PrintIT Reseller - issue 66

01732 75972 5 8 BULLETIN Sustainability key feature of Tech Data Live Tech Data put the emphasis on sustainability at its Tech Data Live partner event, which took place at Ascot Racecourse in September. The company used recyclable materials, minimised the use of paper and took other measures to keep the carbon footprint of the event as low as possible. In addition, it highlighted its capability to enable resellers in supporting the full lifecycle of products through its Tech-as-a-Service and TD Renew services. These provide simple ways for end-user customers to stay up-to-date and make use of the very latest technologies, and recycle old kit in accordance with regulations and environmental standards, thus maximising value and minimising the impact of their technology consumption. Debbie Gomez, Head of Marketing, Endpoint Solutions, Tech Data UK, said: “More end-user customers are now asking about the carbon footprint and sustainability of solutions. We are now providing more information on these aspects to partners and decided to highlight the importance of sustainability at Tech Data Live to get our partners thinking and talking about the issue.” www.techdata.co.uk 10 We can buy your unused toners As a Managed Print Service provider, we understand how important it is to deliver the best value and performance to your customers. After all, your business is all about helping your customers to reduce costs, optimise efficiency and automate processes. Our dedicated team at The Jolly Savage work closely with many Managed Print Service businesses to handle their customers’ surplus toner stock; if you have unused toners that you are interested in selling, contact us today for a no obligation quote. Are you a Managed Print Service provider? 01462 60 50 50 · [email protected] · www.thejollysavage.co.uk Simplified security Tech Data has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio with a suite of multi-vendor managed services and solutions that enable resellers to ramp up their security offering without having to invest in developing their own in-house skills. Recognised by the U.S. National Institute of Standards in Technology (NIST), the RECON security suite offers protection against common cyber security threats. www.techdata-europe.com/security QBS expands into Baltic QBS Technology Group has acquired the entire share capital of UAB Laknova, a Lithuania- based enterprise software distributor active throughout the Baltic region, where it is the fifth largest dedicated software distributor. It has also announced the formation of an Irish subsidiary and the opening of an office in Cork, as it continues to expand overseas. www.qbs.co.uk Selectec expands into the Nordic region Select Technology (Selectec) has announced the formation of Selectec Nordic, a joint venture with NordicDoc Solutions to drive digital transformation across the Nordic region. Selectec Nordic will combine Selectec’s unique brand of outcome-based technical sales with NordicDoc’s in-depth knowledge of the local market. Selectec is the longest established PaperCut ASC (Authorised Solution Centre) in Europe, having helped to turn PaperCut from a virtually unknown brand in the UK into a market leader. As a result, 18 months ago it was also offered ASC status in the Nordic region. While assessing the potential of the market, Selectec initially worked from the UK and used NordicDoc as a local partner. However, it always knew that establishing a significant full-time presence in the region would be key to fully replicate the success enjoyed in the UK. www.selectec.com Staples Solutions sells business units Staples Solutions B.V. has entered into an agreement with RAJA, S.A., a leading European distributor of packaging supplies and equipment for businesses to purchase Staples Solutions’ business units in France, Italy, and Spain. The businesses in question, which have a combined turnover of € 320 million, operate under the brands JPG, Bernard, MondOffice and Kalamazoo. “The intended transaction reinforces our focus on growing our core B2B contracts business, serving mid-size to large enterprise customers as well as public institutions. Our businesses in France, Italy and Spain are strong catalogue and online businesses. RAJA is a very strong strategic partner for our Southern business, with deep expertise in multichannel strategy towards all types of customer segments and activities, as well as a very complementary product offering. We believe that the intended transaction is in the best interest of Staples Solutions, our customers, our employees, and our partners,” said Chief Executive Officer Dolph Westerbos. www.staples.eu Debbie Gomez