PCR Tech and IT retail, distribution and vendor news

With the July-August joint issue we bring you a bumper edition packed full of some fantastic features penned and prepared for the last time by long-standing editor of PCR, Laura Barnes. Sadly Laura has moved on to pastures new and will be sadly missed but leaves us with this fantastic …

Identity verification solutions specialist, Acuant has integrated iProov biometric authentication Flashmark technology into its facial authentication platform. The technology creates a “one-time biometric” by projecting a cryptographic sequence of colours from the device screen onto the user’s face for a few seconds, the face imagery is stamped with a one-time …

Well it’s a fond fare well and new beginnings for PCR as going forward Laura Barnes the long-standing editor of PCR has decided to step down from her role to pursue another avenue. From the September issue I will be taking over from Laura. I have an extensive background in …

Video conferencing systems such as Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms are all too familiar in the current ‘new normal’ of working from home, but if you have ever encountered user issues then Logitech’s new introduction of its Swytch platform may help with usability? This new solution enables you to …

Staff at distributor Target Components have received a welcome boost to brighten the lockdown blues with the announcement of the company’s 2019-2020 profit share. Staff received over £1,800 each added to the June payroll. Target have operated the profit share scheme since 2006 with all staff sharing equally in a …

Collabtech’s newly appointed president, Jon Sidwick will be joining the global provider of collaboration and AV enablement solutions, as part of a growth and innovation strategy, which includes establishing a European headquarters in the UK. Also newly appointed is Maverick Collaboration lead Jane Hammersley who will be joining the business …

Cradlepoint is sourcing new channel partners for a piece of the reported “multi-billion opportunity” in the EMEA Wireless WAN market. Partners in the region can can take advantage of the full range of resources that Cradlepoint make available, including its Technical Alliance Partner programme (TAP), 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialisation …

Curve, who provide a smart banking app is going to be partnering with identity verification and authentication specialist, Onfido, as a nifty way of simplify, and unifying its Digital Identity and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. It’s Onfido’s AI-powered ID verification service that will add the tech capability enabling Curve …

The recent launch of i3forum’s Messaging Fraud work group is expected to benefit the entire telecoms ecosystem through knowledge sharing, insights and collaboration from key industry players to fight A2P messaging fraud. Work group members include AT&T, BICS, Deutsche Telekom ICSS, Lanck Telecom, Orange, OTE Globe, PCCW Global, Sparkle and …

The McAfee MITRE ATT&CK framework is widely being adopted by organisations as the need for stronger IT security is recognised and as more funding is being allocated to security programs. This framework manages cyber risk and lets you plan what data needs to be available if cyberthreat detection is needed, …

Lenovo has announced plans to launch a new global partner hub in select geographical markets. The integrated portal is described as a “one-stop shop” designed to better enable channel partners to grow their business at significantly greater speed and consistency. Designed for partners across both Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group’s PCs …

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced all-new gaming peripherals designed to deliver the “ultimate on-the-go gaming experience”. The ROG Falchion gaming keyboard, ROG Cetra RGB gaming headphones, and the ROG Strix XG16 gaming display make up the new range. The ROG Falchion wireless gaming keyboard offers a space-saving layout …