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To speed up the process of renewals and license ordering, Kaspersky has automated its License Management Portal (LMP). Following the update, Kaspersky’s partners that use regular (annual, non-subscription) licenses can now use LMP for deal registration, renewals and placing new orders. For all these scenarios, the portal suggests a native …

In the PCR October issue we will be running a Gaming industry roundtable. We are calling for industry comment from anyone involved in the gaming sector. Please let us you your thoughts and opinions on the below questions: What are the hottest trends in gaming right now? What is the …

In the October issue of PCR we will be looking at Gaming. A popular subject I’m sure most will agree. We are interested in hearing about the spectrum of gaming related topics from peripherals and the latest tech to new trends and channel hot spots. If you are involved in …

Leeds based virtualDCS has appointed Jonathan Bunney as business development manager, as part of the cloud computing and disaster recovery specialist’s latest phase of recruitment. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to the role after working in IT for over 25 years. His focus will primarily be on continuing to …

Kristine Kirchner, VP of EMEA channels for cyber security company WALLIX, discusses more about her career and role in coordinating the company’s channel team towards success. Kristine is leading a 15-person channel team in strengthening WALLIX’s presence within existing territories by working closely with MSSPs and accelerating the company’s Business …

PCR rounds up some of the latest smart tech devices from security cameras to smart lighting and energy monitoring plugs LC3 Outdoor Smart Security Wall-Light Camera “Introducing the NextGen LC3 Outdoor Smart Security Wall-light Camera – The LC3 is an innovative integration of a brightness-adjustable floodlight and a powerful 4MP …

Cegedim Healthcare Solutions’ IT Director, Mike Collier and Primary Care Product Director, Tony Thorne discuss how suppliers play a significant role in realising the NHS’ Cloud First strategy. The healthcare industry is now well into its digital transformation journey, having embraced new digital platforms in order to reduce costs while …

Gabby Logan has been revealed as the guest presenter who will be hosting this year’s PCR Awards, taking place at The Grand Connaught Rooms, London Wednesday 29th September. Perhaps best known for hosting Final Score for BBC Sport, Gabby is a former international rhythmic gymnast, but she has also presented …

GCHQ  is on the look  out for five ambitious businesses to join its innovation programme to apply trailblazing technologies to national security challenges. The GCHQ Innovation Co-Lab, developed in partnership with HOST is aimed at UK-based digital companies or a consortium of companies with innovative approaches to technology and analytics, or a …

Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are estimated to have spent $57 billion on cybersecurity in 2020 alone, a figure that is expected to hit $90 billion in 2025. But, a staggering one in three companies in this range are using subpar cybersecurity tools or none at all. Furthermore, the same research by the …

Softcat, has been granted the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Ready partner status by Microsoft. Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework is a process for taking a customer through the entire journey of cloud adoption, from initial strategic and planning workshops, to migrations of workloads into Azure, and onto management and governance of those …

CHERRY has reissued its G80-3000N RGB TKL keyboard with new updates. The first version appeared back in the 1980s and is still produced today. This new, small keyboard offers classic, ergonomic keycaps and original typing feel. Completely new features, now include a slimmer, more contemporary housing, illumination with over 16 …