01732 759725 6 BULLETIN Partnership accelerates sustainability goals The University of St Andrews has moved a step closer to its target of reaching net zero carbon by 2035, after forging a new partnership with Agilico to install more than 130 remanufactured printers across its historic campus. Following a competitive tender process in which sustainability accounted for 15% of the overall quality score, Agilico was appointed to deliver a solution built around circular economy principles, measurable Scope 3 carbon reduction and a responsive local support model. Agilico proposed a blended fleet of Ricoh devices from its wider portfolio, including 131 Agilico Zero as-new remanufactured Ricoh A3 multifunctional devices, along with 21 brand new Ricoh A4 machines for specialist and lower-use areas. PaperCut MF software was implemented to provide secure authentication and reporting, with all Agilico Zero devices covered by a lifetime guarantee. By adopting a fleet where 86% of devices were remanufactured, the University achieved a reduction of 69.64 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Operating in Ricoh’s Eco Mode, the fleet delivers up to an 84.3% reduction in electricity consumption, generating estimated energy savings of more than £5,000 across the contract term and reducing energy-related CO2 emissions by 84.7%. Ross Garnier of the University of St Andrews said: “Our experience with Agilico and Agilico Zero devices has really progressed our sustainability goals. The devices themselves have also massively improved our user experience of the print system.” Alex Main, Account Director at Agilico, added: “We wanted to prove that sustainability does not mean compromise. By combining new and remanufactured devices, we have helped the University lower carbon, reduce energy consumption and maintain a high quality user experience, supported by a strong local service model.” www.agilico.co.uk Emerge Digital expands into South Wales Emerge Digital is expanding from its heartland in the southwest of England into south Wales, through a partnership with PureCyber, and the appointment of former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert as Regional Business Development Director. The partnership between the Cheltenhambased MSP and Cardiff-based cyber security specialist is expected to create a comprehensive offering for customers that brings together Emerge Digital’s managed service capabilities and PureCyber’s expertise in round-the-clock monitoring, incident response, penetration testing and wider security resilience programmes. Cuthbert said: “South Wales has always been home for me, and it’s full of ambitious companies doing incredible things. I’m looking forward to getting out into the region, meeting those businesses, understanding their challenges and helping them use technology in ways that genuinely move them forward.” Emerge Digital is also extending its six-year relationship with Gloucester Rugby with the signing of a new three-year deal to redefine matchday experiences and strengthen the club’s community engagement. The company is also sponsoring Gloucester Rugby’s main conferencing and hospitality space at Kingsholm Stadium. https://emerge.digital Principle Networks joins Wiz Partner Alliance Principle Networks, a cybersecurity and network services provider, has joined the Wiz Partner Service Alliance, a global ecosystem of MSPs authorised to deliver services around the Wiz cloud security platform. As an authorised UK delivery partner, Principle Networks can now implement and configure the Wiz platform, support customer onboarding, provide optimisation and remediation services, deliver security operations and advisory expertise, and help organisations operationalise Wiz findings across their cloud environments. Through its Wiz-aligned services, Principle Networks offers cloud security assessments to identify risk and strengthen posture, along with ongoing managed services to help organisations maintain a resilient cloud security stance. Mike Beevor, CTO at Principle Networks, said: “Achieving Wiz delivery authorisation status represents a significant milestone for Principle Networks and our customers who demand the highest standards of cloud security implementation. As organisations accelerate their cloud adoption, the complexity of securing these environments grows exponentially. This authorisation demonstrates our commitment to delivering solutions with precision and minimal disruption.” www.principle-networks.com Ingram Micro UK to distribute Philips Monitors MMD Monitors, the brand licence partner for Philips Monitors, has expanded its UK channel presence through a new distribution agreement with Ingram Micro UK. The partnership covers the full Philips business monitor portfolio, ranging from entry-level office displays to high-end professional and creative-focused models. Resellers and system integrators will gain streamlined access to Philips Monitors via dedicated brand pages on Ingram Micro’s Xvantage platform, supported by the distributor’s established logistics infrastructure. Paul Butler, UK & Ireland Regional Sales Director at MMD Monitors, said: “Partnering with Ingram Micro represents a significant step forward for Philips Monitors in the UK market. Their extensive reach and established relationships across the channel will enable us to bring our full portfolio to a much wider network of resellers. We’re committed to supporting our partners with competitive products and strong margins, and this partnership gives us the platform to do exactly that.” https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-so/monitors Emerge Digital CEO Nigel Church with new recruit Alex Cuthbert BULLETIN
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