RESELLER NEWS 12 01732 759725 such as manufacturing, logistics, film, advertising, architecture and gaming.” Stapleton adds that the ongoing evolution of AI, MR and other demanding applications and the need to balance performance, cost and sustainability highlight the importance of making smart, sustainable tech choices. He said: “With technology usage at record highs, there’s a real risk of exacerbating the global e-waste crisis. That’s why it’s so encouraging to see more businesses turning to refurbished GPUs as a sustainable alternative to buying new. And we’ve seen first-hand how refurbished GPUs can help businesses meet their performance needs and sustainability.” https://www.etb-tech.com/ … CJAZ joins Redsquid group Redsquid has strengthened its capabilities in secure, connected technology and services with the acquisition of Hertfordshirebased CJAZ. The fast-growing MSP’s sixth acquisition of 2025 adds enhanced MAC (Managed Apple Configuration) expertise we’re growing rapidly and I firmly believe the introduction of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will help us meet and exceed the expectations of our new and existing customers.” … AI powering demand for refurbished GPUs ETB Technologies, a supplier of refurbished servers, storage and network equipment, has reported a surge in graphic processor unit (GPU) sales powered by the AI boom and growing demand for high-performance computing, with unit sales up 31% in 2025 and revenues up 33%. Nick Stapleton, Managing Director of ETB Technologies, said: “The demand for GPUs has skyrocketed over the last few years and it shows no signs of slowing down. With the UK Government announcing plans to expand the nation’s data centre capacity, I fully expect the growth in AI to continue, something that is sure to cause greater demand for GPUs. It’s not just AI driving the surge though. We’re seeing major uptake in mixed reality (MR) 3D rendering applications across industries and four highly skilled technical team members to its expanding workforce. … Nerdio added to Node4 offering Node4 is strengthening its Microsoft specialisation through a partnership with Nerdio, a provider of automated provisioning, scaling and cost management tools for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Microsoft 365 solutions. By working together, the two companies hope to help customers migrate from legacy virtual desktop infrastructure to fully optimised Azure environments that deliver greater performance, flexibility and cost control for a range of use cases, from flexible remote work to GPU-intensive design and AI workloads. As part of the collaboration, Node4 will integrate Nerdio’s platform into its managed service offering to make sure resources only run when needed, thus reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency. Andrew Slater, Technology & Innovation Director - Cloud at Node4, said: “This partnership is an important stage in our AVD journey. We’ve already seen strong success helping customers transition from legacy VDI platforms, and Nerdio adds an important additional layer of automation, optimisation and assurance. It enables us to deliver more value, faster and reinforces our role as a leading partner for Microsoft cloud desktop modernisation.” www.getnerdio.com … CCS success for HGS HGS UK, a provider of intelligent customer experience and business process solutions, has been awarded a place on the four-year Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6295 ...continued UK Connect to strengthen data security with ShelterZoom UK CONNECT is reinforcing its commitment to data security through a partnership with ShelterZoom that will give it and its customers greater document control, visibility and security. ShelterZoom’s blockchain-powered tokenisation platform secures files to prevent data loss, leaks and breaches, extending protection and compliance beyond the traditional network perimeter. By embedding ShelterZoom solutions into its workflows UK Connect can control, track and securely share digital assets and documents with partners. UK Connect CEO Joe Budnar-Hunt said: “As our business continues to grow, we recognised the need to implement the highest standard of security to protect our data and that of our customers. ShelterZoom’s Document GPS solution protects data in the event of a cyberattack, future-proofs our operations and enables us to engage with customers in complete confidence.” www.ukconnect.com Joe Budnar-Hunt Pinnacle buys Sage business of Onesys Business management software and managed IT services provider Pinnacle, the technology solutions division of K3 Capital Group, has strengthened its Sage and business solutions portfolio with the acquisition of the Sage and ERP business of Onesys Ltd. Based in Harrogate, Onesys has over 40 years’ experience across the Sage portfolio (including Sage 200 and Sage Intacct), manufacturing and distribution software, custom integrations, training and support. The addition of Onesys’s highly skilled Sage professionals to Pinnacle’s in-house capabilities, building on its recent acquisition of the Chepstow-based Sage and managed IT solutions provider AlphaLogix, will enable Pinnacle to deliver an even greater depth of knowledge and support to Sage customers nationwide. Rachel Tindle, Managing Director of Pinnacle, said: “Onesys brings significant Sage expertise and a customer-centric culture that perfectly complements our own. With their experienced Sage consultants joining our team, we are able to expand both our capability and capacity, providing customers with a seamless experience, from implementation and custom integrations to ongoing support and training. Combined with our wider IT infrastructure capability, Pinnacle continues to be a one-stop partner for all business management and Sage-related needs.” Richard Knowles, Managing Director of Onesys, said: “As we focus on developing other areas of our business, we are confident our Sage specialists will thrive as part of Pinnacle, combining shared values, technical expertise and a commitment to exceptional customer service to deliver even greater value to Sage customers.” www.pinnacle-online.com Pinnacle, which has offices in Greater Manchester, London, Newcastle and Belfast, was a double-winner at the Sage Future Partners 2025 event in Barcelona, being named Sage Business Management Solutions (BMS) Partner of the Year 2025 and Top UKI VAR. It also retained membership of the Sage Platinum Club reserved for partners that accelerate digital transformation and champion customer growth across Sage’s global ecosystem. Left to right: Gareth Cram, Director of Customer Services; Rachel Tindle, Managing Director; James McCarron, Head of Sales; James Spencer, Director of Acquisitions; and Paul O’Riordan, VP & Head of Medium Segment Northern Europe at Sage. Nick Stapleton ETB Technologies
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