Westcoast Bolsters Cyber Security Solutions Business with Thinkmarble

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Westcoast has signed a distribution agreement with information and cyber security specialist ThinkMarble.

The distributor will offer ThinkMarble’s full range of security solutions including managed threat and vulnerability monitoring services ATLAS:, and TITAN:, and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance consultancy services Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Mark Davies Westcoast’s Cloud Services Director, said: “We can’t wait to start working with the experts at ThinkMarble and helping our partners provide their customers - enterprise or SME - with the very best in cyber security services and solutions.”

“The most important part of our role will be around enablement. We want to make sure our reseller partners fully understand the cyber security solutions they are selling as well as the value within that solution.” 

Westcoast and HP Offer Customisation for Education

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Distributor Westcoast has teamed up with HP to launch an exclusive customised-to-order (CTO) initiative for education-focused channel partners.

Created by Westcoast, the HP for Education (HPFE) configuration tool enables resellers, or their end-user schools, colleges and universities, to design and build their own bespoke HP desktop PCs - and then receive delivery within 48 hours of their order.

Paul Hamilton, Client Director, Westcoast, said: “This initiative represents a brilliant market opportunity for our partners and it brings the long-awaited benefit of immediacy to educational institutions.”

Westcoast scores hat-trick with gaming giants MSI, Gigabyte, and Steel Series

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Trio select the distribution and supply chain specialist for UK wide partnership

UK based distributor and supply chain innovator, Westcoast, today reveals it has signed UK distribution deals with three of the world’s leading players in the gaming market; MSI, Gigabyte and Steel Series.

Gaming laptop manufacturers MSI and Gigabyte and peripherals expert Steel Series have selected Westcoast as their preferred distribution partner for the UK market, further strengthening the company’s standing in the gaming sector.

Westcoast Unveils New CSP Business Boosting Initiative

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Distributor Westcoast has launched a brand new programme offering exclusive, long-term support for its CSP (cloud solutions provider) partners.

The Westcoast Cloud Development programme offers resellers a range of tailored benefits all designed to help support their CSP business and accelerate their growth in the cloud.

Partners signing up for the programme will move through a series of development levels - supported by Westcoast every step of the way. As they progress they will have opportunities to unlock additional benefits and rewards to further aid their cloud journeys.

Purpose Software Expands Intergration with Westcoast

Purpose Software has announced that 2serv and CBS, the UK’s leading service management software solutions for document and print management providers, are now fully integrated with Westcoast. This will enable resellers to automate and speed up the end-to-end toner replenishment process and take advantage of Westcoast’s greater buying power to reduce the cost of toner, both OEM and compatibles.

Westcoast acquistion of ArtSystems

We are pleased to announce today the acquisition of ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based specialist distributor.

ArtSystems, is recognised as one of Europe’s leading providers of value-add services and solutions to support high-end printing.

The firm provides technical consultancy, demonstration services, specialist logistics and pre and post sales engineering to the design, graphics, signage, display and 3D markets. Product portfolio focuses on large format and latex print and finishing hardware, software, media and supplies – and in the last 24 months the firm has seen significant success in 3D printing solutions.

Westcoast Managing Director Duncan Forsyth, said: "This acquisition represents a game-changing opportunity for Westcoast. ArtSystems has been a driving force in the development of the wide format sector and is a leader in next generation 3D printing. Both industries are growing hard and fast. Access to ArtSystems’ peerless technical expertise and range of distribution agreement with leading vendors like HP and Stratasys will give us a considerable competitive edge.”

 Steve Hawker, Managing Director of ArtSystems, added: “Over the years ArtSystems has built a reputation for creating new channels for manufacturer’s niche products. With investment from Westcoast we now have the opportunity to scale our solutions for suppliers and customers alike.”

For more information contact marketing@westcoast.co.uk.

Westcoast appointed as distributor of HPE Aruba Networking Solutions

Westcoast has further strengthened its relationship with Hewlett Packard Enterprise after being newly appointed as a distributor for the recently acquired Aruba next generation networking solutions.

Westcoast has been unveiled as an Aruba exclusive distributor after finishing 2015 as HPE’s strongest distributor

Westcoast and HP unveil new subscription model to bring a 'new style of IT' to the industry

We are really excited to be able work with our partners to open the door for SMB and end user customers when it comes to the latest HP products, services and accessories. We understand that, often the only thing holding them back from the latest solutions, is the large upfront costs and, that alone, shouldn't be how IT investments are made - we want to enable the end user to buy what they need as opposed to what they can afford.

So how does HP Subscription enable SMB and end user customers revolutionise their IT?

HP Subscription opens up a whole new world of HP kit and bundles that were previously well out of financial reach. What’s more, it’s a model that means an end-customer’s new IT kit moves from capex to opex so that depreciation becomes a thing of the past. SMB and end user customers can now quickly acquire technology, services and accessories essential for moving to the New Style of IT!

SMB customers can benefit from:

• Low monthly fee that optimises cash flow (Capex to Opex)
• Access to the latest technology
• Bundled support to reduce cost of managing IT
• Refreshing IT regularly to prevent obsolescence and disruptions in work flow
• Reduced overhead
• Avoiding maintenance and ongoing costs from old technology

What other benefits can partners themselves gain from HP Subscription?

Under the Westcoast HP Subscription offer, through its HP Financial Services (HPFS) arm, pays the reseller the full invoice value upfront. HPFS then collects a monthly fee from the customer so the reseller bears none of the risk. It also allows resellers to accelerate their revenues by creating new and affordable tailored bundles – a terrific cash-flow position for both you and your customers!

Benefit from increased opportunities, simplified sales processes and reduced risk.

HP Solution - Meeting your customers’ growing IT demands while delivering the investment flexibility needed to acquire the technology.

HP Subscription is now available as a live pilot scheme in the UK exclusively through Westcoast.

Find out more about HP Subscription by joining our webinar on Tuesday 19th May @ 3pm. The webinar will last approximately 30 minutes and you will also get an opportunity to ask any questions you may have –  

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