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With the end of Windows 10 support on the horizon, millions of devices are about to become unsuitable for modern work. That’s because running Windows 11 Pro, (the most secure Windows OS yet), requires an up-to-date processor and support for TPM 2.0. This means many of your customers could be running devices that simply won’t be compatible with Windows 11 Pro.

As the first UK distributor, Westcoast’s Olly Moorby, explains what it means for the technology landscape.

We are pleased to announce that Westcoast have been named Distributor of the Year in Ireland, at the Tech Excellence Awards!

On 13th and 14th May, nine Westcoast employees participated in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge to raise money for Mind. This mental health charity supports individuals with mental health problems and promotes public awareness to better understand the issues relating to mental health. The team fundraised an impressive £4636 which has been matched by Westcoast, making a total of £9272 raised for the cause.

Westcoast is going to lead the channel on an epic ride from London to Brighton on Sunday 10th of September 2023 raising money for our chosen charity Mind.

On the 23rd of April 2022, two of our employees participated in the London Marathon, raising money for Cancer Research UK. This extraordinary effort resulted in a total of £1,805 being raised for this worthy cause.

On the 23rd of April, two of our employees will be taking part in the London Marathon 2023 to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Earlier this year, Greg Hall and Faye Langford announced that they would start their preparation for this mighty and prestigious race.

From the 11th April, Westcoast will start the Windows 11 Device Revolution partner days. The first event was held today, at Systemactive, and will be followed by another Partner Day at Westcoast HQ.

On the 13th of May, nine Westcoast employees will participate in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge, while raising money for Mind, a mental health charity that supports individuals with mental health problems and raises public awareness in the understanding of issues relating to mental health.

During 2023, Westcoast will be organising several events to fundraise for this year’s charity of choice, Mind, a mental health charity that supports individuals with mental health problems and raises public awareness in the understanding of issues relating to mental health. Westcoast’s goal is to raise a total of £25,000 for Mind this year.

We are pleased to announce that we are supporting the Royal Berks Charity with a donation that will enable the transformation of the children’s ward playroom at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This contribution was made on behalf of all Westcoast staff to support the local area.

Faye Langford and Greg Hall will be tackling this mighty race on the 23rd of April, while raising money for Cancer Research UK.

We are pleased to share that this year, we are partnering with Mind in our company wide fundraising efforts. Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales, supporting individuals with mental health problems and raising public awareness in the understanding of issues relating to mental health.

We are pleased to announce that Westcoast have been named Aruba Distributor of the Year for UK & Ireland 2022 at the EMEA Channel Partner Awards!

Henley Festival is back in July 2023, for five summer nights full of world-class music, comedy, dining, dancing, and magical moments and we are thrilled to announce that Westcoast is sponsoring the event again in 2023.

We all know that sustainability has become a very important subject for all businesses with the focus being on carbon emissions. There is pressure across the channel to act from a commercial stance as well as an ethical one and we all have a duty to take positive steps to reducing our carbon footprint and work to create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

2022 has been a challenging year for many, but it’s the time of year to look back and be grateful. And this year, with the support of our customers, vendors and suppliers, the fantastic Westcoast team has really outdone itself. Thank you to everyone who made these achievements possible.

We’re delighted to have been recognised as the number one privately owned organisation in the Thames Valley. This annual listing highlights the top independent, privately-owned business in the Thames Valley region.

Last Friday, 25th November, Westcoast hosted the Win with Westcoast event, live from the incredible Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Many partners were in attendance, and enjoyed an inspiring day focussed on tools and services to prepare the channel for success in 2023.

The opportunity Westcoast's Andover warehouse provides is immense - just like the warehouse itself - 460,000 square feet of flexible space with a huge configuration and PDI centre. Since opening in 2020, the warehouse management systems, highly trained staff and wire-guided forklifts have allowed us to confidently handle even the largest of projects quickly and cost-effectively.