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European Commission educates end users about IT and the cloud

2013-12-16T16:45:41+00:00

European Commission educates end users about IT and the cloud

The European Commission has released a set of videos that aim to make IT and the cloud more accessible to businesses and end users as part of its Digital Agenda strategy.

One million primary and secondary schools to get iPads and tablets for Christmas – Extreme Networks survey of Mumsnet Research Panel

2013-12-10T11:06:42+00:00

One million primary and secondary school pupils to get iPads and tablets for Christmas – Extreme Networks survey of Mumsnet Research Panel

This Christmas, parents across the UK expect to spend over two hundred million pounds (£200,000,000) to buy nearly one million new iPads and tablet computers for their primary and secondary school aged children.

Geo Networks implements Exfo’s Network Quality Management System

2013-12-09T16:50:15+00:00

Geo Networks implements Exfo’s Network Quality Management System

Geo Networks has announced the implementation of Exfo Inc NQMSfiber system to centrally manage its national optical fibre network.

Nimans launches SIP service

2013-12-09T16:44:11+00:00

Nimans launches SIP service

Nimans has launched its own SIP trunk service to provide resellers with ‘more control’ and access to a complete range of network based products and expertise.

Brand-Rex appoints Andy Sharkey as sales director

2013-12-03T15:37:27+00:00

Brand-Rex appoints Andy Sharkey as sales director

Brand-Rex has appointed Andy Sharkey as its new sales director, based at the company’s headquarters in Glenrothes, Scotland.

Nimans announces ‘The Book’ launch

2013-12-03T15:29:42+00:00

Nimans announces ‘The Book’ launch

Nimans has unveiled its 2014 ‘Voice and Data Book’ encompassing 7,000 products across more than 500 pages.

No jolly Christmas for UK IT professionals this year

2013-11-27T09:34:28+00:00

No jolly Christmas for UK IT professionals this year

A survey of IT professionals, commissioned by the Ipswitch Network Management Division* has revealed that instead of enjoying their turkey this Christmas, nearly two thirds (58 per cent) of IT professionals expect themselves to be either working, or 'on call' during the days surrounding Christmas, despite planned holiday. A further 41 per cent will be using their time off to reflect and plan for next year.

NTT Communications signs strategic agreement with ONO to enhance their communications services in Spain

2013-11-26T15:10:36+00:00

NTT Communications signs strategic agreement with ONO to enhance their communications services in Spain

 NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), a wholly owned subsidiary of the NTT Group has signed a strategic agreement with ONO, a leading operator in fibre optic communications in Spain.

Learning lessons

2013-11-25T11:19:30+00:00

Learning lessons

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation will be helping one of the UK’s leading further education institutions, Walsall College, to deliver new IT services to over 7,500 students using its Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) Select platform.

Keep your cool

2013-11-25T11:18:52+00:00

Keep your cool

When Emerson Control Techniques commissioned SKT Services to provide an energy efficient cooling system for its server room, Weatherite Building Services (WBS) was commissioned to provide a solution that achieved significant savings in energy costs without impacting on the available floor space within the building.

Game on

2013-11-25T11:18:13+00:00

Game on

Boston Networks has been appointed as Official Cabling Services Provider for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Brand-Rex partners with Allied Telesis

2013-11-25T11:17:41+00:00

Brand-Rex partners with Allied Telesis

Brand-Rex has signed an EcoSystem Partnership with IP networking infrastructure provider Allied Telesis.  

NextiraOne and Alcatel-Lucent sign new global partnership agreement

2013-11-25T11:16:44+00:00

NextiraOne and Alcatel-Lucent sign new global partnership agreement

NextiraOne and Alcatel-Lucent have signed a global partnership agreement that will see the companies strengthening their close working relationship and delivering streamlined services and enhanced solutions to Enterprise customers.

Whitehall Media announces inaugural Software Defined Networking event

2013-11-25T11:15:34+00:00

Whitehall Media announces inaugural Software Defined Networking event

Whitehall Media has announced news of its inaugural Software Defined Networking conference, which is set to take place at Hotel Russell, London on 3rd December 2013.

IT resellers and vendors meet at Datacentre Distribution launch event

2013-11-20T09:57:18+00:00

IT resellers and vendors meet at Datacentre Distribution launch event

Datacentre Distribution has welcomed over 40 customers to a special event to celebrate its official launch this month.

New website launch for Urmet UK

2013-11-19T09:40:19+00:00

New website launch for Urmet UK

Urmet UK has announced the release of its new website.

R&M shifts gear in the UK with new MD

2013-11-18T14:45:53+00:00

R&M shifts gear in the UK with new MD

Reichle & De Massari (R&M) has welcomed Pete Gough as new managing director for the United Kingdom.

CityFibre and Peterborough seal partnership on 'gigabit city' roll out

2013-11-18T12:34:32+00:00

CityFibre and Peterborough seal partnership on 'gigabit city' roll out

CityFibre’s vision of creating gigabit cities throughout the UK has taken a significant step forward with the official signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Peterborough City Council at a ceremony held in the Town Hall on Wednesday 13th November.

InTechnology expands retail client base with Teletext win

2013-11-15T13:42:13+00:00

InTechnology expands retail client base with Teletext win

InTechnology has boosted its presence in the retail sector by winning a managed services and hosting contract with Teletext Holidays.

Siemon expands global accounts team

2013-11-14T15:28:31+00:00

Siemon expands global accounts team

Siemon has expanded its global accounts team. Two well known industry professionals have joined the manufacturer; Harry Bargus and Stephen Edwards, targeted to work with end user clients and the channel that serves them.