Hockey Nations 2011 skates to its Android debut exclusively on Xperia™ PLAY

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:05:54 GMT

Distinctive Developments’ Hockey Nations 2011 proudly continues the mission of bringing the ultimate experience of international hockey to the hands of every hockey fan - first and without compromises. Packed with features developed in close co-operation with fans, Hockey Nations 2011 boasts 6 game modes and an extensive selection of teams to suit the needs of the supporters of both country and local teams.

Hockey Nations 2011 on the Xperia PLAY is a fully immersive console-like experience that takes mobile hockey to another level. The game looks beautiful on the 4-inch high definition screen and with the action rendered in super smooth 3D graphics by taking advantage of the powerful CPU and GPU combination contained in the Xperia PLAY.

Hockey Nations 2011 also makes full use of the Xperia PLAY game controller, utilising the analogue touch pad and digital buttons; guaranteed to appeal even to those most skeptical about mobile gaming. With Wi-Fi multiplayer to follow very soon, gamers are in for the new era of handheld hockey.

Working with the team of Xperia PLAY backed up with the Playstation expertise has been a great experience for the team at Distinctive:

"We're genuinely excited to be able to bring Hockey Nations 2011 to the first gaming smartphone, the Xperia PLAY,” said Nigel Little, Managing Director of Distinctive
Developments. “The dedicated controls make the game even more of a joy to play and we look forward to giving Xperia PLAY owners everywhere a chance to experience this."

“Xperia PLAY’s gamepad brings a unique dimension to smartphone gaming,” said Steve Walker, Head of Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Sports games are always popular on mobile, and we think Xperia PLAY owners will love the fast-paced action, fluid gameplay and stunning graphics of Hockey Nations 2011.”
Hockey Nations 2011 is now available for Xperia PLAY in Europe and North America.

See preview trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GibaC9ulLTk

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About Distinctive Developments Ltd

Since 2001, Distinctive Developments Ltd has been developing award-winning mobile titles for all major gaming publishers, such as Electronic Arts (EA), SEGA, Eidos (Square Enix) and PopCap. Distinctive has worked on a number of high profile brands, including the FIFA franchise (since 2002), Sonic the Hedgehog, Tomb Raider Underworld as well as giving many well-known consumer brands a whole new mobile identity. Alongside developing games for publishing and marketing partners, Distinctive has been releasing its own suite of mobile titles, including Hockey Nations, Rugby Nations franchise, Bonecruncher Soccer and Dead Runner. Self-publishing not only gives Distinctive the creative freedom but also offers the golden opportunity to interact with the gamers directly to continue delivering unique high-quality games they are looking for.

More about Distinctive Developments Ltd can be found on http://www.distinctivegames.com

Zendit launch marks new era in cloud services development

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:04:57 GMT

Social storage service Zendit has launched, marking the formal unveiling of a unique cloud application service platform scheduled to underpin the launch of a raft of new online applications in 2011.

Billed as the first of a new breed of cloud media solutions, the social storage service offers users a new way to create, store and engage with digital content. Built using a platform designed to lend organisations the ability to produce cloud-based solutions faster, cheaper and more effectively than any of the available alternatives, the Zendit system also provides developers with the tools they need to create powerful and flexible services that utilise the latest technologies without breaking the bank.

"In the age of the app-driven internet, companies are being forced to take a fresh approach to the business of creating the next generation of online tools and services. We've entered an era where the demand for intuitive, highly flexible services capable of plugging into every level of your operation has gone completely off the scale. Across every sector you'll find organisations struggling to deliver exactly what their customers want, precisely when they want it, on whichever device they happen to be using at the time," said CEO Kevin Bradshaw.

"This is the challenge that the Zendit platform meets, and is a prime example of the kind of service you can deliver - despite being on a tight timeline and even tighter budget - if you embrace the advantages of cloud architectures."

Offering a compelling range of features including collaborative collections, image slideshows, streaming audio and video and full social networking integration, Zendit’s feature set far surpasses the recently announced Amazon's Cloud Drive service. Yet it was built in less than a year by a team of less than ten people.

Founded by Scottish entrepreneur Dr Kevin Bradshaw, the man behind the mobile entertainment pioneer I-Play (formerly Digital Bridges) and Steve Wexelstein, one of the country's most experienced online engineers, the Zendit team includes highly experienced creators of original cloud applications. The company uses its own bespoke cloud-based technology to provide comprehensive, scalable support for the new generation of Internet apps, available through multiple devices, browsers, smartphones and online handsets.

Several new services built using the platform will launch in 2011. With Zendit already entering phase two of its development, Bradshaw expects to announce a series of new development deals in the months ahead.

He added: "The recent emergence of user awareness of the cloud has created a massive opportunity for new players with new mindsets to provide the engaging, powerful, flexible, scalable services that this emerging trend demands. With its unique technological platform, rapid development times and critical cost-effectiveness, Zendit is well positioned to play a major role in this growth."

To see a five minute long full product demo: http://www.slideshare.net/RevolverPR/quick-zenditdemohd

About Zendit
The first of a new breed of cloud media solutions, Zendit is a social storage service that offers users a new way to create, store and engage with digital content. Built using a platform designed to lend organisations the ability to produce cloud-based solutions faster, cheaper and more effectively than any of the available alternatives, the Zendit system also provides developers with the tools they need to create powerful and flexible services that utilise the latest technologies without breaking the bank.

The company uses its own bespoke cloud-based technology to provide comprehensive, scalable support for the new generation of Internet apps, available through multiple devices, browsers, smartphones and online handsets. Dedicated to helping its clients make the most of their digital presence and realise their goal, Zendit's highly experienced team strives to produce the highest level of strategy, creative thinking and implementation for the digital medium.

For further information
Beatrice Mocci: beatrice@revolver-pr.co.uk / 0845 130 8992

SCC predicts pivotal phase in Windows 7 Migration

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:04:00 GMT

SCC has highlighted the fact that the IT industry is entering a make or break period for organisations considering the upgrade to Windows 7.

SCC’s view is that the next two years represent a critical stage in the evolution of the corporate desktop. With the security, efficiency and environmental benefits of Windows 7 well established, a range of compelling factors are set to see uptake of the updated operating system peak over the coming months.

