Print.IT Reseller - issue 81

01732 759725 24 PRINTIT AWARDS 2020 ...continued team who have previously transformed a managed print business into a wider workplace technology provider. Online Reseller of the Year Sponsored by Ingram Micro Box has enjoyed incredible success achieving a 30% year on year growth. It was this combined with its innovative business model which sees product managers manage brands and categories online, effectively running individual mini businesses – a strategy that is a significant contributor to the company’s growth – that led the judges to name Box the winner in this category. Best Apprenticeship Programme Sponsored by HP Inc. Brother UK’s long-running apprenticeship programme, which aims to develop young talent from its local community in Tameside, a Manchester borough which faces both economic and social challenges was considered to be a standout entry. The company has invested heavily in the programme, which has been repaid by the loyalty and success of each apprentice. Almost all of the 20 apprentices remain in the business and those that are now permanent employees, have had at least one promotion. PRODUCT AWARDS MFP Line of the Year Sponsored by Westcoast A3 LaserJet and Pagewide Managed MFPs and Printers Judges praised the wide product choice, world-class security features, seamless connectivity to software solutions and consistent experience for partners and end-users, across the full range of products. Highly Commended: Lexmark GO Line The judges were very impressed with the range’s value for money, ease of use, and enterprise-class functionality, reliability, and full spectrum security. Desktop Printer Line of the Year Sponsored by VOWWholesale Desktop Range Judges praised the HP desktop range for its exceptional security, print quality, speed and energy efficient properties. Scanner of the Year Sponsored by Kofax INfuse Smart Connected Scanning Solution Kodak Alaris was a clear winner in this category. The judges said: “A scanner needs to do more than just scan paper. INfuse is a unique combination of hardware and software that enables partners to deliver custom, easy-to-use, remotely managed capture solutions.” Best MFP Business App Sponsored by ISL Kofax ControlSuite Judges applauded Kofax for a comprehensive and well thought out application with good supporting material. Kofax ControlSuite enables customers to manage and protect business document information and increase productivity by ensuring documents get to the right people at the right time. Solution of the Year Sponsored by Apogee perform IT – mysalesdrive.com Covid-19 module perform IT expanded its existing room plan software to include a COVID-19 module. The tool enables users to redesign workplaces, redistribute work areas, redefine walking routes, set up waiting areas, place information signs, set up disinfection dispensers and much more. CORPORATE AWARDS Vendor of the Year Sponsored by Ingram Micro Hardware Distributor of the Year Sponsored by Lexmark EOS Distributor of the Year Sponsored by ECI Reseller / Dealer of the Year (Turnover up to £5m) Sponsored by Lexmark Highland Copiers has implemented remote monitoring and assistance software that enables it to complete 80% of service calls remotely, guarantees it will meet all emergency calls onsite (if required) within the entire Highlands and Islands in less than four hours, and maintains a first-time fix rate of 98%. The judges recognised the company’s success in delivering excellence in customer service in what they described as “a challenging environment to do business in, where you’re not operating in cities but in the extremities of Scotland.” Highly Commended: Office Evolution Office Evolution submitted a first-class entry, the judges felt its strong growth trajectory and successful diversification combined with its charity focus deserved recognition. Reseller / Dealer of the Year (Turnover in excess of £5m) Sponsored by Ingram Micro Aura has created an innovative proposition to enable workspace transformation. Judges considered it a worthy winner due to its clearly defined business plan and a strong management