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Basingstoke-based Datech, the specialist design software arm of TD Synnex, has signed a distribution agreement with Newforma to offer its Konekt suite of project and information management tools to partners in the UK and Ireland. The deal forms part of a wider agreement covering TD Synnex’s footprint across North America …

Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with 1Password to accelerate enterprise adoption of Extended Access Management (XAM) across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The partnership expands Westcon’s identity security portfolio and offers channel partners a streamlined route to revenue. Under the agreement, Westcon-Comstor will provide training, technical enablement and …

Vision Audio Visual (Vision AV), a TD Synnex business, has revealed that its Express mount has been approved for use within the Logitech Collaboration Programme (LCP). The mount is now recognised as compatible with Logitech’s Microsoft Teams Room hardware, including Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and MeetUp. According to Vision, …

QBS Software has appointed Tom Corrigan as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), responsible for overseeing all revenue-related functions across its global operations. The company reports that it has grown to over $600 million in recurring revenue over the past eight years and is now targeting $1 billion. QBS positions itself as …

Gaming furniture manufacturer X Rocker has introduced a new brand identity, including a refreshed logo and visual elements, to reflect its expansion beyond gaming chairs into full bedroom solutions. The rebrand was announced via a new brand film and marks a shift in how the company presents its product range …

Sage has introduced new capabilities in Sage Intacct aimed at helping finance teams reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and meet growing sustainability demands. The updates include AI-powered automation for month-end close, reconciliation, and product support, along with integrated carbon accounting for UK businesses. Recent Sage research found that 84% of …

Ashton Bentley, part of Kramer’s AV portfolio, has launched the X-Range, a modular set of USB-C-based AV connectivity kits designed to simplify meeting room setups and standardise hybrid collaboration across workspaces. The X-Range supports environments from small meeting rooms to lecture theatres, offering a single USB-C connection for charging, video, …

UK AV distributor Solstice AV has named Mike Day as Technical Sales Manager – LED, expanding its sales management team to support growing demand for LED display solutions across corporate, education, and extended reality (XR) sectors. Based in Hampshire, Day brings nearly 15 years of AV distribution experience, including three …

In this Q&A, Eric Leblanc, Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales and General Manager of Artesca at Scality, makes the argument for PAYG models. What are the most significant limitations of fixed storage plans for service providers? Hidden costs and murky economics often complicate fixed-price storage plans. Vendor obfuscation can …

Exertis Enterprise has been appointed the exclusive distributor of H3C’s technology portfolio in the UK & Ireland, Benelux, and Nordic regions. The agreement gives enterprise and channel customers direct access to H3C’s full range of networking, compute, storage, and AI-native solutions. H3C is a China-based provider of digital infrastructure with …

Lenovo has launched the Lenovo 360 Expert Achievers Programme (LEAP), a new initiative to encourage UK channel growth by rewarding partner sales and support staff. Participants can earn points by selling eligible Lenovo products and completing training courses through Lenovo 360. These points can be exchanged for rewards such as …

Rubrik and Sophos have partnered to deliver Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery for Sophos MDR and XDR customers. The solution will be integrated into Sophos Central, allowing IT and security teams to manage protection and recovery from a single platform. The new offering is designed to help organisations recover quickly …