"There isn’t one big reason why the next two years will be a pivotal point in the migration to Windows 7, but there are a lot of small ones that when combined will deliver the final push towards industry’s wholesale adoption of the system. Everything from the need for greater security and environmental performance through to user demands to work with the technologies they use at home will contribute to that,” said Rhys Sharp, SCC’s Chief Technology Officer.

SCC has seen an upsurge in demand for Windows 7 deployments, and that with Microsoft scheduled to begin withdrawing support for the XP platform in 2014, interest in migration is approaching its peak. With user concerns over application compatibility addressed and improvements in security, environmental impact and ease of management proven after a year in the wild, SCC believes that organisations will begin to significantly ramp up their upgrade plans over the next 12 months.

SCC also believes that the consumerisation of IT, which is increasingly seeing workers able to walk into their work environments with devices capable of bypassing their organisation’s IT controls could have a serious impact on security.

“Windows 7 has its own place in a cultural shift where workers can become unsatisfied or demotivated if their work experience compares unfavourably with the technologies they use at home. Like it or not, the business sector is being sucked into the whirlwind that has changed the face of consumer IT in less than five years,” said Sharp.

“Equally compelling will be the fact that organisations leaving it too late to start out on the upgrade path could find themselves squeezed by an inevitable surge in demand in the final months of XP’s supported lifecycle. The clock is ticking, and for businesses that run out of time the consequences could be serious.”

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About SCC

SCC is Europe’s largest independent technology solutions provider around the infrastructure, and is part of Specialist Computer Holdings (SCH) plc. The Group has regional operations in five different countries, employs over 7,000 professional staff and has delivered sustained, profitable growth for some 35 years, with annual turnover exceeding £2.25 billion.

Long term partnerships with the world’s leading solutions providers combine with SCC’s services capabilities to create a rapid return on an investment in IT. It has an enviable track record of successfully helping European-based companies and Government organisations better manage their technology infrastructure, remove cost and create business advantage.

For further information:

Judy Groves: judy.groves@sch-group.com / T: 0121 766 2594

Beta Than You - FPS Trainer Moves Into Beta Period, Announces ALL NEW Features

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:02:51 GMT

FPS Trainer, the unique new online coaching system which trains players how to improve their skills in online first-person shooter (FPS) games, is moving into its Beta phase, which will see the service introduce many innovative new features and content, just in time for the 2011 Games Developers Conference.

The service's initial launch proved so popular that FPS Trainer took down two separate hosting services as people raced to register. The service hit its initial target of 10,000 registered users for the alpha build in a matter of weeks. The team has been overwhelmed with feedback from players and have pulled out all the stops to put together an all new early beta, which incorporates a great deal of the feedback from players.

FPS Trainer uses a combination of advanced AI and input from pro-gamers to coach players who want to improve their FPS skills; particularly for multiplayer online gaming. From the very basic skills like moving and using weapons, through to advanced strategy, FPS Trainer can help every player who would like to improve their game and 'aim higher'.

FPS Trainer is delivered online, via web browser. The classic mouse and keyboard controls can be supplemented with USB connected controllers for console players. The basic service is free to play, although the first premium content packs are already in production.

In the beta phase, FPS Trainer will be refined to enhance the user experience and make the service as accessible as possible. New features include:

* Dedicated servers to help avoid connectivity problems and enable players to have a smoother game experience
* A Play Now mode to allow players to jump straight into a game
* A major graphical overhaul to add advanced lighting, animation and special effects (with the same low-spec minimum requirements)
* Enhanced single-player training bots to help players practice their skills in a (relatively) safe environment
* Advanced metrics to enable players to visually track their progress and increasing skills over time
* New coaching assists to help with:
- Accuracy by providing real-time feedback for each shot fired
- A comprehensive post-match analysis mode to help players review exactly what happened in the previous game (starting with the kill-shot visualisation, or KillViz)
* Plus lots more coaching features coming soon

Upcoming new features will include:
* A full replay mode with more in-depth post-match analysis
* A peer coaching framework, allowing advanced players to effectively coach novices and intermediates
* Guest celebrity coaches from the professional gaming world
* A smartphone app to enable players to receive more advanced real-time coaching feedback and advice as they play

Alongside the standard free version of the game, the release of the first premium content packs for FPS Trainer: FPS Trainer Tactical (for realistic team-based tactical shooters, such as Call of Duty and Counter-Strike) and FPS Trainer HD (a downloadable high definition version of the game) will shortly be announced.
During the beta period, FPS Trainer aims to build a loyal community of users (the target is 100,000 by the end of Spring 2011).

Therefore, a number of new features will be added to the website to achieve this:
* A rank and progression system will be designed to help players track their improvement over a longer period (although the game is primarily designed to be played in small chunks)
* The best players and most prominent community members will be invited to become peer coaches
* A chat system will be added to help players communicate in the game
* International support will be added to the http://www.fpstrainer.com website

FYI: FPS Trainer developer Play2Improve will be on stand #714 (Scottish Development International) during the conference. To meet the company at GDC, please e-mail managing director Matt Seeney - matt@play2improve.com.

SCC calls upon public sector organisations to reconsider deriving real world benefits from G-cloud and the public sector procurement framework

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:43:19 GMT

Technology integrator SCC has called upon public sector organisations to consider whether they should position themselves as a consumer or a supplier in the IT procurement framework.

With many local authorities and health providers preparing to engage with the evolving Public Service Network and G-Cloud, Europe's largest independent technology solutions provider has urged public sector CIOs to embrace the possibilities offered by the central component of the government’s ICT strategy. The company says that in addition to enabling major savings, the nascent system could also provide organisations with the opportunity to create a new revenue stream by using the network to sell best-of-breed services.

"There are many questions surrounding the advent of cloud computing in the public sector, and one of the biggest is; are you a consumer or are you a supplier? While the main focus has been on the G-Cloud's capacity to help organisations procure IT in a faster, cheaper and more efficient manner, if you've developed systems or software that are particularly effective, then there is an opportunity to sell these across the Public Service Network," said Tracy Westall, UK Public Sector Director at SCC.

"Viewed from the correct perspective, this is an ideal opportunity for publicly accountable organisations to meet their budgetary targets, improve their technology and find new ways to generate revenues."

