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ServiceNow has announced that Telia Company will standardise its service operations on the Now Platform. Telia Company is expanding its work with ServiceNow to create workflows that streamline service management processes and enable proactive customer service. More than ever, people rely on their service providers for reliable, fast Internet to …

DCC Technology has formed a new business unit, Exertis North America, to manage the operations of its recent acquisitions Jam Industries and Stampede.    According to Tim Griffin, Managing Director of DCC Technology, Marty Szpiro, the long-time President and CEO of Jam Industries, is stepping up to serve as President …

 Exertis is to be the headline sponsor of Basingstoke Town Community Football Club. Basingstoke Town Community FC is celebrating its 125th year this year, after becoming a not-for-profit community football club in 2018. The club, run by volunteers, supporters, and members, is made up of a first team, a women’s …

Cadoo is planning a number of international market expansion moves, as it launches its mobile solutions to organisations across the UK. The company is targeting UK revenue of £1.7 million in the first two years following its launch there and the company has established its UK presence in Birmingham, as well …

Softcat has been granted the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Ready partner status by Microsoft. This achievement shows Microsoft and customers that Softcat has advanced specialisations and capabilities above standard reseller operational excellence to be able to progress customers through the entire cloud journey for Azure adoption. Matthew Larder, Head of …

CHERRY’s STREAM KEYBOARD WIRELESS version combines all the advantages of its STREAM KEYBOARD and includes 2.4 GHz technology with a 10m range. Stability and torsion resistance is ensured by an integrated metal plate and two robust feet. Eight non-slip rubber pads on the underside keep the keyboard firm on the …

In an industry roundtable with Halil Aksu, co-founder and CEO of Digitopia, Hasina Dhanji, Business Development for Cloud in Europe, Middle East and Africa at CommScope, Peter Ruffley, CEO at Zizo and Rob Hancock, Head of Platform at Giacom, Michelle winny, Editor of PCR delves in to the current trend …

NETGEAR, Inc. adds advanced security and threat detection with NETGEAR Armor built into most Orbi and Nighthawk routers to provide a protective bubble for connected devices in a home network. Threats traditionally associated with PCs are now present in nearly all connected devices such as Smart TVs, smart thermostats, light …

According to Globe News Wire, the pet tech market is expected to reach £14.39 billion ($20 billion) worldwide by 2027. With more and more of us choosing to adopt a new furry friend into the family, the opportunities in developing pet tech are undeniable. As with any other sector that …

NortonLifeLock has released a new global study examining consumers’ at-home online behaviours. Findings from the UK portion of the research show that, while 69% of Brits surveyed say they try to limit their screen time by engaging in activities such as hiking or spending time with friends, over two in …

Wireless Logic was recently involved in developing an ambitious smart buildings programme for Carbon Intelligence, a sustainability data and consulting firm, that aids companies to move towards a zero-carbon economy and connect sustainable practices with business value. Liam Rock, Senior Energy Performance Engineer at Carbon Intelligence, said: “Our goal was …

Harrogate-based Intelligent Servers Ltd has received a £600,000 government-backed loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Founded in 2011 by its Managing Director, Andrew Hughes, the company is one of Europe’s leading refurbished server, storage, networking and component resellers, specialising in HPE, Dell and Cisco. Since its establishment, Intelligent …