single-board computers, will accelerate the development of AI solutions that process visual data at the edge. Starting from 30 September, the …

Lenovo has expanded its Lenovo Neptune liquid-cooling technology to more servers with new ThinkSystem V4 designs that help businesses boost intelligence, consolidate IT and lower power consumption in the new era of AI. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores, the new Lenovo ThinkSystem SC750 V4 supercomputing infrastructure combines …

Westcon-Comstor has further strengthened its vendor portfolio with the addition of Stratus Technologies, an SGH company and a global leader in simple, protected and autonomous computing platforms. Under the agreement, Westcon will distribute Stratus solutions, including Stratus ztC Endurance and Stratus ztC Edge, and related services to channel partners across …

In 2024, 63% of workers are working remotely in some capacity. For employers, the challenge lies in balancing the flexibility of remote roles with the need for robust data protection. So, how can employers ensure their data remains protected? The experts at application security SaaS company Indusface have provided their specialist …

JumpCloud has launched the JumpCloud Partner Programme. The new programme will incorporate a four-tiered system for JumpCloud managed service providers (MSPs) and value-added resellers (VARs). This system recognises and rewards different levels of commitment, expertise, and collaboration. “As a proud partner of JumpCloud, we share a commitment to delivering secure …

Arrow Electronics has made ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI-powered copilot tool that helps its channel partners optimise their customers’ cloud businesses when using the ArrowSphere Cloud platform, generally available. “Combining the power of generative AI with ArrowSphere Cloud’s powerful data allows this tool to go beyond just answering cloud queries, but …

Westcon-Comstor has revealed that its Tech Xpert community, which enables technical professionals working in the channel to exchange ideas and engage in peer-to-peer learning in a sales-free environment, has reached the 3,000-member milestone. Tech Xpert was launched across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region in 2022 to bring …

Pax8 has announced the availability of Cynomi, an AI-powered Virtual CISO (vCISO) platform designed to address the cybersecurity needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in EMEA and North America. This strategic partnership provides Managed Service Providers (MSPs) access to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, enhancing their ability to protect clients in an …

Synaxon has bolstered its UK team with the addition of Matt Meadows as New Business Account Executive. The new arrival will be tasked with enticing more reseller businesses to make use of the Synaxon Hub distribution service and its managed services offerings. Having spent more than 13 years working in …