TD Synnex Maverick adds Samsung to growing display portfolio

TD Synnex Maverick, a specialist professional audio visual and collaboration business of TD Synnex, has signed an extended agreement with Samsung for its leading range of professional displays including large format display (LFD), LED, interactive flat panel (IFP) and hospitality TV solutions.
Partners in the UK and Ireland will now be able to purchase the full range of Samsung professional displays from TD Synnex Maverick, while benefiting from its pre-sales support, value-added services (including specialist installation) and expertise to maximise their opportunities. In addition, Samsung display partners will be able to make use of the unrivalled stock-holding, logistics, and financial options offered by TD Synnex.
As part of the agreement, TD Synnex is also offering and supporting Samsung’s cloud-based Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT), solution, which makes it simple to incorporate digital signage into existing infrastructures.
Mark Glasspool, senior director, UK and Ireland, TD Synnex Maverick, said: “We are genuinely excited about adding Samsung’s professional display to our signage proposition and working with partners to grow their sales. We see this is a huge opportunity, both for TD Synnex Maverick and our partners, particularly in the fast-growing digital signage market and the hospitality market. Samsung adds considerable further strength to our portfolio and enables TD Synnex Maverick to offer the very best choice of options to all professional AV and B2B IT reseller partners.”
Commenting on behalf of Samsung, Graeme Little, director Samsung Display said: “We are delighted to announce the agreement with TD Synnex Maverick to distribute our complete Professional Display portfolio. TD’s outstanding reputation for supporting their partner network alongside their tremendous expertise really do align with Samsung’s commitment to delivering innovation, exceptional value and service to customers. We are hugely excited about expanding an already trusted partnership. One which we believe will enhance our market presence, drive wider reach and provide customers with greater access to our range of products, software and services.”
This latest announcement follows TD Synnex’s appointment as a UK distributor for Samsung mobile solutions in July 2024. It also extends the partnership that exists between TD Synnex and Samsung for display products across the EMEA region. It means that TD Synnex can now provide the full range of Samsung products to reseller partners in the UK.
Samsung is a leading innovator in digital signage displays and has a strong presence in the conferencing and meeting room space and in the education sector. Renowned for their image quality, performance, reliability, versatility, and stylish designs, Samsung has an exceptionally broad range of LFDs, with options to suit every scale of project and budget. It provides support for multiple operating environments, flexible connectivity, and impressive specifications and screen sizes.

 

PCR Awards 2025: back at the Brewery by popular demand

The PCR Awards 2025 will be held on 24 September, once again at the historic Brewery in London. This prestigious event honours the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals within the UK tech channel, from distributors and resellers, to retailers and vendors.
The evening promises to be a celebration of innovation, excellence, and success, with various categories recognising the best in the business. Attendees can look forward to an evening of networking, entertainment, and, of course, the much-anticipated award presentations.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the best of the best . Mark your calendars for 24 September and join us at The Brewery for an unforgettable night!

 

Xerox to acquire Lexmark

Xerox Holdings Corporation has agreed to acquire Lexmark International from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1.5 billion. This acquisition will strengthen the Xerox core print portfolio and build a broader global print and managed print services business better suited to meet the evolving needs of clients in the hybrid workplace.
“Our acquisition of Lexmark will bring together two industry-leading companies with shared values, complementary strengths, and a deep commitment to advancing the print industry to create one stronger organization,” said Steve Bandrowczak, chief executive officer at Xerox. “By combining our capabilities, we will be better positioned to drive long-term profitable growth and serve our clients, furthering our reinvention.”
The new organisation will serve more than 200,000 clients in 170 countries with 125 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 16 countries. Combined, Lexmark and Xerox have a top five global share in each of the entry, mid and production print markets and are key players in the large, stable managed print services market.
“Lexmark has a proud history of serving our customers with world-class technology, solutions and services, and we are excited to join Xerox and expand our reach with shared talent and a stronger portfolio of offerings,” said Allen Waugerman, Lexmark president and chief executive officer. “Lexmark and Xerox are two great companies that together will be even greater.”
“Our shared values and vision are expected to streamline operations and drive efficiencies, taking the best of both companies to make it easier to do business with Xerox,” added Bandrowczak.
The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025. Until then, both Xerox and Lexmark will maintain their current operations and operate independently.

