BULLETIN 01732 759725 8 GAPP initiative TD SYNNEX has launched the Growth Accelerator Partner Programme (GAPP) to support reseller partners in maximising their opportunities in the B2B market with the Google Pixel range of smartphones, complementary products from the wider Google ecosystem, and value-added services. The GAPP initiative will provide partners with access to sales support services and resources that will elevate their knowledge and capability to take Pixel devices and add-on products to the market effectively. Partners that accept the invitation to join the programme will be given log-in details for a specially-created GAPP portal, through which they will be able to streamline quotations, learn about Pixel products, and place and manage orders. Partners will also be eligible for special discounts and promotions on Pixel and related ecosystem products. Ryan Thomas, Business Unit Manager, Mobile, UK, at TD SYNNEX said: “Google Pixel devices are ideal for business users and the potential for partners to take them into the B2B market is huge. The GAPP programme – along with the focused support and service that TD SYNNEX can provide – will give partners the tools, support and incentives they need to take the Pixel value proposition to their customers.” https://uk.tdsynnex.com Award win for Arrow VMware has recognised the essential role Arrow plays in equipping customers with the skills required for the successful implementation of multi-cloud strategies by honouring its enterprise computing solutions education business EMEA with the VMware EMEA Learning partner of the year award for 2023. www.arrow.com A first for Westcon Comstor Westcon Comstor has signed an agreement with cloud security vendor Zscaler to become the first distributor authorised to deliver Zscaler professional services. Under the collaboration, Westcon will deliver tailored packages based on Zscaler services to its partners and their customers, driving adoption of the vendor’s zero trust portfolio. The agreement covers Europe, the Middle East and Africa and is designed to ensure that Westcon partners in the region can seize new revenue opportunities by tapping into enduser demand for Zscaler services. www.westconcomstor.com New milestone TD SYNNEX recently surpassed the milestone of more than 2,000 partners engaged in its Enablement Journey for Copilot for Microsoft 365, which has now been expanded to be available to cloud solution providers. In addition, more than 500 individuals have received certification in the distie’s program. These recent milestones demonstrate industry eagerness to develop expertise and resources that will help partners capitalise on the transformative opportunity behind generative AI, fuelled by industry accomplishments like the Copilot availability expansion. Copilot for Microsoft 365 unlocks user productivity and unleashes creativity across widely used Microsoft apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It also includes enterprise-grade security, privacy, compliance, and responsible AI to ensure all data processing happens inside a Microsoft 365 tenant. https://uk.tdsynnex.com/ Trading update Midwich Group has announced a year end trading update for the year ended 31 December 2023. The group finished the year well and the board expects to report record revenue for 2023 of c£1.3 billion, representing growth of approximately 7% over the prior year (6% at constant currency), with organic revenue in line with the prior year. Positive product mix resulted in gross margin of c16.8%, exceeding pre-COVID levels. The board anticipates reporting adjusted profit before tax of approximately £50 million, which is in line with market expectations. www.midwich.com SYNAXON shop SYNAXON has announced the launch of SYNAXON Shop, a web portal that makes it easy for reseller partners to place orders on SYNAXON Hub, providing them with access to a wide range of best-selling products from leading manufacturers via its distribution operation. Combined with an industry-leading 14-day returns policy and centralised RMA processes, SYNAXON Shop makes SYNAXON Hub the very best resource for reseller partners that want to maximise their efficiency and profitability, while delivering great service and value to their enduser customers. Miguel Rodriguez, Managing Director, SYNAXON Hub said: “SYNAXON Hub is already a big success. More UK partners have been discovering the exceptional choice, availability and value that we are able to provide by leveraging our purchasing power with major distributors and vendors. SYNAXON Shop is a large piece of this jigsaw. It provides partners with a simple way to place orders directly from SYNAXON Hub, streamlining the process and driving further efficiencies and cost-savings for their business. “That translates directly into improved customer service and higher profitability for them. It will also help us to continue growing and developing SYNAXON Hub and allow us to make even more popular products available on the platform, which in turn will make it an even more valuable tool for our reseller partners.” Access to SYNAXON Shop is available to all UK resellers on request. In addition, partners are still able to find products and place orders on SYNAXON Hub through the EGIS web portal. https://synaxon-services.com Ryan Thomas Miguel Rodriguez
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