Entatech secures Emtec rights in UK

Distributor Entatech has struck a UK deal with storage vendor Emtec. Entatech will introduce Emtec’s range of optical media, cleaning solutions, 2D design and 3D character flash drives to its UK channel customer base. Emtec has a strong position in its home market of France and is now looking to emulate this success in the UK market. Read full story

Ecity opens new UAE outlet

UAE-based retailer Ecity has opened its eighth outlet as it looks to get closer to consumers across the country. Ecity has partnered with mall operator Matajer Al Khan to open its third store in the emirate of Sharjah. Ecity claims that it is one of the fastest growing retailers in the UAE for multi-brand electronics. The new store is located in the Matajer shopping centre, Al Khan, Sharjah. Read full story

Tech Data UK to push business-focused Nokia smartphones

Distribution giant Tech Data’s UK operation has signed a deal to push business-focused Nokia smartphones from Microsoft’s devices group. Tech Data UK will work with Microsoft to deliver an integrated approach to the use of mobile devices in business. The new Lumia with Windows Phone devices are designed and built to support the use of cloud-based applications within a fully-integrated mobile business network. Read full story

FVC adds Elitecore rights in Africa

VAD outfit FVC has picked up Elitecore distribution rights in Africa. Under the terms of the agreement, which excludes South Africa, FVC will push 24 Online - Elitecore’s wireless hotspot management solution - across the continent. FVC claims that the deal enhances its networking portfolio and strengthens its mobility offering for the enterprise sector in Africa. Read full story

INTERVIEW: Holger Knöpke, Deutsche Telekom

Holger Knöpke is head of connected home at Deutsche Telekom and is one of the driving forces behind the company’s QIVICON smart home project. QIVICON is an alliance of companies, initiated by Deutsche Telekom, with the aim of promoting the field of smart home technology and providing solutions for customers on a multi-manufacturer basis. Knöpke gave Channel EMEA some insight on what to expect in the smart home space in the years ahead. Read full feature

DISTREE APAC announces increased regional coverage for 2014 ICT & CE channel event

DISTREE Asia Pacific (APAC) 2014 has extended its regional coverage to include leading volume distributors, retailers and e-tailers of technology and consumer electronics (CE) products from more than 25 countries across the region. DISTREE APAC 2014 takes place from the 8-10th October 2014 at the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort in Singapore. Read full feature