Print.IT Reseller - issue 89

BULLETIN Epson Gold Partner Key Digital has been re-certified as a Solutions+ Gold Partner by Epson UK. Epson products now account for more than half of the company’s print hardware installations, with sustainability being a key motivator of new clients. Key Digital partnered with the organisation in 2018 after recognising Epson’s suite of products and applications would complement its rapidly expanding digital transformation solutions and IT services as well as its existing print business. Managing Director Andy Ratcliffe, said: “Epson’s core values have always aligned very well with our own values as a business. Their pioneering heat-free technology and the brilliant PaperLab are proof that they are way ahead of the competition.” Epson Reseller Account Manager, Dan McCarthy, added: “It’s wonderful to see the growth and success the team has achieved despite the past 18 months. Encouraging not just in the growth of spend with Epson but as an overall business. Feels like exciting times, Andy has some truly disruptive strategies in place and I’m proud to be a small part of that.” www.key-digital.co.uk Celebrating 30 years Now celebrating 30 years, ASL is one of the largest independent managed office services suppliers in the UK. Starting with only one office in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, the company now has nine sites across the UK and provides national coverage. Over the years, ASL has evolved by offering its over 7,500 customers a wide range of services such as unified communications, software, IT and production print solutions. Starting with only a small team of four, ASL now has a team of over 165 employees across England and Wales. As part of its strategy to become the UK’s largest independent managed print services provider, ASL has acquired 13 companies since 2010. The most recent acquisitions are ICA Digital, Prius, Geerings Digital, Reprotec, SmartPrint, Printercare and BM Digital. www.asl-group.co.uk First-year anniversary The Canon Business Centre in the North East of England (CBC NE) is celebrating its first anniversary. Since its inception, CBC NE has helped organisations in the local area to thrive. Opening in the midst of the pandemic, the Centre has quickly become an integral resource for the local business community – with a team offering unrivalled customer support, as well as technology excellence through Canon’s portfolio. Established through a strategic partnership with long-standing partner, IT@Spectrum, CBC NE fuses the expertise of a local and trusted reseller with the strength and breadth of Canon’s global brand innovation. Since the CBC NE opened in November 2020, IT@Spectrum has expanded its workforce and recruited a new Regional Director and a Head of Digital Solutions – which it hopes will help to further bolster local customer transformation across the North East. CBC NE has also moved from Gateshead to a Newcastle city centre location – making it more accessible to local businesses. The new office is adjacent to the University of Newcastle, which has opened up opportunities for students to see the benefits of the centre, whilst attracting new talent for the future. www.canonbusinesscentrene.co.uk Revenues fire up growth Managed IT services firm The Academia Group, has reported continued momentum in 2020/21 with strong year-on-year revenue growth, strategic customer and market expansion and prominent industry recognition. In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, sales grew 17% over the same period in 2019. Profit in the same timeframe leapt from £754k to £1,629k, and profit margin also increased by 79%. The company has also strengthened its finance team with the appointment of a new Finance Director, Paul Nikolov, whose career spans a number of industry sectors notably eCommerce and IT services. Academia Technology Group began as an IT reseller selling to the education and public sectors through government frameworks. In 2019 the company and all subsidiaries, were acquired by Strive Capital, a capital investment company owned by Andrew Harman, the founder of Annodata. www.academia.co.uk Suffolk tech firm completes MBO A Suffolk technology consultancy and distributor has been acquired by Merino Private Equity, after growing revenues by 30% during the pandemic, with support from Shawbrook Bank. Multithread Consultants’ management now aims to drive further growth following the management buyout with investment from Merino Private Equity. The company provides consultancy for, and distribution of, wireless networking products. Its strong team includes software designers and developers, with network and wireless specialist advisers. Nick Shore has been appointed Managing Director after 20 years within Multithread Consultants, most recently as Chief Technology Officer. He said: “New standards of connectivity mean businesses can enhance their IT network infrastructure with wireless solutions. This creates an opportunity for us and our installer partners to work with organisations and help them facilitate the new hybrid ways of working and to build on the success we’ve already had helping organisations to adapt their infrastructure to meet new requirements.” www.multithread.co.uk 01732 759725 6 www.pr int i tawards .co.uk

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