CONTENTS
News You should know p8 Product review AOC E4 series p12 Product launch HP PCs p16 Interview GTIA p18 Profile Inflection Point p22 Laptop chargers p26 Stockies 2026 p29 UPS for SMBs p34 AI security p42 Cover story Acer for business p48 Outdoor WiFi p50 Collaboration in the hardware components space Kingston Technology p54 Thought leadership MSP priorities p56 BI Fantasy laptop league p60 People on the move p62
Interview: GTIA – p18
The GTIA’s recent State of the Channel 2026 report said the channel is at an AI inflection point – and this means businesses in the channel need to act now or risk being left behind.
Laptop Chargers – p26
In April, the EU brought in common charger rules, which means new laptops ship without a charger included and every laptop sold in the channel now carries a charger attach opportunity for resellers – and there are plenty of options available.
AI Security – p42 AI is revolutionising the number and scale of cyberthreats businesses face, but it is also a vital part of the fightback against it, and resellers must ensure they remain at the cutting edge to keep customers safe.
Product launch
Product review
HP PCs – p16
AOC E4 series – p12
HP has debuted PCs built for the next wave of Windows PC experiences powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark. The unified portfolio delivers preconfigured tools and secure local processing to accelerate AI workflows for creators, developers and gamers.
AOC’s E4 series of monitors targets the SMB market, aiming to provide users with enhanced comfort and increased productivity and reassurance to buyers with a five-year warranty.
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