According to SCC, taking a strategic approach to the G-Cloud could provide a rare opportunity for the public sector to meet a variety of challenges. Despite being under pressure to cut their carbon footprint, provide a modernised IT infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of modern computing and hit the government spending review's tough financial targets, organisations could find solutions to the majority of their operational issues by exploiting the service's benefits.

Westall added: "Far from presenting fresh challenges, the advent of the G-Cloud is handing the public sector an opportunity to deal with a wide variety of the difficulties currently facing them. Whether it be meeting European environmental targets, coming to terms with the consumerisation of IT or creating a whole new income stream by marketing the services they do well, the cloud holds many of the answers."

Notes to editor

About SCC:

For further information:

Judy Groves: judy.groves@sch-group.com / T: 0121 766 2594

IQ-Sys named Fastest Growing Distributor EMEA for the second year running

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:03:32 GMT

“IQ-Sys the centre of excellence for Enterprise Software and part of Specialist Distribution Group (SDG), accelerated its growth with IGEL Technology increasing the company’s thin client business by 129% year on year. With this award IGEL honours and acknowledges not only the enormous growth achieved but also the enjoyable, stable and reliable partnership with SDG.” commented Simon Richards, UK General Manager, IGEL Technology

Richards continued “We thank SDG for their efforts and support and hope we can continue to grow this successful business relationship in 2011.”

‘We are delighted to win this award which underlines the leading position that IQ-Sys maintains in the UK marketplace. Having invested heavily in Enterprise Software business to fully support our customers, this win emphasises our customer focus and commitment to helping resellers deliver complete solutions, irrespective of the scale and timeframe involved," commented Sarah Deller, Business Unit Director, IQ-Sys

The award recognises a proven track record of value delivery and industry leading distribution capabilities. It also underpins the success of SDG’s specialist Enterprise Software solutions.

With the accelerating growth and demand for technologies around desktop virtualisation, IQ-Sys has a key role to play in enabling resellers to encompass the complexity, with an understanding of their customer’s needs, to deliver a best of breed solution. IQ-Sys is proud to be positioned as IGEL’s trusted partner, one of the world’s largest thin client vendors.

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Notes to editors

About SDG:

$2.34bn turnover

650 employees

The Specialist Distributor for EMEA

Top 3 distributor for HP, IBM and Software

Best of breed Hardware + Software + Services = Solutions for Resellers and their Customers

International coverage in over 47 territories

28 years’ successful track record

World class Supply Chain and Logistics operations

Contact Details:

Judy Groves - Group Marketing Director

Tel: 0121 766 2580 / 07850 622 488

Email: judy.groves@sch-group.com

SCC becomes the first UK solutions provider to integrate HP's 'game-changing' 3PAR technology

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:03:50 GMT

The announcement, which follows HP's September acquisition of the leading-edge utility storage product range, will see SCC extend the benefits of a technology billed as the world’s most agile and efficient storage array across its extensive customer base. Designed to enable users to do more with less, at a stroke 3PAR technology reduces clients' acquisition costs, cuts total cost of ownership in terms of heat and power and slashes the traditional administration costs associated with managing enterprise storage installations.

"Putting all the hype aside, this technology really is something of a game-changer in the storage market, allowing customers to deploy the levels of storage they really need, as opposed to the frequently bloated and over provisioned solutions of the past. The potential cost savings in both the short and long terms are extremely impressive, and we expect the agility and efficiency that 3PAR provides to prove extremely popular in 2011," said Andy Wright, Director, Vendor Alliances at SCC.

Marketed as a virtualised storage solution that delivers 100% of the agility and efficiency demanded in today's virtual and cloud data centres by leveraging a range of key supporting technologies, 3PAR Utility Storage was designed to exceed the economic and operational requirements of today's most demanding IT environments. The only platform that delivers the performance, stability and availability required of Tier 1 storage, along with a range unique benefits not afforded by traditional methods.

Richard Masterson, UK & I Country Manager, HP StorageWorks, added:

“Partners like SCC hold the key to delivering on the promise of agile, efficient technology. By integrating 3PAR technology with HP’s Converged Infrastructure solutions, together we can offer customers greater choice, innovation and cost-effectiveness.”

Organisations wishing to gain a better understanding of what SCC and HP 3PAR can deliver today are encouraged to contact 0121 766 2594, or visit http://www.scc.com/3PAR.

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Notes to Editors

About SCC

For further information:

Judy Groves: judy.groves@sch-group.com / T: 0121 766 2594

Tiger Games Brings Denki Blocks! To PSP In Europe

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:03:04 GMT

Block-shifting, shape-making, time-beating, award-winning puzzle game Denki Blocks! is coming to the PSP Minis store in Europe, thanks to the team at Tiger Games in Scotland.

Originally conceived and created by Denki, Denki Blocks! is a unique, simple and fun puzzle game, which combines really, really simple controls and concept with the most fiendish puzzles, traps and pitfalls since mankind stopped building huge, sinister temples.
The goal of Denki Blocks! is really easy. Join together all of the same coloured blocks. However, all of the coloured blocks slide – all at once. So getting the same colours together – and in the right shape – can be more challenging than climbing Everest in a canoe. The new PSP version of Denki Blocks! features over 100 hand-crafted, luxurious puzzles, especially designed for your puzzling pleasure and delight, master challenges such as making specific shapes, a maximum number of moves, or a time limit and many carefully hidden secret levels for the Puzzle Masters and Mistresses out there to find.

Since its original release in 2001, Denki Blocks! has appeared on many of the world's most exciting gaming platforms. Starting with the Nintendo Game Boy Advance - where it won multiple awards for originality, fun and general awesomeness – the Denki Blocks! world tour took in Sky digital interactive television (racking up over 1,000,000 paid downloads in its first six months on the platform), iPhone, iPod, iPad and most recently, Facebook, where Denki Blocks! Daily Workout now keeps the socially connected in tip-top condition, with a brand new set of challenges every day. Interestingly, Denki Blocks! counts confirmed fans in countries such as Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, confirming that block-based puzzling is an activity which unites the world.

Now, Denki Blocks! has made the leap onto Sony's insanely popular handheld (over 50,000,000 sold to date) bringing over 78% MORE puzzley goodness to the shiny handheld fun gadget than ever before.

