YoYoTech Virtually Dominates Westfield Technology Show

Media Release 16/11/2016

Leading retailer of high-end computer components and customised gaming PCs, YoYoTech, takes part in one of its most successful events to date.

The Westfield Shopping Centre in London hosted its Technology Showcase event from 26th - 30th October, with YoYoTech situated on its list of exhibitors.

The Tech Show was accommodated with the aim of presenting tot he public the latest technology and innovations brought by prominent IT and gaming companies.

YoYoTech showcased its latest gaming PCs, various peripherals and monitors from a number of vendors, customised systems with a higher SP designed specifically for the event, and of course the Oculus Rift, which proved to be the event's main attraction.

Also present at the YoYoTech stand were representatives from both the MSI Notebook and ASUS teams, who were each offered their own section at the exhibit in order to push their products to YoYoTech customers. This allowed customers to interact directly with some of the top vendors represented by YoYoTech.

In addition to its being a successful event in terms of great sales, the Technology Showcase was also pivotal in allowing face-to-face contact with existing and potential YoYoTech customers, as well as generating further buzz around the brand name.

Business Development Manager, Ryan Pearton, asserted:

"We really showed our customers our Value add, when brought face-to-face with them."

YoYoTech Managing Director, CK Kohli, added:

"A truly amazing event, with a good chance to meet old and new customers, and a great response all around. Most importantly, however, it was great team work and I extend my gratitude to the Centerprise HR and Marketing teams for their help making the event a success. We look forward to attending many more events in the near future – YoYoTech rocks!" 

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Centerprise get musical with support for local Rotary Club Concert

The annual Basingstoke Deane Rotary Club Charity Concert was a huge success last weekend. On the 30th January, the Band of her Majesty’s Royal Marines performed to a packed audience at The Anvil theatre in Basingstoke.

The Rotary Club is involved in supporting a range of local charities and the concert is a key date in their fundraising calendar. This year, the majority of the proceeds went to the Ark Cancer Charity, who Centerprise have and will be supporting throughout 2016. As the headline sponsor, Centerprise’s chairman Rafi Razzak, who has supported the Rotary Concert for many years, was amongst the memorized spectators.

At a special on stage presentation, the charity’s trustee Merv Reeves thanked Rafi for his long standing support of the charity, as well the fundraising efforts of the Centerprise staff.

As the main beneficiary of the concert, The Ark Cancer Charity received a whopping £10,000 in support of their efforts to build a new state-of-the-art cancer facility in Basingstoke. This unique local cancer treatment centre that will help and support people in the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust area.

The Ark Cancer Centre Charity is now well on the way to achieving their £5 million appeal as the Rotary contribution enabled them to reach the £1 million benchmark! 

For more information on the Ark Cancer Charity, please click here

Keep an eye out for the fundraising we'll be doing over the next few months, we'll let you know how you could get involved! 

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Centerprise International and E4 Computer Engineering Announce Strategic Partnership

Centerprise have partnered with E4 in order to increase its range of high-performance computing (HPC) and data center products devoted to manufacturing, academia and Big Data markets.  

Centerprise International (Ci), one of the largest and most acknowledged UK IT providers, has announced today a collaboration with E4 Computer Engineering. The Italian leading manufacturer of High Performance systems has extensive experience in designing, building and marketing HPC and data center solutions for prestigious research centers as well as for large business enterprises. 

This partnership will be mutually beneficial to both Centerprise and E4.  Ci will have the opportunity to expand its product portfolio with innovative solutions aimed at the research, defence, higher education and more generally Big Data markets. It will also enable E4 to expand on their presence within the UK.

Jeremy Nash, Centerprise Sales Director said;

“This is an exciting development for both companies, as it combines the specialist knowledge of E4 in the field of high performance computing with our considerable experience in building quality, customized hardware solutions and our expansive reach in the UK IT channel.” 

