PCR Tech and IT retail, distribution and vendor news

On Thanksgiving weekend every year, millions of shoppers take to the internet to ‘online-shop’ for the best deals on products and services, from lipsticks to insurance policies. The high volume of web traffic on companies’ websites is a recipe for causing all manner of problems – take Amazon’s website crash …

Business confidence, growth and sales volumes are in decline, according to KPMG’s quarterly survey measuring the strength of business activity across UK technology sector companies. The latest survey reveals a downturn in new work across the tech sector for the first time since the middle of 2012, due to softer …

Dynabook Europe has launched its Satellite Pro L50-G lightweight business laptop. Designed for businesses, especially SMBs, the Satellite Pro L50-G features 10th Generation Intel Core processors, the device is equipped to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, multi-tasking workforce. The latest Wi-Fi 6 connectivity unlocks faster speeds, higher capacity and …

CMS Distribution is the latest company to be announced as a sponsor for the PCR Awards 2020, supporting the annual awards show as Retail Category Partner. CMS is a value-added distributor of B2B and retail products, and creates global markets for its 150+ vendors selling to corporate resellers, managed service …

Stevie Dennis, the UK Channel Manager at identity and access management company Okta, reveals five pieces of tech that have shaped her life, from her early obsession with communication, through to the latest smart assistant technology. INSTANT MESSAGING In its many forms, the speed at which we communicate has been …

Laurent Quatrefages, Co-founder and CEO, Swaven, highlights the importance of brands adopting a ‘brandformance’ strategy and the three main steps involved to overcome Q4 pressures. The last three months of the year are critical for so many companies. eMarketer has defined November and December as the most crucial sales periods …

ADATA Technology has announced the launch of the ADATA SC685 external solid state drive (SSD), featuring a compact and slim form factor. The SC685 weighs only 35g and is as thin as a smartphone, measuring only 9.5mm in thickness. Its slim card-like form factor slips easily into back pockets or …

Entries for the 2020 PCR Awards are well underway, but do you know what it takes to win in the Reseller Category of next year’s awards? Taking place at The Brewery, London on Wednesday 4th March, the awards will celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service providers and vendors that …

Channel services provider Agilitas IT Solutions has launched its new desktop and laptop support service, which will provide Agilitas’ channel partners with an up to four hour SLA parts and engineer swap out service across the whole of the UK, Supporting many of the leading manufacturers of both desktop and …

Last year, Black Friday was yet another record-breaking shopping event. Barclaycard reported that transactions were up 10% year-on-year by 3pm on Black Friday itself, and Springboard reported that online sales had reached a 46% year-on-year increase by just 4pm. However, sales started way before then, with retailers disclosing deals over …

AV distribution specialist Maverick AV Solutions has appointed Steve Martin as head of sales for UK&I. Martin will lead customer engagement as Maverick expands its AV/IT customer base with new manufacturer partnerships and global capabilities. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, Martin began his career working with …

We have decided to extend the entry submission period for the PCR Awards 2020, giving you until midnight on Friday 6th December 2019 to get your award-winning entries in! The PCR Awards will be back at The Brewery, London on Wednesday 4th March to celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service …