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Westcon-Comstor has expanded its partnership with Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking solutions, into the UK & Ireland and France. The distribution agreement will see Westcon drive adoption of Juniper’s full portfolio of industry-leading AI-Native Networking products and solutions across the new markets, recruiting new channel partners through …

Acer’s commitment to education focuses on supporting the digital transformation of schools through a dedicated product portfolio, a network of specialised partners and strong relationships with key education players in the market. The mission is clear: bring next-generation technologies to the forefront of education, fostering learning environments where students and …

The PCR Awards has announced that Exertis is the headline sponsor for the 2024 event. Exertis’ commitment to excellence in the tech industry aligns with the prestigious PCR Awards, which celebrate the innovation and achievements of top performers across the sector. Caroline Hope, consumer trading director said: “Exertis is delighted …

Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced it has appointed software sales industry veteran Silvio Rugolo to the role of senior vice president, EMEA, to lead Trellix across the EMEA region. “Silvio’s ability to bring strategy, people, and operations into alignment with …

Zyxel Networks has launched its USG LITE 60AX –an AX6000 WiFi 6 security router – an all-in-one unified security gateway appliance designed for small to medium businesses (SMBs), teleworkers and managed service providers (MSPs). Providing subscription-free protection against online threats, fast WiFi connectivity and cloud management, the USG LITE 60AX …

Acer has introduced two new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops, both designed with capabilities that ensure businesses, their workforces and frontline employees are equipped with the latest technology to work in the cloud more efficiently and securely. Both new Chromebook Plus Enterprise models – the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 …

In an age where the digital landscape is rapidly evolving, businesses are increasingly seeking dynamic, responsive and interactive ways to engage with audiences. Digital signage and interactive kiosks stand at the forefront of this transformation. The digital signage market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years …

Lenovo and Cisco have formed a global strategic partnership to deliver fully integrated infrastructure and networking solutions designed to accelerate digital transformation for businesses of all sizes. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to jointly establish design, engineering, and execution plans for accelerating digital transformation …

Customer service has always been at the centre of Acer corporate strategy.  When choosing one brand over another, after-sales service is a crucial element that is assessed alongside design and build quality. Unlike many competitors who outsource this important asset, Acer has retained full control of its repair centres. The …

Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged access, secrets and remote connections, today announces the rollout of an upgraded User Interface (UI) for its browser extension – now available across all supported browsers. With a modernised design and simplified process of finding …

Sophos has released its inaugural MSP Perspectives 2024 survey report, which found that the biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies, cited by 39% of the MSPs surveyed. Alongside this, MSPs indicated that hiring new cybersecurity analysts to keep up with …

Pax8 has formed a new partnership with Perception Point, providing partners with cutting-edge security solutions for the modern workspace. Through Perception Point’s advanced threat prevention solutions, partners can safeguard their customers with unparalleled threat prevention covering email, Microsoft 365 collaboration apps (Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive), and web browsers from one platform. The …