Print.IT Reseller - issue 82

BULLETIN Comtec invests for growth IT solutions provider Comtec Enterprises is building on its successful 2020 by upgrading its network capabilities to enable it to deliver more managed services and better security to its expanding client base. In addition to two new Schneider data suites that will enable it to handle increased customer demand for managed IT services, Comtec has invested in new storage and service arrays from Dell. These include a new cluster of Dell PowerEdge Servers running the latest VMware vSphere 7 in a high availability (HA) environment and a high performance all flash SSD Dell Storage array. CEO Nick Claxson, said: “While not without its challenges, 2020 saw incredible growth for Comtec. Wanting to end the year on a high and ensure we hit the ground running in 2021, we used the holiday period to replace much of our existing network with new infrastructure that would allow us to meet these growth opportunities head on. That work is now complete, and I’m pleased to announce that our capacity for end-to-end security, managed services offerings and overall network stability has seen a massive increase.” www.comtec.com Best in Derby Neuways has received the 2021 Best in IT Support and Cyber Security Solutions – Derby award. The accolade recognises the firm as part of the 2021 Business Elite Awards and highlights the consistently high levels of IT support the IT specialist has provided its customers with. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Neuways has maintained its promise of delivering SLAs with customers without any delay. This is as well as supplying customers’ bespoke IT strategic advice to help them grow and develop through their IT strategies. Managing Director, Martin Roberts said: “It is great to receive an award that underlines our credentials as an experienced managed service provider. To be ranked as the best in Derby for providing customers with IT support and cyber security solutions is a real highlight, especially within the context of the challenges the last 12 months has thrown up.” www.neuways.com New partnership Wrexham-based Rawson Digital has partnered with Konica Minolta. Managing Director and Founder Vaughn Rawson said: “Konica Minolta has a well- deserved reputation for quality products and expert support, so when the opportunity arose to become a partner we were very keen to do so. Like all businesses, we have faced challenges this year from the disruption, but our sales have now returned to pre-UK lockdown levels and we are growing our team to meet the challenges ahead. Konica Minolta has already shown us a clear partnership commitment and we know it delivers the right selection of products and services for our customers, as they adjust to the new ways of working.” Neil Hamilton, UK Channel Development Manager at Konica Minolta added: “Rawson Digital is a very well run business which has carved out its place in the market and continues to review demand, providing exactly what customers need and want. We share a common goal and strength of reliability and a focus on forward-thinking technology, which makes us a perfect fit as partners.” www.rawsondigital.co.uk Nubeprint launches new MPS offering Nubeprint has launched a new direct managed print service with ultra-low entry- level pricing. Customers can choose from a basic MPS package from as little as € 6.25 per month to manage up to 25 devices, or the feature-rich ZERO basic option which starts at € 29.60 per month for 25 devices. Nubeprint Direct’s ZERO basic option features a dashboard of 19 easy to manage, state-of-the-art, self-explanatory apps to get the MPS programme up and running – including bill page counts, push notifications to customers’ mobile phones when toner is low to automatically manage the delivery of new consumables. Providers receive real-time alerts when a device has a technical issue, as well as alerts for consumables from customers’ printers, irrespective of manufacturer, it’s possible to set monitoring between a threshold based on the remaining days or based on the remaining percentage level of ink or toner. There’s also a COVID-19 home working solution to monitor printers from teleworkers with no cumbersome software installation. “One of the barriers to entering the MPS sector for SMEs is the high entry costs,” said Antonio Sanchez, CEO at Nubeprint. “Nubeprint Direct is flexible so you can adapt what you need to your budget and just pay for the functions you need, and you can pay monthly with no commitment or you can benefit from discounts by taking an annual licence.” www.nubeprintdirect.com PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 SEE PAGE 39 Vaughn Rawson