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Cybersecurity distributor Brigantia has won Network Group’s prestigious Partner of the Year Award. Held annually as part of the Network Group’s Gala, the awards were extra special this year as they marked Network Group’s 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they were hosted in the world-famous Wembley Stadium. Brigantia has …

LogRhythm and Exabeam have entered into a merger agreement. The combined company will leverage the complementary strengths from each organisation to take AI-driven security operations to new heights. “Together our expertise and shared strategic vision will accelerate innovative AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for customers around the world,” said Chris O’Malley, CEO …

Pax8 has launched Pax8 Tech for Nonprofit, a new global program built for nonprofit organisations and the IT service providers supporting them. The program will provide tailored solutions that are easily accessible, affordable, and integrated by Pax8 partners. Nonprofit organisations play a critical role in the global economy but remain an untapped and …

Lenovo has launched the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 designed for professionals who need top-notch performance in a portable 14-inch chassis. Featuring a stunning 16:10 display, this mobile workstation is powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 HS-Series processors. These processors are ultra-advanced and energy-efficient, making them perfect for use in …

Node4, a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has formed a new leadership structure under which Hannah Birch will assume the role of group managing director. The move follows the successful integration of several businesses acquired by Node4 over the past three years, with the company now offering a …

Cradlepoint has updated its programme for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The newly redesigned Cradlepoint MSP Partner Programme is tailored to fit the unique and evolving needs of the MSP Partner business model. With features designed to enable MSPs to build and run an even …

Westcon-Comstor has expanded its partnership with Vectra AI, a leader in hybrid attack detection, investigation, and response, into the UK & Ireland and the Nordics markets of Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. The distribution agreement will see Westcon drive adoption of Vectra’s AI-driven threat detection and response platform, creating new …

Brother UK has launched a new line-up of compact scanners to help resellers tap into category growth and to support customers’ decentralised workforces. The new scanning range comprises of the ADS-1300 and the ADS-1800W, which will replace the ADS-1200 and ADS-1700W respectively. The range is launched as analysts forecast the …

Sage has launched two new suites in the UK and Canada to transform how SMBs and accountancy practices operate and grow their business. Bringing together Sage’s award-winning accounting, HR, and business management tools into two scalable solutions, Sage for Accountants and Sage for Small Business, mark a significant step forward …

Infinity Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Pax8 and acquired its end-customer business, formerly part of Bam Boom Cloud. The acquisition brings 200 Business Central customers into Infinity Group’s existing base of 340 clients. The acquisition establishes Infinity Group as one of the largest independently owned Business Central partners …

BenQ has launched the RD Series of monitors. This is said to be the world’s first line of monitors that are custom crafted to meet the unique and extensive needs of programmers. Equipped with BenQ-exclusive fine-coated panel (varies by models), with advanced anti-glare, anti-reflective properties designed specifically for coding, RD …

Kodak Alaris has partnered with ASL, one of the largest managed office services suppliers in the UK. The alliance will see ASL extend its extensive multi-vendor technology solutions offering to include scanners and software solutions from Kodak Alaris, backed by professional services and support. Following an uptick in demand from …