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ASM Customer Centricity Program: Steve Mayo from Computacenter

Yesterday marked an important milestone in our Customer Centricity Programme as we welcomed Steve Mayo, Senior Framework Specialist at Computacenter, to ASM headquarters. Steve’s visit highlighted the growing strategic alliance between our organisations and provided valuable insights for our team.

A Journey of Collaboration

During his engaging presentation, Steve walked us through the evolution of the ASM-Computacenter partnership, showcasing the significant milestones we’ve achieved together. His perspective as a Senior Framework Specialist offered our team a comprehensive view of how our collaborative efforts have created value for clients across various sectors.

Celebrating Shared Success

The session wasn’t just informative—it was a celebration of what can be accomplished through dedicated partnership. Steve highlighted several key successes that demonstrate the strength of our alliance:

  • Strategic alignment on major client initiatives
  • Collaborative problem-solving approaches
  • Innovative solutions developed through combined expertise

Looking Forward

This visit reinforces our commitment to customer-centric collaboration. The insights shared during Steve’s presentation will undoubtedly inform our approach as we continue to build on this valuable partnership.
We thank Steve Mayo and Computacenter for sharing time and expertise with the ASM team. We’re excited about the future possibilities as we strengthen our relationship with Computacenter and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: ASM in Conversation With Prevent Breast Cancer

At ASM, we’re committed to fostering an environment that promotes our employees’ well-being in and outside the workplace. As a part of our Wellness Programme, this Breast Cancer Awareness Month we invited Vicky and Rachael from Prevent Breast Cancer to join us in a conversation about the importance of prevention, self care and early detection.

“Predict, Prevent, Protect”: a lifelong commitment

Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity focusing solely on predicting and preventing breast cancer by identifying and assessing risk factors, offering preventative interventions, funding cutting-edge research and educating patients and clinicians.

Why does prevention matter?

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, even if it’s a rare disease in men. Newer data show that 156 people a day receive a breast cancer diagnosis, and incidence rates are projected to rise within the next 10 years. During our session, we’ve learned more staggering statistics:

  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
  • 1 in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease
  • 1 in 10 breast cancers are diagnosed late

These staggering statistics highlight how widespread the disease is and remind us that breast cancer can impact anyone—ourselves, our family, friends, or colleagues. Advocating for prevention can save lives.

A story of strength and resilience: Rachael’s testimony

Rachael’s powerful story brought a deeply personal and moving perspective to our session, shedding light on the reality of living with breast cancer and the importance of a strong support system.

Her talk was crucial to help us understand the importance of adopting preventative measures for ourselves or for our loved ones.

An important lesson

Thanks to Vicky and Rachael’s expertise, our team had an overwhelmingly positive response to the session. Here are some key takeaways from our session:

“Today’s session was incredibly moving. Hearing Rachael’s story brought home the reality of breast cancer and its impact on families.”

“As a man, I knew breast cancer could affect me, but I hadn’t considered taking action. Today, I felt the push to self-check and sparked conversations with the women in my family too.”

Protect yourself and your loved ones

Breast cancer is a very common disease that can affect everyone regardless of their gender. Adopting some small but mindful lifestyle changes while assessing any pre-existing risk factors with your GP can make a difference.

To learn more about prevention and how you can get involved, visit Prevent Breast Cancer’s website.

ASM Attends the Softcat Kick Off Event

We are pleased to announce our attendance to the Softcat Kick Off Event in partnership with our partner vendor Vimeo.

Partnering with Vimeo

Vimeo is the leading online video platform for hosting, creating, editing, sharing, and streaming high-quality videos for businesses, creatives, and brands.

A few highlights from our partnership:

  • In the UK, a financial advisory firm used Vimeo to create personalised video portfolios, leading to higher client engagement and trust.
  • In France, a major banking institution utilised Vimeo for employee training videos, improving knowledge retention and learning efficiency.
  • In Germany, a leading financial services provider leveraged Vimeo to securely deliver on-demand video updates on market trends and investment strategies to clients.

Come say hi

If you’re attending, don’t forget to swing by and say hi – we’d love to catch up. Plus, you could be in with a chance to win an exciting prize!

Can’t make it to the event? Connect with us on LinkedIn or get in touch to book a meeting.

Bring Your Customer To Work Day: Meet Emily Pinkham from CDW

Yesterday marked a significant milestone for ASM Technologies Limited as we welcomed Emily Pinkham, Associate Supplier Manager from CDW UK to our headquarters for our very first “Bring Your Customer to Work Day” event. This innovative initiative represents our commitment to strengthening customer relationships and fostering mutual understanding between our team and the partners we serve.

Engaging Sessions and Meaningful Conversations

The day featured several dynamic sessions where our team members had the opportunity to engage directly with Emily, asking thoughtful questions and participating in productive discussions. These interactions proved invaluable, offering fresh perspectives that will undoubtedly enhance how we approach our customer relationships moving forward.

An Enthusiastic Response

Emily’s session was received with great interest by our team:

“A fantastic insight into the great work we at ASM Technologies Limited and CDW UK are doing together.”

Ben Mudge, Head of Software Sales

“It was great to hear about the evolution of the CDW – ASM relationship and for ASMs supporting functions to understand why their hard work matters.”

Joseph Nield, UK Sales Manager

Looking Ahead

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Emily Pinkham and everyone at CDW UK for their participation in this event. This collaboration exemplifies the power of partnership and the value of bringing customers and service providers closer together. Stay tuned to see who will join us next!

