01732 759725 22 RESELLER NEWs Phil Doye, who acquired boxxe in 2019 and took a minority stake in Total Computers in November 2022, said: “I had known and admired Total for many years, but as a shareholder and director for the past 12 months I have seen firsthand the depth of what Aidan (Groom) and Kevin (Goodall) have built. The combination of these two businesses is uniquely complementary and I am hugely excited that this move will enable both companies to better serve our customers and partners.” He added: “The IT channel has seen the largest players get bigger and the small ones either specialise, struggle or get acquired. This deal marks a pivotal moment in the journey of boxxe. With the acceleration of digital transformation, the continued growth of public cloud and the proliferation of software companies it’s critical that a partner can deliver across this landscape.” ... Integrity 360 strengthens Microsoft security Integrity360, a leading pan-European cyber security specialist, has expanded its Microsoft security services provision to deliver enhanced protection for customers across threat protection, cloud security, identity and access management and data security. Its services are available across all of the main Microsoft Security product families, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview. These developments follow Integrity360’s attainment of Specialisation for Security in Threat Protection in addition to the Microsoft Partner designations, Solutions Partner for Security and Solutions Partner for Modern Work. Brian Martin, Director of Product Management at Integrity360, said: “We expect great demand for Microsoft Threat Protection services, as it is an area in which many organisations lack the required skills and capabilities. In addition, due to the ongoing rapid adoption of cloud, we expect growing demand for services and support in securing cloud and hybrid environments. Through our Microsoft security offerings, we will be able to meet this demand and better support our customers, wherever they are on the spectrum of cyber security maturity.” The company plans to roll out the enlarged suite of services across the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain and the Nordic region. ... Fortinet accreditation for Six Degrees Secure, integrated cloud services provider Six Degrees has demonstrated its capabilities in SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution by achieving SD-WAN Partner Specialization as part of the Fortinet Engage Partner Program. Six Degrees CEO Simon Crawley-Trice said: “As one of a select few UK partners to achieve Fortinet’s SD-WAN Partner Specialization, we demonstrate our technical capabilities and commitment to maximising the benefits our customers realise from Fortinet’s industry-leading cyber security technology.” have signed the 5% Club pledge, which will help us play our part in addressing youth unemployment and the skills shortage. It’s always been important to us to support internal progression, and one of the biggest benefits at Evolve is the ability to earn qualifications on the job; 21% of our employees have received an internal promotion in the last year.” Currently, eight of Evolve’s 114 employees, 7% of its workforce, are completing their apprenticeships. https://www.evolvebg.co.uk/ ... NG Bailey recruiting apprentices NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, is accepting applications for its 2024 apprenticeship scheme. This offers places in a number of disciplines, including around 70 electrical, mechanical and technical specialist roles and a range of business-based roles. As part of the programme, the company will continue its IT Services apprenticeship scheme, offering two degree apprenticeships in internal auditing and digital and technology solutions. https://www.ngbailey.com/workingwith-us/apprenticeships ... Boxxe creates IT powerhouse with Total Computers acquisition boxxe, the York-based IT services and solutions provider, is creating one of the UK’s largest providers of software, solutions and services to the public and private sectors through its acquisition of Total Computers. The move will enable both companies to compete better with the likes of Computacenter, CDW and Softcat, with greater financial strength and scale, a wider range of partner accreditations and deeper technical skills, including digital transformation expertise from Total’s acquisition of Overbright in 2022. boxxe will benefit from a broader portfolio of hardware solutions, bespoke software applications and IT services, while Total, which has a significant presence in the UK public sector on top of its corporate business, will benefit from additional framework access and public sector-specific expertise. continued... Phil Doye NG Bailey’s 2023 apprentice group Centerprise secures CCS and YPO places Cloud-based solutions provider Centerprise International, with its CiCloud offering, has secured a place on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud Compute 2 and the Yorkshire Procurement Organisation (YPO) Cloud Services, Data Centre Management and Transformation Solutions Framework. CiCloud, Centerprise International’s flagship cloud platform, delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS), to meet the needs of public sector bodies. Jeremy Nash, CEO of Centerprise International, said: “This recognition is a testament to the quality, security and value proposition of our CiCloud offering, and we are confident that it will empower public sector organisations to transform their IT operations and achieve their digital goals.” He added: “We are committed to supporting public sector organisations in their digital transformation journey. By leveraging the power of CiCloud, public sector bodies can improve their operational efficiency, deliver better services to citizens and achieve their strategic objectives.” Martina Naughton & Brian Martin
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