Print IT Reseller - issue 140

PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN Emerge Digital achieves B Corp certification Gloucestershire-based technology and MSP Emerge Digital, has announced its B Corp Certification. B Corp Certification places Emerge Digital among a growing global movement of purpose-led organisations. The UK is home to more than 2,700 Certified B Corporations, making it the largest community of this type in the world, with 60 based in the county alone. The certification marks a period of strategic growth for the business following its recent expansion into South Wales and the appointment of Business Development Director, former professional rugby player Alex Cuthbert. The company now employs 24 team members, turnover has grown 15% year‑on-year and the number of supported users has increased by 30% over the last 12 months. CEO Nigel Church said: “We’ve always believed that how you do business matters just as much as what you deliver. B Corp Certification validates the culture we’ve built, one that puts people, community and integrity at the heart of what we do, and it reflects the way we approach AI too, using technology to support people, reduce pressure and create positive impact.” https://emerge.digital Flotek partners with Citation Cyber Flotek has partnered with Citation Cyber, giving partners direct access to industry-leading protection. With expertise spanning compliance, assurance, testing, threat detection and incident preparedness, Citation Cyber helps organisations strengthen resilience, meet evolving requirements and stay ahead of emerging threats. Combined with Flotek’s trusted IT, cyber security, and communications expertise, this partnership delivers seamless, outcome-driven cyber defence. Jay Ball, CEO, Flotek Group said: “We support our partners with cyber security day in, day out, and Cyber Essentials is a regular part of that work, not a one off. As demand grows, we needed the perfect partner who could move at our pace – fast, responsive and consistent, so certification stays straightforward and high quality. “But this is bigger than just Cyber Essentials. More businesses are asking for penetration testing to properly understand their exposure and fix weaknesses before they become incidents, and we wanted a partner who could scale with us there too. Citation gives us that depth, and they’ll also help us keep partners informed through events and updates around cyber security, as the landscape and requirements change.” www.flotek.io TD SYNNEX strengthens networking portfolio TD SYNNEX has announced an extended distribution agreement with Arista Networks, a provider of data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large AI, datacentre, campus and routing environments. This agreement expands TD SYNNEX’s specialised networking portfolio, enabling partners and end customers across Europe to access a broader range of high performance, next-generation infrastructure solutions. Sam Paris, Vice President, Security, Networking & Communications, Europe, TD SYNNEX said: “Giving our partners access to Arista’s portfolio means they can deliver enterprise-grade networking, automation and security without complexity, backed by the innovation and reliability Arista is known for. This opens new revenue streams and strengthens our shared commitment to modern, cloud-driven solutions.” https://uk.tdsynnex.com Aidan McDonough wins industry achievement award BLOC Chairman, Aidan McDonough picked up the Industry Achievement award at the European Office Products Awards (EOPA). The award recognised a career defined by high-impact roles, consistent delivery and lasting influence. The judges panel highlighted his versatility and resilience in navigating complex challenges across multiple organisations, as well as the breadth of his contribution not only within the businesses he has served, but across the wider industry. McDonough said: “I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most dedicated and passionate professionals in our sector over the last 32 years and this award is also for them – particularly those at Integra, BLOC, BOSS, BPGI and most recently EVO group.” https://bloc-group.co.uk Sam Paris An important milestone for razorblue Managed IT services provider razorblue has been named a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6190 Technology Services 4 framework, across three lots covering end-user support, device management and infrastructure management. The appointment enables razorblue to deliver a comprehensive range of end-user support, device management and infrastructure management services to UK public sector organisations through a fully compliant government procurement route. CEO Dan Kitchen said: “This achievement reflects the expertise and dedication of our team, as well as the high standards we consistently deliver for our customers. Being part of the new framework is an important milestone in our growth, and we remain fully committed to helping public sector organisations achieve their objectives through reliable, secure and innovative technology solutions.” www.razorblue.com

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