 

Westcon-Comstor makes key executive promotions

Westcon-Comstor has made a series of promotions within its senior leadership team.
Russell Blackburn, who previously held a senior role on the Cisco-focused Comstor side of the distributor’s business, takes on the newly created position of senior vice president, digital sales. His remit will involve maintaining and accelerating adoption of Westcon-Comstor’s PartnerCentral marketplace, while more broadly working across the entire company to facilitate and enable its digital sales transition.
Atul Damani has been elevated to the role of chief data officer, driving Westcon-Comstor’s data and AI strategy and the growth of partner-focused analytics offerings Intelligent Demand and Partner Insights.
Meanwhile Runa Macleod becomes senior vice president, global marketing, leading an international marketing function tasked with further embedding a data-driven approach that utilises creative production and cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive growth for partners and vendors.
Daniel Hurel is now senior vice president, Westcon EMEA Cybersecurity & Next-Generation Solutions. The promotion reflects Daniel’s major contribution to identifying and nurturing high-growth vendors, market segments and technology areas within cybersecurity, and sees him assume an expanded remit as the distributor looks to continue its exceptional recent growth in security.
“I am thrilled to announce these promotions and changes within our senior leadership team,” said David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor. “Atul, Daniel, Runa and Russell have decades of experience between them within our business, and their expertise will be critical as we look to leverage our leadership in data, digital and cybersecurity to maintain and accelerate our growth. Relationships with our partners and vendors will remain crucial to our success, but increasingly these relationships will be enhanced through a solid data and digital foundation – hence our relentless focus and continued investment in these capabilities.”

 

TP-Link UK and Purdicom team up to deliver networking solutions to MSPs and ISPs

TP-Link, a global leader in Business Networking, ISP and consumer smart home solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Purdicom, the UK’s leading distributor of cloud, security and wireless technology, to deliver TP-Link’s Omada products to its Managed Service Providers (MSPs) operating in sectors such as hospitality, education and multiple dwelling units.
Purdicom, known for its extensive network of over 700 partners is dedicated to supporting businesses by providing cutting edge Wi-Fi, networking and cloud solutions.
This partnership aligns with Purdicom’s strategic investment in the installer market, and expands its TP-Link portfolio.
For MSPs, TP-Link’s Omada range offers a fully centralised cloud-managed networking solution. The Omada platform integrates access points, switches, and routers into a single cloud managed interface, enabling seamless network control across diverse environments.
TP-Link’s Aginet Solution, encompassing TAUC, Aginet ACS, Aginet Config, and the Aginet App, provides ISPs with comprehensive remote Wi-Fi management capabilities. These tools reduce operational costs, streamline troubleshooting, and enhance customer satisfaction, ultimately driving profitability for ISPs.
Through Purdicom’s collaboration with ASK4, Omada products are now available in a variety of MDU environments such as Student Accommodation, Build-To-Rent and Later Living.
Additionally, through working with partners such as The Metatech Group and Performance Networks, TP-Link’s Omada range have introduced advanced Wi-Fi-as-a-service offerings and enhanced connectivity solutions tailored to the unique needs of different sectors in the education, hospitality, care, commercial and leisure sectors.
Hugh Garrod, managing director, Purdicom, said: “Our MSPs rely on us to provide best in class technologies that meet the diverse needs of their clients. TP-Link Omada range stands out as an ideal networking solution across multiple verticals due to its reliable, secure, and scalable network that is easy to manage. By investing heavily in our networking spend, we’ve supported over 40 accounts since February 2024 alone. We’ve been able to focus our efforts more on the ISP and installer markets as a result.”
“We are committed to empowering our distribution partners with the products and resources they need to add more value to their customer conversations and transactions. In working with a range of partners across the MSP, ISP and installer markets, the Omada and Aginet ranges are now being utilised in more verticals than ever.” said Ben Allcock, Sales Director, UK&I at TP-Link UK.
By offering TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 7 routers, Mesh Wi-Fi systems, and advanced management platforms, Purdicom is positioned to further expand its reach in the ISP market. This collaboration ensures end-to-end solutions for ISPs, while empowering MSPs to deliver reliable, scalable, and easy-to-manage networks for their clients.

