Softcat announced as a new G-Cloud provider

Cloud

The Government Procurement Service (GPS) has asked IT provider Softcat to join its brand new G-Cloud services framework.

Plenty of interest in 0% financing offers

Networking

When you work in the tech industry, it can be hard not to keep at least one eye on the media to keep tabs on the latest big stories. From predictions of glory to prophecies of doom, even if they aren’t always 100 percent accurate, the day’s tech headlines can give an indication of the general mood of the market. One area we see on the increase is the use of finance products to fund projects.

Our News Wed 15th, Feb 2012 by Dave Simpson 0

Last chance for Adobe CS2 licensees to upgrade

Software

Commercial and government organisations using Adobe CS2 have one final opportunity to upgrade to CS5.5, the latest version of Creative Suite, before losing their eligibility for future upgrades. Softcat anticipates that many of its customers using Adobe CS2 will take action now to secure ‘upgrade pricing’ for future versions of the graphic design, video editing, and web development software.

A blazing start to 2012 for Softcat

The year 2012 may have only just begun, but in its first five weeks Softcat has already picked up big awards from three major IT vendors and framework contracts from two public sector consortia.

Softcat is Symantec’s ‘Partner of the Year’

Software

Symantec has named IT reseller Softcat its UK ‘Partner of the Year’ for 2011-12. Softcat’s sales of Symantec solutions have grown across the board – within its enterprise, commercial and small and medium business (SMB) market sectors.

Our News Tue 7th, Feb 2012 by Dave Simpson 0

Softcat to supply AV solutions to 24 universities

Hardware

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) has selected Softcat to supply, install and support integrated audio-visual systems to 24 universities in the North , East and Centre of England.

Our News Mon 6th, Feb 2012 by Dave Simpson 0

Softcat selected to supply servers and storage to the education sector

Hardware

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) has appointed Softcat among a select group of suppliers to provide network hardware and services, including servers and data storage, to a wide range of institutions involved in further education throughout the UK.

Our News Mon 6th, Feb 2012 by Dave Simpson 0

Consolidate and protect

Storage

Softcat identified and implemented a backup solution to keep Batten & Allen’s data safe in the virtual environment. Batten & Allen is one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of precision stampings. The fast-growing, dynamic company serves a wide variety of industry sectors, including electrical, electronic, medical, automotive, telecommunications, and solar energy.

Microsoft announce changes to UK pricing

Software

Microsoft has made an important announcement regarding forthcoming changes in pricing policy that will effect all volume licensing customers within the EU and EFTA area. Beginning on 1st July 2012, prices charged will be aligned to Euro pricing at the prevailing exchange rate. Due to sustained currency differences, some EU/EFTA countries will see changes to non-euro pricing as we establish greater price consistency across Europe. Based on prevailing currency rates, we anticipate price adjustments for the British Pound on 1st July 2012, across all volume licensing programmes

Industry News Thu 2nd, Feb 2012 by Softcat Publisher 0