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ProVu Named Distributor of the Year 2022

We were ecstatic to be awarded the Distributor of the Year (SMB) award at the Comms Business Awards recently . We’re incredibly proud of our team and wanted to share some of the key achievements which helped us to secure this prestigious gong.

A part of ProVu’s marketing strategy is to enter the various awards that are open to the Comms and IT Channel. As a company that is committed to working and supporting the Channel, we view it as a great way to get our brand out there. The other obvious benefit is that myself and the team get to put our glad rags on and meet and socialise with our customers, our industry friends and hopefully meet poitential new customers too. On occasion we win an award and that makes the whole thing all the sweeter!

2022 has been an extraordinary year for ProVu so far, we have attended 3 award ceremonies and won 4 awards, in my 12 years at the helm of ProVu I cannot ever remember us being this successful before. These awards have been judged by a mixture of judging panels and some by members of the Channel; taking the time to vote for us.

We commit a lot of time and effort into submitting our award entries and clearly, right now we are doing something right and striking a chord with the Channel and the judges. I thought it would be good to share in this blog post some of the things we have been talking about. You might be reading this as a customer, potential customer, a supplier, or even a future employee, whoever you are, let me share with you a snippet of what’s contributed to our success over the last 12 months.

For those who don’t know us, we have been distributing VoIP hardware for 23 years, so we’ve been around a while. We’ve come a long way in our over the years but we still stay true to our company values; our customers, suppliers and our team.

Our Customers

We are constantly raising the bar when it comes to the services we provide to our customers. We know that our partners’ needs and requirements differ between each other. Therefore, we work closely with them to develop the services which add true value to their business.

We have a wide range of additional services that we offer to our customers and over the last 12 months we have supplemented those with the following new services:

  • Hold customer owned stock
  • Secure 0% flexible finance options
  • Develop bespoke API features to enable a seamless integration of systems
  • Design and source bespoke packaging for orders to be shipped in
  • Host a series of new virtual training courses
  • Assist with the design and installation of full-scale solutions
  • Provide remote technical support for complex installs and interoperability testing
  • Take new product sets and brands on-board

+ much more

Since the shift to hybrid working, it has become increasingly important for resellers to be able to maintain their brand through every step of the customer journey. This includes shipping orders in branded packaging, including customer-owned flyers, gifts in parcels and developing unique ordering codes for our customers to let us know what to include in their packages. This personalised approach enables our partners to create the journey they desire.

Our Suppliers

We hold long-standing relationships with many of the world’s leading manufacturers. These relationships have proved invaluable over the last 12 months. The global chip shortage has affected stock levels of many products throughout the world. Through our excellent relationships with our vendor partners, we have not only minimised disruption to our customers but also allowed us to understand the market and how it will be affected .

Our People

I am the biggest fan of the team at ProVu, they work incredibly hard to keep our customers happy, going beyond what is expected without hesitation. They all contribute to the services and performance of the company. Our low churn rate of staff is testament to the environment we have created, the opportunities we provide and their dedication to the Channel and our customers. ProVu customers don’t only get to deal with people who are incredibly knowledgeable, they also get to speak to the same people which is an important contributing factor to the overall experience and the relationships we hold with both our customers and vendor partners.

Despite the challenges the chip shortage and pandemic have caused, our team’s knowledge has enabled our customers to make more informed decisions and ensure a continued supply.

It’s been an amazing year so far and none of it would have been possible without our customers, suppliers and most of all our Team. So to you all, I would like to thank you for your continued support.

Not yet a registered partner? We’re all ears! Get in touch today to discuss how we can support you and your business. Whatever your requirements, we’ve got your back.

We’ve Been Shortlisted!

With the Pandemic and lockdowns feeling like a distant memory, there’s no denying the last couple of years have been challenging for many companies. While Covid is still around, it feels we’re adapting well to life post-lockdown and it’s great to see a return to a semi-normal state. With this, we’re incredibly excited to see a return of many of the Channel’s in-person events this year, including the prestigious Channel awards!

