PocketBook targets APAC expansion

PocketBook has confirmed its participation at DISTREE Asia Pacific (APAC) 2017. Pocketbook offers OEM and ODM business solutions for e-reading including devices, reading apps, cloud platforms for partners, plus full technical and service support. DISTREE APAC 2017, which takes place in Singapore on November 8-10th, will give the Pocketbook team the chance to hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with APAC’s leading distributors, plus senior executives from some of the region’s top retailers and e-tailers. Read full story

Challenger touts Hachi.tech potential

Singapore-based tech retailer Challenger is optimistic on the growth potential for its online tech marketplace, Hachi.tech. The platform has made solid progress in its first year and the company is looking to expand the range of products available, improve the user experience and offer faster fulfilment options. Challenger also opened the doors to its much-awaited new flagship store in Singapore on May 1st. Read full story

GfK upbeat on APAC consumer tech demand

Research firm GfK has identified strong growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) consumer technology market in the past year, driven by the growth and development of categories such as action cameras and wearables. GfK is a confirmed Event Partner for regional consumer tech channel event DISTREE APAC 2017, which takes place in Singapore on November 8-10th. GfK will deliver a keynote speech and a series of workshops focused on the latest APAC market trends. Read full story

Aptec gets strategic with Dell EMC in Middle East

Distributor Aptec, part of Ingram Micro, has been selected as a strategic distribution partner by Dell EMC across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Yemen. The expanded relationship builds on Aptec’s current partnership with Dell EMC and further strengthens Ingram Micro’s relationship with one of the world’s largest IT solution providers. As a leading VAD in the Middle East, Aptec now offers access to Dell EMC’s full portfolio of products, including advanced cloud IT infrastructure, converged systems, server and storage solutions, plus client systems. Read full story

DISTREE Russia completes successful B2B and B2C tech channel event in Moscow

DISTREE Russia 2017 took place from the 21st to 23rd June in Moscow, Russia. Buyers and senior executives from more than 260 channel partners took part in thousands of pre-scheduled meetings with exhibitors. This year’s event once again spanned both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) channels. The channel delegate base comprised resellers, retailers and e-tailers from across Russia & CIS. Read full feature

GfK to deliver opening keynote on consumer tech trends at DISTREE Russia 2017

DISTREE Russia has confirmed that GfK is an official Event Partner for this year’s channel event, which takes place at Hotel Yahonty in Moscow on the 21-23rd June 2017. As an official Event Partner, GfK will deliver the opening keynote, two workshop sessions and a VIP Breakfast Briefing during the event. Read full feature