Sage has named Gretchen O’Hara as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, signalling a renewed focus on partner ecosystem expansion and AI-driven customer development for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). O’Hara brings more than 25 years of experience in channel sales, business development, and ecosystem transformation. She …
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Enterprise technology distributor Exertis Enterprise has announced its return to its original name, Hammer Distribution. The rebrand follows a global reorganisation and the sale of the company’s sister businesses, creating space for Hammer to reaffirm its distinct market position. “It’s been an honour to be part of a global brand …
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Leading cybersecurity distributor Brigantia welcomed over 200 attendees to its Annual Partner Conference last week, held at The Milner Hotel in York. The two-day event, which sold out weeks in advance, showcased cutting-edge vendor solutions, expert-led sessions, and a strong sense of community among managed service providers (MSPs). “Our Annual …
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According to Stephen Cook, Sales Director at Espria, the traditional MSP has broken because it has failed to evolve with changing needs and the ever-increasing pace of change in technology. For years, the MSP model has been considered the standard solution for small and medium-sized businesses seeking reliable IT support offering dependable …
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TD Synnex has released its Fourth Annual Direction of Technology (DoT) Report, identifying artificial intelligence, services, and specialisation as key drivers of IT growth in 2025. Drawing on feedback from more than 1,400 IT solution providers and resellers across 40 countries, the report outlines how partners are adapting to persistent …
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A new education initiative called AI Classroom has launched in 50 pioneer schools across six European countries, the UK, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, and Sweden, with expansion to Ireland and Poland scheduled shortly. Developed jointly by Acer and Intel, the pilot project equips teachers with AI-powered tools to enhance lesson …
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TP-Link UK & Ireland has promoted Ben Allcock to Vice President – B2B UK & Ireland, where he will lead the direction, sales, technical, and commercial execution of TP-Link’s B2B operations, building on 40% year-on-year growth and overseeing a 35-strong team, the largest B2B unit TP-Link has in Europe. Previously …
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Zyxel Networks has named Rachel Rothwell as Senior Director for Western Europe, expanding her remit to include operations in France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and Ireland. The appointment forms part of a broader EMEA reorganisation aimed at ensuring consistent strategic execution as the company’s footprint in key markets continues to …
Read More »BT Wholesale has announced the availability of its Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams solution via Microsoft’s AppSource store, offering channel partners a streamlined route to deliver telephony-enabled collaboration to end-users. With just 5.7% of the global 350 million Teams users currently voice-enabled, Operator Connect presents a significant opportunity for partners …
Read More »Seagate Technology Holdings. has made a strategic alliance with cybersecurity firm Acronis to deliver secure, scalable archival storage solutions tailored for managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprises facing AI-driven data growth. The partnership integrates Seagate’s Lyve Cloud Object Storage into Acronis Archival Storage, a long-term, S3-compatible solution designed for infrequently …
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Founded in 2020 by open-source veterans Sönke Liebau and Lars Francke, the German startup, Stackable, is reimagining enterprise data platforms with a modular, Kubernetes-native architecture that prioritises data sovereignty, operational transparency, and open-source integrity. What began as a “big data self-help group” for disillusioned Cloudera and Hortonworks users has evolved …
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In today’s threat landscape, ransomware attacks are no longer isolated incidents; they’re systemic risks. As attackers grow more sophisticated, the traditional backup model is proving insufficient. François Esnol-Feugeas, CEO and co-founder of Oxibox, argues that backup must evolve from a passive recovery tool into an active cybersecurity layer. “Backups are …
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