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Lumio by Smart Technologies has unveiled a new plan, ‘Spark’. The Spark plan offers new, additional capabilities and features designed to support schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other organisations with enhanced instructional consistency and more flexible lesson creation and delivery. New features include an organisation library, shared libraries, co-editing, and learning …

Cato Networks has expanded its SASE Cloud platform into threat detection and incident response with Cato XDR, an SASE-based, extended detection and response (XDR) solution. Available immediately, Cato XDR utilises the functional and operational capabilities of the Cato SASE Cloud to overcome the protracted deployment times, limited data quality, and …

Lenovo has launched new solutions at BETT UK to expand its growing portfolio of hardware, software, and services built for teachers and students. The new solutions includes the Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 4, and new services and software for more personalised, secure, and inspired learning. The Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen …

Westcon-Comstor has acquired Rebura, an award-winning AWS (Amazon Web Services) advanced service partner and solution provider, to further strengthen its cloud capabilities and channel-focused services offering. The deal will enable Westcon-Comstor partners to provide a comprehensive suite of AWS solutions to their customers, encompassing cloud consultancy, migration services, FinOps, AWS …

Business technology solutions provider Brother UK has overhauled its laser print line up, launching 36 new devices to offer customers faster and better-connected printing. The refreshed portfolio of laser printers introduces the quietest models available on the market, which are more compact and still retain enhanced image quality and high …

PPDS has launched the PPDS Publisher, a new app designed to help businesses maximise their engagement potential, with effortless content creation and scheduling opportunities on Philips B-Line 4K Business TVs. Developed in-house and in consultation with partners and customers, PPDS Publisher is an advanced and intuitive application, providing the tools …

Managed Service Provider Orbital10 has acquired Yeovil-based cybersecurity and IT support company MCS Computer Support, boosting 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support, further expanding cybersecurity capabilities and extending geographical coverage in the Southwest. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in the growth and expansion of Orbital10. It is the …

2023 was a big year for gaming with the release of several highly-anticipated titles and there are even more to look forward to in 2024. A recent Uswitch broadband survey has revealed which releases were the most popular amongst UK gamers. Gamers’ favourite 2023 game releases EAFC 24, the first …

Exertis Enterprise has been named as distributor for Kaytus, a provider of IT infrastructure solutions for Cloud, AI, Edge and other emerging scenarios. Kaytus is headquartered in Singapore, and is committed to empowering global users for digital transformation with the strongest, most comprehensive, and fastest product technology. It has factories …

Monitors and accessories manufacturer, piXL, has retrospectively extended its warranty period from two years to three years across all models, and applied the extension to all units it has ever sold.  The brand, available exclusively through UK distributor, Target Components, announced the extension applies to all historical purchases as well, …

N-able, has enhanced its security suite with the launch of N-able Managed Detection and Response (MDR). This latest addition to the N-able security suite combines a powerful security operations platform with expert services, giving managed services providers (MSPs) a broad range of capabilities to set a new standard of cybersecurity …

Getting to know and truly understanding your customers is widely acknowledged as a business essential. In order to sell customers something that they want or need, you have to understand their wishes and demands. Yet, a disconnect between retailers and customers still appears to remain. Take the highly topical and …