Print.IT Reseller - issue 77

BULLETIN Softcat to deliver IT solutions to UK-wide public sector Softcat has secured a place on the new NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Workplace Solutions procurement framework. Previously known as the Link: IT Solutions Framework, the Digital Workplace Solutions framework allows UK public sector bodies to purchase IT solutions from a select group of pre-approved suppliers at competitive rates. The framework has an estimated value of £500 million and could deliver savings of up to £75 million to the public sector. The framework allows for Direct Award, enabling customers to go straight to a preferred supplier without the need for a mini competition – simplifying the procurement cycle even further. It also offers a seven-year call-off period, which means customers can benefit from significantly longer contract periods; to realise a return on their solution investments. The company has also secured a place on the all-Wales IT Products and Services (ii) procurement framework, which has an estimated value of £300 million. The Welsh National Procurement Service (NPS) runs the framework on behalf of the Welsh public sector. www.softcat.com Midwich secures global agreement with DTEN Midwich has signed a global distribution agreement with collaboration solutions manufacturer, DTEN. DTEN’s communications technology solutions are Zoom certified and designed for ‘plug and play’ integration with the Zoom Video Communications platform. This global agreement expands on the Group’s existing partnership with DTEN in North America through Starin Marketing, Inc. (recently acquired by Midwich Group), where there has been a rapid increase in demand for ‘Zoom Rooms’ and ‘Zoom for Home’ solutions. Commercial Director Stuart Mizon, said: “Midwich has seen a substantial increase in demand from our channel partners for DTEN products in North America, so to be able to extend this partnership around the globe is very exciting.” www.midwich.com Print companies join forces Three of the UK’s leading print companies are merging to form one large organisation. Precision Printing which has sites in both London and Sunderland, Sheffield-based ProCo Print and Prime Group in Nottingham will become the Precision Proco Group, a multi-million pound operation which will be at the forefront of print delivery. The merger will also include the online upload and print portal Where The Trade Buys and North East-based digital solutions provider, Climb. Gary Peeling of Precision Printing will become Group CEO, Jon Bailey, formerly of ProCo, will take on the role of COO, Jon Tolley of Prime will be Group CIO and Dominic Neary, will take the position of Group CFO having joined from Just Eat, bringing with him a wealth of experience of digital transformational businesses. Also joining the new board as Chairman and Merger Advisor is former British Airways Director, Philip Osmond. Precision and ProCo will operate as Precision Proco, while Prime will retain its name with a new brand identity. www.precisionprocogroup.co.uk OutSystems announces partner award winners Everis, an NTT Data company has been named Global Partner of Year by OutSystems. The accolade recognises the exceptional success the company has had bringing the OutSystems platform into new geographies and industries. Everis boasts 350 OutSystems certifications across its teams, including more than 150 in reactive web and another 150 in traditional web development. It has also earned 16 sales certifications, ensuring its team is capable of positioning the value of the OutSystems platform to enterprise customers. Its customer satisfaction score is 4.7 out of 5, and in addition to Spain, it has active partnerships with OutSystems in the UK, Chile, Portugal, Belgium and Italy, with plans to further expand across Latin America before the end of the year. In total, 21 partners were recognised as Partners of the Year for their contribution to sourcing and closing new business, building out centres of excellence, and delivering exceptional digital transformation projects. www.outsystems.com Integra to hold virtual conference Integra will be hosting the ‘Nurture & Grow Your Business’ virtual conference on December 9 to support members and key partners. Insightful business sessions will focus on topical issues such as planning for recovery, digitally transforming your teams and opportunities for growth. Speed networking sessions will be open during the day together with supplier showcases. Integra’s CEO Aidan McDonough, said: “Throughout the pandemic we have continued to engage with members through online regional meetings and our COVID hub. This event will be another opportunity for us to support members, helping them to explore and implement new opportunities for growth. We want this to be a positive and thought-provoking experience as we move towards the new year and we look forward to bringing our members and key partners together on this virtual platform.” Integra will also be announcing the winners of its 2020 ‘Member and Supplier of the Year’ Awards during the day. www.integra-business.co.uk 01732 759725 6 11 February 2021 www.printitawards.co.uk (l-r) Jon Tolley, Gary Peeling and Jon Bailey