Vincenzo Nuti, CEO of E4 Computer Engineering continued;

“We are delighted to be working so closely with a professional company like Centerprise as we are confident the synergy will deliver outstanding results across various industries that require powerful and performing computational solutions." 

To mark the beginning of the collaboration, on 4 February, CI and E4 are co-exhibiting at High Performance Computing & Big Data UK, where they will host 2 seminars dedicated to HPC Trends and Future Challenges.

Piero Altoè, Marketing & Business Development Manager at E4 Computer Engineering, will focus on the current solutions that have been designed and engineered and give insight into how these solutions can be implemented within general purpose HPC clusters. 

There will also be an opportunity to hear examples of vertical solutions to solve computational requirements from acclaimed computing systems including:

- ARMv8 in combination with GPU accelerators, and
- 4’s accelerated OpenPOWER platform

For more info on how to join the event, visit the seminar page

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Sharon Sheds Her Locks to Kick off Year of Fundraising

Our very own Sharon Allen went for a bold new look for Christmas - and it's really paid off, as she has raised thousands of pounds for good causes.

Sharon is Group Finance Director at award-winning, Basingstoke-based Centerprise International, and both she and colleagues have pledged to use their fundraising muscle to support three charities over the next 12 months - Ark Cancer Centre Charity, Help for Heroes, and MCCH, which helps people to manage mental well-being challenges.

To get the fundraising ball rolling, Sharon decided to lose her locks in time for Christmas - and her brave feat has paid dividends for charities.

The donations came pouring in, and by the time the scissors and clipper were wielded on December 23rd, Sharon had raised more than £5,700 in online and offline donations, and has every hope that the final figure will top £6,000.

Sharon's purple and pink locks were lopped off in front of colleagues at the company's Hampshire International Business Park headquarters in Chineham.

The hair was sent tumbling thanks to some snipping and clipping by Centerprise International Chairman, Rafi Razzak, Group HR and Support Director, Sam Lailey, and Dave Taylor, from the Systems Integrators team.

Sharon said:
"I am staggered and blown away by the support that I have received from family, friends and work colleagues. I was hoping to raise £500, so to raise well over £5,000 already is amazing."

Just before Sharon's fundraising haircut, Director of Fundraising and Communications for Ark Cancer Centre Charity, Mark Jones, gave a talk to the Centerprise team about the charity, which is raising £5 million towards a cancer treatment centre that will help and support people in the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust area.

Mark Jones stated:
"The Ark Cancer Centre Charity team are so grateful for the support of the staff at Centerprise International. The commitment and involvement of the 150-strong team will really help to raise awareness of the cancer treatment centre project as well as funds for the charity appeal."

The £5m appeal will ensure a range of support services and complementary therapies are available alongside chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments in a calm and uplifting environment.

The new centre is earmarked for a location in the Basingstoke and Deane area, and if the preferred site near to Junction 7 of the M3 is approved, it will be easily accessible to everyone in the HFFT region. The centre is scheduled to open at the end of 2018.

For more information about the fantastic charities Centerprise is supporting:
The Ark Cancer Charity http://www.arkcancercharity.org.uk/
MCCH http://www.mcch.org.uk/
Help for Heroes http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

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Ci Distribution Showcase Partners at PCR Boot Camp North!

On the 18th November, Ci Distribution attended PCR Boot Camp North to showcase the last rugged tech from their new and long standing partners.

Alongside Panasonic, Xplore and Caterpillar, Ci demonstrated their capabilities as a fully mobile rugged solution provider. With tablets, laptops, phones and hybrid's resellers are able to purchase all the tech needed for those who demand more from their devises. 

PCR Boot Camp North was the ideal platform for Ci and enabled them to share new developments 

with a targeted audience of tech retailers, resellers, etailers and system builders. 

For more information on Ci Distribution's product range, please contact the team:

01256 378071

distributionsales@centerprise.co.uk

BRAND NEW SITE!

