Print.IT Reseller - issue 81

01732 759725 BULLETIN 10 Chrome Enterprise Recommended EveryonePrint’s multi-tenant cloud print infrastructure platform Hybrid Cloud Platform (HCP), is verified by Google to work great on Chrome OS. Chrome Enterprise Recommended offers technologies across the stack to improve companies’ endpoint computing experience. By optimising for Chrome OS, partners work directly with Google to extend their product’s functionality, quality and security. HCP enables managed print providers and in-house IT departments to deploy and control the entire printing infrastructure from a single web-based interface. There’s no requirement to install any applications on-premise and by eliminating print servers, and the requirement to run clients on workstations, customers benefit from significantly lower printing costs. User-centricity is built in with features including single sign-on via Google Workspace, and HCP’s location-aware functionality, which automatically discovers and lists available printers wherever users are. Plus, enterprises benefit from industry-leading security – including encryption of data at rest, user authentication, and auditing functionality. HCP also supports Zero-Trust network policies. “We are delighted to receive the Chrome Enterprise Recommended badge, an achievement that confirms that EveryonePrint has worked with Google to ensure HCP provides an easy to deploy, scalable, flexible way to enable secure printing from Chrome devices,” said Tavs Dalaa, CEO, EveryonePrint. “As a Chrome Enterprise Recommended partner, EveryonePrint is well positioned to help organisations using Chrome OS to make print perform in the cloud, ensuring Chromebook users enjoy the same full-featured range of flexible printing options, such as direct print, secure print and finishing options, on all platforms.” www.everyoneprint.com Champion status Kaspersky has retained its Champion status for the second year in a row in the latest Canalys EMEA Channel Leadership Matrix, becoming top cybersecurity vendor in terms of channel satisfaction. With the largest number of reviews (554), Kaspersky was ranked number one, demonstrating the highest level of partner support and engagement. As the top vendor, Kaspersky scores strongly in the areas of product availability and supply (91%) and effectiveness of account management (89%). www.kaspersky.com New partner program Akamai Technologies, Inc., the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, has announced a new partner program that expands and supports channel partners’ ability to deliver high value services to their customers. Partners will migrate into the new programme over a six-month transition period. The new program builds upon and expands the company’s existing channel partner programme, providing greater flexibility, support and financial incentives. At its core is a new enablement programme that offers partners the training, certifications and support to independently sell and service Akamai products successfully. “We recognise the crucial role our channel partners play in Akamai’s growth and success,” said Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr Tom Leighton. “The new Akamai Partner Program unleashes our partners’ potential, enabling them to build highly rewarding businesses around our intelligent edge products, while delivering great value to their customers.” www.akamai.com Konica Minolta recognised as Top UK Employer Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute, for the fourth year in a row, in recognition of its exceptional employee offerings. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases Konica Minolta’s dedication to a better world of work, exhibited through excellent HR policies and people practices. Sarah Stone, Chief People Officer at Konica Minolta said: “We are immensely proud to have been certified again in 2021. It is important that we have a supportive, nurturing and inspiring environment that gives every member of our team the opportunity to achieve their full potential, for themselves, our customers and partners, as well as for the continued success of the company.” The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as: people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, well- being, and diversity & inclusion. The programme has certified and recognised more than 1,600 Top Employers in 120 countries/regions across five continents. www.konicaminolta.co.uk TT Electronics and Thales join forces TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has announced a collaboration agreement with Thales to enable future development of operational technology (OT) based cyber security initiatives and research. These programmes will be delivered out of the National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC) in Ebbw Vale, South Wales – a project cofounded by the Welsh Government, Thales and the University of South Wales. This collaboration brings together Thales’ expertise in securing critical systems with TT Electronics’ innovative approach to electronics manufacturing for high reliability markets. The partnership will allow the companies to work hand in hand on developing a complete cyber security journey, from operational technology asset discovery within TT Electronics’ factories, to the implementation of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and development of future products for TT. The first project within the agreement has already been undertaken, with Thales helping TT deploy advanced new technologies and software across its production facilities to ensure protection from cyber threats of today and tomorrow. www.ttelectronics.com • www.thalesgroup.com Exertis named UK distributor for Triangle Hi-Fi Exertis has boosted its premium audio offering by becoming distributor to French audio specialists, Triangle Hi-Fi, focusing on the manufacturer’s Borea range of speakers. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Triangle’s philosophy is built around dynamic and vivid sound performance. Its Borea loudspeaker range delivers a class-leading vocal and midrange performance combined with punchy and controlled bass. www.exertis.co.uk Tavs Dalaa