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Atlantic Tire Distributors selects Descartes routing solution to scale delivery operations
Descartes Systems , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce , has announced that Atlantic Tire Distributors will use Descartes ’ cloud-based route planning solution to improve the efficiency of its delivery operations to wholesale customers across North Carolina , South Carolina and Virginia .
“ Reliable delivery service has been a cornerstone of building strong customer relationships for over three decades ,” said Ron Causey , General Manager at Atlantic Tire .
“ With new manufacturing partners , two additional warehouse facilities and a larger sales team , we ’ ve grown considerably in the last few years alone . Investing in Descartes ’ technology to replace manual practices is a critical step that will help us scale distribution efficiently so we can continue to provide the convenient , accurate product delivery our customers have come to expect .”
Untangle uplevels dispersed network security with Micro Edge 4.0
Untangle has announced Micro Edge 4.0 with Web Filter powered by Webroot Brightcloud . Micro Edge , formerly SD-WAN Router , now provides customers with a real-time assessment of the risk posed when opening a URL and blocks access to high-risk sites . The result is a safer network and increased business productivity .
According to the 2021 SMB IT Security Report , 75 % of surveyed SMBs operate in up to five distinct locations , including branch offices , warehouses and satellite offices . This means more users , devices and data will continue to operate at the Edge . However , the Edge is a vulnerable location and security is less often considered a priority over actual access to the network and resources . As businesses continue to expand geographically and need to support network connectivity at more and more locations , they can become vulnerable to attacks if administrators are unable to balance performance and connectivity with security .
Funding Options launches platform for accountants to bridge funding gap for SMEs
Business finance marketplace Funding Options has launched Funding Cloud : Connect , an extension of its Funding Cloud platform , expanding its offering for intermediaries – accountants and business advisors .
This digital-first advisory platform matches SMEs with the best funding options on the market based on their eligibility and needs .
Throughout the crisis , SMEs have relied heavily on their accountants to remain solvent , pivot their businesses and pursue growth opportunities .
According to the BVA BDRC SME Finance Monitor , in Q2 2021 , 61 % of SMEs that have utilised funding said they were using more finance now than pre-pandemic ( with 36 % borrowing for the first time ). At the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020 , Funding Options saw an 80 % increase in applications for funding between February and March with demand remaining above pre-pandemic levels since . �
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