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Extreme Networks has introduced a new global partner programme, Extreme Partner First, aimed at reducing the administrative complexity often associated with traditional channel frameworks. The programme, effective January 2026, standardises deal registration, pricing transparency, and rebate structures across regions, while incorporating AI-driven tools intended to speed up sales cycles and …

TD Synnex Maverick has been appointed as a distributor for Barco’s full portfolio of meeting room solutions in the UK and Ireland, expanding the specialist AV and collaboration business’s offering to partners across the region. The agreement makes the complete Barco ClickShare range, including the newly launched ClickShare Hub for …

Canon EMEA has appointed Peter Saak as Chief of its Integrated Printing & Services Group (IPSG), the business unit formerly known as Digital Printing & Solutions. Saak brings more than two decades of leadership experience within Canon’s regional organisations. His previous roles include B2B Country Director for Canon Eurasia, Managing …

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the technology landscape, concerns around automation and early‑career job security remain widespread. Yet a growing number of technology businesses are countering this narrative by investing directly in people and long‑term skills development. Among the most established examples is Hammer University, the early‑career programme run …

TD Synnex Maverick has been appointed as a distributor for Epson Projectors in the UK and Ireland. The agreement means Epson’s professional, business and consumer projector lines are now available to order from TD Synnex Maverick with immediate effect. The partnership gives Epson’s channel partners access to Maverick’s deep market …

Hammer Distribution has formed a strategic partnership with Nexsan, a global provider of high-performance storage systems. Effective immediately, Hammer Distribution will serve as an official distributor for Nexsan across Europe. The agreement integrates Nexsan’s storage and data protection platforms into Hammer’s EMEA network, targeting resellers and enterprises requiring high-density, secure, …

TD Synnex has released AI Game Plan, a new workshop framework within its Destination AI programme. The initiative is designed to help partners translate artificial intelligence opportunities into practical business outcomes for their customers. The company’s latest Direction of Technology report shows that nearly half of partners struggle to demonstrate …

TD Synnex UK and Ireland has appointed Chris Bates as print, supplies and services director – Endpoint Solutions. In addition to leading the print and supplies team, Bates will now oversee the growth and development of endpoint-related services, including configuration and installation, IT lifecycle services, and financial services options available …

Simwood has introduced WhatsApp for Business voice integration across its global software-defined carrier network, enabling enterprises to connect directly with more than three billion WhatsApp users worldwide. The new service allows seamless routing of voice calls between WhatsApp and unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SIP-based systems, while …

Kodak Alaris and UT³, a Xenith company, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating intelligent document processing and AI adoption across regulated industries. The collaboration will see UT³ integrate Kodak Alaris scanners with the KODAK Info Input Solution, enabling organisations to unlock hidden value in their data, streamline workflows, …

Fujifilm Device Technology has entered into a partnership with Document Solutions (UK) to strengthen its presence in Yorkshire and the North East of England. The agreement expands Fujifilm’s UK partner network for its Apeos multifunction printers. The Apeos range, introduced in the UK and Italy in April 2024 and now …

Northamber has announced the acquisition of Nuvias UC’s hardware business for £7.1 million, a move designed to accelerate its growth in the audio-visual and unified communications markets. The acquisition brings in a £28.8 million hardware revenue business, adding greater depth across Microsoft Teams and Zoom-certified video systems, enterprise voice and …