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SmartCIC has been awarded 5G certification by Cradlepoint. The certification allows the company to procure, install and support the complete Cradlepoint 5G solutions portfolio. “As one of our key strategic technology partners for our cellular solutions we are delighted to have become officially certified by Cradlepoint for 5G,” said Toby …

Will Liu, Managing Director of TP-Link UK explores how to simplify tech integration into the classroom. As one of the first sectors to be called back, Education has been hit by continuous disruption and uncertainty. There isn’t a teacher in the land who hasn’t experienced some form of ‘hybrid’ learning …

Daniel Hurel, Vice President of Westcon Cyber Security & Next Gen Solutions, EMEA explains why the ground is set for MSSPs to experience meteoric growth in 2022 and how businesses can capitalise on this trend. Cybersecurity has become a major priority for businesses of all shapes and sizes in recent …

Jonathan Whitley, Vice President for Northern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies, talks to Michelle Winny, Editor of PCR, about the growth in managed security services and how they can help customers to reduce the chances of becoming the victim of a cyberattack. WatchGuard Technologies specialises in network security, secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor …

The global pandemic and more recently, the invasion of Ukraine has heightened concerns over cybersecurity attacks. Whilst the continued shift towards “hybrid” working has created major gaps for hackers to gain access to sensitive information. But there are key steps that can be taken to safeguard against cyber threats as …

Sylvain Guilley, CTO of Secure-IC explains why embedded chip security is vital for protecting the growing fleet of end point devices and tell us more about the recent launch of Secure-IC’s lifecycle management platform for connected devices. Secure-IC’s Securyzr integrated Security Services Platform (iSSP) serves a string of IoT connected …

Alex Lane, Revenue Growth Manager at zsah discusses why it is crucial to implement DevOps into your business not only to survive but to thrive. One of the biggest headaches of any IT leader today is managing cross-functional teams to develop and deploy software in good time. Not only does …

PPDS has appointed Valeriia Polovkova, as its new dedicated international project manager for tailored installations in hospitality, corporate and retail. Polovkova joins PPDS with more than 10 years of AV industry experience – including specialist technical knowledge of Philips displays – further strengthening and extending PPDS’ highly unique and acclaimed …

ConnectWise has released its 2022 MSP Threat Report. The report includes analysis of major MSP-related security events and trends from 2021 and top predictions for 2022, including a continued rise in MSP-focused ransomware attacks and increased cooperation among governments to combat cybercrime. In addition to predictions of increasing ransomware attacks …

Neat and Maverick AV Solutions are partnering to bring Neat’s video devices and experiences to customers across Europe. Under the agreement, Maverick AV Solutions, will distribute Neat’s complete product portfolio to customers in 18 countries across Europe. “Our Smart Meetings initiative is all about helping our customers identify the technology …

 Zoom Video Communications, Inc. has unveiled its latest  Zoom IQ for Sales, as well as new Zoom Events and Webinar functionalities such as backstage and Webinar session branding. “Every interaction counts in a video-first world – whether it’s a call with a customer service agent, a video meeting with the …

 Quickchannel is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 2002 by Richard Zembron, Quickchannel was born as those in the event and staging industry couldn’t find an adequate streaming platform, so Zembron created a simple technology to meet the demands of those in the sector. As the years passed, …