01732 759725 6 BULLETIN Apogee supports Rudolph Fun Run In December, Apogee once again joined forces with RBVE to make the annual Rudolph Fun Run a huge success. RBVE is committed to improving the lives of veterans and their families, and the Rudolph Fun Run plays a key role in fostering community spirit and creating positive change for those who have served. Held at Leybourne Lakes in Kent, the event featured two routes, a 2.5km family-friendly course and a 5km chip-timed challenge, encouraging participants of all ages to get involved. The run generated essential income to sustain RBVE’s life-changing work, raising an estimated £20,000 for the charity. Marion Brooks, Apogee’s Chief People Officer said: “We’re proud to sponsor RBVE’s Rudolph Fun Run as it’s a fantastic way to get involved in community events near our Maidstone head office.” This sponsorship reflects Apogee’s ongoing commitment to supporting local initiatives in Kent and beyond, making a positive impact on communities across the UK and other jurisdictions. www.apogeecorp.com 50 Years of technology innovation Avoira is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking a major milestone for the technology solutions provider as it reflects on half a century of supporting organisations across the UK. Founded in 1976 as Pennine Communications, the business has grown from a specialist in two way radio systems into a fully integrated provider of audio visual solutions, unified communications, managed IT, cyber security, critical communications, connectivity and AI-driven analytics. Over the decades, the company has expanded through the acquisition and integration of companies including Videonations, Co Channel, Rocom and Yellowbus. These brands were unified under the Avoira name in 2019. Today, Avoira employs around 150 people and delivers mission critical, end-to-end technology solutions for public and private sector customers. Its ‘One Avoira’ approach brings together specialist teams to provide a seamless service across projects. To mark its golden anniversary, Avoira will donate 50 Amazon Alexa devices to Age Concern, helping older people who may feel isolated or disconnected from the digital world. This initiative complements the company’s ongoing community work, which includes providing free Wi-Fi, temporary network links and radio equipment for charities and local events. The anniversary also marks two years since Managing Director Dr Andrew Roberts took full ownership of the business. www.avoira.com SCC ultra athlete wins Namib Desert race SCC’s Manchester-based ultra-athlete Alex Welch has claimed victory in the 2025 Beyond the Ultimate Desert Ultra – a fiveday, 250km race across the ancient Namib Desert, one of the world’s most extreme endurance environments. Welch works as a Senior Cyber Security Sales Specialist at SCC, which continues to support his ultra-running journey through sponsorship, specialist kit and workplace flexibility. In addition to his extraordinary performance in Namibia where he won the race and set a new course record, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Beyond the Ultimate Arctic Ultra in 2025 and also secured a podium finish in the Mountain Ultra in Kyrgyzstan. The Ultimate Desert Ultra race saw Welch, 29, overcome punishing daytime temperatures peaking between 53-58°C and near-freezing nights. Across five stages – 50km, 50km, 42km, 22km and a brutal 92km final day – athletes were required to be completely self-sufficient, carrying all food, supplies and mandatory equipment for the full week. The field included elite female competitors and a highly ranked Italian mountain runner, making his achievement even more remarkable. He said: “Namibia was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The heat was on another level and every stage demanded absolute focus. To come away with the win – and a course record – is overwhelming. After the Arctic and Kyrgyzstan, this was the challenge I had been building towards all season. I’m grateful for everyone who has supported me, particularly my colleagues at SCC who have backed me every step of the way.” Adam Clark, Chief Revenue Officer at SCC added: “Alex continues to embrace extraordinary challenges. Following his success in the Arctic and a podium finish in Kyrgyzstan, he has now triumphed in one of the world’s most demanding environments – Namibia. His exceptional discipline, resilience and ambition exemplify the spirit of SCC, and we are incredibly proud to support him throughout this remarkable endeavour.” www.scc.com ©It’s Just Us Photography A first for Agilico Agilico has been awarded the BSI Kitemark certification under BS 8887-220:2010 for remanufacturing under its Agilico Zero programme, becoming the first independent managed print service provider in the UK to achieve this standard. Independent lifecycle analysis conducted by Anthesis has shown that the Agilico Zero process produces 97.5% less CO₂e than the manufacture of brand new devices. CEO Simon Davey said: “Achieving the BSI 8887 Kitemark is a proud milestone for Agilico. It provides independent assurance of the quality and sustainability of our Agilico Zero devices and validates the hard work by our teams across the UK. This recognition proves that remanufactured equipment can meet the highest standards of performance and reliability while delivering a measurable carbon reduction for our customers.” www.agilico.co.uk
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