PCR Tech and IT retail, distribution and vendor news

TD Synnex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire specialist distributor BlueStar, aiming to broaden its technology portfolio and deepen support for channel partners. The move brings together BlueStar’s expertise in AIDC, operational technology, mobility, RFID, point‑of‑sale, digital signage, networking, robotics and security with TD Synnex’s global scale and …

Zyxel Networks has launched a campaign to help smaller IT partners offer cybersecurity by making protection easier to sell, configure, and manage. The initiative is designed for installers and SME-focused resellers with limited in‑house expertise, addressing concerns that security remains complex and resource‑intensive. The company says the need for accessible …

 Logitech has announced its largest enterprise portfolio release, introducing upgraded video bars, modular room systems, and new audio technology designed to support AI‑driven collaboration in medium- to extra‑large meeting spaces.  Rally Bar 2 leads the line-up as the successor to the company’s flagship video bar. It features a Qualcomm processor …

  TD Synnex Maverick has been appointed as distributor for the full range of Smart Technologies interactive solutions in the UK and Ireland, giving education, public sector and business partners access to Smart’s displays, software and accessories through the collaboration‑focused division of TD Synnex. Smart’s portfolio, including Smart Board interactive …

Veridion, a fast‑growing data specialist, is challenging centuries‑old firmographic practices with a continuously refreshed knowledge graph that is already influencing how UK channel organisations assess partners, suppliers and markets. Veridion has spent the past six years building a continuously refreshed, global‑scale knowledge graph of the world’s companies. In an industry …

Westcoast has outlined its leadership transition plans as part of the next phase of its integration with ALSO, with Regional Managing Director Sunil Madhani set to hand over his responsibilities on 31 December 2026. He will continue to lead the business until that date to ensure continuity throughout the changeover. …

Logitech has introduced Zone Vibe Pro and Zone Vibe Pro for Business, two over‑ear headsets designed to support the growing number of hybrid employees. With 79% of staff now working across home and office environments, the devices aim to remove the inconvenience of swapping between work and personal audio equipment. …

Arrow Electronics has added PeaSoup Cloud’s S3-compatible object storage and Veeam Cloud Connect services to ArrowSphere Cloud in the UK, giving channel partners new options for data protection, cyber resilience and UK‑based storage. The services support applications, archiving, media, and Microsoft 365 protection, while Veeam Cloud Connect lets organisations extend …

Panasonic has introduced the Toughbook G3, a new rugged tablet designed to support critical workflows for mobile teams across defence, emergency services, utilities, logistics and other field‑based sectors. The device delivers a significant update to the Toughbook line, with a redesigned battery system, enhanced modularity and next‑generation AI capability. The …

Panasonic has introduced the Toughbook 34, described as the most significant generational step forward in the brand’s 30‑year history. The new 12.4‑inch rugged 2‑in‑1 delivers a larger screen without increasing its footprint, giving field teams more room to manage complex, AI‑driven workflows at the edge. Despite the bigger display, the …

Salt Security has introduced Salt Claude Connect, a new integration designed to give security teams continuous, read‑only visibility into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers linked to their Claude Enterprise organisation. Salt Claude Connect uses Claude’s Compliance API to surface organisation‑managed MCP servers directly inside a team’s Salt inventory, showing …

Brother UK has added four new Business Smart Series models to its SOHO and SME ranges, completing a major investment in its professional inkjet portfolio. The compact A4 all‑in‑one devices offer faster print and scan performance, high‑yield consumables and a redesigned maintenance system, giving partners clear proof points for customers …