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Ingram Micro has signed a Middle East & Africa (MEA) distribution deal with cybersecurity outfit Forcepoint. Under the terms of the deal, Ingram Micro is authorised to distribute the complete Forcepoint offering in 23 countries across the MEA region including Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Cameroon, Egypt, Gabon, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Tunisia, the UAE and Yemen.
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Keenetic confirmed as Silver Sponsor for DISTREE Russia
Innovative networking brand Keenetic will participate as a Silver Sponsor at the 15th annual DISTREE Russia channel event, which takes place in Moscow from May 30th to June 1st. DISTREE Russia is the country’s premier hosted buyer tech channel event, providing exhibitors with a powerful opportunity to pre-schedule one-on-one meetings with senior executives from both the B2B and B2C channels. Channel EMEA caught up with Ilya Ponomarev, general manager at Keenetic, to find out more about the company’s plans for the event.
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ABC Data posts strong 2017 results
Central & Eastern Europe distribution giant ABC Data has announced that its 2017 sales hit US$1.38 billion with adjusted net profits doubling year-on-year to surpass US$10m. ABC Data claims that its focus on the development of four key business areas - e-commerce, VAD, cloud and mobile – contributed to the strong financial results. ABC Data’s VAD subsidiary, S4E, hit record sales of US$71.4m in 2017 – up 29% year-on-year.
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Yandex.Market confirmed to deliver GameChanger keynote at DISTREE Russia 2018
DISTREE Russia has confirmed that Yandex.Market will deliver a GameChanger keynote presentation at this year’s 15th anniversary event, which takes place in Moscow on May 30th to June 1st, 2018. The new GameChangers session is designed to update vendor and channel delegates on the major technology trends and new business models that will drive the evolution of channel ecosystems within Russia. Evgeniy Schepelin, Business Development Director at Yandex.Market, will deliver the presentation.
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Tech Data brings Hauppauge to UK
Distributor Tech Data is bringing Hauppauge’s mySmarthome voice-activated plugs and bulbs to the UK market for the first time. Available exclusively from Tech Data, the mySmarthome devices allow home users to control their lighting with voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. They work with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service.
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INTERVIEW: Dmitriy Akinshin, TOTOLINK
Networking vendor TOTOLINK will showcase its innovative portfolio to channel partners at DISTREE Russia 2018. The country’s leading hosted buyer event for tech channels will give TOTOLINK the perfect platform to raise brand awareness and build new routes-to-market. Channel EMEA caught up with Dmitriy Akinshin, general manager at TOTOLINK Russia, to learn more about the company’s plans and objectives.
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Tech Data goes pan-European with Panduit
Tech Data has announced a pan-European distribution agreement with Panduit, a global provider of network infrastructure solutions, building upon its existing agreement with Panduit covering the USA. With this partnership, Tech Data claims that it is reinforcing its commitment to fill the gap between IT and operational technology. Panduit’s Internet of Things (IoT) offering incorporates the physical infrastructure required to build a complete solution for smart manufacturing, enabling customers to deploy end-to-end IoT solutions, including wireless sensors at the edge, on-premise or cloud infrastructure, and data aggregation and analytics.
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Exertis adds three new accessories brands
Distributor Exertis has added three new brands to its accessories range. The distributor’s extensive channel customer base will now have access to connectivity solutions from J5, mobile phone accessories from Tzumi and travel accessories from Travel Blue. Matthew Balcombe, Exertis Unlimited, commercial director said: “The accessories market continues to grow as consumers look to gain extra value from their devices. With improved connectivity, end customers have even greater options to use accessories anytime and anywhere.”
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Krusell reveals first quarter top seller list
Accessories brand Krusell has released its top seller list for the first quarter of 2018. The list of devices is based on the number of pieces of custom made mobile and smartphone cases ordered from Krusell during the first quarter of 2018. The list reflects the sales of phones on six continents and in more than 50 countries around the globe. Apple’s iPhone 8 took top spot on Krusell’s first quarter top sellers list, with devices from Samsung, Huawei and Sony also appearing in the rankings.
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Distributor Exertis has announced a UK distribution agreement with Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company. Ruckus is a leading provider in high-performance network infrastructure solutions. Exertis will provide resellers with Ruckus’ complete range of wired and wireless access network and ICX switching products.
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