BULLETIN MSP expands reach Orbital10 has expanded its coverage in SouthWest England with the acquisition of Yeovilbased cybersecurity and IT support company MCS Computer Support. The move marks the MSP’s fifth acquisition in 24 months, previous acquisitions include PC Logix IT services, Tantra Apple Mac services, Think Rethink printer services and Geek Guru IT and cybersecurity services. CEO Mark Salvin said: “We are continuing to introduce additional services so customers can have one point of contact for all their technical issues and requirements, acting as a technology partner not just a supplier. Different technologies require specialist knowledge as well as evolving, resilient security measures to ensure businesses remain protected and compliant.” He added: “The latest acquisitions provide extensive cross-selling opportunities as well as new business sales. We are already in talks with new potential acquisition opportunities, and we are keen to talk to more business owners who are thinking about an exit strategy.” www.orbital10.co.uk Secure MPS Stockport-based Woodbank Office Solutions has implemented a comprehensive, secure managed print solution for NHS provider, Southport & Formby Primary Care Network (PCN). The network, which comprises 17 GP practices, contacted Woodbank looking for a printer and scanner for their new office. Following a print review which revealed they wanted to be able to handle sensitive and confidential information, it became apparent that they also needed a secure print management system. Woodbank’s Managing Director, Janet Bowden and Solutions Consultant Lee Cowin worked closely with Southport & Formby PCN’s IT Department to tailor a solution in alignment with their print and scanning security needs. After a fact-find, the ideal solution was a combination of the Konica Minolta C250i printer integrated with print management software PaperCut MF, which would allow them to track and control all print, copying and scanning activity securely. The solution was up and running in their new office before they even had furniture. Hands-on training and support for both the hardware and software was also provided. www.woodbankoffice.co.uk PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 Circular economy TD SYNNEX has accelerated its Cisco Refresh certified remanufactured equipment offerings across Europe. The distributor is now holding Cisco Refresh stock directly in its logistics facilities ready to ship to partners. This development comes at a time of rapid acceleration in demand for environmental sustainability in IT procurement. As referenced in the latest TD SYNNEX Directions of Technology Report, 69% of channel players are now seeing ESG considerations influencing IT procurement and 51% say they offer recycling or circular economy take-back schemes, with 33% of partners planning to invest in product lifecycle management in the next twelve months. Sam Paris, Vice President, Security and Networking at TD SYNNEX said: “Having Cisco Refresh stock on the shelf means that we can serve our partners with agility and transparency, and, while the products may be pre-owned, there is no compromise on quality, performance or upgrade status. Thanks to Cisco’s rigorous certification process and standards, these products really are as good as new.” https://uk.tdsynnex.com/ Evergreen acquires Digital Origin Evergreen, a group of managed IT services companies has acquired Digital Origin, an IT service company in Milton Keynes. This investment marks pivotal milestones for both organisations with Evergreen's second acquisition in the UK and the beginning of Digital Origin's next phase of growth. With more than 80 IT services acquisitions completed, Evergreen has a proven track record of investing in businesses continued success while retaining talent, leadership and legacy. The partnership will catalyse shared benefits and mutual support for Evergreen and Digital Origin. With Evergreen as its permanent home, Digital Origin is equipped with resources and opportunities that will propel its business growth and innovation forward. Digital Origin provides businesses with comprehensive solutions that combine all of their IT needs within a single provider. Its ‘connectivity-as-a-service’ (CaaS) business model delivers wholesale IT, MSP and cybersecurity solutions for three sectors - IT connectivity, telephony, and mobile solutions. James Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Origin, said: “This deal represents the next pivot point in an increasingly exciting journey that Digital Origin started back in 2018, we now have the rocket fuel required to take us and our clients forward as we traverse the digital Agora and next leg of our evolution – we couldn’t be more excited.” www.evergreensg.com Top of the Thames Valley 250 The Thames Valley 250 is an annual ranking of the top privately-owned businesses in the area, listed by annual sales turnover. This year, the Thames Valley 250 had a cumulative annual turnover of £35 billion, marking an 18% growth from 2023. The companies are also responsible for creating an impressive 144,000 jobs for the area. Westcoast has once again been recognised as the largest privately owned business in the region. Alex Tatham, Executive Director at Westcoast, said: “It’s great to see Westcoast once again atop the list. We’re immensely proud and still growing!” www.westcoast.co.uk ENTRIES OPEN – PAGE 22 Sam Paris 20 24 Royal Lancaster · December 3
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