Print.IT Reseller - issue 56

01732 759725 12 BULLETIN Formpipe Lasernet and HSO partner Formpipe Lasernet has partnered with Microsoft Global Solution Integrator HSO, to strengthen its UK presence. As a result of the partnership, customers will benefit from innovative solutions and document management support informed by global industry knowledge. Formpipe Lasernet and HSO’s multi- national expertise paired with their commitment to serve as a local partner, result in expertly crafted, personalised solutions for their UK customers. Mike Rogers, Chief Commercial Officer at Formpipe Lasernet, said: “We are continuing to build on our partner first strategy and are delighted to welcome HSO onboard.” www.LasernetByFormpipe.com MapR reaches channel 200 landmark for EMEA MapR Technologies has appointed its 200th channel partner in EMEA as revenues from partner-led projects heads over 35%. The company has also strengthened its channel programs with enhancements to training to help partners capitalise on complex data and analytics opportunities that IDC suggests by 2020 will be worth $210 billion in software and consulting fees. www.mapr.com Spitfire supports government-backed scheme Spitfire is participating in the government- backed Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme as a registered supplier. Under the terms of the scheme eligible SME businesses can receive a gigabit voucher worth up to £3,000 to upgrade their business broadband to a fast and reliable connection over gigabit capable infrastructure. To supply gigabit speeds, a full fibre connection is required, rather than conventional copper wires. The government funded voucher of up to £3,000 will allow Spitfire to provide successful business applicants with the necessary fibre connection to their premises. Business voucher applicants can increase the value of the grant by applying with other businesses in their location. Engineering Solutions Director Dominic Norton, said: “The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is an excellent opportunity for SME customers to take advantage of the huge increases in data connectivity speed and reliability. With more and more businesses relying on the cloud for services, applications and data storage fast, resilient connectivity is essential.” www.spitfire.co.uk M-Files integrates with Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP solution TSO-DATA has joined the M-Files global partner program as a silver partner. Based in Germany, TSO-DATA serves as a leading expert for Microsoft Dynamics with a clear focus on medium-sized customers and their special requirements. Under the partnership, TSO-DATA developed a document management system connector, which allows for an effortless integration of M-Files with Microsoft's Dynamics NAV ERP solution. Electronic documents such as quotes, orders, invoices and emails that result from NAV master data and processes can be easily transferred and automatically archived to M-Files. www.m-files.com Zoom solutions available on G-Cloud Framework Zoom Video Communications’ solutions are now available for procurement through the UK government’s official G-Cloud Digital Marketplace framework. This accreditation provides access to the full range of Zoom’s solutions, including its Zoom Rooms, which puts high quality video, audio and content sharing in rooms of all sizes. Zoom services are available in cloud or hybrid deployments, and the solutions are available on the G-Cloud version 10 of the framework, in the Cloud Software category. The California-based company is growing so fast in the UK that it plans to increase its headcount in the next year and has moved to a substantial new office in London. www.zoom.us M-Files secures European financing The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 27 million financing agreement with Finnish software company M-Files. The loan was made possible by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), central pillar of the Investment Plan for Europe, which was launched by the EIB Group and the European Commission to boost the competitiveness of the European economy. This operation is the EIB’s largest commitment in the Finnish IT sector for years. With these funds, the rapidly growing company aims to revolutionise the way organisations manage and use information, making it more intelligent, intuitive and compliant. M-Files will use the financing for international growth, partner channel expansion and accelerating R&D in Europe. The company plans to expand its offices in UK, Germany, France, Australia and the US, and increase investment in its intelligent information management platform. www.m-files.com Xelion signs Origin Business as reseller partner Cloud telephony provider Xelion, has signed Origin Business as a channel partner for the Xelion hosted telephony service. Origin Business, the sixth largest network owner and operator in the UK, will now offer its customers the Xelion cloud telephony service as part of its product portfolio. Dion O’Byrne, Head of Business for Origin Business said: “We are pleased to now offer our customers the Xelion hosted telephony service. By providing a hosted telephony platform that puts channel resellers in the driving seat, Xelion allows us to offer customers a service tailored to their needs, that they cannot find elsewhere.” www.xelion.com/en Dion O’Byrne Dominic Norton