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VMware has released VMware Cross-Cloud managed services, a set of prescriptive offers with enhanced partner and customer benefits that will enable partners to expand their managed services practices. Building on VMware’s success in creating an ecosystem of more than 4,000 cloud service providers that serve tens of thousands of customers …

Aryaka is expanding its partnership with Check Point Software Technologies, combining Aryaka’s global SD-WAN with Check Point Harmony Connect for cloud security, in addition to on-premise security with Quantum Edge, Check Point’s virtualized next-generation firewall, to deliver a global Managed SASE offering. Aryaka and Check Point have been working together …

The PCR Awards will be back on Thursday 21st September to celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service providers and vendors that have made the biggest impact on the channel over the past year. We will be at a new venue this year – the prestigious and most central 8 …

Acer has launched a new range of TravelMate business laptops, all powered by 13th Gen Intel Core vPro processors, and feature 16:10 premium displays of up to OLED resolutions, 65 Wh fast charging long battery life, and secured log-in with a fingerprint reader or IR camera, coming together to achieve …

Acer has entered the e-bike market with the launch of the Acer ebii, an AI-driven single-motor e-bike that uses an intelligent vehicle control box that houses everything needed for an enjoyable and effortless ride. ebiiAssist automatically adapts to route conditions, pedalling power and rider preferences for a smoother journey. Its …

Acer has announced its latest offering in its eco-friendly Vero range of products, including the Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P) laptop and the Acer Vero PL3510ATV laser projector, both of which are designed to equip businesses and consumers with high-performing, power-saving technology while providing more options to reduce their carbon …

The Predator Orion X is equipped with 13th Gen Intel i9-13900KS processor[1], which features 24 cores, 32 threads, 150W TDP with the latest hybrid architecture, and can hit a record-setting 6 Ghz for high-powered processor performance. Leveraging the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the small gaming PC houses up to …

Acer has launched the new Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16-61G), designed to bring out one’s creativity through a suite of performance-packed features for graphic designing, 3D rendering and video editing. The creator laptop brings captivating colour and clarity with an option for a 16:10 OLED display supporting 100% DCI-P3 and …

Chromebook Spin 714 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714. Supporting the needs of consumers, families and businesses, the new Chromebook line is powered by new 13th Gen Intel Core processors, 10-hour battery life with fast-charging, and new features, delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is made from fully-recyclable materials. The 16:10, …

Ian Lowe, director of industry solutions for EMEA at Okta, explains why digital identity is a crucial part of the future of retail – both online and offline. Retail has been changing rapidly over the past decade, with customer habits altered forever by smartphones and high-speed internet access. The pandemic …

Business and residential ISP, Glide Group, is adding the UK’s most advanced backup and recoverability service for Microsoft 365 to its thriving product range, after forming a new partnership with industry leader virtualDCS. Glide officially unveiled the new partnership and products at Connected North, the dedicated digital economy event, which …

Zoom has acquired Workvivo to extend Zoom’s platform and offer its customers new ways to keep employees informed, engaged, and connected. Founded in 2017, Workvivo provides a modern, feature-rich employee experience platform, combining advanced internal communication and engagement tools, a social intranet, and an employee app, all blended into one …