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54%
of SMBs in the UK are exposing
themselves to a serious data breach
because they are not adequately
protecting their offi ce printers,
according to new research from Sharp
ONESTREAM
Hampshire-based independent ISP,
Onestream, has announced the
appointment of James Carr as the
organisation’s new CEO. Carr was
previously Chief Operating Offi cer at
Mobile Phones Direct, the UK’s largest
online mobile phone retailer..
4.2 M
The global installed base of connected
vending machines reached an estimated
4.2 million units in 2019
OAK
Clarify call recording and quality
management now supports Avaya IP
Offi ce hot desk users. The latest Clarify
release lets you record, store and
index the conversations that matter by
username, wherever your staff choose
to work.
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Content Guru expands US operation
CONTENT GURU IS expanding in the US with the
appointment of a new senior hire and an enhanced
global partner program designed to offer a
complete range of route to market options for the
company’s partner base.
As part of its commitment to US expansion,
Content Guru has appointed Jim Gibb as Senior
CLARKE
JOINS ONE
IDENTITY
ANDREW CLARKE, FORMER Director, Strategic Alliances & Channel
Partnerships, EMEA, at One Identity has been promoted to Global
Head of Channel and Alliances. In his new role, Andrew (pictured) will
take lessons learned from the work he has done so far to apply to
the global channel strategy and continue to support business teams
to advocate a partner-centric approach and continue to build strong
partner relationships.
“Having proven that a partner-fi rst channel strategy is an
effective approach to serving our customers, we have connected
with trusted partners and ensured that they have the tools and
capabilities to be successful,” he said.
Business Development Manager, who is stationed
at the company’s US offi ces in San Jose, California.
With more than 25 years’ experience in emerging
technology and software solutions, including key
roles at Oracle and Nuance Communications, Gibb
will focus on supporting Content Guru’s growing
customer and partner landscape in the US.
BURCKHARDT JOINS
BONLINE
BONLINE HAS APPOINTED Simon
Burckhardt (pictured), former
Vonage UK MD, to the Board of
Directors. The new appointment
comes as bOnline prepares for
another year of growth in its
VoIP business after a record
2019. bOnline continues to build
by serving the
needs of microbusinesses,
a
market segment
that has always
been underserved
by traditional
service providers.
Commenting on
his board
appointment,
Simon Burckhardt,
said “bOnline is
experiencing
phenomenal
growth as mico
and small
businesses
continue to seek
affordable
telecoms
alternatives and VoIP solutions.
As the digitisation of the UK
telecoms marketplace
continues, I am excited to join
Anthony and bOnline in their
journey to serve the microbusiness
market sector better
than any other provider.“
To read the full stories and keep
up to date on the latest news
visit www.commsbusiness.co.uk
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