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Snom Technology has announced a partnership with Manchester-based distributor Trust Distribution to deliver Snom IP telephones in the UK. Trust Distribution offers voice and data products, including telephone systems and IP telephones. Trust is a ‘dealer only’ distributor with a dedicated pre and post-sales customer services team.
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DCC Technology acquires Stampede
DCC, a leading international sales, marketing and support services group, has acquired Stampede, a leader in value-added ProAV distribution with offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company provides a global network of 20,000 resellers with a range of integrated AV and IT solutions from more than 150 vendor partners. Tim Griffin, DCC Technology managing director, said: “The acquisition of Stampede adds an exciting new brand to our portfolio that complements our Exertis brand in Europe.”
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MMD adds New Solutions as distributor in Saudi Arabia
MMD, the brand licence partner for Philips displays and AOC monitors has partnered with Riyadh-based distributor, New Solutions Trading, to distribute both Philips and AOC monitor brands across the Kingdom. New Solutions Trading is one of the fastest growing distribution company in Saudi Arabia with a nationwide network of channel partners. The distributor works with a number of brands including Kaspersky, ESET, D-Link and Datazone among others.
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Dublin-based EurAsia, a product sourcing and procurement specialist, has partnered with Tenda to launch the Nova MW3 Mesh Wi-Fi system in Ireland. Jason Zhao, general manager of Tenda UK & Republic of Ireland, said: “The Nova MW3 brings smart WiFi technology to every home user and modern smart home. Building on the Mesh WiFi technology the MW3 can handle simultaneous connections from multiple devices and even works with Alexa allowing you to control compatible devices."
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Corsair to acquire Elgato Gaming
Corsair, a vendor of high-performance PC peripherals and components for gamers, enthusiasts and e-sports athletes, has reached an agreement to acquire Munich-based Elgato Gaming. Elgato’s connected home business, Elgato Eve, will continue as an independent, separate entity under the name Eve Systems. Designed in Germany and California, Elgato products are distributed by major retailers in over eighty countries around the world.
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Distribution giant ALSO is buying DistriWan, a French specialist WiFi networking and security distributor headquartered near Lyon. The price has not been disclosed and the deal is expected to close in the coming weeks. Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO of ALSO, said: “In early 2017, we began to strategically develop our expertise and product range to capitalise on the surging growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) with the purchase of two VADs of security and network products, Smartsec in Finland and BeIP in France. Our acquisition of DistriWan is the next critical step on this path.”
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Exertis adds EZVIZ distribution rights
Exertis has picked up UK distribution rights for EZVIZ, a leading provider of wireless cameras, action cams, sensors and surveillance equipment for the home and business. EZVIZ Wi-Fi and wire free smart home products are also compatible with major voice assistant products from Amazon and Google. Rod Slater, Exertis head of Smart Tech and IoT, said: “Voice assistants have stimulated the smart home market, particularly in applications like security."
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Rashi Peripherals targets new markets in India
Fast-growing Indian distributor Rashi Peripherals conducted a five-city Partner Connect event to drives its channel engagement in specific. The objective of the event series, organised in association with Lenovo, was to make partners aware of Lenovo’s portfolio and showcase latest technology innovations in notebooks, desktops and displays. Rashi Peripherals is the exclusive distributor for Lenovo Visuals in India.
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Tech Data collaborates with Softline Solutions
Distributor Tech Data has announced an enhanced range of software asset management services, developed in collaboration with Softline Solutions, a leading provider of software asset management and licence management services. The two companies have developed a tailored offering for managed service providers (MSPs) enabling improved accuracy and efficiency in their monthly consumption reporting and related processes, such as billing.
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I-Life picks up Microsoft business expansion award
Consumer electronics brand I-Life has won a ‘Business Expansion FY 18’ award from Microsoft, recognising its consistent growth and expansion in the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and CIS region. I-Life’s products are aimed at budget-smart consumers. Citing IDC statistics, I-Life claims that it took the top spot in the entry-level notebook and tablet category for 2017 in the Middle East and Africa region.
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