Print IT Reseller - Issue 129

PRINTITRESELLER.UK Silver sustainability rating VOW Wholesale has achieved the silver sustainability rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 15% of companies evaluated. Phillippa Wardleworth, Head of Marketing at VOW Wholesale said: “Our EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating signifies significant progress in our journey towards a more responsible future, a commitment we remain focused on.” www.voweurope.com Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution Westcon-Comstor’s Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (Security Operations Centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the fast-growing cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution. Powered by Cisco XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and created in response to partner demand, the white-labelled Comstor solution allows partners across EMEA (to quickly and easily launch a SOC offering under their own brand. It’s the first managed SOC offering launched by Westcon-Comstor and the first to utilise Cisco XDR. www.westconcomstor.com TD SYNNEX unveils Cisco growth acceleration programme TD SYNNEX has re-launched its Cisco Momentum partner programme focused on accelerating growth through a framework of specifically designed tools, programmes and resources. The relaunch introduces four key areas – security, lifecycle, managed services, and SMB – and paves the way for partners to transition to the new Cisco 360 channel programme, which is due to go live in February 2026. The four key areas will have dedicated clubs with tailored resources and support to help partners in developing a specific and strategic approach to growth with Cisco solutions. The programme continues to have three tiers – ACES, Boost, and Digital – and partners will receive significant benefits at all levels, including access to training and to online platforms for faster quoting and order management, and support on Cisco programmes and processes. Boost partners will be aligned to a business development manager and invited to participate in Club round tables. ACES partners will, additionally, receive personalised account management and access to executive-level events. Jon Sawdon, Business Unit Director – Cisco, UK and Ireland, TD SYNNEX, said: “With the re‑imagined partner programme we are evolving and adapting to empower channel partners, and supporting them in driving growth and achieving their business objectives. We are also complementing partners’ preparations for a smooth transition to Cisco 360. As part of the TD SYNNEX Momentum community, Cisco partners will be able to call on the expertise and experience of our team and ensure they optimise all the benefits of being a Cisco partner.” Since the original programme was launched in 2015, with just 20 partners, TD SYNNEX has successfully supported the growth of hundreds of Cisco partners. https://uk.tdsynnex.com 7 BULLETIN Distology strengthens security offering Distology has partnered with Radiflow, a provider of operational technology (OT) security solutions. Radiflow is the latest addition to Distology’s rapidly expanding OT portfolio, which has evolved over the past 18 months to address the growing security challenges in OT environments across critical industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and transportation. Leveraging Radiflow’s expertise, Distology empowers its partners to tackle their customers’ OT security challenges. This strategic collaboration provides partners with deep insights into network architecture and risk exposure, enabling them to offer solutions that fortify the resilience and security of operational technology environments. “We have respected Radiflow for a long time, and we’re excited to officially bring them into our vendor ecosystem,” said Hayley Roberts, CEO of Distology. “This partnership strengthens our OT offering, allowing us to deliver even greater value and security to our partners in an increasingly complex landscape. As the need for trusted OT security solutions has never been greater, we are thrilled to partner with Radiflow to bring these innovative tools to the IT and OT reseller channel.” www.distology.com Exertis Cybersecurity partners with Avast Exertis Cybersecurity has announced a new partnership with Avast, a global player in digital security and privacy and part of Gen. Exertis Cybersecurity will offer its partners Avast solutions for endpoint protection and easy-to-use patch management; available with flexible monthly billing. Exertis Cybersecurity has a dedicated endpoint and threat intelligence team skilled in Avast and other complementary solutions. With an in-depth knowledge of Avast, its in-house experts provide tailored support to help partners implement robust measures and maintain a resilient cybersecurity posture. Dominic Ryles, Exertis Cybersecurity Sales and Alliance Director said: “Avast’s arrival at Exertis Cybersecurity marks an exciting step forward in our mission to deliver robust, scalable security solutions to businesses across the UK and Ireland. I’m thrilled to expand our portfolio with a proven leader in the endpoint space and look forward to working with our partners to integrate these solutions into their cybersecurity offerings and drive long-term protection to their customers.” www.exertis.co.uk Dominic Ryles

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