01732 759725 10 Strategic partnership Assured Data Protection, an IT managed services provider for cloud data protection solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with technology services distributor AVANT. The partnership will see AVANT offer Assured’s managed data backup and disaster recovery and cyber resiliency services, creating new growth opportunities for both companies. For Assured, the strategic partnership offers access to untapped markets, providing Rubrik and Nutanix technologies as-a-service. For AVANT, the agreement expands the technology choices it can offer customers, through its trusted advisor network. It will mean that AVANT can offer Rubrik’s backup and DR technology to customers for the first time with Nutanix technology also being available, depending on needs. Drew Lydecker, Co-founder and President of AVANT said: “Partnering with Assured to help our end customers become more cyber resilient through leading-edge technologies delivered as a managed service enhances our global capabilities significantly. In effect, it helps us become an extension of clients’ IT teams. It also aligns with the mission of our trusted advisors, who educate customers on world class technologies that can meet their requirements.” https://assured-dp.com Katun EMEA releases 2025 ESG report Katun, provider of Arivia multifunction printers and supplier of OEM-equivalent imaging supplies for printers, copiers, and MFPs has released its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Overview Report for the EMEA region. The report highlights Katun’s continued dedication to the circular economy, ethical operations, and providing exceptional products and services. It outlines the company’s strategy, goals and progress across key ESG areas, including waste reduction, employee well‑being and development, and innovation in sustainable product design. “We are proud to share our 2025 EMEA ESG Overview Report,” said Heidi Boller, General Manager, Katun EMEA. “This report reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and society while maintaining strong governance practices. We are committed to embedding ESG principles into our core business strategies and advancing towards our goals to support a more sustainable future and increase value for our customers.” www.katun.com Xerox enters into agreement with Kyocera Xerox has entered into an agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. to source Kyocera’s high-speed cut-sheet inkjet production presses. This collaboration marks the company’s re-entry into the fast-growing cut-sheet inkjet (CSIJ) market and significantly broadens its production print portfolio. Building upon its reinvention, Xerox is realigning its production print business toward higher-value, growth segments. Through this partnership, it will offer clients high-performance, cost-effective colour inkjet presses integrated with the Xerox Production Ecosystem - including Xerox FreeFlow workflow automation software, finishing, and remote service. The new platform will deliver an end-to-end solution tailored to the evolving needs of modern print providers. “This is a pivotal moment for our production print business,” said Terry Antinora, Senior Vice President and Head of Product and Engineering at Xerox. “Our re‑entry into the cut-sheet inkjet market allows us to diversify our portfolio, meet growing client demand for speed and efficiency, and reinforce our commitment to leadership in digital production.” This agreement underscores the company’s strategy to deliver differentiated, ecosystem-enabled offerings that help clients scale profitably, streamline operations, and reduce total cost of ownership. The new presses, sold and serviced by Xerox, will be branded under the Xerox name and enhanced with Xerox-developed software, integration and service capabilities. Availability and model-specific details will be announced later this year. www.xerox.com Zyxel achieves SBTi approval for carbon reduction targets The Zyxel Group’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This approval confirms that Zyxel’s decarbonisation pathway aligns with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and environmental sustainability. Zyxel’s validated near-term targets are to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year; and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2023 base year. Its longterm targets are to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year; and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2023 base year. To reach these targets, Zyxel has launched a comprehensive low-carbon transformation strategy. Key initiatives include installing solar power systems to increase the use of renewable energy, implementing a digital carbon management platform to track and manage emissions data, and replacing outdated equipment with high-efficiency production technologies to enhance energy and operational efficiency. www.zyxel.com Konica Minolta retains leader status Konica Minolta has retained its position as a leader in Quocirca’s 2025 assessment of the print security market, for a fourth consecutive year. The global market insight and research firm, which specialises in the convergence of print and digital technologies in the future workplace, recognises how Konica Minolta retains a keen focus on enhancing print and endpoint security across three pillars – device-level resilience, managed security services, and workflow automation – aligned to support zero trust environments and evolving compliance demands. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Drew Lydecker BULLETIN
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