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01732 759725 BULLETIN 10 Workplace safety and productivity solutions Tech Data has introduced a range of pre- packaged technology solutions focused on making remote and physical workplaces safer, more resilient and more productive. Developed by its in-house experts, the new range of multi-vendor safety and productivity solutions combine data and security technologies as well as a range of professional, managed and financial services. The solutions help businesses to efficiently and effectively manage a range of scenarios including social distancing, telehealth, building occupancy, fever detection, hygiene, information access, and business process solutions. Vice President, Data Solutions and IoT, Europe, Craig Smith, said: “The world of work is changing. Businesses are dramatically reconfiguring their workplaces, whether offices or industrial environments, with a heightened focus on safety and security. In addition, a large proportion of the workforce will continue to be connect from home for the foreseeable future. Technology innovations, such as those presented in Tech Data’s solutions catalogue, help partners and end customers to adapt seamlessly and efficiently to this new reality.” www.techdata.com Midwich expands agreement with AVer Midwich has extended its distribution agreement with AVer, a developer and manufacturer of education technology and visual collaboration solutions. The full range of AVer’s video conferencing and professional AV products is available to Midwich Group channel partners in the UK & Ireland, with a phased rollout across additional geographical regions in the coming months. This agreement expands on the existing partnership in North America through Starin Marketing (acquired by Midwich Group in 2020) and strengthens Midwich’s unified communications and collaboration offering. Joe Smith, UK & I Channel Manager, AVer, said: “To be working with a global leader is a fantastic opportunity for AVer, Midwich’s route to market goes hand in hand with where we are as a company and for the continued growth we anticipate. Our video conferencing solutions that are certified with Zoom and MS Teams, alongside our passion for what we add to the industry makes this a very exciting prospect.” www.midwich.com Distology secures NorthEdge investment NorthEdge has invested in cyber security distributor Distology. Founded in 2014, Distology is a value-added-distributor representing vendors of IT security technology products across EMEA, helping to protect businesses’ digital estates from the growing threat of cyber-attacks. The company is headquartered in Manchester with access to the European market via its office in The Netherlands. NorthEdge is backing Hayley Roberts, CEO, and her management team which includes Finance Director Andy Roche and Sales Director Stephen Rowlands, to help accelerate the business’s exceptional growth journey. Distology has enjoyed consistent success, increasing year- on-year revenue by more than 75% over the past three years. With private equity support, Distology hopes to expand its services, build on its strong relationships with its vendors and partners and continue to grow its presence in Europe. Roberts said: “Our ambition is to be Europe’s leading value-added-distributor of cloud-based cyber security software. In order to achieve our ambitious growth plans, we needed a partner that could offer more than just a financial investment – we also want guidance and support to help us overcome the challenges that arise with rapid growth. NorthEdge has an impressive track record of investing in technology businesses and supporting them on their growth journey. Even through the challenges of lockdown we were able to build a great relationship with the NorthEdge team, and I could see they understood our business and the market we operate in.” Distology represents NorthEdge’s 12th TMT investment and is its third technology investment since November. www.distology.com Holdan signs distribution deal Holdan, a specialist distributor to the professional video and broadcast sector and part of the Midwich Group has announced a product distribution agreement with PROMISE Technology for the UK and Ireland and NewBlue Inc. for the UK, Ireland and Europe. PROMISE Technology delivers single and multi-user access, editing, sharing, and distribution of 4K footage for post-production and broadcasting, house of worship, sports and education environments. NewBlue makes it as easy as possible to produce live broadcasts, give the user the tools to make them engaging and interactive, and do it in one elegant solution. The result is a lightweight streaming and broadcast solution paired with unravelled, data-driven graphics. Divisional Director Warren Bowler, said: “We’re really proud to represent PROMISE Technology and NewBlue Inc. as a distribution partner in the UK, Ireland and Europe. We look forward to working with both these leading manufacturers to provide our partners with the very best solutions available in the marketplace.” www.holdan.co.uk Craig Smith Hayley Roberts Joe Smith