PrintIT Reseller - issue 66

PRINT IT RESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN New UK distribution agreement Ingram Micro and digital transformation company Atos have extended their long- standing relationship with the signing of a UK distribution agreement for Atos unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solutions marketed under the Unify brand. These include OpenScape products and Circuit, an enterprise collaboration solution delivered through the cloud. The agreement follows Ingram Micro’s 2016 acquisition of Comms-Care, which extended its services offering in the UK. www.ingrammicro.com SYNAXON UK enhances email marketing programme SYNAXON UK has added a new dimension to its iTrends marketing service, called iCube. The cloud-based system makes it easy for members to generate new business from their existing customer and prospect base, whilst also providing a highly effective and cost-efficient way for supplier partners to drive new business through SYNAXON members. The iTrends iCube service provides members with two automated customer email campaigns from key vendors every month. These will detail offers that are available exclusively through SYNAXON UK. The emailers will be sent to the member’s current database automatically, generating a steady stream of new business leads. www.synaxon.co.uk Platinum performance rewarded High quality sales performance and service levels have helped the Yealink business unit at Nycomm retain its platinum distributor status. As part of a growing relationship between the two companies, Nycomm supplies and supports a wide range of Yealink communication and collaboration products, including the world’s first Microsoft Teams handsets and conferencing devices. Warren Bone, Head of the Yealink business unit at Nycomm, said: “This development further strengthens our relationship with Yealink and enhances the choice and service we can provide to a growing customer base.” www.nycomm.co.uk Integra supports members with sustainability Integra Business Solutions is working with The Planet Mark to support members wanting to reduce their carbon emissions through the development of a sustainability strategy. The Planet Mark will provide members with expert advice and free resources together with the opportunity to develop a tailored sustainability strategy that incorporates measurement, engagement with customers and key stakeholders together with a comprehensive communication plan. Members participating will also benefit from bespoke workshops and toolkits, together with ongoing support to help them achieve their carbon reduction target. On successful completion and ongoing targets being met, members will receive the prestigious ‘Planet Mark’ sustainability certification that recognises outstanding achievement, encourages action and builds an empowered community of like- minded individuals and businesses. www.integra-business.co.uk Exertis extends deal with Optoma Exertis is extending its distribution agreement with DLP projector brand Optoma to include the company’s LED displays, interactive flat panel displays and associated accessories. Optoma UK Territory Manager James Fitzgerald said: “Exertis has distributed our projection products for more than a decade. But Optoma is no longer just a projection company; we are in the business of big imagery, whether that is projection, LED displays or IFPDs.” www.optoma.co.uk DMSL offers guest Wi-Fi solution Broadband and voice services distributor DMSL is offering resellers a simple guest Wi-Fi solution that enables visitors to get online without a username or password. Developed by Smarter Wi-Fi, it consists of a mini smart router, which a reseller’s end-user customers can attach to an existing broadband router and a branded landing/log-in screen (for mobiles, tablets, laptops and PCs), customisable with the host’s logo, choice of background and additional messages/images. The system captures marketing information (e.g. visitor name and email) in a GDPR- compliant fashion and offers integration with MailChimp for marketing mailings. Other useful features include a built-in email and SMS distribution platform; the ability to set data and time limits; and analytics and reporting. Packages cost from £25 per month. www.dmsluk.co.uk