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UK first for Kubus Kubus, the Cirencester-headquartered provider of managed IT services, networking and infrastructure technology, has been appointed a Verkada Premier Services Partner (VPS) following an evaluation of its end-to-end capabilities by the provider of AI-powered physical security technology. Kubus is one of only six partners in the UK to hold this designation and the only one to hold it simultaneously with Diamond Partner status. Jeremy Keefe, CEO of Kubus, said: “This appointment reflects our
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AI adoption, including data readiness, governance, security, workforce skills and organisational change; and practical support to develop a clear, actionable roadmap for implementing priority AI use cases. insight.com … Intercity signs new tech partnership with Black Country Chamber of Commerce Birmingham-headquartered MSP Intercity has been appointed official technology partner for the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s Business Club. At a time of unprecedented pace of technological change, its specialists will provide insights, support and guidance to organisations looking to enhance cyber security, modernise their operations, embrace digital transformation and unlock the potential of AI. Intercity CEO Charlie Blakemore said: “The Black Country is an incredibly important region for us. Not only is it geographically close to our headquarters, but it’s also home to many of the organisations we work closely with every day. This partnership is a natural next step in deepening our commitment to the Chesterfield, Derbyshire-based cyber security consultancy Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions has created a series of illustrated stories featuring the cartoon characters Black Swan and Glitch in an attempt to make its customer base of founder-led small and micro businesses more aware of everyday security risks and how to protect oneself from them. Featured across Black Swan’s website and social channels, the stories connect familiar risks, such as shared passwords, forgotten user accounts, delayed restarts, fraudulent emails and assumptions about cloud backups, with technologies and practical actions that can be taken to neutralise them. Founder Kevin Walker, a keen Chesterfield FC supporter, uses a footballing analogy to highlight the series’ central message. “You wouldn’t send a goalkeeper out on their own and expect them to cover the whole
pitch. Yet we sometimes expect a busy member of staff to spot every convincing scam that lands in their inbox. They need a team around them: protection that blocks threats, someone watching for trouble and a clear plan to recover when something gets through.” He added: “A good team makes it easy to ask for help. If someone clicks a suspicious link, I want them to feel comfortable telling us straight away. The sooner we know, the sooner we can act.” Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions is a
continued investment in Verkada’s expertise,
strong service delivery and commitment to providing customers with high-quality deployment and support. Achieving Premier Services Partner status considerably strengthens our relationship with Verkada and further demonstrates Kubus’ ability to deliver trusted and flexible solutions for our customers.” www.kubus.com … Advania wins plaudits for sovereign, governed AI approach Independent analyst firm Omdia named Advania as its Omdia Innovation Partner of the Year at the Canalys Forum EMEA in Barcelona. Jeremy Keefe
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Black Country and ensuring local organisations have access to the expertise and support they need to thrive.” Intercity has been a Black Country Chamber of Commerce Gold Member since August 2024 and, in the last 18 months, has created 50 new jobs across the Midlands. SPOR acquires Squaredot workplace design consultancy SPOR Group, a Maidenhead-based AV integration specialist supporting more than 1,500 meeting rooms across the UK and Europe (see https://assets.binfo.co.uk/flipbooks/ TechReseller-issue95/28/), has expanded its services offering with the acquisition of workplace design consultancy Squaredot. Over the last 25 years, Squaredot has completed more than 983 projects and achieved 25 British Council for Offices (BFO) Awards and finalist placements, including winning the BCO National Awards 2017 for Fit Out of Workplace (for its work with Birmingham City Council). The business has also received regional BCO recognition for corporate workplace and refurbishment projects. To ensure continuity for clients such as CBRE, SCC, Bristol & Bath Science Park, CareCo, Kimberly-Clark (Madrid), Manchester Airports Group and Savills (Birmingham), Squaredot will continue to operate from its existing base in Stratford-upon-Avon and will continue to be led by Managing Director Kris Krokosz and Business Consultant David Kramer.
SPOR Group Co-Founder Chris Gore will take on the role of Group Strategic Director, supporting the continued development of the combined business and helping to identify opportunities to expand its offering. He said: “We are delighted to welcome Squaredot into SPOR Group. The acquisition is a natural fit for both businesses, bringing together complementary capabilities, talented people and strong customer relationships. Our focus has always been on helping organisations get more from their workplace technology, not simply installing equipment. By combining the strengths of SPOR Group and Squaredot, we can broaden the expertise and support we provide to customers while creating an even stronger platform for future growth.” Kris Krokosz (l), Managing Director of Squaredot, and Chris Gore, Co-Founder and Group Strategic Director of SPOR Group
(l-r) Sean Jackson, Black Country Chamber of Commerce, with Intercity’s Oliver Hayward
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