News in the Channel - issue #17

CONTENTS

News You should know p6 HPE Introducing HPE Smart Choice p12 Look Sharp Widening the product range p14 Product Review Eaton 5PX GEN2 p20 PSA Parts Picking up the spare p24 Peripherals Crucial to efficiency p26 Stockies 2024 The categories are announced p29 Interview HP Neil MacDonald p33 Managed Service Providers Maximising opportunities p38 Network Group 30th anniversary celebrations p48 On the move People updates p50

HP Neil MacDonald – p33

Peripherals – p26

For Neil MacDonald, HP’s channel director for the UK and Ireland, this is an exciting time for the industry, with plenty of opportunities for sales for the channel thanks to several factors and he believes that HP has a range of products to suit all needs.

Peripherals have always been important for office tech, but with the return to the office, along with the enduring appeal of hybrid working, they are crucial to employee efficiency.

Product Review: Eaton 5PX GEN2 – p20

Uninterruptible power supplies are becoming increasingly important for many businesses in a wide range of sector sectors, and Eaton’s latest solution, the 5PX Gen2, is a great addition to the market.

PSA Parts – p24

With more companies concerned about sustainability, and keeping devices in the field for longer, it means demand for replacement parts is growing, and PSA Parts is well placed to help resellers to capitalise on these opportunities.

Network Group – p48

Network Group celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – and has just had a special event to commemorate the landmark. As David Tulip explains, the group has come a long way in that time and is still looking to the future, but with a focus on traditional values.

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