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![Aston University and SCC establish strategic partnership in digital innovation](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Aleks-and-Sir-Peter-Tile-png.png)
SCC, a leading technology solutions provider, and Aston University, a renowned university focused on science, technology and enterprise, are proud to announce their partnership in exploring the future of digital technologies and digital skills through the new Aston Digital Futures Institute (ADFI) and the Aston Health Services Hub. As digital technologies continue to revolutionise every...
Aston University and SCC establish strategic partnership in digital innovation
![SCC awarded Diamond Partner Status with RingCentral](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tile-Image-png-2.jpg)
As a RingCentral Reach™ Diamond Partner, SCC is among a select few RingCentral partners globally to earn this distinction. That means we have the relationships and expertise to smoothly handle your RingCentral migration from start to finish. When it comes to helping you move your communications to the cloud, we are the best of the...
SCC awarded Diamond Partner Status with RingCentral
![SCC and HP plant 500 trees in sustainability drive with Forestry England](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SCC-and-HP-plant-500-trees-Tile-png.png)
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 and HP plant 500 trees in sustainability drive with Forestry England
![SCC Academy opens purpose built digital training hub](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCC-Academy-Opening-Tile-png-350x300.png)
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 Academy opens purpose built digital training hub
![SCC unveils £300m M&A strategy](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cash-Tile-png-1-350x300.png)
SCC is set to launch a £300m technology investment programme to underpin its continued growth, targeting significant purchases in a multi-year strategy aimed at consolidating the company’s position as Europe’s largest private investor in Technology. Following a highly successful start to the financial year that leaves the company expecting to achieve sales of £2.9bn in...
SCC unveils £300m M&A strategy
![SCC awarded ElitePlus status with Juniper Networks](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Juniper-Elite-Partner-Tile-png.png)
SCC are extremely pleased to announce we have achieved ElitePlus status with Juniper Networks. This demonstrates our commitment to always offering our customers market leading technology. We are really excited to work with such a forward-thinking vendor and achieve success together in this new partnership. Matt Walker, General Manager for Networking states: “As part of...
SCC awarded ElitePlus status with Juniper Networks
![SCC awarded ServiceNow Elite Partner status](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ServiceNow-Elite-Partner-Tile-png.png)
SCC, Europe’s largest privately-owned IT solutions firm, has been awarded ServiceNow Elite Partner status. The award follows two years of investment in people, certifications, and customers to broaden SCC’s skills and satisfaction scoring, and evidence the specialist expertise within its Digital Automation Practice. Previously a Specialist Partner, Elite Partner status propels SCC into a much...
SCC awarded ServiceNow Elite Partner status
![British IT company becomes second largest in France](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rigbys-Tile-png.png)
Family-owned SCC has deposed IBM and several of the largest systems integrators in France to rank second in TOP 2022. One of Britain’s most successful family businesses has been named the second largest IT services company in France. SCC, the privately-owned £2.64bn IT solutions firm, deposed IBM from the top 3 of TOP 2022, a...
British IT company becomes second largest in France
![SCC increases their Real living wage rates](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tile-png-1-1.jpg)
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 increases their Real living wage rates
![SCC wins Corporate VAR of the Year at PCR Awards 2022](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossless,ret_img,w_350,h_300/https://www.scc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/3-png-1-350x300.png)
SCC has been named Corporate VAR of the Year at the PCR Awards 2022. Europe’s largest independent technology solutions provider was also highly commended for MSP Specialist of the Year at the prestigious awards, organised by PCR magazine publisher BizMedia, which celebrate the best in the UK PC and tech industry. The PCR Awards honours...
SCC wins Corporate VAR of the Year at PCR Awards 2022
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We are proud to be shortlisted in MSP Specialist of the year and Corporate VAR of the year 2022 categories. The PCR Awards celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service providers and vendors that have made the biggest impact on the channel over the past year. To be a finalist in not one, but two...
SCC finalists in the PCR Awards 2022
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Apache Log4j (also known as Log4shell) is a Java-based component used in many thousands of applications and technologies. On December 10th 2021, a new vulnerability was identified, allowing for remote code execution on servers or clients running vulnerable versions by manipulating log messages. The exploit code is accessible online and is rated a 10.0 CVSS...