Ci distribution have a new microsite where you can find links and info about their full rugged product range. 

Please visit: www.cidistribution.com

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Centerprise’s Defence Technology Event brings leading technology vendors to the Ark Centre, Basingstoke

The 30 October saw the return of Centerprise International’s annual Defence Technology Event, where interactive IT in the world of defence was showcased by Centerprise’s acclaimed partners and industry experts to a select audience from the Ministry of Defence.

The ‘interactive’ theme of the event consisted of live demos, captivating presentations and exclusives from a range of vendors providing the opportunity for professionals in the Ministry of Defence to experience and engage with the very latest and greatest Information Technology offerings.

As well a unique networking opportunity, the invite-only audience also witnessed the return of keynote speaker Bruce Wynn (see below) who once again impressed with his insights into cyber security. This year, the renowned cyber specialist explained the ‘business model of the bad guys’ demonstrating the logistics of cyber-attacks, an all too familiar topic.

As a Platinum Sponsor, Fujitsu’s James Maynard began the specialist talks with a fascinating presentation on ‘Augmented Reality’ and even provided the audience with exclusive insights into a new solution yet to be launched on the international market.

Panasonic followed by demonstrating the evolution of their famous Toughbook® and Touchpad® devices. Panasonic duo Paul Davidson and Oliver Ledgard supplied some first edition units for the audience to ponder, highlighting the advancements in their tech since 1994.

Defence Business Unit Manager, Phil Boyes said;

 “We know from previous years that delegates always find this event useful. This year we wanted to bring something different by providing a more interactive environment where delegates are given more opportunity to actively engage with the specialist sponsors”

Both Dell and Getac concluded the presentations, again demonstrating the benefits their products can bring to the Armed Forces.

Other Centerprise sponsors were also in attendance showcasing their latest technologies, live demonstrations and case studies in keeping with the Interactive theme stimulating significant delegate interest.

Phil Boyes continued;

“Initial feedback from both delegates and sponsors is proving the new approach to the event has been a success. Following the formal close by our Chairman Rafi Razzak, it was clear delegates benefited from the relaxed networking atmosphere during my own discussions.”

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Unified Communications Event With Centerprise & Node4 | 29th July 2015

In collaboration with our partners Node4, we'd like to invite you to our Solutions Centre for a full Unified Communications demo!

At the Event 

We'll show you the true benefits of Unified Comms; how it enables mobility, supports flexible working and the variety of communication it offers, including web, audio and video.

We'll also demonstrate the feature rich, secure and scalable cloud based resilient platform. 

Where?

We will be holding this event at a 41,000 square feet Data Centre based in Northampton on the 29th July. 

Details about how to register coming soon!

For more information about the event, call 01256 378000

For more information about Unified Communications, visit http://www.centerprise.co.uk/managed-cloud-unified-communications-as-a-service.html 

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Private event key note speaker, Bruce Wynn wows MoD audience with ‘impossible’ cyber-attack demo

Media Release 10/12/2014

Related Images below ; Press Release Related Keywords: IT, Ministry of Defence, Cyber-attack, Future, IT Events

Cyber-attack prevention specialist Bruce Wynn demonstrated a live cyber-attack that is ‘supposed to be impossible’ as he delivered his key note speech at Centerprise International’s private Defence Technology Event, 2 December 2014.

The event, which takes place each year, presents to an invite-only audience the latest and greatest defence Information Technology offerings. This year it was held in the charity building, the Ark Centre in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

His live demonstration of how cyber specialists of the ‘past, present and future’ can and will use hacker specific applications to collect information left the audience absolutely stunned.  Many left reconsidering the way that they use mobile devices!

Of course all his demos were safe and performed on unsuspecting dummy PCs he had prepared earlier – never the less he left his audience with much to talk about.

As well as the keynote speaker, the star guest list of vendors invited to speak and demonstrate their latest IT developments were world-renowned brands Dell, Fujitsu, Becrypt and Toshiba.