Jamie Bryan, the founder and managing director of Tiger Games, says, "I fell in love with Denki Blocks! when I first played it back in 2002. It's the perfect puzzle game for handheld gaming, so the chance to bring it to the PSP was far too tempting to pass up. Everyone deserves a chance to play this game. We worked closely with Denki to make sure everything about the game was translated and recreated to make full use of the PSP's high resolution screen and sophisticated controls. We think the result speaks for itself and we're looking forward to players across Europe discovering the delights of slidey, sticky blocks for themselves."

Colin Anderson, managing director of Denki, agrees, "Ever since setting up Denki over ten years ago we’ve been looking for partners we can trust to bring our games to more players on other platforms. Tiger Games impressed us right from the moment they first approached us. They were clearly fans of Denki Blocks! already, and that gave us a lot of confidence they would deliver a great version of the game – and they didn’t disappoint. Tiger Games has done an impressive job of translating all the key parts of Denki Blocks! and recreating them for the PSP. It's fun, slick and works really well on the PSP's larger screen and analogue controls. It feels like a version Denki would have made itself – and as a game creator that’s as good as it gets when someone works with one of your creations. As a result, we’re proud to welcome this newest member of the much respected and venerable Denki Blocks! family and await another wave of desperate, solution-seeking emails from new players with the keenest anticipation!"

Denki Blocks! is release on the PSP Mini's Store in Europe on 26th Jan and will cost £3.49.

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About Tiger Games
Tiger is a game development studio based in Dundee, Scotland. The company creates titles across all platforms, with a particular focus on digitalyl distributed games.
Tiger was founded in 2010 by Technical Director Graeme Laws and Creative Director Jamie Bryan. Jamie has over 17 years of experience working in the games industry founding a successful graphics studio before taking the head of art position at DMA Design Ltd. on projects including Grand Theft Auto, Space Station: Silicon Valley and Body Harvest. At DMA Jamie was part of Nintendo’s dream team and worked closely with senior Nintendo management. He was later head-hunted by Vis Entertainment Ltd as head of art where he directed a number of projects including State of Emergency which reached number 1 in Europe and the USA, selling 1.5 million units in total. In 2006 Jamie co-founded mobile and iPhone developer Tag Games Ltd.

Graeme Laws is another veteran of the games sector. He started work in the Quality Assurance department at DMA Design and has since gone on to develop almost twenty titles across multiple platforms, both in-house and as a freelance development specialist, including i Robot, Star Wars, Family Guys, Ferrari Challenge, Army Men Air Assault, Need For Speed: Undercover, Sega Superstar Tennis, Quarrel, Car Jack Streets, Jelly Belly, Missile Command, Centipede and Pong.

Tiger will be announcing a number of new projects in the near future.
www.tigergames.co.uk

SDG: A Winning Combination For Technology Vendors, Resellers And Their Customers

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:27:03 GMT

Europe’s largest privately owned IT Group, has united all its distribution operations across the UK, France, The Netherlands, Africa and the Middle East into a single international business under one brand, SDG (Specialist Distribution Group).

Its long established specialist vendor and technology brands of ETC, Bestware, ISI, IQ-Sys and Interchange will be all known as SDG companies and command a single market positioning as the specialist distributor for EMEA whilst leveraging in country relationships.

Group Chairman and Chief Executive, Sir Peter Rigby sees the rebranding as an important step in ensuring ongoing growth and expansion:

“Distribution has changed dramatically from a local country operation providing IT products to a global business landscape competing with major US players with a background of distributing components or volume related consumer goods.
Specialist technology distribution has always been the core business focus throughout our 28 year history. Whilst we have been continuously investing in our value added offerings and facilities - especially in our Business Solution Centres which enable resellers and their customers to successfully deploy leading vendor technologies - because we have traded as a variety of brands in different countries, our market positioning has not reflected the size, capability and added value of our combined businesses.”

“The single brand identity of SDG means we can clearly position ourselves as the specialist distributor for EMEA. At the same time, we see a real value in leveraging our existing brands in country. Under SDG we are a leading partner with all the major technology vendors including IBM, HP, Lenovo, Citrix, VMware and Symantec.

Indeed, SDG customers have access to an enviable portfolio including mobile and desktop client, virtualisation, server, networking, security and storage together with services, solutions centres and a cloud based strategy.

Paul Eccleston takes on the new role of Managing Director of SDG and will report directly to Sir Peter. Formally the Managing Director of UK Distribution, Paul Eccleston is excited about the prospect of positioning SDG as EMEA’s number 1 specialist distributor.

He commented;
“The ability to balance scale and local knowledge is becoming an increasingly essential criteria for resellers in choosing their distribution partner. Our reseller customers need a distributor who can not only leverage scope and scale to help them work effectively with their vendor partners but also deliver good local management and knowledge to execute in country.

The demands of end users on both resellers and vendors have changed in the last five years and continue to change. Today, it is about selling solutions that meet a customer’s business need - as opposed to selling products.

"We are building our solution capabilities to complement all channels to market; from the smallest resellers looking after regional and local SMEs to national VARs and SIs. Our strategy is all about supporting and enabling them to deliver best of breed solutions to their customers. They need a distributor who can complement them and add specialist resource, capability and capacity so they can deliver the right solution - where and when their end customer demands it. Through SDG, we can leverage our scope, scale and vendor relationships to achieve this uniquely by working for them and with them across EMEA.”

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Notes to editors

SDG Key Facts:

* $2.34bn turnover
* 650 employees
* The Specialist Distributor for EMEA
* Top 3 distributor for HP, IBM and Software
* Best of breed Hardware + Software + Services = Solutions for Resellers and their Customers
* International coverage in over 47 territories
* 28 years’ successful track record
* World class Supply Chain and Logistics operations

Contact Details

Judy Groves
Group Marketing Director

Tel: 0121 766 2580 / 07850 622 488
Email: judy.groves@sch-group.com

SCC awarded Apple Authorised Reseller Accreditation

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:25:18 GMT

Leading technology integrator SCC has confirmed that it has been awarded Authorised Reseller Accreditation status by Apple.

The award, which will see Europe’s largest independent technology group offer the full range of Apple products to its extensive portfolio of business clients, recognises the company's proven expertise in helping organisations prepare for and integrate extensive IT consumerisation programmes. Reflecting the growing prominence of products like the iPad in the corporate workspace, the move underlines the company's commitment to provide a comprehensive service offering to the evolving business market.

