Print.IT Reseller - issue 57

PRINT IT RESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN SHINING 3D partnership with ArtSystems SHINING 3D, a manufacturer of 3D digitising and 3D printing technologies has announced its partnership with value-added distributor ArtSystems. This new partnership recognises the rapidly increasing demand for 3D digitising and 3D printing technology and services in the UK. Oscar Meza, Vice President of Global Sales said: “As the demand for 3D digitising and 3D printing technology continues to increase, we are excited to partner with ArtSystems to bring our comprehensive range of 3D solutions to British customers. www.artsystems.co.uk DCC Technology acquires Jam Industries With the acquisition of Jam Industries, North America’s largest value-added distributor of musical instruments, professional audio and consumer electronics products, DCC Technology is further extending its geographic footprint and product range. Managing Director Tim Griffin, said: “Importantly, the very strong service capability of Jam represents a significant step in DCC Technology's continued execution of its plans to provide specialist value-added services to all its vendors, resellers and retailers – bringing extensive brand reach and market access whilst simplifying the complex supply chain in our sectors. Following the acquisition of Stampede in July 2018, our investment in Jam adds an exciting new brand to our portfolio and means that we now have a $600m+ revenue business in North America with a strong, service-led specialist focus on pro audio and visual technologies, musical instruments and consumer electronics.” www.exertis.com Cisco volunteers sign up to help The Poppy Factory A team of tech specialists from Cisco showed their support for injured, sick and wounded veterans across the UK by helping out at The Poppy Factory in Richmond. Colleagues from the IT giant based in Feltham, west London, competed to see who could be the most productive over two days on September 18 and 19, with 24 team members making an impressive 16,722 poppies by hand for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The Cisco team also helped craft other Remembrance items and learned more about The Poppy Factory’s Getting You Back to Work programme, which helps wounded, injured and sick ex-Forces men and women around the UK find meaningful employment that fits their individual skills and ambitions. More than 1,000 veterans have been supported into work through the programme since it launched in 2010 and over 70% remain in work for 12 months or longer. www.poppyfactory.org Exertis wins prestigious CIPD award Exertis has won the ‘Best reward or recognition initiative’ at the CIPD people management awards for its innovative Exertis Express programme. The company was chosen from a shortlist that included Nissan, Shell International, Countrywide, Communisis, Comply Direct and Touchpaper Marketing. The Exertis Express is a values-based employee reward and recognition initiative that is open to any employee to nominate any other employee in any area of the business. It recognises outstanding performance or behaviours in line with the Exertis corporate values. Winners enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to exciting destinations that have included Dubai, Croatia and Barcelona. www.exertis.co.uk Synaxon Cloud-iQ makes Microsoft CSP simple Synaxon UK has launched Cloud-iQ – a single-pane-of-glass solution that enables VARs and MSPs to benefit from the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme. This valuable and highly significant addition to Synaxon’s online system, EGIS, makes it straightforward for Synaxon members to sign-up for the programme and to provision customers for Office 365 and other Microsoft cloud solutions. It also provides complete control over customer management and billing. www.synaxon.co.uk (l-r): Will Glass, ArtSystems 3D Product Specialist; Russell Harpham, ArtSystems Sales & Marketing Director; Sunny Wong, SHINING 3D Director EMEA; Ted Freer, ArtSystems Divisional Manager, Niels Stenzel, SHINING 3D EMEA Territory Manager