BULLETIN Tech Data adds smart TVs Tech Data has signed a distribution agreement with TCL – the fast-growing Chinese manufacturer of smart TVs with a reputation for delivering high quality at an amazing price. With specialist retail and logistics capability, Tech Data is well placed to provide the kind of services that retailers and webstores need to optimise sales of consumer products in areas adjacent to mainstream IT, such as smart TVs which are now increasingly seeing cross-over with LFD displays designed for smart signage and collaboration. “The signing of TCL comes at just the right time,” said Ryan Thomas, Business Unit Manager, Consumer Electronics, UK, Tech Data. “A lot of consumers will be looking to upgrade their TV at this time of year and many of the established brands are only available at higherthan-normal prices due to the opposing forces of high demand and constrained supply. TCL has a great line-up of TVs at amazing prices. They are raising a lot of eyebrows.” The TCL range covers screen sizes from 32inch FHD LEDs to 75-inch 4K QLED televisions, providing something for everyone and all products are now available to order from Tech Data. www.techdata.com NTT DATA UK continue commitment to women in tech As part of its DoDiversity initiative, NTT DATA UK announced the successful graduation of its sponsored candidates participating in the route2work digital skills academy programme. The partnership with route2work, which saw NTT DATA UK fund scholarships for 30 women to enrol in one of four digital skills academies, is part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion and to closing the gender gap in technology, by giving those who otherwise lacked opportunities to enter the industry a chance to develop the core skills required to work in the technology sector. The graduates of the route2work programme, who come from a wide range of backgrounds, received training in core Microsoft skills and now have the competencies required to pursue a new career in the technology industry. https://uk.nttdata.com VOWWholesale signs SYNAXON UK SYNAXON UK is adding products available from VOWWholesale to its stock availability and pricing platform, EGIS. VOW is the latest addition to the stock availability and pricing platform, which gives partners a fast, efficient, and economical way to check current stock availability and pricing from over 40 distributors. Managing Director Mike Barron said: “VOWWholesale has a rich history and unrivalled reputation for quality and service. This agreement opens up new potential for SYNAXON UK partners, giving them access to over 24,000 products from more than 700 suppliers that VOW represents and help SYNAXON UK to reach further into the office products channel and offer. It also makes EGIS an even more essential tool for every B2B reseller business in the UK.” www.vowwholesale.co.uk Antalis raises funds for Movember Thirty members of the Antalis Conversion team took part in Movember, where men grow a moustache – whether this be a regular ‘mo’, a handlebar, or a French moustache – to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, helping the charity to save lives. To date the team has raised £3,117. www.antalis.co.uk 01732 759725 8 New value to zero trust challenge Exclusive Networks has announced its worldwide distribution agreement with Infinipoint, a provider of a pioneering Device-Identity-as-a-Service (DIaaS) security solution that enables the critical device pillar of the zero trust cybersecurity approach. Focusing on mid-market aligned partners – initially in Europe covering France, Germany, and the UK with a view to extending across global territories from early 2022 – Exclusive will be supporting Infinipoint growth targets both through net new opportunities and by capitalising on technology integrations (i.e., SASE, MFA, ZTNA, etc.) and alliances from within its vendor portfolio. Andy Travers, EVP Worldwide Sales & Marketing at Exclusive Networks said: “Of the seven pillars propping up the concept of zero trust architecture (ZTA), partners have struggled most to position a strong story around zero trust for device access because specialist solutions simply haven’t existed. That’s all changed with Infinipoint and DIaaS. Enterprises know that implementing the zero trust for devices piece right is essential – and with Infinipoint we’re breaking down that barrier. It’s a great solution and fits perfectly into our cyber ecosystem. DIaaS also naturally supports a multitude of consumption models which makes it readymade for scaling out globally via our X-OD on-demand platform.” www.exclusive-networks.com Exclusive Networks acquires cyber specialist Exclusive Networks has completed its acquisition of Networks Unlimited, a major regional value-added distributor serving 38 national markets in Africa with cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions. The acquisition establishes Exclusive Networks’ first presence in sub-Saharan Africa, expanding its global footprint and providing new opportunities for vendor and reseller partners both within the region and around the world. “This is the perfect acquisition for us in Africa – I’m pleased to welcome Networks Unlimited into the global Exclusive family and believe this brings a host of benefits and opportunities to all our partners,” said CEO Jesper Trolle. www.exclusive-networks.com Ryan Thomas Jesper Trolle Andy Travers
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