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01732 759725 16 NEWS : RESELLERS Paul Sanders Atos SE, Number 1 in Europe for cloud, cybersecurity and high-performance computing, has selected RingCentral as a preferred provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). As RingCentral’s first global System Integrator (SI) partner, Atos plans to introduce a co-branded UCaaS solution to the Atos Digital Workplace client and partner offer, complementing its existing OpenScape UC solutions. Atos CEO Elie Girard said: “RingCentral’s world-class communications platform combined with Atos’ proven leadership in Digital Workplace solutions gives our customers the opportunity to further streamline their digital transformation projects across all lines of business IT. With an Atos installed base ranging across large enterprises and governmental agencies, we are excited about the potential of the new strategic partnership.” Atos and RingCentral to introduce co-branded UCaaS solution ELITE to sell M-Files ELITE Document Solutions, the No.1 DocuWare reseller in the UK, has added the M-Files Intelligent Information Management solution to its portfolio to help clients transition from network folder-based schemes to a dynamic enterprise content management system. Based in Letchworth Garden City, ELITE provides document management solutions to companies in the manufacturing, hospitality, automotive, finance, retail, charities and education sectors. www.elite-ds.co.uk Double celebration for Yobah Manchester tech firm Yobah is celebrating after more than doubling its turnover and securing Microsoft Gold Managed Service Partner status. Founded in 2013 by CEO Paul Sanders, Yobah began life as a small consultancy firm but has since grown to become a provider of cybersecurity and cloud- managed services to businesses such as MoneySuperMarket.com, the Co-Op and a number of fintech clients. Sanders said: “We know that when it comes to security and credentials, being recognised as the best provides extra confidence when clients need it. We were delighted to become a Microsoft Gold Managed Service Partner; it’s a real demonstration of our strength as a business in these areas and of our business growth journey as a whole.” Hospitality partner Micron, a provider of voice, data and wireless communications solutions with a strategic focus on the hotel sector, has been appointed an NEC Enterprise Solution Hospitality Partner. The NEC Hospitality Partnership program recognises and supports Business Partners that invest in and promote the value of integrated solutions, helping them to develop profitable opportunities in the hospitality sector. Kees van Donk, Senior Director Travel, Hospitality & Leisure at NEC Enterprise Solutions, said: “Micron has excellent knowledge of our portfolio and a strong commitment to our UNIVERGE SV9000 series, one of the cornerstones of our offering to the Hospitality sector.” http://www.nec-enterprise.com https://mymicron.co.uk/ Satisnet to sell Rizikon Assurance from Crossword Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, a knowledge transfer company specialising in the commercialisation of university- generated cyber security and risk management software and consulting, is expanding its partner programme with the recruitment of Satisnet Limited, a security reseller and managed security services provider. Satisnet will offer Crossword’s Rizikon Assurance third party risk management platform to help clients automate supplier onboarding and gain visibility of exposure to risks posed by third parties, with the option to outsource assurance processes to Satisnet through a Third Party Assurance as a Service offering. John McCann, CEO of Satisnet, said: “The Rizikon Assurance platform is a welcome addition to our offering. A lot of our clients are keen to mature and enhance their approach to third party risk management and Rizikon will allow them to do this by driving automation at scale into the process.” In a recent Ponemon Institute study, 61% of US companies surveyed said they had experienced a breach due to a vendor/ third party. John McCann Fourth acquisition by IT Lab IT Lab, the technology service and solutions provider behind McLaren F1 sports cars, has completed the acquisition of Azure specialist Sol-Tec, bringing its revenues to £85 million. This is the fourth acquisition by IT Lab since private equity firm ECI Partners acquired a majority stake in the company in 2016. It follows those of SMB specialist Mirus in 2019, Microsoft Office365 and SharePoint partner Content and Code in September 2018 and cyber security specialist Perceptive Risk in May 2017. Sol-Tec, one of Microsoft’s largest UK Azure partners and an ‘Azure Influencer Partner of the Year’ finalist, counts public sector giants including the Department of Work and Pensions, HMRC and the Department for Education among its customers, as well as leading private sector companies including a top three UK supermarket chain and a top five online financial services business. IT Lab CEO Peter Sweetbaum said: “We are incredibly excited to add Sol-Tec’s award-winning Azure expertise to our market leading Modern Workplace and Dynamic 365 practices, further solidifying IT Lab as one of the UK’s leading Microsoft-focused cloud services and solutions providers. Having the ability to deliver the functionality that Microsoft cloud-centric services can provide, particularly at this pivotal and challenging time, is key for our clients.” IT Lab provides services across all three elements of Microsoft’s Cloud – Office 365 and Modern Workplace, Azure and Dynamics 365. http://www.itlab.com