INDUSTRY NEWS & PEOPLE MSP -bulletin e TECHNOLOGY RESELLER MAGAZINE I N PRI NT & ONLI NE IN PRINT & ONLINE SINCE 2016 SINCE 2016 Craig Herrett Angela Whitty Simon Pickering Paige-Elise Harrison Paul Sculthorpe MBE dbfb Appoints Rugby League Hall of Famer to Expand UK Reach Rugby league legend Paul Sculthorpe MBE has joined industryleading telecoms and IT managed service provider dbfb as a Director of the company. To drive business growth, dbfb announced that the former Warrington, St Helens, and Great Britain captain will spearhead the company’s ambitious commercial expansion plans, including the launch of a new business base in Greater Manchester. The rugby league hall of famer, will utilise his extensive network of contacts throughout the rugby league and business world to expand dbfb’s presence further across the M62 corridor and the UK. With 26 years of service, dbfb is renowned for its innovative telecoms and managed IT services and is well-positioned to serve businesses across the region. Joining Sculthorpe is Paige-Elise Harrison, an experienced business development professional, who has been newly appointed as dbfb’s Head of Sales for the Northern region. Simon Pickering, Managing Director of dbfb, highlighted how Sculthorpe’s winning mentality and leadership make him ideal to lead dbfb’s Northern team as the company continues to grow at pace. “I am delighted to welcome Paul and Paige-Elise to team dbfb... Read the full article here. Gamma Announces Intention to Acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg, Strengthening Leadership in Europe’s Cloud Communications Market Gamma Communications plc (“Gamma”), a leading provider of technology-based communication services across Europe, is pleased to announce its intention to acquire STARFACE Group GmbH (“STARFACE”), a prominent provider of IP telephony and cloud PBX solutions in Germany, from Maxburg, a leading private equity fund focussing on founder-led technology companies in the German speaking region. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. Gamma has an ambition to be the leading challenger to the incumbent telecommunication providers in the German cloud communication market, transforming the SME communications landscape with innovative, agile, and customer-focused solutions. The acquisition positions Gamma as a market leader, becoming one of the top providers of cloud seats in Germany and accelerating cloud adoption in a market with significantly lower cloud penetration than the UK. Gamma’s portfolio now offers full coverage of the German SME market, supported by a strengthened ecosystem of the STARFACE Group’s extensive partner network, which also covers Austria and Switzerland. Andrew Belshaw, CEO of Gamma, said: “This acquisition marks... Read the full article here. Agilitas appoints Angela Whitty as Non-Executive Director Leading global channel services provider, Agilitas IT Solutions, has today announced the appointment of Angela Whitty as Non-Executive Director. With over 30 years of experience in the IT channel industry, Angela will be a key asset as the company continues to execute its ambitious growth strategy. Angela has held several senior leadership roles at global technology vendor Cisco, where she successfully led UK and European operations, and most recently served as Group CEO at Ampito. Her extensive experience in strategic leadership, technology, and innovation, combined with her deep understanding of Agilitas’ vision, will be invaluable as the company expands its presence and continues to evolve within the sector. Read the full article here. Craig Herrett leaves ProVu Communications to become MD of Alliot Technologies Leading Comms, Data and Security distributor, ProVu has today announced the transition and promotion of Craig Herrett to Managing Director of sister company, Alliot Technologies. The appointment comes as part of a strategic plan to support the further growth of Alliot Technologies. Since joining ProVu in 2017, Craig has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s success. Through his leadership, he has spearheaded numerous strategic initiatives that have been instrumental in supporting ProVu’s remarkable growth over the past seven and a half years. As a founding member of Alliot Technologies, Craig has now made the decision to transition full time to the position of Managing Director to implement his skills and... Read the full article here.
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