RESELLER NEWS 14 01732 759725 Ekco and Solsoft a perfect match Ekco, the European security-first MSP, is expanding its UK footprint with the acquisition of Solsoft Group, a 16-person, Bristol-based IT services provider led by Managing Director Neil Farnworth and Operations Director Ilona Clark. The Dublin-headquartered company’s third acquisition of 2025 and its seventh in the last two years will form part of the Ekco MSP Division under the leadership of Cian Prendergast, CEO of the Ekco MSP Division. He said: “Having known Solsoft for many years, we have always admired their rock-solid, client-focused, proactive service in the UK. With Ekco’s world class expertise in security-first managed services and cutting-edge technology, this partnership is a perfect match.” … Axians UK joins elite Netskope group Axians UK, the ICT brand of VINCI Energies, has joined an exclusive group of just four partners globally to achieve MSSP accreditation from Netskope, the industry leading SASE vendor. Reflecting Axians’ mastery of Netskope’s security and networking stack, the accreditation enables Axians to design, deploy and manage the full Netskope SASE stack on a subscription basis. Chris Gilmour, CTO of Axians UK, said: “This recognition enables us to optimise our managed services offerings and provide our customers with the financial flexibility they need through subscription-based procurement models. It acknowledges the growing enterprise preference for subscription services while validating our technical capabilities with one of the world’s premier security vendors.” Axians offers a range of ICT solutions and services spanning business applications and data analytics, enterprise networks and digital workspaces, data centres and cloud services, telecommunications infrastructure and cybersecurity, supported by specialised consulting, design, integration and service teams. www.axians.co.uk … ITGL and ISN united as Conscia UK-based cyber security, collaboration and networking solution providers ITGL and ISN are now operating as a single entity, formally known as Conscia Group UK Ltd (trading as Conscia). This follows European IT infrastructure provider Conscia Group’s acquisition of ITGL in February 2024 and ITGL’s subsequent acquisition of ISN in February 2025. Neil Pemberton, Managing Director of Conscia UK, said: “This is a pivotal moment for ITGL and ISN, signalling that both organisations are now fully integrated. Leveraging the Conscia brand and our position within its international footprint also strengthens our ability to create exciting opportunities for employees and even greater value to our clients.” … RM Technology picks up speed RM Technology is enhancing its existing connectivity offering and meeting growing demand for ‘ever-connected’ learning through a new partnership with Sky Business Wholesale. The education specialist already delivers broadband services to schools across the UK, but this new alliance means it will now be able to offer access to a 100Gb-ready, fibre-first network with the speed, security and resilience needed by EdTech solutions like RM SafetyNet, RM Unify, Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom. Damian Saunders, Managing Director of Sky Business Wholesale, said: “At Sky, we believe every young person deserves access to the tools and opportunities that unlock their potential, no matter where they live or learn. By partnering with RM Technology, we’re not just delivering highspeed connectivity, we’re laying the digital foundations for inclusive, future-ready classrooms.” … Meraki now available from Zen Business Telecommunications and network connectivity provider Zen Business, long known for its MPLS networking heritage, has added Meraki to its portfolio alongside Cisco’s Catalyst SD-WAN. Taking advantage of the convergence of Meraki and Catalyst in a common subscription and management framework, Zen Internet’s new Meraki solution brings together LAN, WiFi and SD-WAN in a single, cloud-managed platform that’s designed to scale with business needs. It can start as a straightforward WiFi or LAN upgrade and evolve into a fully integrated, full-stack network with built-in security. Jon Nowell, Managing Director of Zen Business, said: “At its core, this is about making advanced networking accessible to more organisations. Whether a firm just wants to refresh its office WiFi or is ready to overhaul its entire network, the new generation of solutions is designed to scale with their needs. That flexibility could prove vital as the economic outlook remains uncertain, and as hybrid work keeps shifting the demands placed on IT infrastructure.” https://business.zen.co.uk/sd-wan ...continued S2S Group and All-Star Shredding joint venture Rotherham-based IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) firm S2S Group is entering the Irish market in a joint venture with Dublin-based data shredding company All-Star Shredding after receiving an investment of £500,000 from Bailie Group in support of its expansion plans. By combining their expertise in secure data destruction the two companies are well placed to provide certified and eco-friendly IT asset management solutions to businesses in Ireland, including data shredding and the secure reuse and recycling of end-of-life IT equipment. S2S Group CEO Grant Barton said: “At S2S Group, we are dedicated to supporting businesses across the UK and Europe to manage their redundant IT assets securely and sustainably. Partnering with All-Star Shredding is a major milestone for us; their experience, network and values align perfectly with our ambitions to grow internationally. This partnership signals an exciting era of growth for S2S Group, and we look forward to working with All-Star Shredding to expand our offering in Ireland.” https://s2s.uk.com/ https://allstarshredding.ie/ From vulnerable to vigilant Cybersecurity solutions provider ESET is helping customers improve the cyber resilience of employees with the launch of ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training. The comprehensive online resource aims to boost employee engagement and learning through a combination of interactive training, with gamified modules and microlearning; phishing simulations; real-time reporting via an admin dashboard; and employee certification. ESET claims the training will move businesses from ‘vulnerable’ to ‘vigilant’ in just 90 minutes. www.eset.com
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