 

Node4 appoints Richard Moseley as CEO as Andy Gilbert becomes president

Node4, a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has today announced the appointment of Richard Moseley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with founder and previous CEO Andy Gilbert becoming President and Board Member. The announcement is part of a strategy to strengthen Node4’s executive team as the company embarks on the next phase of its growth journey. Moseley will work closely with Gilbert to complete an in-depth induction and handover, after which he will formally assume the role of CEO, which is expected to take place in early 2025.
Moseley brings 30 years of technology experience, having built multiple high-growth software and managed services companies, scaling them globally both organically and through M&A. As GM of Rapid7 International, he architected 10 years of consistent material expansion from early stage to becoming a publicly listed global organisation. Prior to that, Moseley served as GM for Quest Software for more than a decade, developing the company into a global organisation via expansion in Europe and Asia.
As Node4’s founder and driving force over the past two decades, Gilbert will remain fully involved in the organisation with a particular focus on supporting the Board and Moseley with strategy, technology and product roadmap while also helping optimise client development. Their combined expertise and leadership will enable Node4 to continue its growth journey and reach its potential. In his new role, Gilbert will also dedicate more time to strategy in an increasingly complex environment as the company focuses on enhancing its capabilities and client offerings.
“Joining the Node4 team feels like an incredible opportunity,” said Richard Moseley, CEO of Node4. “Over the past 20 years, Andy and our talented team have developed an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations bridge the gap between technology and strategic goals, and I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues, customers and partners as we continue to push boundaries and build towards our next stage of growth,”
“Richard is a hugely respected leader and innovator whose experience and drive align exactly with our ambitious growth strategy for the years ahead,” commented Andy Gilbert, Founder and President of Node4. “Under his leadership, the business is ideally positioned to deliver on our growth plans, working closely with customers and partners to meet their needs and implement solutions that help them to thrive in today’s competitive markets.”

 

BT Wholesale’s Partner Connect Tour brings partners together 

BT Wholesale has wrapped up the first leg of its Partner Connect Tour across London, Birmingham and Manchester. Designed to foster collaboration and empower partners with insights on industry trends, customer retention, and growth strategies, the event saw impressive engagement from BT Wholesale’s partners. Across the three locations, more than 80 partners attended, with 90% rating it 4 or more out of 5 and 95% agreeing it was a valuable event. BT Wholesale is now heading out to partners, building bespoke sessions at their offices to meet their individual needs.
The event series was inspired by BT Wholesale’s research which found that  75% of IT decision makers wanted more face time with their technology partner. To address this need, it was important to BT Wholesale that the event took place across  the UK. In all three cities,  a comprehensive agenda  informed, inspired, and equiped partners with the tools to strengthen their market positioning and accelerate growth. Hosted by Christopher Wellbelove DL, Senior Marketing Consultant, Partner Plus, each event included:

Keynote presentation by futurologist Dr. Nicola Millard who shared key trends and projections for the future of work.
Guest speakers, for example, a presentation by analyst Cavell on UK market data and Microsoft telephony forecasts.
A review of BT Wholesale’s 2024 whitepaper, packed with research-driven insights delivered via a light-hearted game of Bingo.
Chats with industry experts so partners could discuss their goals and challenges in a relaxed, informal environment with drinks and nibbles.

Commenting on the tour, Gavin Jones, channel director at BT Wholesale said: “Partner Connect was the ideal platform for our partners to gain valuable insights, connect with each other, and engage directly with industry experts on the topics that impact their businesses. We didn’t want this event to be death by PowerPoint. We wanted partners to have fun as well as genuinely learn something useful. We look forward to putting on more events like this in the future.”
Following positive feedback from partners and initial success of the Partner Plus Connect Tour, BT Wholesale is now offering face-to-face meetings for all partners wherever they are. These bespoke sessions feature digging further into industry data, training with specialists, strategy workshops and more. Partners can request a meeting by talking to their account managers.

