BULLETIN 01732 759725 8 Versa Networks partners with Infinigate Versa Networks is partnering with Infinigate to bring its AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution to enterprises across EMEA. With this addition, Infinigate is able to provide resellers, VARs and MSPs with Versa’s full offering of on-premise, cloud and hybrid security and networking products, including SASE, Secure SD-WAN and SSE. Andreas Bechtold, President Europe at Infinigate, said: “Our partnership with Versa Networks brings new growth opportunities to our partners across the EMEA region by offering access to a leading Unified SASE solution that complements our existing portfolio. Expanding our successful partnership with Versa Networks across a wider territory is the next logical step for us.” www.infinigate.com Mixed reality TD SYNNEX has been appointed as a distributor for Lenovo’s ThinkReality portfolio of virtual and mixed reality headsets and is ready to bring partners on board and provide them with the enablement they need to take the solution to their customers. Designed for business, the ThinkReality solutions provide an innovative and highly effective platform for simulated training, collaboration and 3D design applications. Ryan Thomas, Business Unit Director, mobile / CE / mixed reality, UK, TD SYNNEX, said: “This is a good opportunity for B2B resellers to start venturing into an area of largely unexplored potential. The ThinkReality range is the first mixed reality solution that is designed for businesses and comes from a vendor that really understands the needs of commercial organisations. “It gives partners something genuinely new and potentially game-changing to take to their customers. We are ready to give them sales and technical training and provide consultancy and sales support they need to fulfil the potential of this ground-breaking solution.” https://uk.tdsynnex.com/ Exertis publishes first DE&I report Exertis Group (DCC Technology) has published its first annual DE&I report, detailing actions, progress and aspirations which support the inclusive culture across its businesses around the world. The report reflects the group’s belief that a highly inclusive culture – along with teams that are diverse in multiple senses – create not just a sustainable working environment but the essential foundations for business success. Participation rates of the group’s internal DE&I survey have increased markedly, with 2023’s survey seeing an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. Across an identical set of key questions, employee attitudes to the group’s DE&I journey were more than 9% more positive in 2023 than in the previous year. In addition, the group’s gender balance is changing steadily, with the percentage of women in the group having increased by 3% since 2020. Kim Lonas, Global Diversity & Inclusion Programme Lead, DCC Technology, said: “In our inaugural DE&I report we have proudly shared the story of our journey, spanning all facets of our business. DCC Technology's dedication to propelling our initiatives over the past year has been both collaborative and extraordinary, as we endeavour to foster an authentically diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.” www.exertis.co.uk Guest speaker Integra Business Solutions has revealed that broadcaster and adventurer, Ben Fogle, will be joining delegates at its ‘Elevate Your Business’ National Conference which takes place on March 6, 2024, at The Hilton, St Georges, Burton Upon Trent. Fogle is an award-winning broadcaster and adventurer who has written nine Sunday Times best-selling books, climbed Mount Everest, rowed across the Atlantic, raced across Antarctica to the South Pole and crossed deserts. Through his expeditions and adventures, he has gained valuable insights into leadership and teamwork which he will share with delegates to highlight the importance of effective leadership, communication, and collaboration in challenging environments. He will also be reflecting on some of his personal experiences where resilience and determination triumphed and to illustrate how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal transformation. www.integra-business.co.uk SBTi validates net zero target Westcon-Comstor’s target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 has been formally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The firm says it is one of the first technology distributors to have the SBTi validate its net zero targets. Westcon-Comstor has secured SBTi validation of its commitment to reach net zero GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2050; a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030; a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030; and 80% of its suppliers having science-based emission reduction targets by 2025. Mark McLardie, Head of ESG said: “We’re extremely proud to achieve SBTi validation of our target of achieving net zero by 2050. This seal of approval from a respected global authority on climate science demonstrates that our emission reduction targets are robust and credible. We are fully committed to making our vision of a net zero future for our business a reality and rewarding the faith that the SBTi has placed in us by validating our targets.” www.westconcomstor.com Kim Lonas Ryan Thomas
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