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ArmorPoint has formed a new partnership with TD Synnex, which will add ArmorPoint’s Managed SOC solutions powered by the ArmorPoint SIEM platform to TD Synnex’s technology ecosystem and customer base. “As cyberattacks become more frequent and sophisticated across virtually every industry, the demand for cybersecurity solutions and support is at …

SailPoint, a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, announced an expansion of its Managed Service Provider (MSP) programme, enabling its partners to offer services to a wider set of enterprises. With attackers targeting exposed and vulnerable identities at an alarming rate, strong identity protections are business essential. SailPoint’s expansion of …

Brigantia recently hosted a three-day compliance roadshow, stopping in London, Birmingham, and Newcastle. Key industry vendors Sendmarc, Heimdal, Hornetsecurity, and AuthN by IDEE joined the event, which tackled the increasing regulatory landscape, including DORA, NIS2, and Cyber Essentials, and how MSPs can navigate these challenges. Product manager Ed Knox opened …

TD Synnex has formed an agreement with Cherry, a global leader in computer input devices and peripherals. This collaboration expands TD Synnex’s robust portfolio of premium peripheral solutions, offering partners cutting-edge options to address the growing demand for high-performance, ergonomic, and reliable input devices in different market channels, from gaming …

Canon has launched the GX7150 and GX6150 MegaTank printers and BX110 with battery, the latest additions to its MAXIFY printer series. Designed for high-volume, high-quality printing, the MAXIFY GX7150 and GX6150 feature refillable ink tank technology, high-capacity paper cassettes, and a 50-sheet ADF. The MAXIFY BX110 is a mobile printer …

Agilitas IT Solutions has appointed Michelle Would as chief operating officer. This announcement follows a series of significant executive appointments at Agilitas. In recent months, Sara Wilkes was appointed CEO, Angela Whitty joined as non-executive director, Gary Lomas assumed the role of chief revenue officer, and Kirsty Walker was named chief …

Westcon-Comstor has unveiled a unified leadership structure for its European business with the promotion of Rene Klein as executive vice president for the region. Klein was previously head of Westcon Europe. He delivered significant growth fuelled by innovations, including the launch of Westcon’s specialist Next-Generation Solutions (NGS) go-to-market proposition for …

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. …