Print.IT Reseller - issue 74

BULLETIN SYNAXON UK partners with CyberSmart SYNAXON UK has received an enthusiastic response from members regarding its new partnership with cybersecurity compliance specialist CyberSmart. Members are able to engage with CyberSmart through the group’s account management team and have access to preferential support and enablement resources. A number of members have already made use of CyberSmart to achieve Cyber Essentials for their own businesses and are also making their customers aware of the opportunity. “The partnership has been formed at exactly the right time,” said SYNAXON UK Managing Director, Mike Barron. “Cybersecurity is a huge issue and the importance of achieving Cyber Essentials certification and demonstrating that you are ready to protect your organisation, employees and data, has never been greater. We have received an immediate and extremely positive response from members who are using CyberSmart to get certified themselves and help and encourage their customers to follow their lead.” CyberSmart’s solutions reduce the Cyber Essentials certification time from months to hours, making remote auditing simple while also checking, fixing, and monitoring compliance around the clock. A centralised dashboard and mobile app make all relevant information easy to access and interpret. www.synaxon.co.uk New pan-European agreement Global Computing Components (GCC), a specialised solution business within Tech Data, has entered into a pan-European agreement with storage support specialist StorTrec to provide channel partners with access to a wide range of value-added services that can be offered alongside storage products. StorTrec provides onsite service and support options for white-box servers and storage products from vendors such as Intel, Synology and Supermicro. The new offering is part of a range of services that Tech Data offers to resellers to enable them to add more value to end-user customers, drive sales growth and profitability and enhance customer satisfaction. Hugo Graça, Vice President, Europe, GCC, Tech Data, said: “Data is a vital asset for businesses and, consequently, it is more important than ever to ensure that storage platforms – where data and applications are hosted – are reliable and well-maintained. StorTrec is a specialist in storage support and offers exemplary service, which Tech Data resellers can now extend to their own customers.” www.techdata.com Exertis sustainability initiatives Exertis has highlighted some of the initiatives it has undertaken to continue its drive to improving business sustainability. The first phase of a working partnership with Macfarlane Packaging has seen Exertis reduce stretch wrap and pallet top sheets material by 24% – a total of 18 tonnes of plastic material at its three logistic centres in the UK. The second phase of the project is underway and initial findings predict removal of a further 19 tonnes of plastic material – reducing material manufacturing CO2 emissions by 36 tonnes. The third stage will see the process implemented across other Exertis facilities across Europe. Other initiatives include: the redesign of packaging for own brand products at Hypertec, eliminating plastic and using recyclable materials. Reducing the size of packaging, removing single-use plastic, using more sustainable and eco-friendly materials and educating the end-user on recycling at Kondor. Supporting the circular economy with the refurbishment and repair of mobile devices at second-lifecycle solutions provider MTR. Increasing its drop ship services to retailers and resellers in the UK by 73% (March to May YOY), thereby cutting down the amount of time goods have to be moved. Global Logistics Director, Alan Lynch said: “Sustainability is a key focus for Exertis and the business has been working on projects across the group with third-party suppliers, vendors and customers to optimise packaging, reduce material waste, support the circular economy and increase our dropship services. By developing innovative solutions, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but positively impact the environment.” www.exertis.co.uk Print Rite Pelikan signs new distribution deal Print Rite Pelikan Solutions GmbH and Print Rite Europe Limited has appointed Cartridge World France SARL as an authorised non-exclusive distributor in French speaking regions. The alliance will provide local sales and marketing support for resellers following the closure of the small Pelikan office in Paris. Paul Callow, Director General, Cartridge World France SARL said: “PrintRite is well known for high quality products and now by being part of the same family we will be able to work together to benefit our core business which is supporting and growing our network of Franchisees. The Pelikan range is important in France and their new Bio Based products, which significantly lower CO2 footprint and ticks all the boxes for discerning customers wanting eco-friendly cartridges, is a real breakthrough. Having direct access to that product range will be incredibly helpful for our Franchisees. The set up at Cartridge World France head office is perfectly designed to support and supply dealers in France who are looking for high quality new build and remanufactured products, so this partnership is a win-win for all concerned.” www.print-rite-europe.com AWARDS 2020 VOTE NOW FOR: n Vendor of the Year n Hardware Distributor of the Year n EOS Distributor of the Year www.printitawards.co.uk/vote/2020 01732 759725 6 Mike Barron Alan Lynch