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SCC is delighted to announce that we have become the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)’s new Principal Sponsor. As a local business with international reach, family-owned SCC shares much in common with the CBSO. Its Birmingham heritage includes employment of over 50,000 local people and millions of pounds invested in charitable causes and regeneration...

SCC and HP Inc. have planted 500 trees in New Forest National Park, in partnership with Forestry England. Senior leadership from the international IT solutions firm and its long-term vendor partner invited colleagues to join them at the specially arranged Tree Planting Day on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. As part of SCC’s ongoing commitment to...

SCC, Europe’s biggest independent technology company, has opened a purpose-built headquarters campus training centre focused on delivering digital skills in the West Midlands Combined Authority area. The best practice, employer-led training hub will deliver learning to over 1,000 people per year, working in partnership with multiple agencies and community groups to develop a range of...

SCC, Europe’s largest independent technology solutions business, has strengthened their employer credentials by increasing their Real Living Wage rates. Having committed to becoming a Real Living Wage employer earlier this year, SCC’s UK employees will now earn at least £10.90 per hour – or £11.95 per hour if based in London. Both rates remain significantly...

SCC donates 4 laptops to Ackers Adventure. Ackers Adventure is a Birmingham based charity who promote and engage people of all ages and abilities in the regular pursuit of outdoor adventure activities. All the activities take place in over 75 acres of diverse landscape and habitats ranging from open grassland, woodland and marsh cut through...

Last month, SCC donated essential items to Let’s Feed Brum to support those experiencing and at risk of homelessness. As a volunteer-led charity, Let’s Feed Brum rely on the local community donating their time to support the homeless. From handing out food and essential supplies, having much-needed conversations with those in need, participating in evening...

Earlier this year, SCC signed the Armed Forces Covenant and were awarded Bronze in the Employer Recognition Scheme. We’re delighted to announce that we have now been awarded Silver in the Employer Recognition Scheme.   Achieving the Silver Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme is an acknowledgment that as a company we have gone above...

It’s June. It’s Pride month. We officially launched our SCC Rainbow Network on 1 June, which has already doubled in membership. We spoke to Alex Heighton, who leads the group, to find out why they got involved and how SCC can support the LGBTQ+ community.   Hello Alex. Tell us a bit more about the...

SCC is delighted to have been highly commended for ‘Best CSR model’ at the IT Europa Channel Awards 2022. The awards took place on 19th May 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The IT Europa Channel Awards recognises and rewards excellence in European software development and IT and telecoms solutions, and will assemble...

During Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve been encouraging colleagues to talk about mental health. Mandy Tregenna, who leads our Employee Relations Team, shares her thoughts… What mental health means to me… I am really passionate about mental health. I know people close to me who suffer, or have suffered, with mental health issues in so...

Delivery company Yodel have been an SCC customer for over 10 years. We are their strategic “go to” partner for all their IT requirements. SCC is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted in all three categories of the Yodel Supplier CSR Awards. Yodel is extremely passionate about their CSR commitments and ensuring their...

We’re thrilled to announce that SCC has been shortlisted in the Best Company to Work For category at the CRN Sales & Marketing Awards 2022. The prestigious awards recognise and reward the achievements of individuals and teams who are responsible for making the UK IT channel truly great. Sales and marketing teams sit at the...