The Channel, while not hit as hard as other sectors is repairing itself, allowing companies across the country to come out swinging. With Teams giving everything they have, going above and beyond for customers new & old. Innovating their services and growing to accommodate the new normal. People have taken notice of everyone’s hard work with many Industry Awards starting to announce their shortlists. We are delighted to have been shortlisted for not one, but two upcoming awards.

Technology Reseller Awards

New for 2022, the Technology Reseller Awards cover all aspects of the industry; from AV, Cyber Security, Hosted Services and Software to name a few. The category we have been shortlisted in is Comms & Network Distributor of the Year and was based on reader votes. It’s always great to have your customers behind you and we’d like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us, helping us secure a place on the shortlist! We’re looking forward to attending this ceremony in London on 26th May which will be hosted by comedian, Josh Widdicombe.

Comms Business Awards

Shortlisted for 2022 Distributor of the Year. These awards have long been a highlight in the Channel Calendar. Taking place in London on 21st July, the illustrious ceremony is often hosted by a well-known celebrity with previous hosts including Sir Lenny Henry and Jimmy Carr. It’s a real celebration of the great achievements throughout the industry and we can’t wait to be back there again.

We’d like to wish everyone shortlisted the very best of luck in the upcoming awards. As well as a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us. Your continued support means everything to us.

The ProVu Team

Why not explore our services that got us shortlisted? You never know what you could make use of!

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ProVu Celebrate Channel Champions Awards Win

Last week marked our first physical event in over 16 months. Members of our team were estatic to head down to London to attend the Channel Champions Awards where we were named Technical Support & Engineering Team of the Year!

Our Technical Team have always played a pivotal role in our business. The level of support we provide and the knowledge our team share is second to none. We couldn’t be more proud to have won such a prestigious award and see our Technical Team finally recieve the recognition they deserve.

ProVu’s Tech Team receive the Channel Champions Award

But what is it that makes our Technical Team one of our greatest assets?

  •  We thoroughly test every product we supply before it goes on sale, this enables us to provide an excellent level of support and iron out any potential problems we identify before it becomes a problem for our partners.
  • We work closely with many of our vendor partners. This enables us to provide feedback on future product developments and to also quickly resolve any issues which may need to be rectified by the manufacturer themselves.
  • Pre-staged set ups; this service has proved incredibly valuable over the last 16 months. Our team can configure devices prior to shipping so they work out-of-the-box enabling installs to take place without any delays.
  • Remote support; whether you’re looking to install a new product range or would like to offer your installers an extra peace of mind, our team are on hand to provide remote assistance. This has proved incredibly valuable to resellers wanting to install more complex products.
  • Faster repairs and replacements, our team are proactive in ensuring you recieve the fastest resolution available.
  • Interop testing; whether it’s checking headset compatibility or ensuring the relevant code is added to your PBX to ensure headset compatibility with your softphone, our team can help.
  • Post support services: We provide a customer-centric approach and want to ensure you are supported throughout the duration of your deployments. We provide regular technical training courses enabling you to continue to support your customers.

ProVu do not just support the products it sells, we support our customers. We take a customer-centric approach to enable our partners to be more efficient, effective, increase sales and retain margin.

Regardless of where the fault lies, our team go out of their way to fix the issues that are presented to them.

We are delighted to have been named winners in the Channel Champions Awards and look forward to continuing to support our partners with the same level of care and expertise.

ProVu Shortlisted for 6 Awards in 2021 Channel Champions

It’s celebrations all round for the ProVu Team. Following the recent shortlist announcement for the 2021 Channel Champions Awards, we’re delighted to have been shortlisted in 6 categories!

The Channel Champions awards are new for 2021. Hosted by Comms Dealer magazine, the awards have been developed to replace the ever-popular Comms Dealer Sales and Marketing Awards.

