technologyreseller.co.uk 19 KINGSWOOD TECH EVENTS 2022 The Cantec Group leadership team TR: Could vendors and distributors do more to help you overcome these challenges? And if so, what? GT: They could, by simplifying their product offerings. We are in the relatively unique position of being both a direct provider and a vendor/distributor of the automated products we have developed and supply through our partner channel. After identifying that many of our supplier products are subject to complex discovery and implementation processes, we designed our solutions on a low code basis to shorten the selling cycle and to simplify the client onboarding process. This has allowed us to do more business during the pandemic, often on a remote basis from start to finish. TR: Are customers becoming more demanding, and if so, in what ways? GT: In view of all the uncertainty created by the pandemic and the global chip shortage, customers are demanding quicker software implementations with clarity over timelines. The last thing they need is a complex and protracted process of discovery, scoping and installation. We have designed our solutions to satisfy these demands, based on a simple, low code onboarding process and an emphasis on customer training. TR: If you could change one aspect of your job, what would it be and why? GT: The aspect of my job I would most like to change is entirely Covid-dependent. Far and away my favourite way to interact with customers and partners is in person – Teams and Zoom come in a distant second. While we all need to be careful with our social contacts for now, I’m really looking forward to the day when it is once again safe again to meet the people you want to meet, without any restrictions. www.cantecgroup.ie Technology Reseller Awards 2022 New date and Awards deadline extended In light of continued uncertainty over new COVID variants, Kingswood Tech Events has taken the decision to move the Technology Reseller Awards (TRAs) to later in the year when there is less risk of any disruption. The TRAs will now take place on the evening of May 26 at The Hilton London Bankside. The new date has enabled us to extend the deadline for awards entries to February 25, giving you an extra six weeks to write up and submit your entry or entries. If you have already entered an award, why not take advantage of the extra time to enter another? Full details on award categories and how to enter are available at https://trawards.co.uk Tech Live 2022 Now taking place on September 13 To ensure this year’s event is not impacted by COVID, Kingswood Events is moving Technology Live 2022 to September 13, 2022, from its original date of March 24. The one-day event for the ICT channel is once again being held at the Business Design Centre, London. Director Ethan White said: “The Technology Live Team were at the forefront of delivering one of the first B2B exhibitions in September after the lockdown last year. Despite Covid and the fuel crisis we still put on a good launch event supported all the way by exhibitors and sponsors who were fully behind us. “Our second Tech Live was planned for the 24th March 2022. However, after a lot of discussion with all our stakeholders we have decided to move the show to the 13th September 2022. We want to provide our sponsors, exhibitors and visitors with the best experience possible in a safe environment and believe that we can give everyone the best platform for this by moving the event to what we hope will be more certain times.” To find out more about the show or to book a stand, please call 01732 759725 or visit https://tech-live.co.uk/ Print IT and Technology Reseller Golf Society 2022 dates announced The Print IT and Technology Reseller Golf Society has announced its four dates for 2022. They are: n May 12: Belton Woods Golf Resort n June 9: The Welcombe Golf Resort n July 14: Wyboston Lakes Resort n September 22: Warwickshire on the Kings Course The Print IT and Technology Reseller Golf Society is open to everyone – resellers, dealers, VARs, MSPs, system integrators and vendors – up to a maximum of 72 players. At each event there will be prizes for Overall Highest Score for the Day, Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin The top two players from each of the first three events will play to become the overall Golfing Champion 2022 at the final event, taking place at the Warwickshire. Other players will be able to play for Overall Highest Score for the Day, Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin. To find out more or to book a place or places, please email Paul Johnson on [email protected] or call 07887 944433. 2022 2021 Thursday 26th May 2022 The Hilton London Bankside AWAR The Convergent Technology Event for IT Resellers & Providers 22 2 0 2 2
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