 

Sage Intacct supports SMB growth with new enhancements and capabilities

Sage has revealed that Sage Copilot is available to early adopters initially in the US and UK on Sage Intacct. As part of a raft of new enhancements and updates for Sage Intacct customers globally, the introduction of this cutting-edge generative AI tool will support customers with actionable insights and intuitive support to help drive productivity and growth.
Sage Copilot is an AI-driven tool designed to transform how accounting and finance teams tackle their daily challenges, from quickly highlighting budget variances for proactive management to providing clear, trustworthy answers to critical how-to questions. Sage Copilot empowers users to work smarter and faster, streamlining tasks and uncovering insights that drive meaningful business results. Sage is working closely with customers to deliver on its vision to help organizations drive productivity, accuracy, and compliance, helping SMBs to focus on growth and profitability.
Sage Copilot launches at a pivotal moment, with Sage research revealing that 80% of CFOs are embracing AI to reclaim time for high-value tasks. The Sage report, The Secrets of Successful CFOs, highlights that this shift allows CFOs to build critical leadership skills as finance roles evolve; 89% report significantly expanded responsibilities due to technology and global complexities.
“We know that finance leaders are looking for ways to save time, drive strategic initiatives, and support business growth,” said Dan Miller, EVP Financials and ERP Division at Sage. “With the introduction of Sage Copilot, alongside our other enhancements, we are helping them take a major step towards that goal. By empowering users with tools that help assist with time-consuming tasks, we are enabling them to be more proactive and focus on delivering long-term growth for their organizations.”
Sage Intacct Release 4 2024 enhancements include: 

Sage Copilot Variance Analysis: Helping to streamline financial oversight for budget managers, Sage Copilot variance analysis provides real-time insights and automatic alerts on budget variances, enabling faster, informed decision-making across the organisation. It enables budget managers to quickly identify errors and variances by comparing budgeted with actuals or period-over-period data, providing real-time insights and reducing manual analysis for faster, better financial decisions.
Sage Intelligent Time Enhancements: With enhanced new features such as time clocks and rate cards, Sage Intelligent Time meets the needs of professional services, retail, and manufacturing industries. These improvements help ensure compliance with labour regulations, provide accurate time tracking, and simplify billing processes. Streamlined operations in these industries directly contribute to improved profitability and business growth.
Language Accessibility Improvements: To eliminate barriers for non-English-speaking users, Sage Intacct now supports French-Canadian and Spanish (Spain) languages in an open beta available to all users, making the platform accessible to a broader audience and addressing linguistic nuances. This expanded language support helps ensure that finance teams can work efficiently in their preferred language, reducing potential miscommunication and supporting smoother growth in diverse markets.
Expanded Developer Capabilities with REST API: Sage Intacct’s REST API, built with Open API Specification 3.0, offers developers enhanced flexibility to create custom integrations, enabling businesses to expand their capabilities and grow with tailored solutions. With interactive documentation and versioned updates, it minimises integration challenges and allows developers to quickly build solutions that meet specific business needs.

 

