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Westcon-Comstor has expanded its distribution agreement with CrowdStrike into Ireland. The partnership between the two companies already covers multiple key markets across EMEA and APAC internationally. This latest expansion creates opportunities for IT channel partners in Ireland to leverage the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform to drive vendor consolidation and …

HP Inc. has appointed Neil Sawyer as senior vice president and managing director, Northwest Europe, which spans the United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I), Benelux and Nordics.  In this new role, he will report to Dave McQuarrie, HP’s chief commercial officer. Sawyer has over 22 years of experience in the technology …

Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Weblib, a leading vendor of intelligent Wi-Fi solutions, to cover the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The two companies have a long-standing relationship in France. Under the newly-expanded distribution agreement, Westcon-Comstor will …

TD Synnex has launched a dedicated Software Store for SonicWALL security solutions, giving UK partners a simpler and faster way to manage customer licences and maximise their renewals business. The SonicWALL Software Store can be accessed through the TD Synnex InTouch e-commerce portal, where partners can see existing customer licences …

Zyxel Networks is launching its new XGS1935 series of Lite-L3 smart managed switches to meet the growing connectivity and sustainability needs of small businesses. The XGS1935 series delivers improvements in energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions, while providing hassle-free and affordable 10GbE migration with high-performance switching technology. Start-ups and small …

Logitech has introduced a new suite of Sync smart office tools aimed at improving workplace experiences for employees and enhancing analytics for business IT teams. The new features, Auto Book and Auto Release, automatically reserve and cancel room bookings based on workplace behaviour, while Logitech View offers interactive digital office …

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 …