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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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XTOUCH launches e-commerce platform
Dubai-based consumer electronics brand XTOUCH has launched its own e-commerce website. The new site enables customers to purchase XTOUCH products online with free shipping and repair services. Targeted customers can also take advantage of an instalment payment scheme offered directly by XTOUCH with payments collected by the company’s sales and service representatives. XTOUCH has been operational for more than five years in the Middle East and has sold over 3 million units.
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Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) has agreed to buy Belkin for approximately US$866 million in cash, creating a global consumer electronics leader. As well as the Belkin brand, the deal also brings the Linksys, Wemo and Phyn brands under FIT’s control. Leveraging Belkin’s strength in research and development (R&D) capabilities and the consumer products channel, FIT hopes to further tap into premium accessories and the smart home market.
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Promate expands European hub in Romania
Innovative accessories and peripherals brand Promate has announced the expansion of its sales, operations and warehousing hub located in Bucharest, Romania. The company is responding to robust demand and growth of the accessories and peripherals market within the region. The expansion adds 5000 square metres of additional warehousing space and paves the way for the brand’s future development within the European region. Cristian Camara has been appointed as a regional director for the EU operations.
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NAIPO to expand channel reach in Russia
The 15th annual DISTREE Russia takes place in Moscow from May 30th to 1st June 2018, giving consumer electronics and tech brands from around the world access to the country’s most influential channel partners. With a population of more than 140 million and an ICT, telecoms and consumer electronics market worth in excess of US$24 billion per annum, building strong and effective channels can deliver significant sales in Russia. Consumer electronics brand NAIPO will attend DISTREE Russia 2018 to promote its range of electronic massage products.
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MyKronoz crowdfunds US$8m for ZeTime in less than a year
Innovative smartwatch brand MyKronoz has announced record-breaking crowdfunding results for ZeTime, its hybrid smartwatch. After a 35-day Kickstarter campaign launched in March 2017, ZeTime has since pursued its crowdfunding journey on a variety of international and local platforms including Indiegogo, Makuaké in Japan, Zec Zec in Taïwan, Wadiz in Korea and on the leading chinese e-commerce website JD.com. MyKronoz has now confirmed that it raised more than US$8m in less than a year.
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Panasonic Toughbook launches partner programme
Panasonic Toughbook has recruited 60 specialist rugged handheld resellers across the major European markets for its new Edge channel programme. The expanded specialist channel will help further accelerate Panasonic’s growth in the European rugged handheld market. With almost a third of its rugged mobile device range now dedicated to the handheld market and the recent appointment of ScanSource as a European specialist distributor, Panasonic sights are now firmly set on expanding its success from the rugged notebook and tablet markets to this sector.
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Tech Data connects with iPass in Europe
Distributor Tech Data has announced a pan-European agreement with NASDAQ-quoted iPass, a provider of global mobile connectivity. Tech Data will distribute iPass’ intelligent connection management and Wi-Fi service offerings. The iPass SmartConnect service delivers simple, secure, unlimited Wi-Fi access on any mobile device, powered by the world’s largest Wi-Fi network.
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SonicWall signs LinkQuest in Pakistan
Security solutions provider SonicWall has re-entered the Pakistan market through a tie-up with in-country distributor LinkQuest. As an authorised distributor LinkQuest will offer SonicWall’s security products and solutions to its channel partners and customers. Shahnawaz Sheikh, sales and channel director for SonicWall META & CEE, said: "Pakistan has always been a key market for us, but unfortunately during our acquisition period with Dell, we had to realign certain territories and had to let Pakistan go to APAC region. Now, as we emerge out of Dell merger, we took a conscious decision to bring Pakistan back to Middle East region and support it from Dubai.”
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Savvius targets channel expansion in EMEA
Savvius aims to sets the standard for real-time, actionable network visibility with software and appliance offerings relied on by leading enterprises around the globe. Savvius solutions provide insight with real-time views of network performance and rapid resolution of performance problems. Savvius plans to accelerate its channel expansion across EMEA, reinforcing its commitment to 100% indirect sales.
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