Print.IT Reseller - issue 87

01732 759725 BULLETIN 10 SYNNEX & Tech Data complete merger SYNNEX and Tech Data have announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company is now TD SYNNEX, led by Rich Hume as CEO. Dennis Polk, formerly the CEO of SYNNEX, is Executive Chair of the TD SYNNEX board of directors. “TD SYNNEX is uniquely positioned in today’s relentlessly transforming technology ecosystem,” said Hume. “As a versatile distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, we’re strengthening our entire portfolio of solutions and raising the bar on the value we deliver to customers and vendors with exceptional reach, efficiency and expertise. It’s an honour to lead TD SYNNEX with a talented team of 22,000 co-workers worldwide.” “We are pleased to have completed the merger and are focused on integrating our businesses,” Polk added. “We are energised by the enhanced breadth and depth of our offerings and the opportunities ahead of us to deliver superior value to our stakeholders.” www.TDSYNNEX.com Official cloud partner Babble has announced a new three-year deal with Threshold Sports to be the official cloud partner of the iconic Ride Across Britain (RAB). Babble will utilise the partnership to drive tangible positive social impact, as the cloud technology company seeks to support young people to achieve their goals. Over the course of the three-year deal, Babble has committed to raising in excess of £500,000 for The Prince’s Trust and The Buffalo Foundation. Chief Executive Matt Parker, said: “Having completed Threshold’s Ride Across Britain six times, I’m looking forward to number seven in 2021. I personally know the huge challenge this is, as well as the sense of achievement crossing the finish line brings – this is something I want my team, clients and partners to experience too. At Babble, we want to be more than just a technology company, which is why it is so important for us to commit to raising funds for our charities. In doing so, we’re able to play a small part in young people gaining access to opportunities which will help them to experience that same incredible feeling of accomplishment.” www.babble.cloud Free catalogues Integra has announced free of charge catalogues for all members as part of its fundamental strategy to continue helping dealers grow their businesses and thrive in 2022. Integra catalogues form part of a comprehensive marketing programme available to help further promote the diversity of products and services available to customers. This year’s catalogue will once again be produced using climate neutral paper, and feature over 7,500 best-selling lines including industry leading own brand, Initiative, exclusively available to members. Facilities supplies including hygiene and cleaning, technology and ‘working from home’ solutions will continue to play an important part in the product mix for 2022. CEO Aidan McDonough, said: “Our key responsibility is to help members move on from the most difficult period in our history, to win new accounts and maximise existing ones, and retain a healthy thriving business. This approach is also about supporting our key vendors who have stood by us during the most critical period in our 27-year history. The overriding message is that all of our key partners continue to support us as a dealer group and the independent dealer channel.” www.Integra-business.co.uk Expansion opportunities Exclusive Networks has entered into an exclusive agreement with Networks Unlimited with the intention to pursue discussions around a potential acquisition. Networks Unlimited is a major regional value-added distributor focused predominantly on cybersecurity and infrastructure markets, with numerous key vendor relationships in common with Exclusive. Headquartered in South Africa with further operations in Kenya and Mauritius, its partner ecosystem gives it access to 38 national markets across the continent. The agreement would bolster Exclusive Networks’ presence in the region, expanding its global footprint and creating additional opportunities for vendors and customers of both organisations. “Our global strategy continues to seek like-minded national and regional specialists like Networks Unlimited who possess strong leadership, deep expertise and a proven track record of growth that chimes with our vision,” said CEO Jesper Trolle. “The synergies in services offerings and vendor portfolios are both clear and compelling. We are also excited by the possibilities of serving more of the African market, building on our existing operations that border the Networks Unlimited footprint.” www.exclusive-networks.com Antalis expands office papers portfolio Antalis has added Navigator to its portfolio of office papers, giving customers greater choice in high quality cut-size papers. Product Manager Paul Savill, said: “The Navigator range really offers our customers exceptional quality in every respect, from how their printed document will look and feel, to how well it runs in their printers and copiers. We’re delighted to add Navigator to our range, giving our customers even greater choice.” www.antalis.co.uk Jesper Trolle