BULLETIN Award win for Aurora Aurora Managed Services has been named Ricoh’s top seller for Docuware software, recognising outstanding performance and significant contribution to the OEM’s Docuware revenues in 2022. Surpassing all other channel partners to achieve this prestigious title was an incredible accomplishment that required relentless dedication, hard work, and a strong commitment to customers. Ricoh’s Partner Sales Manager, Steven Douglas, presented a celebratory cake to Aurora’s Service Director, Stuart Stallard, symbolising the recognition and gratitude for the company’s efforts and the customer-centric culture at Aurora. www.aurora.co.uk SCC included on CCS framework SCC has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Network Services 3 framework, further extending its service offering to the public sector. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2022/23, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £3.8 billion – supporting worldclass public services that offer best value for taxpayers. Through the Network Services 3 framework, all UK public sector organisations can access network solutions, communication services, connectivity to cloud-based data and applications, audio and video conferencing, radio and satellite networking, and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities. This is the latest in a succession of public sector framework wins for SCC, which has been included on every iteration of the CCS G-Cloud framework since its inception in 2012. Nigel Clark, Head of Public Sector said: “We’re delighted to be named as a supplier on the Network Services 3 framework. By purchasing through CCS agreements, public and third sector organisations benefit from increased quality and value. As an established supplier to the public sector, we understand this and are committed to helping organisations access services that contribute toward the digital agenda and the transformation of our public services.” www.scc.com PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 Tree planting First Copy Corporation has funded the planting of 5,000 trees with environmental organisation Ecologi. The trees are responsibly planted in supported reforestation projects worldwide. The company funds trees each time it installs new devices, at present, this starts at five trees for a desktop device and rises to 100 for a large digital press. New business enquiries also result in additional trees being planted. Progress can be tracked on the company’s ‘Virtual Forest’, which indicates which projects have been supported. The planting of the first 5,000 trees is a significant step forward and one part of a larger corporate social responsibility plan. “We first started funding tree planting through Ecologi in January 2022,” said Managing Director Dave Honeyben. “As a business that supports other companies with printing and document management, planting trees was an obvious way to give back to the planet. Although not the same as offsetting carbon, planting trees is one way in which we are working towards a greener future. We have changed our vehicles for electric ones – including our new van – and have also begun to support nature-based projects with Ecologi that prevent greenhouse gas emissions from occurring in the first place. “We know there is more to do, but we want to go beyond just supporting our customers to reduce emissions and waste with efficient printing processes. In 2023 we are working on a carbon audit and will set further actions and goals for the company to achieve in the coming months and years,” he added. www.firstcopy.co.uk Paradigm Business Solutions partners with Konica Minolta Managed print provider Paradigm Business Solutions has partnered with Konica Minolta. Launched in April this year, Paradigm Business Solutions was conceived to address what the founders Rob Carey and Rob Hewett saw as a noticeable gap in the market for accountability and consideration for even the smallest customer. Based in the southeast of England, the company delivers managed solutions for single or multiple sites across the UK in any sector. Reflecting upon the new partnership Carey said: “The print market is evolving so we knew Paradigm Business Solutions needed to offer something more than just traditional managed print. From our experience, we believe Konica Minolta offers the best and most reliable print products, and with its broad portfolio of scan and document management solutions it fits perfectly into what we want to offer to meet market demands.” Hewett added, “Having both previously worked for Konica Minolta we follow the same values of putting customers first, delivering what you promise and providing quality and value for money. Lots of channel resellers have been bought out since the pandemic and this can create a revolving door of contacts for smaller customers. Paradigm Business Solutions is here to fill that gap by delivering a personal touch – Rob and I are here to speak to customers directly - which instils trust and ensures we provide a fully hands-on approach.” www.paradigmbusiness.co.uk www.konicaminolta.co.uk Nigel Clark
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