“We know UK businesses are ready to do more than just talk about the consumerisation of IT because it’s on the agenda of every CIO we speak to. A new generation of business users want to work using the same devices they have in their homes, and this development reflects our determination to deliver the full range of technologies and services that, while not traditionally considered part of the commercial computing landscape, are increasingly what customers want,” said Rhys Sharp, SCC’s Chief Technology Officer.

SCC regards lower cost, consumer-grade technology as representing an unavoidable challenge for the CIO, but also as a real opportunity if savvy choices are made about where and when to enable and support its deployment. Many organisations have received requests for the use of iPads or similar from employees wishing to use such devices and adoption is accelerating quickly, creating an environment in which people and IT are combining to enable work and play from anywhere at any time.

Andy Wright, SCC's Director of Vendor Alliances, added: “Exciting technologies such as those from Apple are part of our everyday life and SCC is committed to working closely with customers to help them create competitive advantage from these emerging new platforms and solutions. With 36 years’ experience of analysing new solutions, mastering their implementation and delivering commercial benefits, SCC is confident it has mapped out the right path to take organisations profitably into the future."

Birmingham schools' chance to win technology that could change the way that students work, learn and play.

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:05:05 GMT

Birmingham's schools are being given the chance to win cutting-edge technology that could make a major difference to the way their students work, learn and play.

Offering schools in the Birmingham area a chance to win £30,000 worth of computer equipment, competition judges are asking staff to say why they should be given the IT to enhance scholastic life. Whether it be by building new wireless networks, installing state-of-the-art printers in the art department or simply upgrading the equipment used to teach vocational skills, organisers are keen to hear from institutions that want to use the latest high-tech kit not only to improve learning but also to reduce the cost of support and improve performance.

"There are so many ways that technology can be used in schools. Whether it be breathing new life into the science labs, providing exciting new creative arts facilities or just cutting your institution's carbon footprint by installing the new breed of power-saving hardware, the only limit to what educators can do with the latest IT is their own imaginations," said Lisa Ergun, Sales Manager for IT247.

"Given the budget cuts that have left many schools struggling and given the importance of IT in this day and age, we're delighted to give at least one local secondary school the support it needs to give its students the best possible start in life."

Leading technology companies IT247, Gateway, Hitachi Data Systems and Microsoft have joined together to offer the prize, which will see one lucky school enjoy the benefits of brand new IT equipment, software and expert support as it heads into 2011. The organisers, who will unveil the winner at a ceremony in December, plan to award the grant to the institution that impresses them most with its plans to put the new kit to best use over the coming years.

Secondary schools wishing to enter should provide the details of their current IT infrastructure and indicate in less than 200 words why they are best candidate to win the £30,000 prize. Entries must be received by the closing date of November 26 and the winner will be announced at a special forum on December 1 by a VIP guest speaker.

If you haven’t registered your interest, do so now to ensure your place in the competition to win £30,000 towards your innovative IT infrastructure by calling Lisa Ergun on 0845 869 9211 or emailing Lisa.ergun@it247.com

Useful links:

* Click here to access the competition form for your school to be eligible for the free server solution.
* Click here to sign up for the “Maximising limited IT budgets within the education environment” seminar at Edgbaston where the competition winner will be announced plus presentations by a number of key speakers.
* www.it247.com

NSPCC ‘snapshot’ of court cases reveals 2m online child sex abuse images

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:25:45 GMT

More than two million indecent online images of children were circulated by 100 child sex offenders convicted in the last 20 months, the NSPCC has found.

The huge haul of images seized by police is revealed in a selection of news reports on court cases from across the UK studied by the charity. Although a snapshot, this is the first time that the number of online child abuse images being distributed has been counted in this way.

All cases resulted in criminal convictions.1 Ten per cent of those convicted had been hoarding child abuse images for five years or more before they were caught.

A third of offenders involved in the court hearings had used peer-to-peer file sharing or distributed pictures of child sex abuse online.2 One in six had a conviction for sexually assaulting or grooming a child for sex.

Nearly 50,000 photographs and videos confiscated were in the worst categories of abuse with some showing children and even babies being raped by adults.

One in four offenders held a ‘position of trust’, which allowed them direct contact with children. These included teachers, school workers, clergymen, medical professionals, policemen and a social worker.

NSPCC head of public affairs and campaigns Diana Sutton said: “The scale of graphic child sex abuse pictures and videos over the internet is very alarming. The number of images seized in these cases is enough to cover the pitch at Wembley Stadium twice over3 – and this is just a sample. Many more people were convicted for possessing, making and distributing indecent images of children online during the same period.4

“Children and babies are being seriously sexually assaulted to feed the demand for these photos and videos. And each time they are viewed, more degradation is heaped on the young victims.

“Recent years have seen some welcome measures in the UK to drive child abuse images from the internet. But the battle is far from won. Offenders are now trying to keep under the radar by using peer-to-peer file-sharing software instead.

“The NSPCC is calling on the next government to work with industry and law enforcement agencies on an action plan to combat peer-to-peer file sharing.

“Making the internet safer for children should be a priority for all Parliamentary candidates during the general election campaign. In particular, we are calling on party leaders to show their commitment now to putting this disgusting industry out of business.”

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Notes to editors:
1. Analysis of 100 cases reported in local and national news of people convicted or cautioned between September 2008 and April 2010 for possessing, making or distributing indecent images of children and/or child sexual abuse. All but one convicted offenders were men.

2. Peer-to-peer file sharing software enables people to take and offer files directly from each other’s computers. Sex offenders can use this software to search for, download and distribute images of child sexual abuse.

3. There is no standard size for a digital image viewed on a computer. For the purpose of this calculation we use an image size of 10cm x 10cm. 2,000,000 10cmx10cm images = 20,000m2. Wembley stadium football pitch is 105m x 69m = 7245m2.

4. For context, 1,402 people were proceeded against or found guilty in cases involving indecent images of children in 2007. Government statistics do not separate out offences relating to indecent images online, which means this includes offences involving printed photographs and pseudo-images. (Source: Offending and Criminal Justice Group (RDS), Home Office, Ref IOS 503-04)

Cisco Systems launches new instructional videos

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:48:40 GMT

Cisco Systems has announced the launch of a new series of three videos which, against the backdrop of the closure of much of the European airspace, are designed to help get Cisco Systems seen as the single source for real-world answers to today's business challenges.

