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Agilitas IT Solutions has appointed John Hayes-Warren as its new CEO. With over 30 years of experience in the Technology Channel and holding the position of Agilitas’ chief revenue officer for the last 12 months, Hayes-Warren will be key in driving the customer experience within the business in what has …

 Zyxel Networks has appointed Hugh Simpson as EMEA marketing development manager – Wireless LAN, underlining its commitment to becoming a leading player in this segment of the market and supporting partners in driving sales of WiFi solutions. Simpson brings more than two decades of experience working in the networking business …

TD Synnex has announced that Simon Bennett, currently senior director, enterprise software and cloud, UK and Ireland, is being promoted to managing director, Advanced Solutions, UK&I TD Synnex. Bennett will take up his position when the current managing director, Advanced Solutions, UK&I, Matt Child, moves into his new role leading …

Logitech has unveiled Wave Keys and Wave Keys for Business, a wireless ergonomic keyboard to address the increased need for wellbeing and comfort at the desk. Wave Keys features a signature wave design in a compact layout for comfier typing that does not require relearning how to type, as well …

 Synaxon has made a further addition to its team supporting UK partners with the appointment of Merle Althaus as customer sales advisor. She joins Synaxon having previously worked in the logistics sector, bringing plenty of relevant experience to her new role. Although she is based in Germany, Merle is working …

Acer has launched the company’s first Chromebook Plus laptops, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 and Acer Chromebook Plus 514, debuting with Google’s Chromebook Plus initiative that offers a new tier of Chromebook performance emphasising better hardware designs with upgraded displays and cameras, and paired with new productivity, creativity, and multimedia …

TD Synnex has launched its Migrate2Azure service to help smaller Microsoft CSPs get their cloud business moving ahead of the end-of-support (EoS) date on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, of 10 October 2023. Migrate2Azure is designed to help Microsoft CSP partners that have opportunities to grow their …

Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, has enjoyed a record August with average monthly store revenues 36% higher than the same period in 2022. Over 40% of this growth has been powered by sales of Disney’s Lorcana, the all-new collectible trading card game …

Norton has launched Norton Small Business, an all-in-one cybersecurity solution to help ensure entrepreneurs and small business owners are equipped to protect their financial futures. While nearly 90% of businesses globally are small businesses – 99.9% in the UK – many lack the means to protect their digital environments the way …

With its new 105” ultra-wide 5K display, Maxhub is presenting a solution for New Work environments. The 21:9 aspect ratio perfectly showcases the front-row layout of Microsoft Teams Rooms. New Work environments demand new technologies. This means that all video conference participants should be seen, and sufficient space should be …

Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4, designed to address the needs of modern workplaces and content creators. This Windows 11 PC has a 27-inch QHD display and is equipped with smart features that enhance connectivity, privacy, and usability. “Modern businesses require more than just a high-performing PC, …

Lindy has launched a specialised Locking Network Cable. The company already produces an RJ45 Port Blocker device designed to restrict access to unused network connections on a terminal. These locking plugs are inserted into the socket where they cannot be removed without the matching key. This leaves a potential vulnerability …