technologyreseller.co.uk 09 DISTRIBUTOR NEWS area for the industry, so we’ll be designing comprehensive support to make training people on the software as rapid as possible.” For professional audio-visual resellers in the Microsoft Teams Rooms ecosystem, Maverick’s partnership with Salamander Designs includes consultancy and design, shipment & installation support, plus access to a Signature Teams Rooms demonstration facility, fully equipped with Salamander solutions at its Technology Centre in Basingstoke. Mark Glasspool, Senior Director, UK and Ireland, TD SYNNEX Maverick, said: “Salamander adds a new dimension to the Maverick portfolio and presents partners with a good opportunity to add more value for customers. We’re particularly excited about the potential within the Microsoft Teams Rooms ecosystem for Salamander’s electric mobile carts and lift stands for Surface Hub 3, which are ideal for both education and corporate settings. We also see excellent potential for Salamander’s huddle space solutions, which are both affordable and simple to install, and their expertly designed arc tables in optimising the ‘front-row’ layout and providing a more inclusive experience for users in Microsoft Signature Teams rooms and smart meeting spaces.” https://uk.tdsynnex.com/ Vivitek expands UK distribution network with Solstice AV Vivitek, a Delta brand, is expanding its distribution network in the UK with the appointment of Solstice Distribution (Solstice AV) to distribute its projectors, wireless collaboration solutions and digital displays and expand its partner network. As part of its value-add, the Tewkesbury-based AV distributor founded in 2020 will offer pre- and post-sale support, from product demonstrations to help with specifying and installing solutions. Holger Graeff, General Manager of Vivitek EMEA, said: “Vivitek’s channel partner network has been curated to create the perfect best-of-breed partnerships. I am confident that Solstice AV’s appetite for success, technical knowledge and raft of value-add services will complement the exceptional work done by our existing channel partners to help meet the growing demand for Vivitek’s AV solutions.” www.solsticeav.com www.vivitek.eu MicroWarehouse to extend Acer reach in Ireland Acer is aiming to strengthen its commercial presence in Ireland and ensure customers in the education sector and other verticals can access locally held stock by signing a strategic partnership with IT products distributor MicroWarehouse. Ellie Robinson, Head of UK Channel Sales & Currys at Acer UK, said: “We are thrilled to partner with MicroWarehouse to strengthen our commercial presence in Ireland. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing our Irish customers with greater access to our innovative technology solutions. We believe that MicroWarehouse’s expertise and wide distribution network will be instrumental in achieving this goal.” The partnership covers a range of Acer products, including laptops, desktops, monitors and projectors. www.acer.com Mark Glasspool TD SYNNEX Maverick The Solstice AV sales team pictured with office manager Helen Fellows (l): George Caines, Mason Rawbone, Ollie Dean, Izzie Dayas. VIP UK to distribute SureFire Gaming products SureFire Gaming, a specialist European brand owned by Verbatim GmbH, has appointed VIP Computers to distribute its gaming gear to resellers and retailers in the UK. Designed specifically for console and PC gaming enthusiasts, the range includes mice, keyboards, headsets, speakers, surfaces and laptop coolers. Del Fadipe, Key Account Manager UK/ Ireland at Verbatim, said: “We are thrilled to partner with VIP UK as our authorised distributor in the UK. Their extensive reach and strong reputation within the IT and gaming sectors make them the ideal partner to bring our SureFire Gaming products to a wider audience. We are confident that this collaboration will provide UK gamers with greater access to our high-quality, reliable gaming accessories.”
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