technologyreseller.co.uk 07 NEWS : RESELLERS One Connectivity, two offices One Connectivity, the 30-strong, Castle Donington-based business communications and IT services provider, is marking its 10th year in business with the opening of a second office in Sheffield that will enable it to extend its geographical reach and work more closely with northern customers. www.oneconnectivity.co.uk Evolve launches partner programme for its network and IT services Evolve, a provider of managed network solutions and IT services, has launched a reseller programme and portal for its global SD-WAN, business-grade connectivity and Guest Wi-Fi solutions. All three of the company’s core products – EvolveISP (connectivity), EvolveWAN (network performance) and EvolveODM (Guest Wi-Fi with separate internet access) – are available to resellers via a disruptive pricing model. In the next 12 to 18 months, Evolve aims to expands its reseller offering with mobile and IT services. All services are available via the Nexus reseller portal featuring a sleek interface and streamlined ordering process with no more than six steps to completion. Key features include: real-time order tracking and order automation through UK-based infrastructure providers; instant visibility of faults and how they are being managed, including geographical views; access to a dedicated support team and 24/7/365 escalation journey via a UK-based multi-lingual support desk; enhanced connectivity and reduced downtime, thanks to direct relationships with ISPs; and white-labelled collateral and marketing in a box. Evolve also boasts an exclusive hardware relationship with network management company Mako Networks, as its sole Platinum Partner globally. Evolve Business Group CEO Alan Stephenson-Brown said: “Evolve’s reseller channel and portal are raising the bar when it comes to connectivity, and setting a new standard for ease of use, customisable product suites and disruptive pricing structures. Each reseller has dedicated account management and a delivery co-ordinator to enhance personalisation and peer-to-peer relationships. I believe resellers will benefit from the granular view and extra level of support provided by the new portal.” www.evolvebg.co.uk/ Symatrix targets 60% growth in current financial year Symatrix, a Manchester-based Oracle HCM and ERP partner, is predicting revenue growth of 60% in its current financial year ending in February 2024, with annuity revenues accounting for 50% of total revenue. This follows revenue growth of 42% in the year to February 2023 and 18% in the year to February 2022. Symatrix has more than doubled headcount over the past 18 months to more than 100. In addition to its growth in the UK, Symatrix has been growing in India following the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, Symatrix Global IT Services, in 2021 and the opening of an office in Delhi. It has nearly doubled its team in India over the past six months and recently set up an intern programme to nurture new talent in the region. To manage ongoing growth in staff numbers, Symatrix recently appointed Helen Snowden-Smith as Head of HR on the Executive Committee. www.symatrix.com SOC demand drives growth for DigitalXRAID Cybersecurity managed services provider DigitalXRAID has reported year-on-year growth of 70%, driven in part by a 400% increase in its Security Operations Centre (SOC) business as customers seek 24/7/365 threat protection. In the last 12 months, DigitalXRAID has become one of only 10 companies globally to be awarded CREST OVS Accreditation for meeting the CREST gold standard in app penetration testing. It has also recorded new customer wins with Bark, the online marketplace for professional services, Thrive Homes, a professional landlord managing over 5,000 homes, and Wiltshire Council. BDR Group acquires TFM Group BDR Group, an owner-managed provider of unified comms, IT, mobile, cloud and security services, has completed the acquisition of Loughborough-based TFM Group, its second – but not last – acquisition of 2023. Established in 1995, TFM provides managed services to SME and enterprise customers. Its acquisition expands BDR’s SD-WAN capabilities, doubles its Mobile & IoT base and adds circa £5 million to its revenue. BDR Group is headquartered in Stratford-upon-Avon and employs 200 staff across several offices. Gateshead move for SmartIT ICT solutions provider SmartIT is moving into new premises in Gateshead, following year-on-year revenue growth of 28% and a 20% increase in headcount. The new office is just minutes from SmartIT’s old base and has capacity to support the continued growth of the IT infrastructure, IT support, data, voice, mobile and internet communications services provider. SmartIT is predicting growth of another 15% in the coming financial year. Six Degrees renews Expert status Integrated cloud services provider Six Degrees has renewed its Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status and gained new Microsoft Cloud Security and Threat Protection specialisations as testament to its technical capabilities and expertise. Six Degrees CEO Simon Crawley-Trice said: “I am delighted to have renewed our status as an Azure Expert MSP program member, and I look forward to enabling many more organisations to succeed through the intelligent application of Microsoft technology. We will work to attain further specialisations which align to our core capabilities across cloud, cyber security and connectivity.” https://www.6dg.co.uk/ The development team behind the Nexus reseller portal TFM Group Director Mark Fitton (left) and BDR Group MD Malek Rahimi Photo by BDR Group.
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