12 01732 759725 RESELLER NEWS Signum acquired by Vision33 Vision33, an ERP solutions specialist headquartered in California, is strengthening its position as a dominant SAP Business One partner in the UK with the acquisition of Signum Solutions in a transaction advised on by KBS Corporate. Signum provides digital transformation services to growing companies with a strong focus on SAP Business One. MD Lindsay Pointon, who co-founded the Daresbury, Cheshire-based company in 2003, said: “We are proud to join the Vision33 team and contribute to their continued leadership position in the SAP Business One space. This acquisition provides us with the opportunity to scale our offerings and deliver more value to our customers, especially in the areas of SAP Business One cloudhosted solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), automation and integration, AI-driven innovations and value-add programs like Vision33’s TOTAL Care support.” Tony Whalen, Vision 33 President, added: “It’s an exciting time for businesses running SAP Business One as the solution continues to thrive through SAP’s firm commitment and ongoing investments. This acquisition highlights Vision33’s dedication to driving long-term success for more UK customers with SAP Business One, as we also leverage cloud technology, AI and automation to provide even greater value.” … Air IT Group embarks on new phase with rebrand Air IT has embarked on the next stage of its evolution with a rebrand to Air IT Group to reflect the part that acquisitions have played in its growth into a full-service MSP offering 24/7 IT support, cyber security, cloud, modern workplace and business intelligence solutions with nine offices across the UK, 2,000-plus SME clients and more than 450 staff, including a specialist information and cyber security division. Following a period of rapid expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Air IT Group has implemented a more customer-focused strategy with a unified technology offering, underpinned by investment in AI and automation to deliver a more personalised and connected customer experience. CEO Barney Taylor said: “We’ve made significant investments in building true inhouse expertise across automation, AI and cyber security, building a single intelligent technology stack that gives SMEs the platform they need to grow.” AI-powered automation now sits at the heart of the Group’s operations, including a self-service IT desk that enables customers to find a resolution to their issues within minutes, freeing up teams to spend more time on resolving complex technical challenges. More than 200 clients have already benefitted from the automated self-service solution. Pete Pendlebury, Chief Automation and AI Officer at Air IT Group, said: “By embedding automation throughout the organisation, we’ve fundamentally changed how we work with our customers. We now execute more than 161 million actions per month using Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which is more than 60 per second. This frees up our teams to spend more time delivering value to our customers, improving their experience through faster, more consistent service, instantly available 24/7.” https://www.airit.co.uk/ … Presidio boosts UK&I presence with Ergo acquisition Presidio, a global provider of infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions and services, is strengthening its presence in the UK and Ireland with the acquisition of Ergo, current Microsoft Partner of the Year in Ireland. The combination of Presidio UK & Ireland and Ergo is expected to create a more powerful, agile and innovative organisation with strong digital transformation capabilities, deep Microsoft expertise and an expanded ability to serve local and multinational clients. Founded in 1993, Ergo delivers enterprisegrade managed services and solutions spanning cloud, security, data & AI, licensing and IT resourcing. It is an Azure Expert Intercity joins MISA Birmingham-headquartered MSP Intercity has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). Established in 2018, MISA brings together Microsoft leaders and security vendors to collaborate on combatting security threats and creating a safer environment for customers. Intercity’s managed SOC leverages the Microsoft Security stack to deliver comprehensive 24/7/365 security, including Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM to detect and report threats in real time and Microsoft Defender for XDR to contain and isolate cyber breaches. Intercity CEO Charlie Blakemore said: “Joining MISA is a great milestone for us because it underlines the work our team is already doing every day to keep our customers safe. Working together with Microsoft means we can contain and isolate potential breaches before they can spread.” www.intercity.technology Wavenet deepens Zoom and 8x8 partnerships Wavenet has enhanced its CX and enterprise communications capabilities by strengthening relationships with two leaders in the space. As part of a strategic partnership with business communications platform provider 8x8, Wavenet, 8x8’s 2025 EMEA Resell Partner of the Year and EMEA Contact Centre Partner of the Year, will now deliver the full 8x8 Platform for CX. This includes 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams, 8x8 Unified Communications, 8x8 CPaaS solutions and 8x8 Contact Centre. In addition to its growing partnership with 8x8, Wavenet recently qualified as a Zoom Platinum Partner – the highest tier in Zoom’s partner programme – enabling it to offer Zoom’s marketleading suite of solutions, including Zoom Phone, Zoom Contact Centre and Zoom Workplace. Barry Ward, Director of Contact Centre, Mobile and Unified Communications solutions at Wavenet, said: “Zoom’s focus on customer experience and innovation aligns perfectly with Wavenet’s strategic direction. This collaboration allows us to offer our customers a truly modern, AI-enhanced solution that complements their existing investments, particularly for those using legacy systems like Mitel.” www.wavenet.co.uk
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