RESELLER NEWS 12 01732 759725 ...continued flexible and outcome-focused from day one, helping mid-size companies thrive in today’s AI-powered digital era by proactively enhancing employee productivity and experience.” … Currys Business launches leasing product The rising cost of everything from energy to wages and national insurance contributions is transforming how cash-strapped SMEs choose to pay for technology, claims Currys Business. According to the tech retailer’s own data, SMEs’ appetite for tech leasing has more than tripled in the past year, with 13% now favouring leasing compared to just 4% previously. The Finance and Leasing Association has also noted growing demand for IT leasing amongst SMBs – up 19% in the year to November 2025. To meet this demand, Currys is introducing a new leasing solution in partnership with CF Corporate. Integrated into the Currys Business e-commerce platform, Business Finance enables SMEs to access funding for their technology needs, with leasing decisions in as little as 30 minutes. Applications can be made online, through a UK-based contact centre or in any one of 60 Currys in-store Business Hubs. … Kiteworks signs Grey Matter as reseller partner Kiteworks, which empowers organisations to manage risk in the sharing and use of private data, has appointed Grey Matter as a reseller partner. Scott Harrison, Cyber Security Solutions Specialist at Grey Matter, said: “Having Kiteworks as a partner enables us to deliver secure, enterprise-grade Managed File Transfer, File Share & Collaboration and Compliant AI solutions to our clients. This collaboration strengthens our portfolio with market-leading content protection capabilities, helping organisations meet strict compliance and data security requirements with confidence.” The Kiteworks platform unifies, tracks, controls and secures sensitive data moving within, into and out of an organisation, significantly improving risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance on all private data exchanges. The modular, AI-first, subscription service gives mid-market businesses with 5,000-15,000 employees access to rapidly deployable enterprisegrade automation and AI, starting with a structured discovery phase to identify each business’s specific requirements and the components most relevant to their workforce profile. DWPaaS implements AI-powered automation from day one, with chatbots configured against a generalised knowledge base covering 85% of common FAQ scenarios out of the box. Customerspecific knowledge can be integrated as part of a wider 90-day onboarding phase. DWPaaS aims to resolve 60% of tickets through automation by year three, with live chat, not voice channels, handling residual interactions. Fully optimised environments can reach 80-85% automation. A value-sharing model means that as automation matures and service demand reduces so does the cost-per-user which Atos says is already comparable to the cost of internal IT support. Lewis Herbert, Head of Digital Workplace, Smart Platforms and Technology Services at Atos UK&I, said: “Digital Workplace as a Service fills the gap that midsize companies face when having to choose between basic IT support and complex, costly solutions designed for large enterprises. It’s designed to be fast, organisations. hexaware.com … Onecom builds closer ties with APFN Onecom Group has signed a strategic agreement with APFN giving its direct sales operation and network of more than 1,000 resellers access to an expanded range of full-fibre connectivity services from the likes of Openreach, CityFibre, BT Wholesale and Sky Business Wholesale. While Onecom’s salesforce will have direct access to APFN’s aquila wholesale platform, the company’s channel partners will access the same products via channel-led aggregator Onecom Partners’ OneHub portal, which has now been integrated with aquila. In addition, Onestream, the consumer broadband provider owned by Onecom, has doubled its customer base to 150,000 connections and gained access to a broader full-fibre offering via APFN’s aquila wholesale platform after agreeing to acquire APFN’s Cuckoo broadband customer base. Under the agreement, Cuckoo’s customer contracts, brand and domain will transfer from APFN to Onestream, with all customer connections remaining on APFN’s aquila wholesale platform. Steve Evans, Managing Director of Onestream, said: “This acquisition opens up full access to a broader full-fibre portfolio and everything APFN has to offer, while doubling our base to 150,000 customers. For customers, it means wider access to full-fibre and high-speed broadband throughout the UK, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of our competitive pricing.” Founded in 2016, Onestream is one of the UK’s fastest-growing residential ISPs, signing up an average of 3,000 new customers every month. www.onecom.co.uk www.onecompartners.co.uk … Atos targets mid-sized businesses with DWPaaS Digital transformation company Atos UK&I is enhancing IT support for mid-sized businesses with the launch of Digital Workplace as a Service (DWPaaS). Cambridge Helpdesk acquisition a ‘pivotal milestone’ for Tela Birmingham-based telecoms and connectivity service provider Tela Technology has taken a big step forward in its growth strategy with the acquisition of Cambridge Helpdesk, a Chatteris-based IT support specialist focused on cybersecurity, telecoms and cloud-based services. The deal was advised by Annie Shiel, KBS Corporate Associate Director, representing Cambridge Helpdesk directors Danny Brown and Stuart Brown, who founded the Chatteris-based company in 2006. Shez Cheema, CEO of Tela Technology, said: “The acquisition of Cambridge Helpdesk represents a pivotal milestone in Tela Technology’s ‘buy and build’ strategy. Following the enhancement of our service portfolio, we recognised the need to further bolster our regional capabilities in IT managed services and cybersecurity. This deal not only strengthens our geographical footprint but also adds deep technical expertise that aligns perfectly with our mission to provide unified ‘high-growth technology solutions’ across the UK.” www.kbscorporate.com Kubus continues 2026 growth strategy with acquisition of TenTechnology Kubus Group, a global technology partner specialising in networking, IP infrastructure and managed services, has created a centre of AV technology excellence within its business, with the acquisition of TenTechnology Group. Jeremy Keefe, CEO of Kubus, said: “The acquisition of TenTechnology Group is yet another step forward in our mission to simplify and deliver effective solutions for our global client base. As 2026 continues, our goal remains clear: to grow rapidly without compromising the professional excellence our partners expect. The acquisition of TenTechnology brings a wealth of specialised talent and deep vertical market knowledge that complements and expands our existing solutions engine.” Headquartered in Cirencester, Kubus provides end-to-end solutions, from procurement and global logistics to 24/7 managed support. Jeremy Keefe
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