Print IT Reseller - issue 52

01732 759725 10 BULLETIN Entanet secures two ISPA nominations Entanet has been named as a finalist in two categories in this year’s ISPA Awards, adding to an impressive bounty of a further 11 finalist nominations across three industry awards programmes. The company has been shortlisted in the categories of Best Wholesale ISP and 20th Anniversary Award which recognises a company’s commitment and success within the industry over the last two decades. Head of Marketing, Darren Farnden said: “Our volume of award nominations so far in 2018 has been amazing and we have high hopes for success in the coming months.” www.enta.net Integra hosts suppliers at HQ Integra recently welcomed a host of new suppliers at its Newport head office, to further extend coverage within existing product categories together with exploring new opportunities on behalf of members. 2018 has already seen the introduction of an extended furniture support programme with an exclusive agreement from VOW and an increased offering via Dams and a newly launched Initiative ‘Supavalue’ EOS range, giving members an even bigger competitive advantage when it comes to delivering on price. To further support members, Integra also continues to develop its workwear website and its partnership with Centrex Print Services is providing members with a competitively priced MPS service from entry-level printers through to a full MPS solution. www.integra-business.co.uk Appetite for lightweight papers For dealers looking to cash in on the growing demand for lightweight entry-level printing paper, Antalis is advising savvy resellers to look no further than Xerox EcoPrint, a lightweight and economical paper solution with no like-for- like competitor when it comes to quality. www.antalis.co.uk Exertis achieves IASME Gold certification Exertis has gained the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises (IASME) Gold certification, enabling four of its professional services team to be fully qualified as IASME consultants to help resellers and their customers become Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus certified and gain the IASME GDPR readiness certificate. Technical Services Director Ian Gilbey, said: “With IASME Gold, we are able to provide expert advice and guidance on cyber security best practices enabling our teams to carry out audits for, or on behalf of, resellers to demonstrate their commitment to protecting their or their customers’ systems against cyber-crime. For SMEs, the IASME governance standard provides an affordable and achievable cyber security standard that demonstrates that companies are taking the right steps towards cyber security, particularly important with GDPR.” Exertis launched its IASME Gold service at the company’s Plug in to Exertis channel event. www.exertis.co.uk Northamber signs new distribution deal Northamber has signed a distribution agreement with IT and AV connectivity experts Lindy. The new deal significantly strengthens the Northamber portfolio providing a full range of AV/IT accessories including new USB type C splitters, HDMI 2.0 18G technology, a flexible video wall scaler and HDMI over fibre solutions. Director of AV Phil Gaut, said: “Following significant hardware and software launches over recent months with Avocor, Philips and Sharp, it is important for us to add manufacturers who complete our AV solutions offering. Lindy is a great brand with a comprehensive range covering key latest generation technology.” www.northamber.com The ripple effect With the launch of a joint summertime campaign in partnership with HP Inc. and Intel, Tech Data is looking to create the ripple effect in education. The Follow the Ripple initiative aims to increase awareness and interest in the quality and suitability of HP technology for the classroom and in particular for science, technology, engineering, arts and maths subjects, and gives schools that invest in their technology the chance to win a HP Creative Learning Studio. Business Development Manager for HP PC Systems at Tech Data, Nick Stancliffe, said: “With the Follow the Ripple campaign, HP and Intel are highlighting the positive, disruptive and far-reaching impact that technology can have in education.” www.followtheripple.com/techdata OfficeTeam acquires ZenOffice The acquisition of the £15m, rapidly growing and profitable Manchester-based business is the 40th deal completed by OfficeTeam. ZenOffice CEO Les Kerr, said: “We are delighted to have completed on the transaction with OfficeTeam. Zen has seen tremendous growth in recent years and the coming together of these two great businesses under the same group can only help further develop the business. OfficeTeam, with its proven track record and highly experienced management team was the clear choice for Zen.” OfficeTeam CEO Jeff Whiteway, added: “I have known the Zen business and the senior directors for many years, highly respect them and take this opportunity of welcoming them and their staff in to the group. This acquisition provides a start for further growth within the OfficeTeam group. Having made so many successful acquisitions, for both seller and buyer in the past, OfficeTeam is the perfect choice for building value.” www.officeteam.co.uk • www.zenoffice.com Les Kerr Darren Farnden