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01732 759725 14 NEWS : VENDORS SecureData battles hackers on the desktop SecureData has launched its Next Generation Endpoint Security Service to address increased malware attacks on desktops and mobile devices. By monitoring and managing the endpoint-management server or appliance, the solution ensures that endpoints have fully updated malware detection mechanisms in place. The service is offered in three models: AffinitySUPPORT, with service desk assistance to internal IT teams; AffinityMONITOR, which includes the monitoring of system-health alarms and the weekly off-site backup of device configurations; and AffinityMANAGED, a fully managed service that enables a Technical Account Guardian to supervise the ongoing security of managed devices, recommend patching protocols, conduct annual health reviews and implement risk-assessed change management. www.secdata.com WiFi SPARK seeks partners WiFi SPARK is actively looking for system integrators to partner with in the rail and retail sectors. It currently provides WiFi for both Chiltern and Arriva railway networks as part of their Continuously Connected Passenger Journey programme. Retail clients include Intu shopping centres, Peel Holdings, Cineworld and The London Designer Outlet. WiFi SPARK’s intelligent data analytics platform highlights details such as visitor age, how far they have travelled, and their movements in and around a location, which can feed into a more targeted marketing strategy. www.wifispark.com First Agari partner for the UK Cyber security company Agari has partnered with security technology VAR Gradian. The partnership will extend the European reach of the Agari Email Trust Platform, which protects against the rising threat of deceptive emails by accurately identifying the true sender. www.agari.com With Smart-UPS with APC SmartConnect, Schneider Electric is introducing the only cloud-enabled uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for distributed IT environments that enables businesses, particularly SMEs with limited IT staff and resources, to proactively and effectively manage the health of their UPS systems. It can also be used by managed services partners to deliver remote UPS monitoring for SMB clients, with integration with remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions such as ConnectWise Automate and Kaseya, or via a mobile- ready web portal. Available as a standard feature with select models in APC’s Smart-UPS portfolio of uninterruptible power supplies, SmartConnect leverages Schneider Electric’s cloud-enabled EcoStruxure IT architecture to: n Gather and send data about the status of a customer’s UPS devices including battery replacement, warranty renewal and UPS performance notifications; n Provide a secure, cloud-based web portal where customers can view the status of their UPS, accessible from any internet- connected device; n Send customisable automatic notifications, firmware notification updates and advanced troubleshooting support through an easy-to-use remote monitoring interface; and n Deploy right out of the box, with no configuration required. Remote UPS monitoring SolarWinds wins again SolarWinds is celebrating after being named Service Provider of the Year at the European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2018 – for the second year running. Now in their 10th year, the European IT & Software Excellence Awards recognise best practice in customer solutions by systems integrators, solution VARs, MSPs and ISVs across Europe. The SolarWinds MSP platform offers a full suite of IT service management capabilities within a single, unified dashboard that scales across the full life cycle of IT solution providers and MSPs. It is used by more than 20,000 MSP partners worldwide. Queen’s Award for Brother UK Brother UK has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its achievements in sustainable development, for the second time since 2011. Highlights of Brother UK’s sustainability programme include continuous annual reductions in fuel usage, the use of renewable energy on-site and zero waste to landfill for eight successive years. The award is valid for five years . www.brother.co.uk Nimans teams up with Union Street Nimans is partnering with Union Street to offer resellers ‘next generation’ billing services. Union Street Head of Sales and Marketing Vincent Disneur said: “As a fast-growing company, Nimans required a billing platform that could scale effectively whilst maintaining the high levels of speed, accuracy and detailed revenue analysis that its partners rely on. Using our aBILLity billing platform as a foundation, we’re working closely with Nimans to develop solutions that will provide further benefits for Nimans channel partners and enhance the company’s channel proposition.” Mark Curtis-Wood, Head of Nimans Network Services, said: “As we transition from traditional lines and minutes into event-type billing for SIP, hosted and connectivity, we require different software platforms and billing solutions, which is why we’ve teamed up with Union Street. “A big part of our ethos is to enable resellers to self-serve and the foundation stone of this is making sure our billing system gives resellers access to key information when they need it. Because what customers require from us in terms of billing has changed, we need to adapt our business and move forward with a new billing system that can seamlessly link-up with our portal, The Hub. There has to be a synchronised link, which we’ve now established in a unique way with Union Street. We are very much looking forward to working together to provide our customers with a competitive market advantage and unrivalled levels of service.” www.unionstreet.uk.com Mark Curtis-Wood and Vincent Disneur