PCR Tech and IT retail, distribution and vendor news

The PCR Awards will be back at The Brewery, London on Wednesday 4th March to celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service providers and vendors that have made the biggest impact on the channel over the past year. 2020 is the perfect opportunity to revamp the look and feel of …

ESET researchers have dissected the updated arsenal of the Winnti Group – known for its espionage capability and targeted attacks – in a new whitepaper. In March 2019, ESET researchers warned about Winnti’s new supply-chain attacks targeting video game players in Asia. Following this publication, ESET research continued its investigation …

PFU Limited, a subsidiary of Fujitsu, has announced the launch of the fi-800R, a new image scanner designed for the front desk environment, combining passport, ID and document scanning. The latest model in the fi-series delivers an innovative compact design with a state-of-the-art dual path mechanism that enables staff to …

Brigantia Partner’s commercial director Iain Shaw, discusses why it’s important to allocate a budget for GDPR best practises and recognise the benefit of ongoing staff training. In this month’s print issue of PCR, I especially enjoyed Laura Barnes’ piece called “The Data Game”. This article examining the perceptions of GDPR …

BullGuard has released its new BullGuard Small Office Security cloud-managed endpoint security service, designed specifically for small businesses that “need advanced, yet easy-to-manage, cybersecurity protection they can trust”. BullGuard’s new offering provides customers with robust endpoint protection, administered through a cloud-based portal which promises simple yet comprehensive remote management, hassle-free …

Exertis has announced that it has trained 26 of its employees, with coverage in all of its locations, as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) to ensure that any colleagues with mental health issues have all the relevant support networks in place. Tim Griffin, Exertis Group’s managing director, said: “I am …

CMS Distribution has acquired Avesta, a French distributor based in the outskirts of Paris. Avesta specialises in distributing mobile solutions and high-tech products. Focused on the French market, it employs 32 people. CMS says this acquisition further strengthens its position as one of Europe’s leading IT specialist distributor. “We are …

Gaming hardware brand Mad Catz has announced the European shipping of its new R.A.T.AIR wireless mouse. The new mouse promises “uncompromising wireless gameplay”, thanks to cutting-edge electrical capacitor technology resulting in no lag, no batteries and peerless performance. Available to purchase across select European territories, the R.A.T.AIR is designed for …

Exertis has appointed Phillip Turner to the newly created position of global head of voice of the customer (VoC), reporting to Neal Johnston, Exertis’ MD of global operations. Turner will be responsible for developing the voice of the customer vision and strategy, as well as taking ownership of the entire …

WatchGuard Technologies has released its new Firebox T35-R industrially hardened, network security appliance. The T35-R allows midmarket businesses, distributed enterprises and the managed service providers to extend WatchGuard’s security services and performance beyond traditional office and data centre settings to protect against malware, intrusions and other threats in the harshest environments. “As cyber criminals set their sights on the …

Kodak and UK managed-office services supplier ASL Group have announced a reseller agreement under which ASL will become a key supplier of Kodak Nexpress Digital Presses. Complementing Kodak’s existing sales team, ASL will offer Kodak Nexpress Presses to its commercial print customers through its network of 11 locations across the …

Brother UK and specialist dealer Advanced Labelling Ltd (Labelzone) are celebrating three decades as partners in delivering label print solutions to businesses across the UK. The Poole-based firm, established in 1985 as a local dealer, is Brother UK’s oldest partner in the market and stocked the company’s first label solution, launched …