The increased global business challenges which have been experienced over the last few days, as a result of the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland, have highlighted the need for constant accessibility to practical answers, expert advice, and proven solutions which are available 24-7 and without an over reliance on planes, trains and automobiles.

Cisco as the worldwide leader in networking aims to transform how people connect, communicate and collaborate and open up possibilities around the world for companies in a format that is convenient for users. The disruption caused by the grounding of flights across the UK, Ireland, Norway, northern France, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium, demonstrates the need for increased borderless networking and improved online solutions.

The new TechWise TV videos have been released as part of Cisco's latest marketing push and cover the important and highly pertinent subjects of Data Centers, Collaboration and Borderless Networks for businesses.

The video entitled 'Journey to Unified Computing' covers how to simplify a data center and discovering the benefits of this new architectural approach and the unified Cisco Interactive Network. This broadcast illustrates the benefits of unified computing in a data center how to reduce costs and improve ROI while migrating incrementally to protect existing investments.

'Your Network Has the Power' is a 60-minute episode of TechWiseTV provides help with how to aggregate and share power supplies for greater efficiency and resilience and transform and optimize a network into a strategic energy management tool across an entire organization.

The 'IP Telephony Without the Migration Migraines' TechWise broadcast covers IP telephony migration with a complete roadmap developed through dozens of customer implementations to help make a smooth transition, including planning, technical nuts and bolts, carrier considerations, signaling and protocol options, training, security, and more.

Viewers will also receive an invite to a live technical workshop where they will be able to talk to Cisco experts about their chosen topic.

About Cisco Systems:
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco's vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is more personal, more social, and more visual.

SCC puts London City Airport on flightpath to growth

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:40:23 GMT

The decision by London City Airport to embark on a second generation outsource will achieve year on year cost savings of more than 10% and ‘a service that is 100% better’, while providing access to the smartest, fastest and greenest technologies available and ITIL standard support. London City’s new services provider is SCC, the leading technology integrator.

The UK's leading business airport is located on the doorstep of London's financial district and aims to play an integral part in supporting the growth of the capital, while also being just two miles from the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. To achieve its ambitions, the airport is undertaking a far reaching multimillion-pound investment programme over several years to expand its capacity, improve punctuality and enhance services and security.

To meet its business objectives involves transforming the airport's infrastructure and leveraging forward thinking strategies that also address environmental concerns. Following investment of some £50 million in 2008, the current plan focuses on the terminal building renovation to accommodate 120,000 aircraft movements and 6 million passengers annually by 2012. Furthermore, British Airways has recently launched an all-business service to New York from London City, the airport's first long-haul flight, underpinning its focus on the City based business traveller.

Chief Executive Richard Gooding explains that the airport’s aim is to be 'correctly positioned [for] gradual [economic] recovery over the next two years...have some success and then build on it." [1]

Technology has an important role to play as it impacts every area of the airport's productivity. The decision to review the performance of and invest in the I.T infrastructure to ensure a business ready network capable of meeting strategic objectives is part of a wide ranging review led by the ICT Director.

The core areas for improvement focus on achieving sustainability and flexibility for the long term, in addition to reliability, security and cost efficiency. For example, recent expenditure has involved re-cabling the data network and building additional redundancy into the infrastructure to improve Disaster Recovery (DR) time.

Moving forward, environmental pressures, namely that of limited space at the airport's east London, dock-side location, will further influence investment decisions. For example, London City already operates a paperless mobile phone boarding system and moving forward this will extend to the self service check-in capability, combining all airlines' requirements in each and every kiosk. Moreover, enabling employee mobile devices will improve the productivity of terminal-based staff as they will be able to operate independently of desktops.

Jason Bamforth, London City Airport's ICT Director, explains his strategy:

"When I joined London City just over a year ago, my immediate aim was to achieve performance improvement around the entire IT infrastructure, but particularly the back office. I made the decision to embark on a second generation outsource and identify a partner who would deliver year on year operating cost savings leveraging the smartest, fastest and greenest technologies available, underpinned by ITIL standard support services. Our business moves quickly, so I needed a provider with wide ranging consultancy skills and capability, available to advise us, as and when we required."

London City selected SCC from a long list of more than 30 potential suppliers, switching its existing desktop managed services contract from the incumbent supplier, with SCC now retained on a five year contract.

"Because SCC was already working for one of our most important customers - British Airways - I was able to gain an important and personal recommendation which supported our decision to change provider. As a result of the new con

SCC offers free application compatability tests for Windows 7

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:56 GMT

Leading technology integrator, SCC, has challenged the UK to get ready for Windows 7 by offering to help businesses test whether their business-critical legacy applications will survive the process of migration.

Europe's largest independent services and solutions provider is offering organisations a free online testing facility (register at http://www.scc.com/windows7) to check their existing applications will be compatible with the new operating system (OS). Citing projections that Microsoft's Windows 7 could reduce ICT costs by up to 15% a year following deployment, SCC believes that the evolving demands of modern commerce have now made upgrading a necessity.

“With Microsoft announcing the end of support for Windows XP, hardware vendors are scaling back available support on new devices. Moreover, many customers skipped a refresh cycle not least due to the economic downturn, resulting in lower levels of take up of Microsoft’s Vista and a significant number of desktop devices being used past their normal lifespan negatively impacting performance. The move, therefore, to Windows 7 has become a perceived and accepted necessity amongst the IT Director community,” said Mark Murrin, General Manager for Software Solutions at SCC.

"Although it's fair to say that similar migrations of the scale required for Windows 7 have not been without their problems in the past, CIO's shouldn't allow this to obscure the fact that there are many compelling operational and commercial imperatives driving the need to deploy the new OS. Not least, it would be counterproductive if misplaced concerns that the process might interrupt day-to-day operations delayed the decision to migrate."

Pointing to the opportunities for major performance improvements, including new security options, streamlined PC management and enhanced wireless and remote working features, SCC believes the increased and more varied demands being placed on enterprise computing today mean that the controlled phase-out of XP is long overdue.

Equally compelling are the environmental drivers. With increasing pressure on companies to implement Green IT policies wherever possible there are estimates that Windows 7's power saving features could cut the C02 emissions of a 5 year old XP desktop environment by 10%. By simultaneously replacing hardware, the combined energy cost saving rises to as much as 50%, making a powerful argument for Windows 7 deployment alongside a desktop upgrade.

