UC Advanced - issue #4

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Nimans looks beyond the Switch Off

Nimans Unveils Exciting Plans for 2025 and Beyond at BT Tower Event

Currently, Nimans boasts an impressive annual turnover of approximately £135 million, but John Bird, Director of Category Sales at Nimans, hinted at even more significant growth on the horizon. He outlined their ambitious four-to-five- year plan, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting new clients and emerging technologies. Their presence extends beyond the UK, with UPC operations across Europe, a Poly distribution business in the US, and expansion plans in New Zealand.

access to independent Financial Services Bureau leasing services and technical support, all delivered by in-house teams with

a collective 40 years of experience. Bird also highlighted the extensive

resources backing Nimans’ new venture. With a dedicated channel sales team, they serve around 2,500 resellers and manage major accounts. Their brand managers cover a wide range of product sets, ensuring a holistic approach to customer needs. Nimans takes pride in its logistics capabilities, boasting a 99.8% on-time delivery rate. They offer warehousing support, project support, in-house demonstrations, and power cell support. Nimans can even pre-configure handsets before shipping, making the process seamless for customers. Looking beyond conventional contracts, Nimans intends to revolutionize the industry with hybrid telephony solutions and a subscription-based model. This approach allows for API integrations into third-party products and customizable platforms, empowering customers to build solutions that fit their unique requirements without being tied to long-term contracts. Bird revealed that Nimans handles over four and a half

John Bird Director of Category Sales

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Bird proudly announced that Nimans is the exclusive distributor for BT headsets in the UK, solidifying their position as a key player in the market. Additionally, they’ve become the largest distributor of gaming solutions in the UK and were acquired by Midwich in February, further boosting their global presence. One of the most exciting announcements at the event was Nimans’ transformation of their “Beyond” division. Previously a separate entity, Beyond is now integrated into the company’s core operations. Bird described Beyond as a business unit that offers a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, hosted solutions, and services across various technologies, including voice over IP, video conferencing, networking, and CCTV. What sets Beyond apart is its versatility, accommodating cloud solutions, be it private, public, or hybrid. Moreover, Beyond provides

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