Oracle reseller PDG Consulting has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based document and imaging software solutions provider Version One. PDG Consulting, which is an Oracle certified eBusiness suite partner, reckons that the new relationship will help it satisfy the increased demand for document management technology from Oracle eBusiness suite users.
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Bell Micro delisted from NASDAQ
Bell Microproducts has been delisted from NASDAQ for failing to file overdue reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The value-added distributor has stated that it, ‘is working diligently to complete this process and will promptly seek relisting of its common stock once completed’.
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NitroSecurity launches global partner programme
Unified information security solutions provider NitroSecurity has whipped the covers off its new NitroConnect global channel partner programme. The company reckons that the global programme gives partners the opportunity to offer a highly differentiated solution in a rapidly evolving market.
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Westcon Germany grabs Nortel gong
Westcon Germany has been named Nortel distributor of the year in recognition of the distributor’s ConvergencePoint programme, which was highlighted as a differentiating factor in helping resellers achieve greater success. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Madrid during Nortel’s EMEA partner conference.
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Bell Micro bags Big Blue VAD award
Bell Micro has picked up the inaugural IBM VAD software award for ‘2007 Top Performing Value Add Distributor IBM Software’. Presented at an OEM distributor workshop, the award represents revenue and achievement throughout 2007, recognising Bell Micro’s investment as a VAD in the OEM channel.
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VirtualizeIT wins VMware EMEA accolade
VirtualizeIT, a leading European virtualisation consultancy, has bagged VMware’s 2008 consultant of the year accolade at VMworld Europe held in Cannes. The award recognises VirtualizeIT’s commitment and effort to VMware customers and products and acknowledges the consultancy’s in-depth knowledge and experience of implementing VMware solutions across Europe.
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Al Naba’a nets Netgear rights in Iraq
Iraqi IT powerhouse Al-Naba’a Network Solutions has been appointed as a distributor by networking vendor Netgear. With Iraq’s IT market forecast to reach US$1.1 billion in 2008, interest in signing up in-country channel partners is growing apace. Fast-growing Al-Naba’a hopes to almost double its sales to US$8m in 2008.
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Top Layer targets Middle East channel
Intrusion prevention solutions supplier Top Layer Networks has reiterated its commitment to the Middle East market, and announced its intention to expand its presence through the addition of new channel partners in the region.
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Eros Digital Home has been appointed as a key distributor retailer (KDR) in the UAE by mobile phone colossus Nokia. The agreement means that Nokia mobile phones and accessories will now be available in all Eros Digital Home outlets across the UAE.
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Trigon bags BenQ LCD TV rights in UAE
Retail distribution specialist Trigon has been awarded distribution rights for BenQ LCD TVs in the UAE. BenQ Middle East hopes to boost its LCD TV market share in the UAE and capture 10% of the total available market – a share that would rank it as the fourth placed vendor in the market.
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