To remove uncertainty over whether legacy applications will function on Windows 7, SCC can test their compatibility. The first 100 organisations to register with SCC - currently using 50 or more applications - can have one application tested for its Windows 7 readiness free of charge. SCC’s online testing facility helps to instantly establish whether organisations are likely to experience compatibility issues prior to the migration process beginning. Further testing and remediation services, utilising specialist tools from ChangeBASE are also available to facilitate the process. This enables customers to significantly reduce application preparation time in advance of deploying Windows 7.

"More collaborative working, energy cost savings, a mobile workforce and a greatly reduced carbon footprint are in demand and this means that an upgrade to a new operating system that can deliver against these expectations is long overdue. Moreover, many organisations are telling us that XP has had its day with a move to Windows 7 being on the cards. If a business wants to work faster, smarter and better, then its IT systems must evolve to cope with the changing demands placed upon it and every indication is that Windows 7 looks set to address these very issues," said SCC’s Murrin.

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IQ Sys named BEST Citrix Distributor 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:04 GMT

IQ Sys has been named ‘Best Citrix Distributor, UK / Ire / SA’ at the prestigious Citrix Select Awards for the fourth year running.

Named Best Citrix Distributor in the UK, Ireland and South Africa at a packed ceremony in Munich this week, IQ Sys' win marked the fourth time the company has walked away with the industry's most respected award since 2006. Part of the leading European distribution group SCHd , the Citrix specialist's track record of value delivery and market leading distribution capabilities were pivotal in securing the coveted prize.

“We are delighted to have won this award. It's an affirmation of the growth strategy we have in place and is a testament to the hard working, talented team that have made such success possible," said Sean Fane, Managing Director at IQ Sys.

"Equally important, however, have been the close relationships we have established with resellers across the country. By working side-by-side we have enabled them to build more successful Citrix solutions and resolve more end user customer IT challenges than ever before. Our success is directly related to that of our partners and they have played a major role in making this the most successful Citrix partnership in the UK.

"I think the win also underlines the value of being part of a specialist distribution group which has a fantastic reputation for achieving sustained, profitable growth. Access to supportive infrastructure within a financially stable group with a common vision has meant that IQ Sys can focus even more exclusively on value solution development around Citrix.”

IQ Sys was acquired by SCH Distribution (SCHd) - part of the SCH Group, Europe’s largest independent technology business - in July 2009. Combining the Citrix specialists' UK market leader status with its already strong position in Citrix solutions and services, the combined entity accounts for over 60% of British sales based on current figures.

Joining the SCHd group has also allowed IQ Sys to extend its reach as part of a premier and established distribution group that has market leading relationships with all the key vendors, including HP, IBM, Sun, Symantec and VMware. The combined entity also has a leading position in server and storage capabilities.

“IQ Sys' record-breaking four award wins in a row is a remarkable achievement that highlights our strategic commitment to grow our distribution business to be THE Specialist Distributor. We are seeing an explosion of growth around applications, server and desktop virtualisation, and IQ Sys plays a key role in our long term strategy to continuously evolve and grow our capabilities around all leading and new technologies," said Paul Eccleston, SCH Group Director responsible for distribution.

SCC to give away £15,000 of eco printing equipment to promote best practice

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:31:20 GMT

Leading European technology integrator SCC has called upon companies to finally take control of their printing costs to cut operational overheads and greatly reduce their environmental impact.

Despite pressure to unlock cost savings and an increasing focus on reducing corporate carbon footprints, latest research shows that the majority of companies are failing to manage their print overhead. In addition to costing European businesses an average of £17,000 a year, uncontrolled printing and copying procedures also create an environmental burden that could be removed simply by following industry best practice.

"The pressure to drive cost out of the IT estate is greater than ever before, yet 90% of companies don't track their distributed office print spend. While research from Gartner shows that businesses could save up to 30% on their printing costs and better align with environmental responsibilities - simply by adopting the latest print management solutions. Millions of pounds are being lost daily through unmanaged and seemingly out of control printing, copying, document retrieval and general paper management," said Tony Newman, Head of Print Services at SCC.

"No matter what business you're in, this level of wastage is clearly untenable. That's why we're calling upon companies to address this challenge by examining their print environment. To demonstrate our commitment to this issue, we are giving away the latest, low cost 'green' printing technology to get the ball rolling for one organisation."

SCC's argument is supported by the latest available statistics. Recent ICM research has found that unnecessary printer downtime is costing every European business an average of £17,000 annually, while IT and support staff spend an average of 120 man-hours a year resolving print related issues.

Similar statistics from InfoTrends suggest that 70% percent of European organisations lack an accurate understanding of the total cost of their printing. They report that for every £1 spent on equipment, supplies and services, another £9 is spent on related costs, a burden that is not fully exposed.

In a bid to encourage companies to revaluate and improve their approach to environmental sustainability in printing, SCC is offering to give one organisation a free Xerox ColorQube multi-functional device (MFD), worth some £15,000. The recently launched range from Xerox uses solid ink technology; reducing the waste associated with conventional laser based MFD's by 90% and - through its unique billing plans - cutting colour printing costs by up to 75%.

"Print services have advanced rapidly in recent years. There's been a constant cycle of development and yet printing remains the single most consistent aspect of many companies' ICT cost that is not regularly reviewed. By failing to keep up with the latest best practices and available technologies, too many organisations are missing out on a very real opportunity to cut waste and meet corporate social responsibility targets," said Newman.

To register for the opportunity to receive a free Xerox ColorQube printer, worth some £15,000, apply via the Get in Touch button at http://www.scc.com/freexeroxprinter

Achieving a future proof and business ready technology infrastructure

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:16:38 GMT

Rhys Sharp, SCC’s Chief Technology Officer, endorses a new business ready technology platform that will help organisations adapt their infrastructures to maximise the available benefits from virtualisation. SCC’s recommendations were made at IP Expo 2009.

Whilst acknowledging that every organisation is unique, SCC’s CTO explained that the need to reduce complexity, increase flexibility and lower operational costs whilst enhancing services to the end user are key motivations behind IT decision making today. The main drivers of change are the latest consolidation (http://www.scc.com/consolidation) and virtualisation strategies and tools.

