01732 759725 10 BULLETIN Brigantia to host conference at Twickenham Stadium Cybersecurity distributor Brigantia will host its biggest-ever annual partner conference at the iconic Twickenham Stadium in October. Over two days, Brigantia will welcome partners, industry peers and leading vendors to the incredible venue in London. Director Angus Shaw said: “Our annual partner conference has grown year on year, and it’s very exciting to welcome our community to a dedicated two-day event. It will be set in an incredible venue and a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers and discover the latest in the cybersecurity channel. I can’t wait to welcome our community to the event, and I’m certain it will be a huge success.” Vendors confirmed for the event include Keeper, Hornetsecurity, Redstor, Heimdal, Octiga, Sendmarc, KnowBe4, CyberSmart, Parallels, Conceal, ITagree, Rootshell, Terra Computer, and The Zensory. www.brigantia.com Racing together to support GOSH A group of Westcoast employees laced up their running shoes to take on the Vitality London 10,000 – all in support of its charity of the year, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). GOSH is a world-leading children’s hospital that provides vital care to children from across the UK. Its groundbreaking teams ensure that children facing life-threatening illnesses receive the best possible care and, for many of the distributor’s team members, it’s a deeply personal cause. Along the route, participants took in some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including St Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben before reaching the finish line located in front of Buckingham Palace. If you’d like to support the Westcoast team, please visit www.justgiving.com/team/ westcoastlimitedvitality10k TD SYNNEX progresses corporate citizenship goals TD SYNNEX has released its latest Corporate Citizenship Report, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility initiatives. This year’s report builds on the comprehensive framework established in the inaugural report and details the strides made in embedding these priorities into operational practices. The report highlights both an increase in electricity derived from renewable sources and a combined Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction by approximately 30%. “It’s exciting to reflect on a year of growth and corporate citizenship progress for TD SYNNEX amid rapid technological change. In addition to working with our partners, we engaged co-workers across business units and regions to further our environmental and social commitments throughout the past year,” said CEO Patrick Zammit. “Our co-workers are all in on these efforts. From the work of our global Green Teams and our community volunteers, they’ve demonstrated a passion for making a difference at TD SYNNEX and far beyond.” www.tdsynnex.com Westcon-Comstor has been named the 2024 CrowdStrike Global Distributor Partner of the Year. The global technology provider and specialist distributor earned the recognition for its outstanding performance in driving adoption of the CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform by leveraging its network of 12,000‑plus channel partners across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. CEO David Grant said: “This award demonstrates both the vitality of our relationship and the significance of the role played by Westcon-Comstor in scaling adoption of the CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform.” www.westconcomstor.com Merger proposal Integra Business Solutions and Office Friendly Dealer Association have initiated the process of a potential merger, with shareholders from both companies having received communication regarding the merger proposal and the necessary voting requirements. www.integra-business.co.uk, https://officefriendly.co.uk Angus Shaw Comms365 joins the Network Group Comms365 has joined the Network Group, a leading member-owned community of MSPs, IT resellers, and retailers, as a new vendor partner. This partnership is set to further enrich the benefits available to Network Group members, who are dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions across the IT sector. Comms365 brings over 15 years of expertise in collaborating with MSPs, partners, and resellers. Their robust, easy-to-deploy solutions are renowned for providing end-users with the resilience and security necessary for maintaining always-on Internet connectivity, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical business applications. David Tulip, Managing Director of Network Group said: “I am thrilled to welcome Comms365 to Network Group. Their addition will significantly enhance the range of solutions available to our members, offering even greater value and benefits. The expertise and innovative approach that Comms365 brings will not only serve our members and their customers but will also contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the entire Network Group community.” Mike Van Bunnens, Managing Director, Comms365 added: “We’re delighted and excited to be partnering with The Network Group. Having supplied MSPs for close to 16 years, it is great to be involved with this dynamic group of innovators. Joining in the 30th year is special, as it shows that collaborative groups like this work and having spoken to so many members, it is clear they value their membership and the partner vendor introductions that are available.” www.nbg.co.uk David Tulip Patrick Zammit Award win for Westcon-Comstor David Grant
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