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VIP UK has welcomed ADATA back to its family as the brand signs a new distribution agreement with the distributor. The ADATA brand has seen significant growth over the last five years and this move enables VIP customers to offer its range of SSD, DRAM and SO-DIMM solutions, which are …

QBS Technology Group has increased its marketing capabilities with the appointment of Michael Breeze as group head of marketing. With nearly 20 years of experience in technology channel marketing for companies such as Interactive Ideas, CMS, Datto and XMA, he joins to lead recent recruits Abbie-Lee Hollister, Petros Papachristos, May …

EdTech charity LGfL (London Grid for Learning) has joined forces with Adobe to provide UK school children with access to Creative Cloud software. Under the terms of the partnership, over 3,000 schools throughout the UK – including over 500 secondary and 1,600 primary schools across all 33 London boroughs – …

Tech Data has announced an agreement with advanced endpoint protection and remediation solution Malwarebytes. Through this agreement, Tech Data will offer Malwarebytes’ cyber security solution Endpoint Protection and Response, which enables comprehensive protection for Windows and Mac devices. Malwarebytes products will become available to Tech Data’s customers across all of …

There’s no question that everyone should be doing their part of help reduce waste, recycle and save paper. The WWF urges both individuals and businesses to save paper where they can and try to buy from responsible sources. Couple this with the fact that technology has evolved to a point …

ASUS has unveiled a host of new products, including NVIDIA G-Sync compatible gaming monitors, new servers, and a Republic of Gamers Strix Scope keyboard (pictured above). VG278QR, VG258QR and VG248QG These three certified NVIDIA G-Sync-compatible gaming monitors promise “an excellent variable refresh rate (VRR) experience” on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series, …

MMD is launching an all-new Philips 329P9H/01 Brilliance LCD monitor with USB-C Dock. The 32” display is equipped with a full range of high-performance features designed for “the needs of today’s professionals”, including UltraClear 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution, numerous connectivity solutions and “thoughtfully designed” ergonomics. The Philips 329P9H …

Sony has announced two new external SSD drives, the high-performance SL-M series and the standard compact SL-C series. These external SSD drives boast ultra-toughness, high-speed, hardware encryption and new utility software features so photographers and videographers have peace of mind that their data is safe even in tough environments. The …

The next issue of PCR, which hits desks at the beginning of May, is going to look at the latest developments in VR and AR tech within a variety of sectors, including gaming and the retail space. Here’s how you can get involved: Sector Guide: VR Gaming Setups From VR-ready …

Whether you’re looking to provide home-users with more Wi-Fi coverage, or offer cloud-managed solutions to SMBs, take a look at our roundup of the best networking gear on the market. Tenda Nova MW3 Mesh Wi-Fi System (pictured above) Specs: AC1200 dual-band router (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Gigabit speed for smooth 4K …

Exertis has been awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status for customs activities by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), joining an elite group of around 700 UK businesses that hold this accreditation. AEO is an internationally recognised “kite mark” which highlights organisations deemed to be a “safe” operator with regards to …

Infortrend has announced a new distribution agreement with CMS Distribution. This move is a significant stride in supporting Infortrend’s strategy to expand its presence in the EMEA region. Infortrend has a long history in the OEM and vertical markets. This new agreement with CMS will give Infortrend the platform to …