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Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform
Westcon-Comstor has launched Tech ConneX, an interactive peer-to-peer platform enabling technical professionals at channel partners to engage with vendors, each other and the distributor’s own experts in a sales-free environment. Tech ConneX allows technical cybersecurity and networking professionals from across the IT channel to share knowledge, crowdsource answers to questions, …
Read More »Ci Distribution sponsors PCR Awards 2024
Technology distributor Ci Distribution is the most recent company to sign up as a sponsor for the PCR Awards 2024, taking the Vendor categories. The PCR Awards event recognises excellence across the IT channel, honouring the achievements of businesses and individuals within the industry. This marks Ci Distribution’s continued support …
Read More »Arrow Electronics introduces AI companion to supercharge cloud business management
Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics has launched an initial release of ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI-powered cloud business companion built to unearth new business opportunities, increase efficiencies and discover new revenue potential for channel partners managing their cloud business through ArrowSphere Cloud. Powered by Microsoft Azure AI, ArrowSphere Assistant streamlines …
Read More »Switching to MPS could see businesses save significantly
Switching to managed print services (MPS) could represent a five-figure saving over three years, when compared with traditional printer ownership, according to new analysis from Brother UK. The business technology solutions provider’s new total cost of ownership calculator reveals how an organisation using five Brother MFC-L9570CDW professional all-in-one colour laser …
Read More »Cato unveils AI-driven networking and security incident detection and response
Cato Networks has added network incident detection and response tools to the Cato SASE Cloud platform. With Network Stories for Cato XDR, advanced AI algorithms instantly identify outages in customer networks and conduct root cause analysis. Network operations centre (NOC) and security operations centre (SOC) teams now have a common platform …
Read More »Synaxon UK expands with Origin Storage
Synaxon has added Origin Storage to the growing portfolio, giving partners access to pricing and availability on the company’s range of brands on its EGIS platform, and also a number of Origin products available via Synaxon Hub. A specialist in data storage and security, Origin’s vendor partners include DataLocker, iStorage, …
Read More »Epson Europe announces new president appointment
Epson Europe BV has announced that from 31 March the current president Mr Yoshiro Nagafusa will retire, and Mr Takanori Inaho will become its new president. Mr Inaho has worked at Epson for more than 33 years, holding positions in Europe, America and currently Japan, as general administrative manager for …
Read More »Channel leaders reveal confidence peak
New research released today by leading global Channel services provider, Agilitas IT Solutions, reveals that confidence in the future of the Technology Channel has reached its peak amongst UK industry decision-makers, with the overall confidence score reaching 7.9 out of a possible 10. With optimism the highest it’s been in …
Read More »97% of channel partners say data is key to growth and transformation
Channel partners see data as both their biggest challenge and a major opportunity as they look to achieve growth and transition to recurring revenue models, according to new research. Westcon-Comstor surveyed more than 500 senior decision makers at partners across nine countries and found that 97% see data as important …
Read More »2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street details cyberthreats facing SMBs
Sophos has released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*). According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to …
Read More »Polaroid partners with CMS Distribution
Polaroid, a globally renowned name in the world of analogue Instant photography, is thrilled to partner with CMS Distribution. This partnership brings together the Polaroid brand and CMS Distribution’s extensive expertise in distribution and logistics, creating a powerful synergy that will empower us to reach new heights in the market. …
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