Print.IT Reseller - issue 56

NEC Display Solutions strengthens UK sales team NEC has welcomed three new members to its UK sales team. Jack Wilders is charged with managing integrator and reseller accounts, providing support and technical knowledge to offer the best value and perfect fit proposition for end-users. Louise Hirst joins NEC to manage end-user accounts with specific focus on media, manufacturing and engineering. And Helen Flynn has been appointed Corporate Reseller Account Manager. www.nec-display-solutions.com 01732 759725 14 BULLETIN ThinPrint brings mobile printing to VMware Workspace ONE ThinPrint, a VMware Technology Alliance advanced partner, has announced the availability of its secure mobile printing solution, ThinPrint Mobile Print, for VMware Workspace ONE. Customers of Workspace ONE can leverage the solution’s management capabilities to easily open their organisation’s printer infrastructure to its mobile users. It provides employees with the ability to seamlessly and securely access all network printers from their iOS and Android devices, fully in accordance with assigned permissions. www.thinprint.com Toshiba expands mono line-up The new e-STUDIO408P/478P and e-STUDIO408S/448S mono print devices models are energy efficient, exceptionally reliable and offer superb print quality – in a smaller footprint than their predecessors. Faster print times – up to 40 and 47 pages per minute, increased toner yield, and comprehensive media support are just a few of the benefits offered by these innovative machines. Toshiba TEC has also launched a range of advanced toner cartridges. Thanks to a unique formulation, the new toners ensure outstanding print quality with rich blacks, smooth greys, excellent print detail and consistent performance from the cartridge’s first print to its last. www.toshibatec.co.uk New HP Metal Jet technology HP Inc. has launched HP Metal Jet, which it claims is the world’s most advanced 3D printing technology for the high volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts. HP Metal Jet provides up to 50 times more productivity than other 3D printing methods and at a significantly lower cost compared to other binder jetting systems. www.hp.com A4 MFDs come without compromise Develop's latest series of A4 mono MFDs offer the same high level of features and functionality as full size A3 models, with a smaller footprint. There are four models in the new A4 ineo mono series with output speeds ranging from 36 to 47 pages per minute. The ineo 3622 and ineo 4422 make everyday print and scanning jobs easy. For customers requiring higher featured devices without the need of larger format A3, the ineo 4052 and ineo 4752 are ideal. Featuring a dual-scan document feeder for high speed double sided scanning, these devices have a newly designed operating panel with integrated NFC supporting mobile connectivity including AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. www.dsales.eu IN BRIEF VCW expands operations To meet the increasing demand for IT security and infrastructure management solutions, VCW Security has made two new hires. Regional Sales Manager Mark Thomas, joins from Arrow ECS Distribution and Gordon Laverick who previously worked at Garland Technology, as Senior Business Development Manager. In these new roles, they will be responsible for building relationships with the channel reseller partners and providing the highest level of support and assistance throughout the sales lifecycle. Sales Director Gareth Morris, said: “Gordon and Mark have extensive experience of creating and maintaining invaluable business partnerships as well as a deep understanding of the markets in which we operate. They will play a leading role in building and supporting VCW’s channel network.” www.vcwsecurity.com Gordon Laverick Mark Thomas MapR makes changes to EMEA leadership team Following significant growth across the region, MapR has announced changes to its EMEA leadership team. With a strong presence in the UK, Germany, France and Benelux, effective immediately, MapR has established an emerging territories region to more effectively develop business opportunities outside of these established markets. The new business will cover Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Southern Africa, which collectively represent around 50% of the GDP of the EMEA region. Gert Paczynski will lead the new territory alongside Fabian Wilckens who has been promoted to Head of Central/Eastern Europe, Martin Darling, Country Manager UK and Yann Aubry, Vice President Northern and Western Europe. www.mapr.com ArtSystems appoints new Sales and Marketing Director Russell Harpham has been appointed as the new Sales and Marketing Director for Nottingham-based, distributor ArtSystems. Managing Director Steve Hawker, said: “I am delighted to announce Russell’s appointment to this new key role. ArtSystems has enjoyed sustained growth over the last few years, and Russell’s appointment is part of broader plans to sustain and accelerate this success.” www.artsystems.co.uk