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Sofyx, a social commerce platform for general traders dealing in smartphones and accessories, has launched in India. Sofyx aims to reach out to the estimated 300,000-plus small retailers in India selling mobile phones, bringing together the reseller community along with other stakeholders like telecom operators, device manufacturers, distributors, and other vendors on a single platform.
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Tech Data adds to RECON Security Suite
Distributor Tech Data has launched a new subscription-based managed security solution for endpoint mobility as part of the RECON Security Suite. The new offering will be available in Europe and combines IBM’s MaaS360 and Watson unified endpoint management platform with technology from Lookout, a leading provider of cloud-based security software for mobile devices.
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TPV Gulf signs new distributor in Egypt
TPV Gulf, the company behind the AOC and Philips brands of monitors, has appointed East Asia for Computer Systems as an authorised distributor in Egypt. Sameh Gamal, business development manager for MEA at TPV Gulf, said: “The partnership with East Asia for Computer Systems will allow us to leverage the strengths of both the brands to improve our market position and also enables us to focus on expanding market leadership position across industry verticals in Egypt.”
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Distributor Exertis has appointed Andy Jones as business development manager (BDM) for its Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) proposition, reporting to Rik Hubbard, Exertis, commercial and services director for mobile. Jones joins from Tech Data where he spent more than three years in a business development role. Hubbard said: “DaaS is becoming an increasingly interesting option for companies by reducing the complexity and costs of device procurement and deployment.”
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Distributor ALSO has acquired Internet of Things (IoT) specialist AllThingsTalk, which provides a platform to facilitate the acquisition, aggregation, visualisation and evaluation of machine and sensor data. This enables vendors, network providers, ISVs, system integrators and resellers to offer tailor-made solutions for their IoT projects to companies in various industrial sectors.
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Tech Data UK reveals reseller desires
Tech Data reckons technical account management services is a key area where resellers would welcome added assistance and resources from distributors. A whopping 90% of resellers surveyed as part of the Tech Data Advance feedback process identified the availability of aligned technical account management as having value, underlining the need for the continued investment Tech Data is making in delivering professional services capability.
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Vendor ASUS has expanded its Middle East channel reach, appointing Saudi Arabia-based MBUZZ as a regional distribution partner for the Middle East. Under the terms of the agreement, MBUZZ will primarily focus on ASUS servers, workstations, mini PCs and display solutions, providing ASUS with extra focus on the enterprise channel within the region.
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RP tech eyes rapid lifestyle tech growth in India
Indian distributor RP tech gathered more than 100 of its sales managers from across the country to highlight the latest trends in the booming lifestyle technology sector. The seminar in Mumbai featured updates from leading brands including Audio Technica, APC, Belkin, Fitbit, Logitech, Plantronics and SanDisk. The event provided an interactive platform for 100-plus RP tech sales managers – or Champions as they are referred to inside the distributor - to exchange ideas and share feedback.
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ALSO gets green light for ABC Data deal
ALSO Holding AG and MCI Euroventures, majority shareholder of ABC Data S.A., have received the unconditional consent of the European Commission for the acquisition of the Eastern European distributor by ALSO Holding AG. The Warsaw-based company is active in six Eastern European countries and generated sales of US$1.18 billion 2018. ALSO says the deal pushes it ahead with its Eastern European expansion strategy.
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DISTREE APAC confirms partnership with Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry & Commerce (SGC)
DISTREE Events has announced a partnership with the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry & Commerce (SGC) for DISTREE Asia-Pacific (APAC) 2019, which takes place in Singapore from November 6-8th. The agreement allows Singapore-based brands to apply for an International Marketing Activities Programme (iMAP) reimbursement to support their participation at this year’s regional hosted buyer channel event.
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