RESELLER NEWS technologyreseller.co.uk 11 More positively, MSPs are making good use of automation to improve efficiency: 66% are automating device onboarding and security enforcement, and 72% of high-growth MSPs are actively investing in AI‑driven automation, using it to boost internal efficiency and client service delivery. The 2025 MSP Performance Report is available at https://jumpcloud.com/ resources/2025-msp-performance-report. … Gamma sees clear opportunity in embedded service model Gamma Communications is strengthening its partnership with Clear Business with the provision of a fully managed service for connectivity and voice, delivered under the Clear Business brand. Clear Business provides over 100,000 SMEs with essential services spanning telecoms, broadband, mobile, payment services, energy, water and business insurance backed by local support and expertise. This embedded service model enables Gamma to scale its reach to SMEs while maintaining high-touch delivery through a trusted partner brand. It can also help partners navigate the shift from WLR/PSTN to all-IP. Jon Perkins, Chief Product & Strategy Officer of Clear Business, said: “As a one-stop shop for essential services, we’re committed to removing complexity and delivering real value. Gamma brings the technical expertise and service heritage that gives us and our customers total confidence. With Gamma powering our connectivity and voice services, we’re elevating the service experience and setting ourselves apart in a crowded market.” www.gammagroup.co … Systal builds on multi-millioneuro investment Systal Technology Solutions, a global specialist in managed network, cloud and security transformation, has officially opened its redesigned headquarters and advanced Network Operations Centre (NOC) in Bratislava, Slovakia, following a multimillion-euro investment in its operations. The investment strengthens Systal’s ability to support the management and security of mission-critical IT infrastructure for enterprise clients around the world, by enabling seamless 24/7 integration across its international operations in Glasgow (UK), Tampa (US), Bangalore (India) and Brno (Czech Republic). https://www.systaltech.com. … Advania UK reports 3.3x rise in revenue Advania UK, one of Microsoft’s leading partners in Northern Europe, has solidified its position as a leading force in the UK IT services market, with a 330% year-on-year increase in turnover to more than £450 million, a quadrupling of its client base to 9,500 and an increase in headcount to 1,500 people in more than 20 locations across the UK. Its growth has been powered by the strategic acquisitions of CCS Media and Servium, the former contributing over £273 million in revenue and bolstering Advania’s offerings in infrastructure, cloud transformation, AI and managed services, and the latter strengthening its services offering for the mid-market with managed IT services, IT procurement optimisation and asset management. Geoff Kneen, CEO of Advania UK, said: “The strategic acquisitions of CCS Media and Servium have been pivotal in accelerating our expansion, enabling us to provide a comprehensive and robust portfolio of services. We are not just growing in size, but also in what we can deliver, proving we can be the trusted technology partner to our clients. We are building a powerhouse for the future.” www.advania.com … Softcat named Tenable Partner of the Year Exposure management company Tenable has announced Softcat (UKI) as its Partner of the Year for EMEA and SHI as its Public Sector Partner of the Year. Global award winners include IBM (Global System Integrator of the Year), Siemens Energy (Tenable OT Security Partner of the Year), Telefonica (MSSP Partner of the Year) and AWS (Global Technology Partner of the Year). Winners were announced during Tenable’s fifth annual virtual partner conference, Tenable AssureWorld. www.tenable.com Barracuda UK star performers Five UK&I businesses were amongst the winners at the 2025 Barracuda Partner Awards, held at the cybersecurity provider’s annual partner event, Discover25 EMEA. They were: Phoenix Software (Regional Partner of the Year UKI); Infinigate UK&I (Distributor of the Year); DuoCall MSP (Email Protection Partner of the Year); PMD Data Solutions (Data Protection Partner of the Year); and QuoStar (Managed XDR Partner of the Year). barracuda.com Midland Computers shines at WithSecure Star Awards Telford-based full-service IT solutions provider Midland Computers is celebrating its recent success at WithSecure’s annual European co-security event in Finland, where as well as picking up the Star Award for Best UK Performance 2024 it was shortlisted in the Global Competence Leaders category. Amy Davies, Managing Director at Midland Computers, said: “Being applauded on an international stage is a true testament to the dedication of our team, who work tirelessly to stay ahead of evolving regulations, industry trends and emerging threats, ensuring our customers remain compliant, secure and efficient.” Midland Computers is one of nine WithSecure Silver Partners in the UK. www.midlandcomputers.com Exponential-e to modernise Havant Borough Council infrastructure Exponential-e, a UK provider of cloud, connectivity, communications and cyber security solutions, has been selected by Havant Borough Council to support the modernisation of its IT infrastructure. As part of the three-year Managed Services Provider (MSP) contract, Exponential-e will migrate the Council’s IT systems to a Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure and provide a fully integrated solution that encompasses the network and all end user services. All data will be migrated from the Council’s current estate to a new UK-hosted domain featuring dedicated Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and dedicated firewall, managed LAN and Wi-Fi services, all wholly owned by the Council. Exponential-e will provide ongoing management and support of the estate, including the Council’s 680+ PCs and end-user devices, soon to be upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, supported by a fully managed service desk and professional services function. The implementation started in May 2025 and is scheduled to go live in July. https://www.exponential-e.com/industry/government Geoff Kneen Advania UK continued...
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