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In PCR’s September issue we will have a special focus on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. We will delve in to this highly important subject to explore the key challenges and trends and identify what’s needed and what is currently being implemented and any areas that the channel …

Channel goers look out for the new “SYNAXON Hub” it’s the new name of previously known SYNAXON Distribution, covering the company’s product distribution operation. The reason for the change is largely to bring the UK in line with its German operation and to encompass the broad range of services that …

According to a new report by Wipro Limited called: Redefining Manufacturing for The Digital Era, the manufacturing industry is leading all other industries in cloud adoption, with 32 percent of manufacturers having achieved “cloud leader” status. The report also highlights that cloud-based technologies are the driving force behind the rapid …

Node4 has retained its Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status, one of a select group of organisations to hold this accreditation. After achieving the status last year, Node4 has passed the annual re-certification against the latest Azure best practices, once again demonstrating its Azure expertise and commitment to service excellence. Those included …

Ramtech has entered a new partnership with Immix to integrate Ramtech’s WES wireless evacuation system with the Immix CS/GF platforms enabling monitoring of security and fire risk across a range of industries through one system. John Tyrer, sales director at Ramtech said: “Protecting properties, people and site assets has always …

Kristen Foster-Marks, Senior Software Engineer at Pluralsight Flow looks at how businesses can encourage the honing of STEM skills outside of academia. STEM efforts are too often associated with traditional education, such as school, college and university education, rather than with the myriad alternative learning approaches that better meet the …

BenQ’s InstaShow WDC30 for higher education offers a secure Wireless Presentation System (WPS) that advances collaborative learning One of the benchmarks for successful higher education is its ability to successfully prepare students for the real world. Understanding this, many institutions actively integrate collaborative work into their curriculum to enable students …

Rob Shaw, SVP Global Sales at Fluent Commerce, explores the benefits of drop shipping and explains what retailers can do to make it work. Over the last two years, with consumers compelled to shift to online channels, retailers have had to supercharge their operations to respond efficiently to these changing …

VIPRE Security Group plans to add a new cybersecurity tool to its suite of offerings. The new solution, VIPRE Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and IT partners navigate the complexities of EDR management from a single, easy-to-use console. While VIPRE EDR …

Meetings in the Metaverse could become reality for millions of UK workers in the near future after a new study found that hundreds of businesses are looking for, or building, office space in the virtual technology. Research undertaken by Regus found that two thirds (66%) of business leaders view the Metaverse as …

VMware, Inc.’s new VMware Carbon Black Workload for Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been created to deliver advanced protection purpose-built for securing both traditional and modern workloads. Using a single unified console that integrates into existing infrastructure, security and information technology (IT) teams can reduce attack surface and strengthen security …

Blue Tiger USA’s Solare headset and hook package is a new solar-powered communications headset that harvests light from any source, including indoor or outdoor, for continuous use with a virtually unlimited battery life. The handy hook with a bendable Flexband creates for the perfect fit anywhere. “Market research has shown the biggest ‘pain point’ …