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DISTREE Events has launched a new Structured Wishlist system for its flagship hosted buyer tech and consumer electronics (CE) channel event. Confirmed exhibitors participating at DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019, which takes place on February 19th to 22nd in Monaco, will have access to the new system, which allows them to nominate specific channel partners they wish to hold one-on-one meetings with at the event.
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i-Life signs Prime Distribution in Qatar
US-based i-Life Digital Technology has signed Prime Distribution Trading Company – a subsidiary of Ali Bin Ali Holding – as its distribution partner in Qatar. i-Life is a fast-growing PC and device company in the region with presence across 45 countries spanning the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, CIS, India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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Exertis adds Cocoon distribution rights
Exertis has struck a distribution agreement with Cocoon for its multi-room, smart home security system that incorporates artificial intelligence and sound detection. Rod Slater, Exertis head of smart tech and IoT, said: “Consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of a home security system and that’s good business for retailers. Cocoon’s AI feature offers better protection by learning to detect unusual activity and its unique multi-room Subsound technology senses unexpected movement throughout the rooms in your home.”
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Exertis signs Mayku distribution deal
Exertis, a distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets today announced a distribution agreement with Mayku, manufacturer of an affordable, simple to use and most powerful desktop vacuum former. The Mayku FormBox works with any vacuum cleaner and a wide selection of different materials, enabling moulds to be made in minutes with no software or digital model manipulation needed. Exertis will supply the product along with Mayku’s range of consumables with two types of sheets - form and cast.
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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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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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ALSO signs distribution deal with Materialise
ALSO has signed a distribution agreement with Materialise, a leading provider of software for 3D printing. The agreement to market Materialise’s HP Build Processor and Materialise Magics software will cover Europe, excluding the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Beyond providing pre- and post-sales technical support, ALSO will offer a suite of services to VARs, helping to recruit, train, and authorise them to market these software packages to end customers.
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