MSP, MSSP and IT Notes Industry June 14th, 2021

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June 14th, 2021

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Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense
Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications, and nationwide resources to get the most for all your clients’ retired IT assets. Plus, positioning your clients as environmental stewards not only elevates their appeal to consumers, it meets government requirements and avoids fines.

What partnering with ARCOA looks like
Our role is to make it easy for you to bring more value to your clients. We work with you to help stretch your clients’ IT budget by reducing the total cost of ownership of their electronics. We’re experts at identifying and implementing the solutions your clients need for the end-of-use remarketing, recovery, and recycling of their technology assets. The sooner you involve ARCOA, the sooner you and your clients will see better results.

Softline Automates Document Management for Gulliver Group

• Softline helped the retailer automate the due diligence audit, negotiation of contractual documents, and organizational, administrative, and regulatory document management
• DIRECTUM RX was integrated with 1C, Run Retail, and Active Directory systems

Pythian Launches FinOps Managed Services

• Announced that the company has added cloud financial management, also known as FinOps, to its portfolio of Managed Services offerings
• Industry analyst Gartner estimates that enterprises are overspending by as much as 70 percent on cloud usage
• Pythian’s FinOps tools and managed services are initially available for users of Google Cloud
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Skyline Technology Solutions Selects RapidDeploy as Their Partner for Delivering Secure Video to ...

• Skyline Technology Solutions (Skyline) announced they have chosen RapidDeploy for their NG-911 call taker interface
• Partnership enables video integration capability of Skyline's tens of thousands of managed Claris live video feeds with RapidDeploy's Radius 911 Tactical Map and Nimbus Cloud Aided Dispatch
• Skyline enables 15 states, 7 regions and 470 agencies to aggregate and securely share tens of thousands of live video assets with their Claris platform

Logicalis US Strengthens Professional and Managed Services Teams

• Recently promoted Jessica Soqui to Vice President of Professional Services, and welcomed Raphe Reeves to the Logicalis team as Vice President of Managed Services
• "Investing in Professional and Managed Services is a priority for Logicalis this year, and Jessica and Raphe bring tremendous value," said Jon Groves, Logicalis US CEO
• Soqui will oversee all Professional Services for Logicalis
• Reeves will oversee the Managed Services and Enterprise Management Office (EMO) teams

ECS / My IT Acquires Network Technologies

• ECS / My IT, provider of managed IT services to small and midsized organizations, completed the acquisition of Network Technologies ("Network Tech"), a Kansas City-based managed services provider
• Acquisition of Network Tech follows the acquisition of Kansas City based The Purple Guys completed earlier this year
• Marks the third acquisition for ECS since the formation of its partnership with Kian Capital and ParkSouth Ventures in January 2020
• ECS / My IT is a provider of comprehensive managed IT services to small and mid-sized businesses

Buchanan Technologies Obtains SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for Managed Services

• Announced that it has achieved Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 compliance
• “At Buchanan, we are committed to our clients’ privacy and security and strive to uphold the most stringent controls to safeguard their data,” said Jim Buchanan, Founder and CEO of Buchanan Technologies
• Buchanan Technologies is a managed services provider offering innovative IT services and customized solutions to mid-tier and enterprise-level organizations across the United States, Canada and Europe

HP Inc. Commits to Accelerate Digital Equity for 150 Million People by 2030

• Launches HP PATH (Partnership and Technology For Humanity) program to pave the way toward digital equity for underserved communities around the world – focusing on education, healthcare and economic opportunities
• Develops an accelerator that seeks to support disenfranchised communities by activating innovative solutions and services for 150 million people by 2030
• Drives more than US $1 billion in sales where sustainability was a key factor¹
• Reports 4% reduction in overall carbon footprint; reduces product use GHG emissions intensity by 33%; increases recycled plastic across its portfolio to 11%; and decreases single use plastic packaging by 19%
• Maintains 100% zero deforestation for HP paper and achieved 99% for paper-based product packaging
• Announced an ambitious goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030

STACK Acquires SmartUse Mobile, Plan Management Software

• STACK Construction Technologies today announced the acquisition of SmartUse Solutions, Inc

Cybersecurity startup Brinqa raises $110 mln from Insight Partners

• Brinqa, said it raised $110 million from private equity firm Insight Partners
• Brinqa, a startup that helps businesses map out their cybersecurity applications and alert them of gaps
• Texas based Brinqa, founded in 2009, this is the first institutional investment, with the company self-funded until now, said CEO Amad Fida

U.S. recovers millions in cryptocurrency paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers

• Reported on Axios
• S. investigators have recovered $2.3 million worth of cryptocurrency paid as a ransom to the cybercrime group responsible for the attack that shut down Colonial Pipeline
• Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal he authorized a $4.4 million ransom payment to the DarkSide cybercrime group on May 7th

PeopleScout Named a Leader on HRO Today's 2021 MSP Baker's Dozen

• recognized as a leader in Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions on HRO Today's annual MSP Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for 2021
• Every year since the inception of the MSP Baker's Dozen, PeopleScout has earned its place as an industry leader through its innovative and consultative approach to MSP," said Elliot Clark, CEO and Chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. "As organizations look to MSP and Total Workforce Solutions models coming out of the pandemic, PeopleScout has and continues to be one of only a few top choices in the market for this rapidly growing holistic approach to workforce services."

Cloud4C receives 'SAP on Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization'

• announced it has received the SAP on Microsoft Azure advanced specialization
• Cloud4C has a strong presence in 25 countries and 52 locations across the world, more than 600 SAP consultants, 600+ Microsoft Azure certified professionals, 2000+ cloud experts, and is a preferred SAP on Azure partner for reliable transformation to the cloud

ERPA Named Workday Application Management Services Partner

• announced that it has been named a Workday Application Management Services (AMS) Partner
• Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources
• Founded in 1999, ERPA is a leader in enterprise application managed services, cloud hosting, and consulting services

Tokyo Olympics becomes the latest victim of the Fujitsu hackers

• Reported on Techradar
• Hackers have made away with data from the computers of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympicsreach has affected over 150 people, all of whom had earlier participated in a cybersecurity drill ahead of next month’s Olympic Games
• leaked data included the names and affiliations of the individuals, who were linked with roughly one hundred organizations that are involved in hosting the sporting event