RESELLER NEWS technologyreseller.co.uk 11 continued... https://thrivenextgen.com/transformit/ … CrowdStrike first for Smarttech247 Smarttech247 has become the first cybersecurity services provider based in Ireland to join CrowdStrike’s Partner Services Delivery programme. CrowdStrike is already a technology partner within Smarttech247’s VisionX MDR platform, which enables Smarttech247’s clients globally to detect, investigate and respond to threats across their environments at speed. Starting in June, Smarttech247 will take the relationship further by providing CrowdStrike partners with an AI-enabled MDR platform for implementing, onboarding and running CrowdStrike Falcon-powered security operations. CrowdStrike partners that extend CrowdStrike’s advanced Next-Gen SIEM capabilities to their end customers can be confident that they are backed by a dedicated, expert MDR delivery partner providing round-the-clock expertise and operational capability. Smarttech247 CEO Raluca Saceanu said: “We are delighted to be the first Irish Partner Services Delivery partner and I believe this is a strong endorsement of our commitment to innovation in security operations. This partnership allows us to support both end customers and CrowdStrike partners by simplifying deployment, accelerating time-to-value and delivering world-class managed cybersecurity services.” … CPS acquired by Hexaware Hexaware Technologies, a global IT services and solutions provider, has acquired Consulting Professionals Services Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiary Consulting Professionals Services (CPS). Primarily based in the UK and the United Arab Emirates, CPS is a specialist technology consulting and professional services firm covering regulatory compliance, technology infrastructure, governance & risk and business transformation in the financial services and market infrastructure sectors. The acquisition of CPS will enable Hexaware to enhance its strategic positioning with a FTSE 100 client shared by both companies and strengthen its status as a trusted AI and cloud transformation partner to leading financial institutions and blue-chip Thrive acting as a partner and consultant in co‑managed deployments. Thrive’s latest updates add advanced AI-driven automations and embedded AI capabilities that enable customers to use ServiceNow’s hyperspecific and optimised workflows to reduce manual IT tasks, accelerate service resolution and improve operational efficiency. They also provide a streamlined onboarding and deployment process that enables customers to implement the platform more quickly and realise value faster. TransformIT’s capabilities include pre-built IT workflows and AI-powered IT automation workflows; an enterprise-grade ITSM platform delivered via ServiceNow; co-managed IT services; a selfservice IT portal with AI-assisted issue entry to reduce resolution times; and built-in security and compliance tracking. Thrive CEO Bill McLaughlin said: “Mid-market and SMB organisations need next generation solutions to make their businesses more efficient and more responsive, but the reality is that they are unable to get their hands on these tools either due to resource constraints or complexity. We are positioned to solve, implement and manage technology that meets clients where they’re at.” launching the Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner apprenticeship aimed at developing the leadership and operational skills of individuals in technical and non-technical roles. Areas covered include prompting, AI agents, quality management, governance, ethics and organisational change. Toria Walters, Chief People Officer at ANS, said: “As AI moves from experimentation into everyday business operations, organisations need people with the skills to adopt it strategically and responsibly at scale. Expanding our Academy offering with these programmes is an important part of how we support that transition. They have been designed to make AI skills development far more accessible and practical for organisations at every stage of their AI journey. Together, they provide a flexible pathway for organisations looking to build confidence and capability around AI quickly and responsibly.” At the beginning of this year, the ANS Academy became the first apprenticeship provider to achieve a ‘strong standard’ across all categories under Ofsted’s new inspection framework. Registrations of interest are now open for both programmes, with cohort enrolment planned for Q3/Q4 2026 for organisations. … Thrive updates platform with AI-driven automation Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for AI, cybersecurity, cloud and IT managed services, has added new AI-powered automation workflows to its TransformIT platform. Powered by ServiceNow, Thrive’s TransformIT platform brings together the business knowledge, tools and expertise needed to improve IT performance, increase scalability and deliver a modern digital workplace experience, with Still the best Onecom, the UK’s largest independent provider of business communications and IT services with more than 65,000 customers and annual revenues of £220 million, has won three awards in the annual Vodafone Partner Awards. As well as being named Vodafone’s Strategic Partner of the Year for the 16th consecutive year, the Hampshire-based company received the Innovation Partner of the Year award for its fully managed cyber security solution CyberProtect and the Deal of the Year award for a 4,000-subscription, £1.6m contract with a leading UK business. Onecom CEO Aaron Brown said: “Sixteen years of success doesn’t happen by accident. Whether we’re keeping businesses safe through cutting-edge cyber security or helping them communicate with customers through voice, connectivity and our recently launched Onecom Halo agentic AI workforce platform, our commitment to excellence is at the heart of everything we do.” www.onecom.co.uk Aaron Brown Bold IT awarded AFC Bronze award West Midlands IT business Bold IT has been awarded an Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) Bronze Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of its pledge to support the Armed Forces community and be open to employing reservists, veterans and their families. The Tamworth-based IT support business became a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC), following the appointment of Danny Leitch as Managing Director in January. Leitch left the Armed Forces in December 2022 with the rank of Major after joining the Parachute Regiment aged 17 in 1993 and completing tours of duty in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. He said: “I am passionate about giving back to the military and recognising what the military and their families sacrifice for our national security. When CVs come from reservists or veterans, I pay particular attention to them.” Bold IT, a provider of IT maintenance & monitoring, consultancy, cyber security services and awareness training, has increased turnover by more than 400% since brothers Steven and Anthony Brazier completed a management buyout in 2021. https://boldit.co.uk (l-r) Anthony Brazier, Danny Leitch, Steven Brazier Toria Walters
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