PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN Aspire targets £100m turnover Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions, a provider of managed IT, cybersecurity and modern workplace solutions, is targeting a turnover of more than £100 million by 2030 after surpassing its £50 million revenue target for 2027 two years ahead of schedule. In the financial year ending February 2025, Aspire’s revenue rose by 28% to £50.9m, up from £39.6m in FY24, with 83% of total revenue coming from long-term service relationships. The LDC-backed company’s performance was underpinned by continued regional expansion, notably the acquisition of Leeds‑based CloudCoco in October 2024, following the earlier acquisition of Glasgowbased Cloud Cover IT in December 2023; the addition of 250 new customers; and investment of £1.7m in new technology, including private cloud and network enhancements. Chris Fraser, CEO of Aspire, said: “Our strategy continues to focus on delivering measurable value for our customers. From staying at the forefront of service innovation to expanding our regional presence, every decision this year has built on our strengths, making us even faster, more responsive, and easier for customers to work with. We’re proud of the growth we’ve achieved, but even more so of the trust our customers continue to place in us.” www.aspirets.com Data Direct completes global adventure When someone asked Data Direct to sponsor a friend for a charity event, Stuart Ogden and Nick Lloyd had the bright idea of encouraging the entire team to get moving too - incorporating elements such as well-being and exercise walks, internal incentives, and a charity component. In February this year the ‘Walk around the world’ campaign was born with an initial aim to walk, cycle or swim 22,901 miles, the circumference of the Earth. As Ogden explains: “At first, we had no set goal but soon agreed on a target of 22,901 miles. It felt a lot more realistic than the original suggestion of to the moon and back (around 500,000 miles!). The adventure started with about 20 staff members, but soon customers and family joined in through the company’s Strava group. By June, it had grown to 100 members, averaging 900 miles a week. And, by the end of August, they completed the entire distance. Every participant was asked to nominate a charity and each month, Data Direct donated to two of the nominated charities. Ogden continued: “A big part of the fun was the collective taking and sharing of photographs for a weekly newsletter I’d compile every Monday, and this led to lots of great pictures, of people, places, events and activities. We supported West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service on their own Bradford Fire Charity Walk and had those guys join our Strava group too. We supported our own Dan Blanchard with his London Marathon in April, and numerous runs and events throughout the UK and Europe. It’s been great to run such a campaign and be able to invite customers and families along the way.” www.data-direct.co.uk SYNAXON unifies under one brand SYNAXON has taken the next step in its ‘SYNAXON as one brand’ journey, bringing its UK business fully in line with Germany under a single brand identity. All UK website content is now integrated into synaxon.com. The change gives reseller partners a single, consistent destination to access SYNAXON’s full range of services – clearer, simpler, and more accessible than ever. As part of the move, SYNAXON has also renamed its project support service Chris Fraser Mike Barron to Hub Enterprise Solutions. The service provides consultancy and expert support for resellers delivering migration, integration, and infrastructure projects, and reflects the company’s ambition to deliver enterpriseclass value to its partners. “These changes are about making it easier for partners to work with us and to grow,” said Mike Barron, Managing Director, SYNAXON UK. “By unifying under one brand, we not only present a clearer story to the market, but also gain greater access to resources, expertise, and back-office support from our colleagues in Germany – support that we can pass directly on to our partners.” www.synaxon.com Phoenix Software secures top-tier status with Rubrik Phoenix Software has attained Elite Plus Partner status within Rubrik’s Transform Partner Programme - the highest tier of recognition awarded by the data security and cloud management specialist. This milestone, achieved in just four years, recognises Phoenix’s technical excellence, strategic commitment, and success in delivering Rubrik data security and cloud data management solutions. As an Elite Plus Partner, Phoenix will benefit from early access to new features, strategic collaboration opportunities and dedicated resources from Rubrik. The company has also announced its renewed certification as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP), one of the highest Microsoft specialisations a partner can achieve and one of 13 Microsoft specialisations it holds. www.phoenixs.co.uk
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