 

ASM Attends Trustmarque Fusion 2024

ASM Technologies were very pleased to attend Trustmarque Fusion 2024 which took place at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham. The conference welcomes valued partners and is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the disruptive and innovative technologies ASM can provide to our customers and their end users.

Business Development Manager for Trustmarque, Helen Stokes-Bellamy attended the event on 12 June and said

“Fusion 2024 was a fantastic event for ASM. It offered us an opportunity to showcase the innovative technologies we can provide to Trustmarque and their customers. I’m really excited about continuing to work with the team in the future.”

Nitro Sales Enablement Session

We were thrilled to host our strategic partner, Nitro for our June Sales Enablement session at our HQ. Thanks to Nick Howells, UK&I, ME & Africa Channel Lead at Nitro for the engaging and enjoyable sessions.

Nitro is a global document productivity software company accelerating digital transformation in a world that demands the ability to work from anywhere, anytime, on any device. Nitro enables organisations to drive better business outcomes through 100% digital document processes and fast, efficient workflows.

Adele Hope-Urwin, Head of Vendor Alliances and Business Development said:

“I’m really excited to host Nitro at our head office for our Sales Enablement session. It’s really important for the team to engage with our partners through these sessions and educate ourselves on technologies that benefits our customers and their end users”.

ASM Attends SCC Engage 2024

ASM Technologies were very pleased to attend SCC Engage 2024 which took place at the Silverstone Circuit. As a core fixture in our event calendar, the conference welcomes valued partners and is fantastic opportunity to showcase disruptive and innovative technology.

Business Development Manager for SCC, Agne Miezinyte attended the event on 23 May and said

“SCC Engage 2024 was an amazing event showcasing business and innovative technologies synergy. The event provided many opportunities for networking and discussions on how we can strengthen our partnership and work in collaboration on delivering technology solutions.”

ASM Thrive 2024

On Wednesday 15 May, we held our annual partner event, ASM Thrive, celebrating success over the past year and looking deeper into growth plans for the future.

We hosted our strategic vendors at our Cheshire HQ before heading to Arley Hall and Gardens. This stunning venue, nestled in the heart of Cheshire, has been the backdrop for numerous hit series, including Peaky Blinders and Netflix’s Fool Me Once.

Adele Hope-Urwin, Head of Vendor Alliances and Business Development at ASM said “A huge thank you to all our partners who joined us to hear about our strategy and how we can continue to grow together. It was great to see so many of our partners join us at such an iconic location in Arley Hall.”

ASM Thrive brings our eco-system of disruptive vendors together to collaborate, network and discuss future growth plans. We were joined by partners from Azul, Data Track Technology Ltd, Flashpoint, Getac UK, GoTo, Kollective, Nitro, Roc Search, Vimeo and Vuzix.

ASM celebrates a year of growth

ASM has capped off a phenomenal 12 months with a celebration of achievements across the business, solidifying our position as a leader within the IT Channel.

Strong Collaborations: The year saw ASM continuing to grow our strategic partnership base, hosting successful events for valued partners and participating in key customer exhibitions. These initiatives strengthened connections, opened new opportunities and solidified our commitment to collaborative success.

Industry Accolades: A highlight was being included in the Fast Tech 50 list, acknowledging ASM’s turnover and growth. The team received a Highly Commended award for Best Partner Event for ASM Connect 2022 at the CRN Sales & Marketing awards. Our CFO Andy Griffin was awarded Finance Director of The Year at the FD Awards, showcasing how the ASM Finance team support the business through significant growth.

Investing in People: Our dedicated colleagues are at the very heart of our business success. To recognise this, we implemented recognition awards, celebrating individual achievements and long service, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. Events such as this really capture the care we have for our colleagues, and how every role is appreciated

Sustainability: We strive to do business, better. We actively support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and have a focus on building a responsible company with targets validated by Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Planting trees in Malawi, supporting a Geothermal power plant in the Philippines and local volunteering days are just a few of our activities.

Values-Driven Culture: Building a strong foundation for the future, we launched our company values, outlining the guiding principles that to continue to drive our business forward. These values emphasise collaboration, innovation, and a customer centric focus, ensuring a continued commitment to ethical and sustainable growth.

Our People: Over the last twelve months the business has launched “ASM Academy” introducing apprentices and focusing on future generations. This, coupled with colleague benefits and volunteering days has been a heavy investment for our colleagues and future.

Security & Governance: In a business like ours, quality accreditations are a very important part of security and government not just for ASM but also our customers. We are very pleased to have completed our ISO accreditations without any non-conformities.

Evolution: The year saw a great deal of change at ASM, with the implementation of a new ERP system, new CRM system and a restructured Sales Team that will help to drive future growth and greater focus on driving innovation across the business. The year was all about positive change, building the foundations for the next period of growth.

Looking Ahead: As we celebrate our accomplishments over the past 12 months, we remain firmly focused on the future. With a commitment to continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and a values-driven approach, we are well-positioned to continue their upward trajectory in the exciting world of technology.

“This past year has been truly remarkable for ASM Technologies,” said Iain Tomkinson, Sales Director, “I am incredibly proud of our team’s dedication, resilience, and passion. These achievements are a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence. We are excited to build on this momentum and continue driving growth.”