Technology Reseller awards 2024 technologyreseller.co.uk 35 A winning culture We’ve been running the Technology Reseller Awards for a few years now and it’s interesting to see the types of business that submit entries. They are a pretty varied bunch, as you would expect, given the breadth of the award categories. They can be from any sector, be of any size, be long established businesses or digital natives. It doesn’t matter; everyone has an equal chance of winning. What we have noticed is that businesses that enter the awards tend to be proactive about, and recognise the value of, setting goals and rewarding success. For many, entering awards is part of this process, an important milestone in a company’s progression – I’m thinking of Redsquid, which won the Technology Reseller Award for SMB Reseller/MSP of the Year in 2022 and has now become B Corp certified (see page 20) or Kingsfield, winner of the Corporate Reseller of the Year category in 2023 (see box). For others, entering awards can be a catalyst for a more goals-focused corporate culture. Whichever camp you fall into, there is still time to enter the 2024 Technology Reseller Awards, but don’t delay. Diary Date A sign of success Winning a Technology Reseller Award last year was one of the highlights of Kingsfield’s record-breaking year and a sign of its ambition and success Kingsfield Computer Products, a specialist IT service provider, is celebrating a record 12 months, after winning places on three frameworks with a combined value of £13 billion, recruiting an additional six team members, generating close to £23 million in sales and bagging three prestigious award wins. Award wins included the Technology Reseller Corporate Reseller of the Year Award, testament to Kingsfield’s growth from being a small team in the Midlands to a major player in the industry. It also won the Lenovo Growth Partner of the Year for 2023 and the Microsoft Worldwide Surface Rising Star Partner of the Year for 2023 in recognition of its services, sales numbers and success in attaining Gold partner status. Framework wins include the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) NS3 Framework, through which Kingsfield is providing connectivity solutions to public sector bodies across the UK, and CCS’s G-Cloud 13 framework, through which Kingsfield is providing cloud services to public sector organisations, including the NHS. Brian Boys, Managing Director of Kingsfield, said: “By forging strong partnerships, we have offered tailored, bespoke technology solutions that address the unique challenges faced by public sector organisations across the country. “This approach is the first step in the business’ long-term vision to solidify Kingsfield IT as the most reliable, efficient and compliant solution provider. Looking ahead, we are excited to continue shaping the future of technology, driving innovation and fostering collaborative partnerships that drive positive change.” www.kingsfieldit.com Tech Live returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington on September 17. Please put the date in your diary now. The one-day event combines a seminar programme with an exhibition where you can meet and engage with dozens of leading and emerging vendors from across the ICT spectrum. As in previous years, there will be key players from the cybersecurity, networking, connectivity, cloud, business software, AV, unified communications, collaboration and print management sectors, all looking to meet and develop partnerships with MSPs and resellers. At Tech Live you can also find out about new services and solutions from channel services organisations that can help you run your business more efficiently and profitably. You may have a clear idea of what you are looking for, you might simply be looking for ideas and inspiration, or you might just want to engage with peers and associates in a relaxed, informal environment. Whatever your motivation for attending, time at Tech Live is time well spent. See next month’s issue for more details on Tech Live 24 exhibitors, speakers and sponsors. 24
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