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Profile: Inflection Point – p22
Managed service provider Inflection Point has grown quickly in recent years and has ambitions to continue that through the cutting edge with AI, but also traditional values of good customer service and building long-term relationships with clients.
UPS for SMBs – p34
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With the UK experiencing ever-increasing extreme weather events, from heatwaves to flooding, it means that power outages are a concern, especially for SMBs where even a relatively short break in power can cause huge problems.
Outdoor WIFi – p50
Demand for outdoor WiFi applications is growing in the UK across a variety of sectors as connectivity beyond traditional buildings is increasingly valued in a range of sectors and this provides opportunities for resellers.
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Thought leadership – p56
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Cover story: Acer for Business – p48 As UK businesses weigh up their next fleet refresh, Acer is putting its money where its warranty is. News in the Channel looks at the TravelMate AI PC range, the certainty behind the Acertainty name, and why it's worth a business quote.
Brendan White, EVP, Service Operations at Thrive, explains why MSPs must pivot toward delivering cost-predictable, secure, and unified hybrid-cloud environments.
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