Print.IT Reseller - issue 71

PRINTITRESELLER.UK 7 BULLETIN Consenna launches HP trade-in programme Consenna has launched a brand-new trade-in programme on behalf of HP aimed at encouraging SMB owners in the UK to consider how to upgrade IT equipment in a responsible and sustainable manner. Secure Trade-In by HP is a secure and GDPR- compliant programme through which 175 of HP’s accredited network of small resellers, are encouraged to incentivise SMB executives and owners to upgrade to a qualifying HP laptop or desktop, whilst receiving a cashback payment on their redundant kit. Consenna has engaged Re-Tek, a market-leader in IT disposal and asset retirement, to manage the entire process of kit collection, tracked transportation to a secure location and CESG-compliant data wiping, as well as all aspects of reporting. www.securetradeinbyhp.com Tech Data to offer SIEM software Tech Data is to distribute LogPoint’s security information and event management (SIEM) solutions in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK. With this agreement, Tech Data’s customers have a new and flexible way to provide world-class SIEM solutions to businesses and enterprises of all sizes. David Ellis, Tech Data’s Vice President, Security and Mobility Solutions, Europe, said: “The LogPoint SIEM system is designed from the ground up to be simple, flexible and scalable. These characteristics, combined with a flat licensing model, makes it a powerful network security tool that opens up new opportunities for our partner community.” www.techdata.com IBM Champion Mike Potter, Solution Architect, UK at Tech Data, has been named as an IBM Champion for 2020. The IBM Champion programme recognises individuals who make extraordinary contributions by advocating IBM solutions, sharing their knowledge and expertise, and helping to nurture and grow independent communities. In his role within Tech Data, Potter is active in highlighting IBM technology, creating content and evangelising the company’s systems and solutions. He is closely-engaged in IBM communities, attending user groups and contributing valuable feedback. www.techdata.com Midwich acquires Midwich has acquired 100% of the share capital of Starin Marketing, Inc. a US-based, specialist value-added distributor of AV products. Midwich Group Managing Director, Stephen Fenby said: “We are delighted that the Starin team has chosen to join the Midwich Group and we are very excited at the prospect of working with them on Midwich’s first investment in the world’s largest AV market. The partnership will allow us to broaden our support to international customers, and further strengthen our relationship with current and new group vendors. This acquisition also adds to the group’s UC capabilities, providing additional expertise in a strategically important market.” www.midwich.com Infinigate UK signs new distribution agreement Infinigate UK, a specialist IT security, cloud and managed service provider distributor, has signed an agreement with A10 Networks to distribute a range of solutions that help organisations to improve their cyber protection and digital responsiveness across multi-cloud IT infrastructures. The partnership pairs the value of A10 Networks’ solutions with Infinigate UK’s channel expertise. Infinigate UK Managing Director, Murray Pearce, said: “A10 Networks fits with our strategy to bring leading-brand cyber and cloud technology vendors to our partners. Our team will work closely with partners to enable them to find leads with sales and marketing, support initial customer engagements and work shoulder-to-shoulder to help them win customers and become independently capable of delivering solutions on the A10 Networks technology platform.” www.infinigate.co.uk See page 24 David Ellis