“Maximising the opportunities to create business agility can be achieved through hardware supported virtualisation strategies that cost less to manage from day one and avoid capital expense,” argued Rhys Sharp.

“This can be achieved by deploying new technologies that enable the physical and virtual infrastructure to be converged and managed as one. Moreover, organisations can take advantage of affordable access to best of breed solutions or hosted applications that can be delivered back as a service.”

The annual Technology Networking event, at which SCC’s CTO presented, was attended by leading IT decision makers from the UK’s best known enterprises and the world’s leading global technology brands. This includes HP, a leading business partner of SCC, with whom it was invited to share a speaker platform.

The event saw the first UK showing of a new converged infrastructure (Matrix) from HP. Presented as the foundation for a Business Ready Infrastructure – it is the industry’s first converged server, software, storage and networking platform.

Discussing the new HP BladeSystem Matrix, SCC’s CTO highlighted its capabilities in uniting the tools, processes and architecture of the physical and virtual server world in order to create business agility.

“A Business Ready Infrastructure, the new HP platform helps organisations accelerate complex IT projects, simplify daily tasks and continuously lower costs across the Data Centre. It pools network, storage and power capacity to be dynamically provisioned and run applications on up to 1,000 combined physical and virtual servers, managed as one environment, ” said Rhys Sharp.

For more information: http://www.ipexpo.co.uk/Visiting/Exhibitor-List/Hewlett-Packard

SCC boxing clever with latest storage technologies for long term cost benefit

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:26:58 GMT

Europe's largest technology provider, SCC, has called upon IT departments to drive potential operational cost savings of up to 45% in under six months by exploiting the latest available storage technologies.

According to the pan-European technology integrator, organisations can create room for manoeuvre around their storage solutions by responding to the range of consolidation and virtualisation techniques that have now become mainstream. While latest research from IDC shows that demand for increased functionality and new services continues to grow despite constraints on IT spending, SCC customer surveys indicate that top client priorities in 2010 will include expanding available storage (http://www.scc.com/news/virtualisation/boxing-clever-with-latest-storage-technologies-for-long-term-cost-benefit), enhancing DR and improving performance - with space, power and capacity issues remaining paramount.

"In the current climate, savvy IT departments have to start demanding more for less from their technology providers. Despite budgetary restrictions, there remains the need to continually revise, upgrade and improve services and CTO's have no choice but to start boxing clever when it comes to balancing the books. For example, a utility approach, involving accessing storage as a service, is proving popular for it provides an efficient and fast route to provisioning against changing business need." said Sue Preston, Head of UK Corporate Sales at SCC.

With IDC statistics point to a massive growth in data averaging 50% year on year, SCC reports that the commercial and technical imperative to maximise storage while slashing operational costs is strengthening. As the server infrastructure undergoes huge change and becomes capable of running multiple applications and systems, coupled with the impact of a massive growth in data, the dynamics around SAN have changed and the limitations of traditional solutions are now being exposed, requiring an immediate response.

According to SCC, CTO's can accommodate these demands by ensuring they are making the most of what they've already got. Many organisations have far more storage than they require, with utilisation levels typically as low as 30%, with data inefficiently managed and duplication common. Through squeezing existing hardware using techniques such as de-duplication, to reduce storage needs, and thin provisioning, to unlock the benefits of secondary solutions, storage will become easier and cheaper to control.

Whilst consolidating and upgrading (http://www.scc.com/consolidation) key components of the infrastructure - taking an end to end view - will drive the opportunity to create a flexible storage solution for the long term as well as operational efficiencies.

SCC's experience shows that by adopting virtualised storage solutions, businesses can defray the total cost of ownership within 12 months. By utilising technologies such as HP's Left Hand service, the company believes that most organisations can realise a 45% reduction in their storage costs inside the first year, with many achieving such savings in only 5 months.

"The logic is relatively straight-forward: if you need to squeeze more out of your IT budget, the only realistic way of achieving this is through paying less for the services you already use. In our experience, an optimisation assessment can reveal the opportunity for substantial savings through integrating a number of new techniques and technologies around the management of data, server, storage, archive and back up," added Sue Preston.

SCC celebrates National Recycling Awards by giving away free Green IT boxes

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:21:06 GMT

Europe's largest independent technology provider has announced that it will give away 100 free Green IT boxes in the run up to the 2009 National Recycling Awards.

Celebrating its own nomination for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycler of the Year Award, SCC will provide the first 100 UK businesses to apply, via its website (http://www.scc.com/greenitbox), with a free pallet-sized Green IT box, which allows organisations to dispose of their redundant IT stock quickly, simply and in full compliance with current British & European regulations. Billed as being the most efficient high-tech environmental solution on the market today, 90% of all materials, components and packaging placed in the box are recycled, producing zero landfill.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, we're delighted to offer organisations across the UK the chance to join the recycling revolution. Once we've delivered their Green IT Box, businesses simply need to fill them with old and unwanted technology and we'll do the rest - taking care of the entire process from collection to certification," said Jon Sansom, director of SCC's purpose-built recycling facility.

"The Green IT box system has been designed to take the pressure off companies that wish to remain committed to corporate environmental responsibility, but have limited time and resources to work through the various compliance issues. Put simply, we believe it's the most cost-effective and straight-forward recycling option on the market today."

Normally retailing at £180, SCC's Green IT boxes are delivered to customers and placed in their required location. An all-inclusive service, with no hidden extras – one single price includes delivery, collection and recycling charges - clients are guaranteed full compliance with all regulations and receive official certificates on completion of the process.

SCC's unique state-of-the-art UK facility has been recognised for its role in driving forwards environmental best-practice in the business arena. The 50,000 square feet recycling centre offers a range of refurbishment, re-marketing and data disposal services for firms, where redundant IT can be taken away and new kit delivered.

To read more about SCC's purpose-built recycling facility visit: http://www.scc.com/recycling

About SCC
SCC (http://www.scc.com) is a best of breed technology solutions provider specializing in the IT infrastructure. As part of Specialist Computer Holdings plc (SCH), the company has an enviable track record in helping companies and Government organizations to make the most of their IT systems. Headquartered in Birmingham, SCC has an annual turnover in excess of €3bn.

By taking the pain out of IT decision making, SCC help customers optimize their infrastructure to drive down costs, realize immediate cash savings and achieve long term operational efficiencies.

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