34 01732 759725 ...continued TECHDIGEST UK partners the chance to see the company’s latest innovations, including its next-gen firewalls; fully integrated SonicWall Platform; the Managed Protection Service Suite (MPSS), which streamlines security operations while creating opportunities for recurring revenue; and an industry-first cyber warranty that helps partners differentiate themselves and gain a competitive edge. www.sonicwall.com … Cloud accounting provider iplicit and inventory management leader Cin7 are filling a gap in the market by integrating the former’s true-cloud accounting solution with the latter’s inventory and order management solution. Developed for SME and mid-market businesses in the wholesale, distribution and retail sectors that need an integrated platform to manage their accounting and inventory needs simultaneously, the Cin7 connector for iplicit’s cloud accounting suite provides functionality that is claimed to go well beyond the entry-level inventory solutions offered by existing finance solutions. This includes inventory, point-of-sale, e-commerce and warehouse management capabilities, plus seamless integration with shipping and marketplace platforms. Since launching its Channel Reseller Programme in 2024, iplicit has been addressing the needs of SMEs in the wholesale, retail and distribution sectors through accounting and ERP resellers and implementation partners like Tick9. Tick9 Director Steve Fewster said: “By combining iplicit’s modern finance engine with Cin7’s intelligent inventory and supply chain capabilities, we will enable our clients to unlock real operational agility. We believe this is more than integration, it’s an intentional step towards more connected, insight-driven businesses in the midmarket. We’re committed to driving the successful deployment of these solutions as part of the broader digital transformation journeys of our clients.” www.iplicit.com www.cin7.com Pentest People from WorkNest, the cybersecurity and Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) provider, has introduced a four-tier partnership model for new and existing partners. Each tier (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) brings a greater level of sales support, account management access and marketing assistance. Pentest People already has over 100 partners across the UK, Europe and the US. https://www.pentestpeople.com/ become-a-partner … UK-based connectivity provider Comms365 has developed a managed overlay platform that transforms Starlink’s consumer-grade broadband into a fully managed, secure, businessgrade WAN for rural, mobile and remote edge deployments. Continuum Constellation overcomes Starlink’s key limitations for commercial use by adding Fixed IP, 5G Bonding, VPN Support and Full Remote Starlink Control for Enterprises, ISPs and MSPs. Comms365 CEO Mike van Bunnens said: “Starlink is a game-changer for remote internet access, but on its own it’s not enough for business continuity. Continuum Constellation adds the enterprisegrade functionality that companies need to stay connected, secure and in control, no matter where they’re operating. It’s a perfect addition to our portfolio of Always-On connectivity.” Available as a fully managed service, Continuum Constellation can also be white-labelled, enabling MSPs and ISPs to add enterprise-grade features to existing Starlink setups, creating new recurring revenue streams with minimal overhead. www.comms365.com Channel services organisation Nebula Global Services is offering VARs, MSPs and GSIs on-demand access to world-class tech professionals through a partnership with recruitment specialist The Channel Recruiter. Tailored specially for the technology channel, the Tech Talent on Tap resource-as-a-service gives channel businesses global access to elite technical talent, empowering them to address skills shortages, meet the evolving needs of the channel ecosystem and scale rapidly. www.nebulaglobalservices.com … Unit4, a provider of enterprise cloud applications for people-centric organisations, has announced the availability of Unit4 ERPx in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. Unit4 ERPx delivers tailored, industryspecific solutions for public sector, non-profit and professional services organisations, covering financial management, HR, procurement and project management. With embedded AI, it automates workflows, reduces manual tasks, provides proactive alerts and delivers real-time insights for informed decision-making. www.unit4.com … Acer is aiming to capture a greater slice of the Windows 11 upgrade pie by offering business buyers an extended 3-year warranty worth £49.99 free with purchases of select Acer TravelMate P Series laptops or Veriton N Series desktops bought from an eligible UK reseller. The Upgrade to Windows 11 with Acer & claim your Free 3-Year Warranty campaign runs from July 1 to December 31 2025, with all product registrations and warranty claims managed directly by Acer. Openreach celebrates 5,000 EVs on the road Openreach, the wholesale network broadband provider, has added a 5,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet of 23,000 vans – the UK’s second largest commercial van fleet. As part of its Let’s Reach Zero strategy to reduce carbon emissions, cut waste, improve air quality and protect nature, OpenReach has pledged to upgrade the vast majority of its fleet to EVs, with a further 2,000 EVs due to be introduced by the end of March 2026. The 5,000 EVs Openreach already has are expected to save more than 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to taking over 7,000 petrol cars off the road. To make the transition to EV charging easier for its engineers, Openreach has installed over 2,500 charging points at operational sites and engineers’ homes and come to an agreement with First Bus that will enable engineers to charge their vans at First Bus depots. www.openreach.com Mike van Bunnens
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