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We’re delighted to announce our new UK distribution partnership with Podloc, a specialist in all-in-one device management solutions.

Podloc helps fast-moving industries take control of their shared mobile devices, keeping them locked, charged and tracked at all times. Its modular charging lockers and management software provide organisations with full visibility, accountability and control over device fleets in demanding operational environments.

Designed for sectors such as logistics, warehousing, aviation, retail, manufacturing and healthcare, Podloc addresses common challenges around device loss, downtime and inefficiency. By combining physical security with virtual locker software, Vlocr, Podloc provides a scalable system to reduce lost equipment and end queues at the start and end of shifts with easy take-and-go access.

Our UK resellers will gain access to Podloc alongside local commercial support, technical guidance and channel-ready marketing resources. The partnership strengthens Ci Distribution’s rugged mobility and enterprise offering, providing partners with a practical, high-demand solution for shared-device environments.

Jon Atherton, Group Sales Director at Ci Distribution, said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Podloc to the Ci Distribution portfolio. As shared device usage continues to grow across logistics, retail and enterprise sectors, organisations need smarter ways to manage, secure and charge their technology. Podloc’s all-in-one device management solution gives our reseller partners a strong opportunity to deliver real operational value while increasing additional product and infrastructure sales.

For resellers, Podloc creates opportunities beyond initial hardware deployment, enabling ongoing expansion, integration and lifecycle support within enterprise and industrial settings. The solution complements Ci Distribution’s existing mobility and rugged portfolio, offering a complete device ecosystem approach.

Tony Rainbow, Managing Director at Podloc states:

“We’re excited to be growing Podloc’s presence in the UK reseller community with Ci Distribution. It’s a great step in making the solution easier to access, and we’re eager to help more businesses manage their operations.”

This partnership reinforces Ci Distribution’s commitment to bringing innovative, commercially viable solutions to the UK channel, helping resellers win business in fast-moving, device-dependent industries.

Interested in Podloc? Let’s Chat…

Ci Distribution has strengthened its enterprise mobility portfolio through a new UK distribution partnership with 42Gears, a worldwide leader in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions.

Under the agreement, Ci Distribution will bring 42Gears’ advanced device management and security portfolio to its UK reseller network, strengthening its commitment to delivering secure, scalable and enterprise-ready technology solutions across multiple vertical markets.

The partnership brings together two organisations aligned in their focus on performance, reliability and channel enablement. 42Gears is trusted worldwide for its powerful yet flexible endpoint management platform, enabling businesses to secure, monitor and manage devices across Android, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux environments. This aligns closely with Ci Distribution’s strategy of working with specialist vendors that empower resellers to deliver high-value, consultative solutions.

Through Ci Distribution, resellers will benefit from an initial FREE trial, local expertise, commercial support, technical enablement and channel-ready marketing assets, enabling them to confidently position 42Gears solutions across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, education and enterprise IT.

42Gears’ product suite – including SureMDM, SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo – enables organisations to manage and secure devices, lock down endpoints, deploy secure enterprise browsers and control digital signage environments at scale. This comprehensive approach to endpoint control mirrors Ci Distribution’s own commitment to supporting resellers with solutions that perform reliably in mission-critical environments.

In addition to device management, 42Gears supports a Zero Trust security approach by enabling policy-driven access, strong device posture checks and secure connectivity to enterprise resources. This allows resellers to address growing customer demand for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity-aware endpoint security as part of a broader UEM strategy.

Jon Atherton, Group Sales Director at Ci Distribution, said:

“We are delighted to welcome 42Gears to the Ci Distribution portfolio. As endpoint management becomes increasingly critical across enterprise and vertical markets, 42Gears provides the flexibility, scalability and security our reseller partners are looking for. This partnership strengthens our enterprise mobility offering and enables our network to deliver powerful device management solutions backed by local expertise and support.”

Barry O’Keefe, Associate Vice President for Europe and Africa at 42Gears, said:

“Partnering with Ci Distribution is an important step in strengthening our UK channel strategy. Ci’s deep understanding of the reseller ecosystem, combined with its focus on enablement and local support, makes them an ideal distribution partner for 42Gears.

As organisations adopt more devices across education, retail, healthcare and logistics, securing access to those devices and the data they connect to is critical. Through our Unified Endpoint Management platform, alongside Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Identity and Access controls, we enable resellers to deliver secure, scalable and policy-driven solutions without complexity.

We look forward to working closely with Ci Distribution and its reseller network to help customers modernise endpoint security and management in a way that aligns with today’s Zero Trust principles.”

The partnership further enhances Ci Distribution’s growing enterprise and mobility portfolio, providing resellers with access to proven endpoint management technology designed to simplify deployment, strengthen security and improve operational efficiency.

Who does this partnership support?

The partnership is designed to support resellers serving a wide range of industries where secure, scalable device management is critical, including:

Enterprise IT & Managed Service Providers: Centralised management across multi-OS environments, for multiple customers, improving visibility, control and security at scale

Retail & Hospitality: Secure kiosk modes, digital signage management and device lockdown for customer-facing environments.

Healthcare & Field Services: Reliable mobile device management for tablets and handhelds used in mission-critical and frontline settings.

Logistics & Warehousing: Secure deployment and management of rugged devices across distributed, high-volume environments.

Interested? Let’s Chat…