Industry News

Ingram Micro redefines model in Europe

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:29:18 +0100

Ingram Micro Europe, a division of global wholesale technology distie Ingram Micro Inc., has announced it plans to change its VAD model in Europe as it has launched Advanced Solutions Division aimed at channel partners in the mid-market and small business.

EMEA registers Cisco's highest gross

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:28:10 +0100

Cisco's share price saw a double digit rise as it reported rising margins and a strong Q3.

CEO John Chambers told analysts: "We are executing very well and continue to consistently deliver to hit or exceed expectations. In addition to driving both top line and bottom line growth, gross margins continue to be stable and operating margins are strong."

UKFast joins GCloud

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:20:25 +0100

Hosting and cloud firm UKFast has been chosen to become part of the government's G-Cloud iii framework.

GCloud iii is the latest phase of the GCloud programme that aims to diversify government supplier lists by easing the way for SMEs to pitch for tenders.

Jabra partners Win with new cashback scheme

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:22 +0100

Jabra UK has launched a cashback sales incentive available to all registered WIN Partners who, under the scheme, can offer customers money back when they purchase selected Jabra devices.

The firm has created a toolbox of marketing materials such as an email signature, web banners and an email that partners can leverage to co-brand and promote the scheme to their customer base.

Westcon Group bags top award from Plantronics

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:59:47 +0100

Hats off to Westcon Group for bagging the International Distributor of the Year award from Plantronics, presented at the Partner Smarter with Plantronics event in the B4 Hotel in Milan.

Yealink expands portfolio with SIP-T4 Series IP Phones

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:59 +0100

Yealink has unwrapped the SIP-T4 Series IP Phones (SIP-T42GN and SIP-T46GN) equipped with dual-port Gigabit Ethernet to enable seamless integration with the increasingly popular super-fast GigE network infrastructures.

Colt launches new cloud-based storage solution for resellers

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:24 +0100

Colt has announced the launch of Colt Cloud Storage for resellers, providing the ability to offer customers scalable storage with no upfront investments. Colt Cloud Storage enables customers in any European country to store and access their data from Colt data centres in the UK, France, Spain and Germany backed up with a choice of plans, each with their own SLA.

Exponential-e set to take public sector organisations to the cloud

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:46:29 +0100

Exponential-e is to supply the public sector via the UK government's G-Cloud iii with a range of cloud services. The cloud based infrastructure as a service will relieve cost pressures and enable public sector organisations to collaborate and communicate more effectively.

Chess boosts acquisition fund to £25m with Barclays

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:42:30 +0100

Chess Telecom has strengthened its acquisition strategy with a further £10 million facility with Barclays Corporate Banking.

The deal also includes an increase in the Revolving Credit Facility to £10 million. The facility is part of the government supported Funding for Lending scheme.

FCS Global named ShoreTel reseller in UK and Ireland

Stuart — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:39:38 +0100

FCS Global, an Ireland-based global independent communications company, has been named an Authorised Partner by ShoreTel.

The firm can now offer ShoreTel unified communications solutions to its selection of small, medium and large corporate clients across the UK and Irish markets.