Taking place in Regents Park, London on 1st July, the awards will be the first physical event in over 16 months and now cover a much broader spectrum of categories.

ProVu’s Shortlist Includes:

  • Distributor Sales & Account Management Team
  • Distributor Marketing Team
  • Distributor Technical Support & Engineering Team
  • Distributor Executive Leadership Team
  • Distributor People & Culture Team
  • Apprenticeship Champions

View the Full Shortlist

2020 was an incredibly challenging year for our team, we are so happy to have emerged on the other side stronger and eager to build on our success. We can’t wait to get back out there and to celebrate with the Channel once again on 1st July!

ProVu Awarded Snom Platinum Distributor Status 2020/2021

We are thrilled to be awarded Snom’s Platinum Distributor status for the second year in a row!

ProVu & Snom have been through a lot, from being Snom’s first UK distributor in 2002 to the many years we have worked alongside each other to supply and support Snom’s premium products. So a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated Snom Team for this award and sometime in the future (hopefully not too distant) we can celebrate properly!

Thank you

To discuss your Snom requirements with one of our experts simply call 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk.

We’re Celebrating our 6th Year in the Top 100!

ProVu has been listed in the 2020 Northern Teach Awards Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies! The awards, hosted on 27th May marked our 6th consecutive year in the Top 100 league table.

Based on revenue growth, the Top 100 league table looks at figures based on the last three years. We have always found the awards incredibly interesting to attend, it’s always great to hear about the amazing achievements and businesses within our region.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony itself had to take a slightly different form this year. Nevertheless, we still got to enjoy a virtual event which gathered hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders from the global tech community.

One key takeaway from this year’s awards was the number of Channel companies listed in the league table. It’s fantastic to see other Channel companies enjoying growth and increasing industry presence in the UK tech scene. Congratulations to everyone who made it into the Top 100, we look forward to hopefully seeing you all in person at the ceremony in Leeds next year!

Northern Tech Awards Top 100 League Table

ProVu Awarded Platinum Distributor Status by Snom

We are delighted to have been awarded Platinum Distributor status by Snom! This prestigious award takes in to account the number of units sold alongside the support we provide to our partners.

We first began distributing Snom products in 2002 when we became their first UK distributor. Since then we have worked closely to develop secure provisioning services and to increase sales.

We thoroughly enjoy working alongside the Snom team and look forward to the next 18 years of partnership. Until we can meet up again, we’d like to raise a glass to our friends at Snom and say a big virtual cheers!

To discuss your Snom requirements with one of our experts simply call 01484 840048 or email contact@provu.co.uk.

We’re Shortlisted for Two Comms National Awards!

ProVu Shortlisted for two awards in the Comms National Awards 2019

We’ve been shortlisted for 2 awards in the Comms National Awards next month! As finalists in the Best Comms Distributor and Best Channel Support Service (Below £10 million) categories we’re looking forward to attending the awards at the Hilton, Park Lane in London on the 10th October.

We’d like to wish all finalists the very best of luck, we look forward to celebrating with you all on the night!

We’re Shortlisted for 2 Comms Business Awards!

We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for 2 awards in this year’s Comms Business Awards! Now in its 15th year, the Comms Business awards has continually rewarded forward thinking and progressive Channel businesses and have since become one of the industry’s most prestigious awards.

The awards we have been shortlisted for include Comms Distributor and Specialist Vendor for our reseller portal, ProSys, both of which can be attributed to the outstanding efforts of the entire ProVu team. We look forward to attending the awards ceremony in London on the 20th June where the winners will be revealed.

ProVu Shortlisted for 4 Sales & Marketing Awards!

We’re looking forward to attending the Comms Dealer Sales & Marketing Awards next week where we are shortlisted for 4 awards! Now in its 8th year, the awards acknowledge the skill, determination and success of sales and marketing teams throughout the Channel – we are thrilled to be shortlisted among some of the very best players in the industry.

Good luck to all finalists, we look forward to joining you in London next week!