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MMD has launched two new Philips LCD monitors – the  24” 241B7QUBHEB and the 27” 272B7QUBHEB. Both monitors come with a USB dock and are designed with today’s professionals in mind. These monitors bring together a host of time-saving, productivity-enhancing features to simplify and facilitate the workday. The 241B7QUBHEB and …

Sony has expanded its 1000X family with the addition of a new set of wireless headphones – the WF-1000XM3. The WF-1000XM3 headphones feature dual noise sensor technology that works with the new HD noise cancelling processor QN1e to catch and cancel noise respectively. One feed-forward microphone and one feed-back microphone …

WatchGuard Technologies has signed a UK distribution agreement with Oxfordshire-based Purdicom, which specialises in delivering networking, wireless and cloud-based solutions. WatchGuard’s security technology incorporates a full suite of services needed to provide enterprise-grade security to mid-sized organisations, including: advanced services for protecting against evolving malware, ransomware and data breaches, as …

British retailers are wasting on average £178,000 in failed e-commerce budget according to a study by Greenlight Commerce. The study, which questioned 100 UK-based e-commerce decision-makers within the retail sector, reveals that “an internal war is waging within retail businesses as IT and marketing teams blame each other”. More than …

Entanet has launched Ethernet Flex 1Gbps across the UK on its CityFibre full fibre infrastructure. With a guaranteed rate of 200Mbps both up and down and the provision to burst up to 1Gbps, it promises to serves businesses’ need for a “consistently reliable and fast connection for day-to-day operations”, as well …

With consumers now demanding an enhanced digital experience more than ever, Lynne Capozzi, CMO at Acquia, looks at how marketers can operate in the modern climate. One of the great things about technology is that it has raised all of our expectations. Once upon a time, people worried that controlling their …

PCR’s July 2019 issue has hit desks. This Education Special features the latest hardware and software in the educational sector as well as commentary and opinions from industry experts. In this issue: – The Big Interview: Acer’s UK Country Manager Craig Booth talks about the company’s gaming, thin and light, …

New e-commerce platform Mercarto announces seven-figure revenues in its first year of trading. Designed to allow budding entrepreneurs to set up an “end-to-end e-commerce store in minutes with no cost or risk”, Mercarto connects sellers and suppliers through its marketplace, providing a full suite of e-commerce tools including a store …

Print vendor Brother UK and distributor Midwich are celebrating 35 years in partnership following a strong 12 months, which saw hardware sales increase substantially year-on-year. Brother UK was the first trade-only print vendor to partner with Midwich and is now its largest print provider by revenue. Last year, the distributor …

On 15th and 16th July, Amazon will once again run its annual Prime Day sales bonanza, where shoppers will be able to pick up products at incredibly low prices. This year is predicted to set a new record, says the e-commerce delivery specialist ParcelHero, believing the members’ only sale will …

Swivel Secure has partnered with Northamber to offer multi-factor authentication as part of the distributor’s portfolio of products and solutions. With over 5,500 reseller accounts, Northamber is supported by specialists to help provide “complete IT solutions whilst minimising the delivery, administration costs and inconveniences of dealing with multiple distributors”. Swivel …

Epson has added tow new models to its EcoTank range, completing its mono-focused portfolio of ink tank system printers. Providing an alternative to laser printers, the ET-M1170 and ET-M2170 are durable, fast and energy efficient printers designed for users and businesses that need a low-cost solution to print a high …