Print.IT Reseller - issue 73

01732 759725 BULLETIN 6 Business growth for DSA Connect IT asset disposal specialist DSA Connect, saw enquiries during March increase by 35% when compared to February, and by 52% more than in January. Overall enquiries in Q1 were 55% higher than the same period last year, and revenue was up 46%. Chairman Harry Benham, said: “Fraudsters are opportunistic, and many have jumped on the coronavirus crisis to target employers and their staff. Sadly, people are desperate to find out information and this increases the chances of them forgetting the basics of cybersecurity and visiting unsafe websites where they could become the victim of a scam which could lead to a data breach. As a result of this, we have seen a significant increase in employers contacting us asking if we can remove data remotely from their systems, reducing the chances of data breaches should their employees, who are working from home, become the victim of a phishing or malware attack.” DSA Connect specialises in the erasure and destruction of electronic data using tools certified by CESG and approved by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It ensures that all data storage media and equipment is removed from a client’s premises and transported to its secure facility in unmarked, tracked vehicles. www.dsa-connect.co.uk Gemini partners with PrintReleaf North London-based Gemini Office Solutions has become one of the first print management companies in the country to offer its printer clients a fully certifiable reforestation programme, via a partnership with PrintReleaf. PrintReleaf is a software platform that empowers businesses to be truly ‘green’ by automatically converting its paper footprint into actual trees. Gemini’s customers can now reforest their paper consumption by planting an equivalent volume of trees in certified forestry projects around the world. Solutions Director, Warren Levison, said: “We continually monitor the market to bring our clients the latest products. In PrintReleaf we believe we have located the most effective partner in the industry offering an accredited, responsible service and the first automated global reforestation platform for paper-based products. We are excited to be in a position to share their technology with our existing and future customer base, as well as their vision and passion, this will make a difference.” www.geminioffice.co.uk Access to new growth opportunities Exclusive Networks and Tomorrow Street have announced they will collaborate to provide start-ups with access to new growth opportunities. Exclusive Networks will help Tomorrow Street’s portfolio companies fast track their growth by providing business support and access to its expansive distributions channels. This partnership will also provide Exclusive Networks access to new disruptive technologies and Tomorrow Streets innovation ecosystem. “Discovering disruptive start-ups, accelerating their go-to-market and creating value for the channel and vendors alike is all part of the Exclusive Networks DNA,” said Andy Travers, EVP Worldwide Sales and Marketing. “Working in harmony with Tomorrow Street is yet another demonstration of our disruptive approach; evolving our method of search and selection for new market entrants and providing a rapid expansion proposition for late-stage start-ups that have differentiation and destiny.” www.exclusive-networks.com www.tomorrowstreet.com Antalis creates virtual packaging experience To meet the challenges encountered by the present pandemic, Antalis has created a new virtual smart centre experience, enabling the creation of packaging design from the safety of a client’s home or office. The virtual packaging experience includes a call or virtual meeting to discuss the needs and challenges, and to gain an in-depth understanding of the business, its products and packaging processes. From this Antalis can pinpoint areas of improvement – all live from its state-of-the-art facility. Antalis’ technologists will turn ideas into designs, an online demonstration of solutions can also be arranged. Samples are created and sent for full testing on packing lines – to make sure they are fit for purpose and designs can be brought to life on a state-of-the-art CAD cutting table. Packaging can be assembled and different cushioning and void fill options explored, to make sure every part of the solution works. Once a solution is found, Antalis will work with clients to implement the packaging into any operation, including online training for packers, if required. www.antalispackagingsolutions.co.uk Arrow announces EMEA distribution agreement Arrow Electronics has entered into an EMEA distribution agreement with cloud security solutions provider Cyren, to distribute its cloud-based internet security products. Powered by one of the world’s largest security clouds, Cyren’s Inbox Security product identifies and remediates phishing, business email compromise (BEC) and malware threats that have penetrated an organisation’s existing defences and reached a user’s mailbox. Cyren is also a leading provider of innovative Microsoft Office 365 email security for medium to large enterprises. Atif Ahmed, Vice President of Sales, Cyren EMEA said: “Cyren has chosen to work alongside Arrow in EMEA as it has a strong foothold and credentials in the region, and exceptional capabilities in terms of channel enablement, sales and support – with a joint proactive approach we aim to make Cyren a primary choice for inbox security.” www.arrow.com 0 8 OC TOB E R 2 0 2 0 · T H E TOWE R HOT E L · L ONDON