Ci Distribution announces UK distribution partnership with 42Gears

Basingstoke, England – Monday 13^th April, 2026  – UK-based value-added distributor Ci Distribution has strengthened its enterprise mobility portfolio through a new UK distribution partnership with 42Gears, a worldwide leader in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions.

Under the agreement, Ci Distribution will bring 42Gears’ advanced device management and security portfolio to its UK reseller network, strengthening its commitment to delivering secure, scalable and enterprise-ready technology solutions across multiple vertical markets.

The partnership brings together two organisations aligned in their focus on performance, reliability and channel enablement. 42Gears is trusted worldwide for its powerful yet flexible endpoint management platform, enabling businesses to secure, monitor and manage devices across Android, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux environments. This aligns closely with Ci Distribution’s strategy of working with specialist vendors that empower resellers to deliver high-value, consultative solutions.

Through Ci Distribution, resellers will benefit from an initial FREE trial, local expertise, commercial support, technical enablement and channel-ready marketing assets, enabling them to confidently position 42Gears solutions across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, education and enterprise IT.

42Gears’ product suite - including SureMDM, SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo - enables organisations to manage and secure devices, lock down endpoints, deploy secure enterprise browsers and control digital signage environments at scale. This comprehensive approach to endpoint control mirrors Ci Distribution’s own commitment to supporting resellers with solutions that perform reliably in mission-critical environments.

In addition to device management, 42Gears supports a Zero Trust security approach by enabling policy-driven access, strong device posture checks and secure connectivity to enterprise resources. This allows resellers to address growing customer demand for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity-aware endpoint security as part of a broader UEM strategy.

Jon Atherton, Group Sales Director at Ci Distribution, said:

“We are delighted to welcome 42Gears to the Ci Distribution portfolio. As endpoint management becomes increasingly critical across enterprise and vertical markets, 42Gears provides the flexibility, scalability and security our reseller partners are looking for. This partnership strengthens our enterprise mobility offering and enables our network to deliver powerful device management solutions backed by local expertise and support.”

Barry O'Keefe, Associate Vice President for Europe and Africa at 42Gears, said:

“Partnering with Ci Distribution is an important step in strengthening our UK channel strategy. Ci’s deep understanding of the reseller ecosystem, combined with its focus on enablement and local support, makes them an ideal distribution partner for 42Gears.

As organisations adopt more devices across education, retail, healthcare and logistics, securing access to those devices and the data they connect to is critical. Through our Unified Endpoint Management platform, alongside Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Identity and Access controls, we enable resellers to deliver secure, scalable and policy-driven solutions without complexity.

We look forward to working closely with Ci Distribution and its reseller network to help customers modernise endpoint security and management in a way that aligns with today’s Zero Trust principles.”

The partnership further enhances Ci Distribution’s growing enterprise and mobility portfolio, providing resellers with access to proven endpoint management technology designed to simplify deployment, strengthen security and improve operational efficiency.

Who does this partnership support?

The partnership is designed to support resellers serving a wide range of industries where secure, scalable device management is critical, including:

Enterprise IT & Managed Service Providers

Centralised management across multi-OS environments, for multiple customers, improving visibility, control and security at scale

Retail & Hospitality

Secure kiosk modes, digital signage management and device lockdown for customer-facing environments.

Healthcare & Field Services

Reliable mobile device management for tablets and handhelds used in mission-critical and frontline settings.

Logistics & Warehousing

Secure deployment and management of rugged devices across distributed, high-volume environments.

About Ci Distribution

Ci Distribution connects manufacturers with proven technology solutions through a UK-wide network of resellers. Based in Basingstoke with additional operations in Telford and Wales, Ci Distribution supports over 600 partners each year across gaming, rugged technology, workplace solutions and specialist IT.

About 42Gears

42Gears is a leader in enterprise mobility management, delivering secure digital workplace solutions built on zero trust principles. Going beyond traditional MDM, 42Gears enables frontline identity and access management to protect shared devices, applications, and enterprise data at scale. Available as cloud and on-premise deployments, 42Gears supports all major mobile and desktop operating systems. 42Gears products are used by 23,000+ customers across various industries in 170+ countries and are available for purchase through our network of 300+ global partners. For more information, please visit https://www.42gears.com.