Print.IT Reseller - issue 82

01732 759725 12 BULLETIN Asolvi becomes PrintReleaf ambassador Asolvi has become an ambassador for PrintReleaf. PrintReleaf’s cloud-based software measures total paper consumption based on cumulative printing and converts that total into an equivalent number of trees which are then automatically and certifiably planted around the world at reforestation sites of the user’s choice. The solution enables dealers to offer their customers the ability to empower sustainable business by ‘releafing’ their paper consumption. Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Tony Milford, said: “We’re naturally delighted to become an ambassador for PrintReleaf. We’ve watched this fantastic initiative for a number of years and salute anything that is both good for business and for the planet. We believe this is a great way for our valued MPS and workplace technology partners to play a part in addressing this key global issue and look forward to playing a small part ourselves in spreading the word through this ambassadorial role.” www.asolvi.com Data Direct adds Pelikan Data Direct has announced a partnership with PRPS which will see it offer the Pelikan brand to customers. Procurement Director Peter Cowan, said: “This is another exciting addition to our growing portfolio of brands, providing excellent products and margin opportunities for our core office equipment / IT channel dealer customer base. The package from Pelikan is impressive – with significant end-user activity and a rewards programme that will create demand through the chain. As brand loyalty and trends in consumption change, Pelikan from Data Direct will also attract new users looking for relevant eco-based products and also solutions for when working from home.” www.data-direct.co.uk M-Files completes SaaS transition M-Files has completed its transition to software-as-a-service in 2020, with 94% of its annual recurring revenue attributed to subscription-based sales. M-Files added nearly 1,000 new customers in 2020 across its global footprint, providing solutions for boosting collaboration, ensuring a seamless digital experience, and driving new efficiencies in today’s work-from-anywhere world. Over the last year, M-Files offered more resources to its network of resellers, service providers, developers and technology partners across its regions, signalling a commitment to strengthening and growing those key relationships. Over the last year, M-Files has expanded its strategic alliances with global organisations including Microsoft, Salesforce and Adobe. The company also expanded its technology alliance with Konica Minolta to bring AI-driven document management offerings across the European market; partnered with Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to deliver a digital business solution for companies in that region, and an alliance with Iron Mountain showcased joint offerings in the Asian territories of Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, along with the Nordic region countries of Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. Founder and CEO Antti Nivala, said: “Last year, more enterprises benefited from our innovative licensing options as they increased knowledge worker productivity, enabled business continuity and reduced risk with M-Files solutions. A January 2021 Series C investment of $80 million will help us continue to drive results and further propel this exciting momentum.” www.m-files.com Universal Print support PaperCut has announced the launch of support for Microsoft’s Universal Print cloud infrastructure. PaperCut has been working closely with Microsoft’s technical teams since 2019, when Universal Print first went in to preview (beta). This collaboration has benefited both organisations, resulting in a connector integration for PaperCut that replaces and improves upon the default Microsoft connector. This new compatibility means Microsoft 365 and Azure customers adopting Universal Print as part of their cloud journey can use PaperCut MF to enjoy printing on every platform, printer, and device; data protection before, during and after printing; a reduced environmental footprint, and shrinking bills; and the ability to scan and digitise documents to work smarter. Jamie McClunie, PaperCut Universal Print Product Manager, said: “We see Universal Print as the natural evolution of Windows Print Server. Our customers are rapidly adopting SaaS tools like Microsoft 365, and supporting Universal Print is just one way we’re helping support the choice of cloud infrastructure.” www.papercut.com Tony Milford Kaspersky ranked top For the second year running, Kaspersky has been ranked number one for the quality of its partner program in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark. The company achieved the highest overall rating of 87.8%. The benchmark saw Kaspersky once again outperform all vendors in the ranking to be named the top cybersecurity vendor for channel satisfaction. The Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark provides reassurance to the channel when selecting vendors in a range of sectors, including cybersecurity. The benchmark is an objective comparison of channel partner programs, measuring how vendors perform in a number of key categories. Kaspersky received over 679 reviews from the channel for its program, an increase of 588% over the past 12 months. www.kaspersky.co.uk