14 01732 759725 NEWS : RESELLERS Axway first for Pro2col Pro2col, the Managed File Transfer (MFT) specialist, has become the first value added reseller of Axway’s enterprise-level MFT portfolio in the UK and Ireland. With comprehensive API-driven integration options and a single pane of glass administration console, Axway can create, monitor and report on complex file transfer flows across old and new technologies, from beginning to end. The solution’s strength in security and governance makes it a popular choice for customers subject to the requirements of frameworks such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS and GDPR legislation. James Lewis, Founder and Managing Director of Pro2col, said: “Axway offers a proven and robust MFT solution that combines the vital requirements of security and compliance with an ambitious roadmap and complex automation engine. This rich feature-set makes Axway the ideal partner to complement Pro2col’s portfolio and help our enterprise-level customers meet their business requirements, particularly those that process large amounts of sensitive data or who operate across multiple countries with differing compliance drivers and local regulations.” www.axway.com • https://pro2col.com/ Alex Tupman XBM takes first steps in ambitious growth plan Managed print provider XBM Limited has taken its first steps on an ambitious expansion programme with the acquisition of iDoc Services Limited, a London-based, UK-wide reseller of Epson and HP printers, copiers and digital document solutions. XBM is already Epson’s second largest reseller in the UK and one of only three Epson Platinum Partners in the UK. XBM Managing Director Richard Taylor said: “Over the last four years XBM has repositioned itself as a leading supplier of sustainable office technology and iDoc Services already has a large number of Epson Heat-Free Business Inkjet devices in the field. As an Epson Platinum Partner, XBM is ideally suited to maintaining and growing that even further. This is a great first step in an aggressive growth plan.” iDoc Services’ existing customers will continue to be supported by manufacturer service teams or XBM’s national fleet of engineers and remote support technicians working from the company’s head office in Leeds and at regional sales and support centres in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and London. Mode rebrands as Espria Connection Capital-backed Mode Solutions has rebranded as Espria, following the integration of IT managed services provider eacs which it acquired in June 2022. The unified business brings together a comprehensive range of integrated digital workspace solutions under one brand, including managed IT, cloud, communications and connectivity, hybrid/ remote working and document solutions. Alex Tupman, CEO of Espria, said: “IT outsourcing is now well established as a key driver of increased business agility and resilience. Our unique offering, underpinned by a dynamic, fresh brand, brings together an extended range of digital solutions designed to help businesses power their digital transformation and workspace.” He added: “Business leaders can focus on what matters most for them – managing built-up debt, reducing costs and growing revenues, safe in the knowledge their IT infrastructure is operating efficiently and securely.” Tower Leasing to back Flotek growth strategy Flotek, the fast-growing South Wales-based IT Managed Service Provider, has secured substantial backing from Tower Leasing to fund its growth strategy, which includes an established pipeline of acquisitions set to complete by the end of the year. Tower Leasing has already supported Flotek’s acquisition of legal and professional services specialist IT provider Gower Business Systems, which extended the company’s geographical reach and added £1.2m in revenue to the company. Jay Ball, CEO of Flotek, said: “This backing from such a force as Tower Leasing is an endorsement of our business model and management team at Flotek, and a real boost to the buy and build growth strategy we’ve set out.” www.flotek.io A helping hand The Birmingham office of IT support and cyber security consultancy Urban Network has donated four new high spec PCs to the charity free@last for use in its Nechells community centre. John Street from free@ last says the charity will use the PCs as part of its campaign to combat digital poverty. He said: “We’ve created a drop-in hub where locals of all ages can get access to computers and receive help and training from another of our strategic partners, Digital Innovators, a local company who have someone on-site daily. The sessions are proving popular with attendees ranging from 12-80 years of age.” Softcat win IT infrastructure and services provider Softcat has won a £4 million device contract with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Working as an extension of the Trust’s Digital Services delivery team, Softcat will provide the new 640-bed Royal Liverpool University Hospital with end-user devices, peripherals, pre-staging, deployment, engineering and recycling services. Softcat, with nine offices throughout the UK and Ireland, is an approved supplier on more than 50 UK&I government frameworks. softcat.com John Street receives the PCs from Urban Strategic Account Manager Robert White XBM MD Richard Taylor and former iDocS MD Mark Moore shaking hands on completion of the deal Kerry Howells and Jay Ball
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