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Brigantia has expanded its vendor portfolio with three new partnerships, adding Doc2, SuperOps and HighGround to its line‑up ahead of the Brigantia Roadshow 2026. The three vendors bring a mix of document automation, MSP operations tooling and security‑posture reporting: Doc2 — A document creation and e‑signature platform that enables partners …

Westcon‑Comstor has expanded its relationship with Proofpoint by becoming the first distributor in Europe authorised to deliver the vendor’s professional services. The development follows Westcon’s entry into Proofpoint’s Certified Deployment Partner (CDP) programme and introduces a set of standardised deployment packages designed to give partners faster access to production‑ready implementations. …

TD Synnex has launched a dedicated Software Store for Sophos, providing UK partners with a centralised way to view upcoming licence and subscription renewals and generate quotations. The platform gives partners visibility of all pending Sophos agreements through a single dashboard, along with available upgrade paths for existing deployments. Quotations …

QBS Software has appointed Kerrie Steenkamp as Group Chief Operating Officer, concluding an executive search that considered candidates from both within and beyond the technology distribution sector. In the expanded role, Steenkamp will lead revenue operations, process improvement, and post‑acquisition integration across QBS operations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, …

Sharp Europe used its Inspire Expo 2026 event to set out a consolidated brand strategy and confirm the next phase of its transformation into a broad-based technology and services provider. The company outlined a unified operating model, deeper integration across its business units and new investments designed to strengthen its …

WD has retired its SanDisk Professional brand and reintroduced its G‑DRIVE name as the unified brand for its external storage portfolio aimed at content creators and creative professionals. The move brings all HDD‑based SanDisk Professional products under the G‑DRIVE label, which will now serve as the company’s single identity for …

CI Distribution has confirmed a new UK distribution partnership with Axagon, a European manufacturer of connectivity, storage and PC accessory solutions. Under the agreement, CI Distribution will introduce Axagon’s range of USB hubs, docking stations, adapters, enclosures, charging devices and data‑management accessories to its UK reseller base. The partnership broadens …

Xerox has announced a major redesign of its global print go‑to‑market structure, introducing a unified sales model and new regional framework intended to streamline operations and support renewed market share ambitions. The changes take effect in the second quarter of 2026. According to the company, the revised structure consolidates sales …

Westcon‑Comstor has signed a Europe‑wide distribution agreement with UiPath, extending a relationship that previously covered the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Germany. The deal positions Westcon‑Comstor as UiPath’s strategic distributor across the region and reflects rising demand for AI‑driven automation as organisations move from isolated pilots to broader, enterprise‑scale programmes. …

TD Synnex Datech has been appointed as a distributor for Dassault Systèmes’ Solidworks portfolio in the UK and Ireland, extending the range of CAD and design software available to its channel partners. The agreement gives partners access to the full Solidworks suite, supported by Datech’s specialist team and its established …

Panasonic Toughbook has appointed Alex Gaffney as its EU Technology Alliances Manager, a role focused on strengthening relationships with technology vendors across Europe and supporting the company’s wider mobility ecosystem. Based in Bracknell, Gaffney will oversee Toughbook’s European vendor partnership strategy, working with suppliers whose technologies integrate with Panasonic’s rugged …

Arrow Electronics has signed an exclusive agreement with Oaka Studio to broaden the support available to Microsoft channel partners across the UK. Oaka Studio, a consultancy specialising in Microsoft partner advisory and go‑to‑market strategy, will work with Arrow to deliver targeted guidance, enablement and commercial support for resellers and managed …