Bold Communications, a leading developer of alarm communications and management systems, has announced a new technology partnership with Openview Security Solutions, the UK’S largest privately owned independent security company and provider of integrated control room systems. The two companies already have a proven track record of working together on a number of high profile public sector projects including Loughborough University, Stockport Homes and the City of Cardiff. This new partnership will enable clients, particularly in the public sector, to take advantage of the significant expertise and capabilities accumulated by both companies over many years in the deployment of innovative alarm and CCTV-based security systems that deliver best value. Read more

Asolvi, a European leader in field service management solutions, has purchased Purpose Software Ltd, Asolvi’s third acquisition in as many years. Purpose Software is the UK’s top supplier of service management software for managed print services (MPS) providers. Together Asolvi and Purpose Software will have more than 900 customers in over thirty countries. Read more

Hollis Office Solutions, a leading UK provider of business support solutions, has joined Sharp Business Systems UK Plc’s Visual Solutions reseller programme. This gives Hollis access to Sharp’s comprehensive portfolio of award-winning display solutions including BIG PAD, an innovative interactive whiteboard range that offers a natural writing experience in both meeting rooms and classrooms. Read more