PCR Tech and IT retail, distribution and vendor news

There has been a great deal of publicity in recent days about how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit, but delivery expert ParcelHero says the procedures for shipping items to the EU from 1st November onwards will be very different if a deal is agreed. “The Government’s £100m advertising campaign has …

Novatech has announced it will be supporting the University of Portsmouth at EGX 2019.  EGX is the UK’s largest video gaming event, this year taking place at ExCeL London between the 17th and 20th October.  Over the course of 2019, Novatech has been working closely with members of the University …

ASUS Republic of Gamers is returning to EGX for the first time in two years. Promising to bring “all the best new ROG products and a whole lot more”, the ROG Bus is also returning to let gamers play a round of the latest multiplayer games with its 12 system …

The PCR Awards will be back at The Brewery, London on Wednesday 4th March to celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service providers and vendors that have made the biggest impact on the channel over the past year. 2020 is the perfect opportunity to revamp the look and feel of …

ESET researchers have dissected the updated arsenal of the Winnti Group – known for its espionage capability and targeted attacks – in a new whitepaper. In March 2019, ESET researchers warned about Winnti’s new supply-chain attacks targeting video game players in Asia. Following this publication, ESET research continued its investigation …

PFU Limited, a subsidiary of Fujitsu, has announced the launch of the fi-800R, a new image scanner designed for the front desk environment, combining passport, ID and document scanning. The latest model in the fi-series delivers an innovative compact design with a state-of-the-art dual path mechanism that enables staff to …

PCR’s Top 25 Women in Tech returns in November, where we’ll be highlighting the most influential women in the UK PC and tech channel. And today is your last chance to send in your nominations! We’ll be featuring women that have made a positive impact in the industry over the …

Brigantia Partner’s commercial director Iain Shaw, discusses why it’s important to allocate a budget for GDPR best practises and recognise the benefit of ongoing staff training. In this month’s print issue of PCR, I especially enjoyed Laura Barnes’ piece called “The Data Game”. This article examining the perceptions of GDPR …

BullGuard has released its new BullGuard Small Office Security cloud-managed endpoint security service, designed specifically for small businesses that “need advanced, yet easy-to-manage, cybersecurity protection they can trust”. BullGuard’s new offering provides customers with robust endpoint protection, administered through a cloud-based portal which promises simple yet comprehensive remote management, hassle-free …

Exertis has announced that it has trained 26 of its employees, with coverage in all of its locations, as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) to ensure that any colleagues with mental health issues have all the relevant support networks in place. Tim Griffin, Exertis Group’s managing director, said: “I am …

CMS Distribution has acquired Avesta, a French distributor based in the outskirts of Paris. Avesta specialises in distributing mobile solutions and high-tech products. Focused on the French market, it employs 32 people. CMS says this acquisition further strengthens its position as one of Europe’s leading IT specialist distributor. “We are …

Gaming hardware brand Mad Catz has announced the European shipping of its new R.A.T.AIR wireless mouse. The new mouse promises “uncompromising wireless gameplay”, thanks to cutting-edge electrical capacitor technology resulting in no lag, no batteries and peerless performance. Available to purchase across select European territories, the R.A.T.AIR is designed for …