TD Synnex Maverick and ViewSonic extend agreement to cover full display range

TD Synnex Maverick, a specialist professional audiovisual and collaboration business of TD Synnex, has signed an extended agreement with ViewSonic, a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, for the company’s leading range of high quality displays.
Partners in the UK and Ireland will now be able to purchase the full range of ViewSonic’s interactive flat panel displays (IFPs), along with its extensive LED and LCD screens, in addition to its leading line of projectors from TD Synnex Maverick.
This will allow them to take advantage of the specialist pre-sales support, value-added services and expertise of Maverick’s audiovisual technology and market specialists to maximise their opportunities with ViewSonic. Partners will also have access to TD Synnex’s unrivalled stock-holding, logistics, and financial options.
The extended agreement is excellent news for partners, said Mark Glasspool, senior director, UK and Ireland, TD Synnex Maverick. “ViewSonic is a major player in both the education and business sectors with a reputation for delivering optimal performance and customer satisfaction. It’s a valuable addition to the Maverick portfolio that will enable partners to offer more choice to their customers and address new opportunities as well.
“With the value-added services and specialist support that we offer, TD Synnex Maverick is ideally-placed to drive increased visibility and penetration for ViewSonic across the channel and in key growth markets, such as conferencing and meeting rooms spaces, digital signage – and in the SMB market, as well as the corporate and education sectors.”
The extended agreement is also significant for ViewSonic, said Ricky Kumar, Country Manager UK and Ireland. “TD Synnex Maverick has tremendous presence and credibility in the IT and audiovisual channels and all the resources, services, capabilities and experience to support partners in optimising their ViewSonic sales. We have a good relationship with their team and we are excited about working with them to extend our reach to additional partners and markets.”

 

HANNspree set to enter the eye care display market

Consumer electronics company, HANNspree is entering the eye care display market in 2025 with its new range of ecoVISION Paper Display (eVPD) products, featuring proprietary Reflective LCD (RLCD) technology.
HANNspree is positioned to deliver innovative display products due to the R&D and manufacturing expertise of its parent company, HannStar Display Corporation. The company operates three factories for LCD and LCM production where it champions environmental sustainability, having recently been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability.
Recently, HannStar made a breakthrough at its R&D centre in Taiwan, where they’re advancing the colour performance of RLCD technology through Argentum Birefringence. This new display technology has been certified for its sustainability and eye care benefits by TÜV Rheinland, and it’s already being put to good use in several products available on today’s market, including the HannsNote2 e-reader that launched in early-2024. HANNspree will continue to explore the unique benefits of this technology through a new eVPD product range of tablet computers, PC monitors, and digital signage displays.
Wei Wei Yin, HANNspree VP, commented: “Our entry into the eye care display market is motivated by our desire to support users who suffer from issues like PWM sensitivity, eye strain, and Computer Vision Syndrome. The ecoVISION Paper Display will make a big difference to their digital well-being. It’s a natural extension for us given our background in display manufacturing, and therefore, we’re confident that we can set new standards for eye care without compromising on performance.”
5 Eye care Aadvantages of eVPD:

Paper-like – Soft, diffuse reflection of ambient light that’s gentle on the eyes.
True 8-bit – Comfortable, natural colour experience without dithering or FRC (Frame Rate Control).
Flicker-free – Friendly, DC dimming to reduce the possibility of eye strain, especially among users who suffer from PWM sensitivity.
Zero Blue-light – Passive diffusion of high-energy blue-light emissions from ambient light sources, including LED lighting and sunlight.
Anti-glare – Clear readability in direct sunlight.

5 Performance advantages of eVPD:

Ultra-low Power – Up to 93% less electricity than LCD and up to 21% less than EPD (panel module only).
Sunlight Readable – 30:1 ambient contrast ratio in all ambient lighting conditions (tested from 1000 to 100,000 lux brightness).
Smooth Motion – Up to 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time for smooth video, web scrolling, and gaming.
Vivid, Natural Colour – 16.7 million colours in a colour space that reflects the natural colour saturation of ambient light.
Wide Temp. Range – Operates reliably at -20°C to 70°C temperatures, and can be stored at -30°C to 80°C.

While offering a paper-like look and feel that helps to alleviate eye strain, eVPD also delivers up to 16.7 million colours, up to 100Hz refresh rates, and a 5-millisecond response time for smooth, HD video playback. This creates opportunities for paper-like display technology to be used in a wide array of multimedia content applications.
HANNspree recognises the demand for innovative displays that leverage its unique position as part of a globally recognised display manufacturing supply chain. With advanced production capabilities and a deep understanding of display technology, HANNspree will provide quality, reliability, and innovation, elevating user experiences, and expanding eVPD applications across industries.
The new eVPD will be available in various sizes and configurations to accommodate diverse applications. Several products, including the Hybri Monitor, Lumo Note, and Ambi Note, will be unveiled in early-2025.