Various other vendors showcased their latest offerings in the vendor village but Bruce Wynn produced something a little more unexpected in his afternoon presentation.

Richard Austin, Marketing head of Centerprise International, had only great things to report on the day’s keynote speaker:

“We were delighted to introduce Bruce Wynn to the event attendees this year. His presentation and live demos of cyber hack-attacks and ways for avoiding them were absolutely riveting. He had the attention of the audience in his palm for a full hour that honestly went by in a flash. We would very much like to invite him back again.”

When asked for his comments on the day Bruce Wynn responded by saying:

"I'd be delighted to come back to another Centerprise Defence Technology Event - the audience was both knowledgeable and happy to interact with me during the demonstrations, and that interaction helped get the message across"

&

"There are many people out there who seek to use the technology of the internet to exploit the naive and the unwary, but there are many simple things that can be done to reduce the risk. My demonstrations vividly show what 'they' can, and how 'we' can help reduce the risks"

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Editors notes:

Centerprise International

For over 30 years Centerprise (CI) has been acknowledged as one of the largest and most respected IT providers in the UK. A real British success story, CI has developed a steadfast reputation for delivering large scale IT projects within the Business, Defence, Education, Government and Healthcare sectors.

CI  has been a major incumbent supplier to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) through the Information Communication Systems (ICS Catalogue formerly operated by Defence Equipment & Support) throughout its lifespan. CI value the MoD as its longest standing customer and recognise that the rewarding relationship has made a significant contribution to its success.

Links:

http://www.centerprise.co.uk/defence.html

http://www.centerprise.co.uk/defencetechnology2014/index.html

http://newshub.centerprise.co.uk/

For more information on CI, visit: www.centerprise.co.uk/about.html

For more information, images or quotes please contact Katheryn Tilling at the press office on:

E:             Kathryn.Tilling@centerprise.co.uk

DD:         01256 378059

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Bruce Wynn

You can find out more information about Bruce (that he chooses to make public!) on his linked-in profile at www.linkedin.com/in/brucewynn

You can catch Bruce at events, such as http://www.infosecurity.be/?lang=EN

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WW1 Centennial Remembrance

Centerprise staff showed pride, honour and respect on their chests at 11:00 on the 11th day on the 11th Month – on the centenary of the start of WW1.

The Centennial is a remembrance milestone, one of the greatest and most devastating times in humanities world history, ‘The War to End all Wars’. The memories of the people who served their countries will be felt by our ex-military staff members, and the world this year in particular.

The ex-service men of Centerprise International wore their medals to pay homage to this historic occasion with their colleagues at Centerprise Head Office in Basingstoke.

The staff and managers at Centerprise have a long history with, and actively show support to, the Defence services. CI currently supplies IT systems to all three and also gets involved with various events and charities.

CI is a major sponsor of the Navy Field Gun competition and a contributor to The Help for Heroes charity. Help for Heroes supports wounded soldiers, that have made sacrifices on our behalf, to help them come to terms with their injuries or subsequent disabilities and achieve their full potential.

The two minute silence on the 11th, although soundless, will echo loudly within the Centerprise atrium to remember those that sacrificed their own wellbeing for each and every one of us to be prosperous and live our lives to the fullest potential.



Author: Chris Hunt,
Centerprise International.

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EVENT: Centerprise and YoYoTech to exhibit at ADS Members Forum on 6th November

Basingstoke based System Integrator, Centerprise International, will be one of only ten exhibitors at the ADS Members Forum on the 6th November at QinetiQ, Farnborough.  

ADS, the premier trade organisation advancing the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, in association with Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) is hosting its second Members Forum for 2014.

The event will provide the opportunity for its Members to engage and network with the wider industry and to discuss topical issues.

As one of only ten exhibitors, Centerprise International will be demonstrating their range of custom built, ,high-end workstations and water cooled PCs, in partnership with sister company, YoYoTech.

