RESELLER NEWS 10 01732 759725 The Manchester based digital transformation company has also been awarded Microsoft Support Services designation for its ability to deliver reliable, end-to-end-assistance for customers across Microsoft solutions. It is the first Microsoft UK partner to receive both designations. Kyle Hill, Chief Technology Officer at ANS, said: “Being awarded Microsoft Frontier Partner designation is a powerful validation of the journey we’ve been on as an organisation. We chose to go first, becoming a Frontier Firm ourselves, so we could learn what it really takes to move from AI readiness into AI realisation at scale. For ANS, this recognition reflects the depth of capability we’ve built across governance, security and real world AI delivery. For our customers, it provides confidence that we can help them adopt AI in a way that is controlled, responsible and genuinely transformative.” www.ans.co.uk … Cybergen partners with CultureAI to tackle AI data exposure Cybergen Security, a UK-based cyber security services provider, is giving customers greater visibility into how AI (including sanctioned, shadow and embedded AI) is being used in their organisations through a strategic partnership with AI usage control platform CultureAI. Adding real-time AI visibility and control to its own threat intelligence, continuous exposure management and cyber risk services will enable Cybergen to address AI misuse and human-driven data exposure. Cybergen CTO Tom Britton said: “CultureAI’s ability to provide real-time visibility into how AI tools are being used across the enterprise complements our intelligence-led approach perfectly. By combining behavioural insight with threat intelligence, we can help clients identify risky patterns early, prioritise action based on real-world impact and move beyond policy alone to measurable risk reduction.” Ryan Davis, Channel Account Manager at CultureAI added: “As AI usage accelerates across browsers and SaaS, sensitive data is flowing into tools faster than governance can keep up. Together, we give organisations real visibility into how AI is being used, detect risky behaviour at the prompt level and apply adaptive guardrails that prevent data loss without slowing teams down. It’s about turning AI governance into execution, enabling people to use AI safely, compliantly and with confidence.” www.cybergensecurity.co.uk www.culture.ai … Forfusion and Stellium bring AI to North East Growth Zone Forfusion, a provider of IT strategy, managed services and digital transformation solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Stellium Data Centres, a UK carrier-neutral colocation provider, to advance the North East AI Growth Zone’s ambition to drive digital transformation and fuel economic growth in the region. By combining its expertise in IT architecture, cloud and managed services with Stellium’s data centre platforms, Forfusion is aiming to deliver enterprisegrade, AI-optimised infrastructure and managed services to help organisations across the North-East accelerate their adoption of AI, machine learning (ML) and high-performance computing (HPC). The joint offering will provide organisations with end-to-end managed services, from design and deployment through to ongoing optimisation of AI-ready environments, and the convenience of a single point of contact for infrastructure and services. James Cooper, Sales Manager at Stellium Data Centres, said: “Our partnership with Forfusion is a strong example of how the AI Growth Zone at Cobalt Park is enabling genuine collaboration between infrastructure providers and AI-led businesses. By working closely with fellow Cobalt Park residents, Stellium Data Centres is helping to create an ecosystem where scalable power, advanced connectivity and applied AI innovation can develop side by side. This partnership reflects our ...continued continued... CBS acquires ASK The Office Equipment Specialists Commerce Business Systems Ltd (CBS), the Bradford-based supplier of managed print, IT and telecoms services, is strengthening its services portfolio with the acquisition of ASK The Office Equipment Specialists. Bringing the supplier of office interiors, business and facilities supplies, promotional merchandise, workwear, PPE, tools and equipment under the CBS brand will give customers of both companies in the north of England access to an expanded product and services offering. Following the acquisition, ASK Managing Director Greg Colehan will run CBS’s new business equipment, office furniture and supplies operation from the company’s Bradford HQ. John Green, Managing Director of CBS, said: “CBS and ASK are very similar. We are both Bradford-based, service-led companies, with the same values. ASK stands for Advice, Service and Knowledge, which fits perfectly with our own approach to business.” Quiss targeting accountancy firms with tried and tested approach Quiss Technology, an MSP with a strong focus on mid-tier UK law firms, is now targeting the accountancy sector with the launch of a technology hub bringing together fully vetted solutions ready to be integrated into firms’ existing infrastructure. The first of these are MagnifyB, which helps firms turn client data into insights, automation and advisory opportunities, and ShareSmart, which helps accountancy firms improve client engagement and boost productivity. Ben Foulds, Head of Channel at Quiss, said: “The creation of this technology hub reflects what we have achieved so successfully with mid-tier UK law firms. As we have expanded our work into the accountancy sector, it became clear that these firms face similar challenges and opportunities. They need access to innovative technology solutions, but more importantly, they need the confidence that these solutions will integrate seamlessly with their existing technology. Our role as a managed service provider working in a consultative capacity means we can evaluate, recommend and implement technology solutions that genuinely deliver value to our clients. This unique approach has proven invaluable in the legal sector and we believe bringing the same level of expertise and partnership to the accountancy profession will make a significant impact.” www.knightcf.com Ben Foulds Kyle Hil
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