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Tech Data is launching its new Trusted Advisor campaign to make its customers aware of the full range of services and support available to “enhance their efficiency, drive sales and achieve business objectives”. “The campaign aims to bring to partners’ attention the whole range of services and resources – from …

In partnership with Age UK, Dixons Carphone has provided free tablets, connectivity and a dedicated technology support phone line to help hundreds of vulnerable older people from feeling lonely and isolated during the pandemic. The technology retailer, which owns Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse, is working with its charity …

Ingram Micro UK has announced the appointment of Gary Lomas as its new UK sales director. In his remit, Lomas has responsibility for sales performance across Ingram Micro UK and Comms-care, its UK channel-only services specialist arm, bringing strategic guidance to its sales teams. With three decades of experience in IT, …

Regardless of how much you or your business is directly involved in esports, the chances are you’ve heard the tech industry bang on about the growing sector for a fair few years now. Looking back just five years, PCR was covering the news that London was about to get a …

Joining from Cisco, Lynne Doherty has been hired as McAfee’s executive vice president of global sales and marketing for the Enterprise business. Doherty’s immediate focus will be to ensure that McAfee’s Enterprise teams and products continue to deliver a premium experience to customers, even during a rapidly changing business landscape. …

Gekko Field Marketing’s MD, Daniel Todaro, discusses whether the Coronavirus will present the opportunity to re-appraise the retail experience and increase communities’ appreciation of the high street. So here we are amidst the most bizarre of situations that no one in their lifetime has experienced. There’s never been a global …

With many employees continuing to work from home during the lockdown, a new service from bluedog Security Monitoring promises a “fast and low-cost way for companies to monitor remote devices and manage their cybersecurity”. The Microsoft Office 365 monitoring service can detect risks ranging from suspicious account logins and data …

Martin Kent, Territory Manager at HANNspree UK, walks us through five pieces of technology that have shaped his personal and working life. ZOOM Move over Skype! A new way of communicating with friends, family and work colleagues has rocketed up the application charts. I have only recently embraced the benefits …

Intel has introduced its new 10th Gen Intel Core vPro processors, built to “power the next generation of business computing innovation for the increasingly remote workforce”. The new mobile and desktop PC processors deliver increased productivity improvements, connectivity, security features, and remote manageability. “Built for business, the Intel vPro platform …

Tech Data is presenting Citrix partners in the UK with the opportunity to increase their profits and drive sales with its 2020 Run Rate promotion – offering them a special rebate when they achieve pre-set sales goals. The distributor is also offering additional support to Citrix partners to ensure that they …

Acer for Education has partnered with learning tools platform developer Skooler, to enrich its offer for the education market. Thanks to this partnership, Acer for Education will enhance its portfolio dedicated to schools and education organisations with a complete solution that brings together Acer devices, Office 365 for Education suite …

Elodie Arbey, PNY EMEA Marketing Product Manager, highlights why the latest and greatest tech is needed to help flourish innovation and grow the esports industry. The UK’s gaming industry is worth an estimated £3.86 billion. Courses and schools that help those who will support this multi-billion-dollar industry in the future …