Technology Reseller v20 2019

01732 759725 NEWS : RESELLERS 16 IT solutions provider pure technology group (ptg) has expanded its suite of tech services with the launch of pureVR, as it seeks to boost turnover by 30% in 2019-20. Encompassing Augmented, Assisted, Mixed and Virtual Reality technologies, ptg’s VR proposition is built around three core elements: the Toshiba dynaEdge wearable device, for which ptg is one of three authorised UK partners; hyperVSN holographic emitter technology; and the firm’s own development, pureVR HR Induction. PTG Group COO Cliff Fox said: “We believe that VR has a huge potential to enhance all organisations. It’s far bigger than just a gaming concept. This disruptive tech has the power to remould and improve the world of work as we know it – offering a revolutionary advantage for the education, training, maintenance, field service and retail sectors.” The Google Glass-style Toshiba dynaEdge Assistive Reality device links to a Windows 10 wearable computer with Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams. Wearers have full control over the visibility, recording and schematics functions, enabling them to send real-time updates to staff based at the office and, if necessary, call for remote support. The second element, hyperVSN, is claimed to be the world’s first ‘Integrated 3D Holographic Display System’. Providing a futuristic solution for the retail, design and exhibition markets, it combines high- tech holographic projection units with a smart content management platform. Finally, pureVR HR Induction, developed in-house by ptg, gives SMEs an HR Induction solution that works on smartphones and tablets, as well as optional headsets. Pure expands portfolio with virtual reality Portsmouth telecoms group joins easy family Portsmouth-based IT & telecommunications company Easy Networks has opened a London office following its acquisition by the easy group managed by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. Richard Gwilliam, who founded Easy Networks in 1995, said that because of its name it was only a matter of time before the IT and telecommunications company caught the attention of the easyJet founder who has built a group of companies around the easy brand, including ‘easyHotel’, ‘easyCar’ and ‘easyHub’. He said: “Last year, I was invited to talks with Sir Stelios, which I thought would be about intellectual property and use of the brand name. However, after some discussion, we realised we both had the same business values and Sir Stelios invited us to join his ‘easy’ family of brands. I went into a meeting prepared for some tough negotiations and walked out with a new business partner.” Commenting on the newest member of the easy group, Sir Stelios said: “We are very pleased to welcome easyNetworks into our easy family of brands. This is our first venture in an exciting business sector that offers excellent future growth opportunities.” Cyber security rating Derby-based managed services provider Neuways has developed a Cyber Security Rating Report that enables businesses to compare their cyber security against industry best practice. Each report includes a score out of 100 and recommendations. Neuways has made the tool freely available on its website to encourage businesses to monitor their cyber security rating on a more regular basis. www.neuways.com/cyber-security-rating- report Midshire raises £6,000 through charity golf day National managed print service provider Midshire and guests raised an impressive £6,000 at the company’s inaugural charity Golf Day held at Sale Golf Club on May 10. The money raised will be split equally between NK Theatre Arts and the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Sixty guests from suppliers and customers, including RISO, PEAC Finance, NK Electrical, Access Hire & Finance, Cragg & Roberts, Clos-o-mat and Enterprise Financial Services & Connect IT Solutions, enjoyed a round of golf followed by a BBQ, entertainment and raffle. Raffle prizes included a £2,500 interactive screen; a Mercedes SL400 for a weekend; tickets to see Sir Ian McKellen; a £160 bottle of champagne; a Nespresso coffee maker; a voucher for a Michelin starred restaurant; and box tickets for a football match. www.midshire.co.uk RPA interest boosts sales at Sapphire Enterprise software reseller partner Sapphire Systems has been named V1 Partner of the Year for the second year in a row, following a £350,000 increase in V1 licence and maintenance sales for FY19, driven by growing interest in the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate business processes. Sapphire integrates V1’s finance automation solution with its partners’ Financial Management Systems (FMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. Steven Wright, Group Sales Director at Sapphire, said: “We are delighted to be recognised by V1 once again. Its RPA software has become a vital selling point when working with customers looking to drive efficiencies in core functions like finance. Businesses continue to seek insights from their financial data and V1 enables them to develop touchless, automated processes – slashing the costs and time spent previously in the process. This continues to boost demand for our integrated and tailored solutions to unprecedented levels.” Through its reseller and partner programme, V1 works with finance and accounting manufacturers and resellers of ERP and FMS solutions, including Sage, Advanced and Infor, and other products, such as Microsoft Dynamics and Oracle E-Business Suite. www.sapphiresystems.com Star performer Enterprise e-commerce company Maginus has been made a Magento Professional Solution Partner in light of its growing relationship with the digital commerce platform provider. In May, the end-to-end e-commerce solutions provider won a Shooting Star award at Magento’s Imagine 2019 summit. www.maginus.com