For more information on the event, visit: https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/articles/43140

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EVENT: The New World: New Ways of Working - Tuesday 2nd December 2014

Centerprise International will be hosting our annual event for new and existing customers from across the MoD / Tri-Services on Tuesday 2nd December 2014.

This year's event will be focused on "The New World", looking at new technologies and the new CCS Framework.

Running from 10am-3.30pm at the Ark Conference Centre in Basingstoke, this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

More information will be available soon but if you would like to register your interest in attending, please contact Tom Kearns on 01256 378059 or email tom.kearns@centerprise.co.uk.

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EVENT: YoYoTech and MSI team up for prize-packed Insomnia 52 gaming festival

PC experts YoYoTech and MSI will join forces to offer prizes, discounts and charity fun at the UK’s biggest gaming festival. 

Master gaming PC builders YoYoTech and hardware supplier MSI will team up for the Multiplay Insomnia 52 event at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena over the August Bank Holiday weekend (August 22 to 25).

To raise money for Help for Heroes, YoYoTech and MSI will demo two GT Omega Racing cockpits running the latest Assetto Corsa racing simuator game.

Entrants must donate £1 each – with every penny going to the charity – and the fastest driver each day will win an MSI Gaming Graphics Card.

YoYoTech and MSI will also be hosting a LAN gaming tournament beginning on Saturday 23, along with the opportunity for contestants to pick up tips and try to beat experts from MSI’s sponsored professional gaming team, Infused.

Those who sign up are in with a chance of winning BYOC (Bring your Own Computer) tickets for the next Insomnia event, i53, due to take place later this year.

As a fun sideshow, the YoYoTech and MSI stand will also have a giant-scale Jenga set with an MSI Gaming Mouse Surface up for grabs for winning contestants. There will be hardware on offer at discounted prices over the weekend.

YoYoTech Business Development Manager Ryan Pearton said: “Insomnia 52 promises to be one of the UK’s biggest ever gaming events and we’re delighted to be teaming up with MSI to show thousands of gamers what we have to offer.”

Multiplay Insomnia 52 is one of a series of Insomnia events set to reach tens of thousands of gaming fans in 2014. August’s event is crammed with competitive gaming, tournaments, new game showcases, panel talks, meet and greets and more exhibitors than ever before.

The event takes place at the Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 6GE from Friday, August 22 to Monday, August 25.

For more information on the festival visit http://insomniagamingfestival.com

To find out more about the event wih MSI and YoYoTech, visit http://www.yoyotech.co.uk/insomnia-52?campaign=cooperations/media/kitguru/msi-i52

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EVENT: Toughbook Activity Day!

Centerprise and Panasonic have teamed up to offer Toughbook and Toughpad resellers the opportunity to join us for a fun-filled Activity Day! 

Taking place on Friday 26th September in Bristol, the activities include: Military Off Road Driving, Air Rifle Shooting, Blind 4x4 Driving, Bomb Disposal and Tank Driving.

Breakfast and a BBQ lunch are included at the event, as well as wine tasting from the local farm after the activities.

Following the action-packed day we will all head to DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House, a four-star hotel set in rolling English countryside, where you’ll be treated to a three course meal and drinks, offering a great opportunity for further networking right across the channel.

Breakfast will be included at the hotel the morning after and the excellent spa facilities will be available to you throughout your stay at the hotel.

For more information and to register your interest in a place at the event, visit:  http://www.centerprise.co.uk/panasonic-activity-day/

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EVENT: IP EXPO 2014

ADAM Continuity will be on stand M21 opposite the Backup and Recovery Theatre at this year's IP EXPO, Europe’s number ONE IT infrastructure and cloud event at London's ExCel. 

IP EXPO Europe is the only must-attend show of the year for CIO’s, heads of IT, technology experts and engineers. You can register to attend IP EXPO for free through this link: http://www.ipexpo.co.uk/Register/?utm_source=IP14LAADM

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