Print.IT Reseller - issue 87

BULLETIN Refreshed brand identity Mode Solutions has unveiled its new website and refreshed brand identity. Over the last few months, the company has focused on creating a new image that more accurately depicts the extensive range of services it now provides. CEO Alex Tupman said: “Mode enters an exciting phase of its history. The new website showcases Mode’s growth and evolution from an innovative and highly successful managed print provider, to now offering a full suite of digital IT services to our clients. Mode’s extensive services are now showcased in a brand new website, enabling our clients to access a full suite of managed print, comms and IT services from one dedicated team, with a reputation for providing outstanding customer service.” www.modesolutions.com Ask completes acquisition Ask Office Supplies has completed the acquisition of Office Rulers/Sovereign 2000, the company’s third deal in five years. Managing Director Greg Colehan, said: “This has added new opportunities and growth potential to the Ask Group moving forward. I am delighted to welcome the fantastic Office Rulers and Sovereign 2000 into Ask and look forward to continue growth into 2021 and beyond.” www.ask-the-office.co.uk Netbox Digital expands across East Anglia Kent-based Netbox Digital has opened a new office in Norfolk following its acquisition of Photostatic Anglia in late 2020. Managing Director Paul Crewe said: “Our new premises will provide a wonderful hub from where our team can continue to serve our clients and we can continue to expand our presence across East Anglia.” www.netboxdigital.com Softcat is CAF Ready Softcat has been granted the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Ready partner status by Microsoft. Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework is a process for taking a customer through the entire journey of cloud adoption, from initial strategic and planning workshops, to migrations of workloads into Azure, and onto management and governance of those workloads. This achievement shows Microsoft and customers that Softcat has advanced specialisations and capabilities above standard reseller operational excellence to be able to progress customers through the entire cloud journey for Azure adoption. Matthew Larder, Head of Cloud at Softcat said: “We are incredibly proud of this achievement and the team that have worked on becoming a CAF Ready partner. This is a great milestone in the cloud adoption space for Softcat and the status further validates our credibility within this space. We are excited for what is next to come for Softcat and our ever- growing cloud offering.” Softcat has also been awarded another two advanced specialisations to add to its roster – information, protection and governance and calling for Microsoft Teams. The company’s other advanced specialisations, include one in modern work, two in security and one in Azure. www.softcat.com ABC opens new branch in Cardiff ABC, the managed technology, document and IT specialist, has opened a new branch in Cardiff, South Wales. The move comes as part of its continued growth plan and is designed to help it better serve existing customers across Wales whilst connecting with new businesses. The firm will offer a wide range of cutting-edge workspace solutions, including managed print services, unified communications, document management solutions, AV and digital signage alongside compliance and security offerings to bring peace of mind to businesses keen on combating the threat from cybercrime. Branch Director, Kevin Birt, who heads the eight-strong team in Cardiff said: ““ABC (SW) offers a completely transparent and highly competitive pricing platform, plus superb after sales support to businesses, schools and charities throughout Wales and the West.” www.abcmanagedservices.uk Investment to fuel growth Technology consultancy inTec Business Solutions and Duke Royalty, have entered into a £7.7 million royalty financing agreement, with additional follow-up funding for acquisitions agreed in principle. To date, inTEC which specialises in the design, implementation and support of cloud services and business applications, including IT managed services/infrastructure support, hosted collaboration and communication solutions has acquired seven businesses as part of its growth strategy. The investment will enable the firm to refinance its capital structure, consolidate equity shareholding among the founding management team and introduce Duke as the senior lender in support of its ongoing M&A strategy. Chairman Simon Howitt, said: “By taking on Duke’s capital, we have simplified our balance sheet and set a firm foundation for future growth, both via M&A and organically. We are currently negotiating a number of further acquisitions and intend to double the size of the group when we go into 2022.” www.weareintec.co.uk PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 www.pr int i tawards .co.uk HEADL INE SPONSOR