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Distributor Arrow has announced that it has joined the Red Hat certified cloud and service provider programme, opening up Red Hat’s hybrid cloud solutions to its channel customers in the UK. Arrow can now give its customers and independent software vendors (ISVs) the support of a partner ecosystem when building their next-generation IT projects using Red Hat solutions. In becoming a Red Hat certified cloud and solution provider distributor, Arrow plans to offer cloud hosting, system integrator and managed service providers the ability to resell certified Red Hat products and solutions on-demand, via multi-tenant, dedicated and managed models.
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Zycko named pan-EMEA distributor for Nokia
VAD Zycko, now part of the Nuvias Group, has been selected as Nokia’s first pan-EMEA distributor and will have access to a comprehensive suite of Nokia solutions. This partnership marks an important step forward in the go-to-market diversification at Nokia, extending channel and value-added distribution, to help expand the company’s footprint in the enterprise and mid-market space across EMEA.
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Logicom extends Microsoft rights in Gulf
Distributor Logicom has expanded its distribution agreement with Microsoft to include UAE, Kuwait, and Oman. The deal now covers the entire Gulf region. Logicom is now an official distributor for Microsoft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products and full packaged products (FPP) in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Oman. Logicom is able to offer its customer base full access to the latest Microsoft OEM and FPP software, devices, and services.
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AiraWear wearable to debut at DISTREE APAC
Singapore-based wearable tech company Tware will use DISTREE APAC for the global introduction of its new AiraWear product - a posture tracking massage wearable. Tware is ready to show the world that active wearables are a reality. The company’s goal at DISTREE APAC is to find suitable distributors in the region that can place the product, as well as identifying compatible fashion and tech companies for joint ventures.
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Trust targets consumer channels in APAC
Digital lifestyle accessories specialist Trust is ready to enhance its brand awareness with consumers across the APAC region. Trust, which hails from the Netherlands, will attend next month’s DISTREE APAC regional consumer technology channel event in Singapore to hold pre-scheduled meetings with top distributors, retailers and e-tailers. Channel APAC caught up with Willy Vong, business development manager APAC and MEA at Trust, to get the lowdown on the brand’s regional aspirations.
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APAC ambitions for Blaupunkt brand
The iconic Blaupunkt brand could soon become a much more common sight in consumer electronics channels in Asia Pacific (APAC). Blaupunkt’s international licensing team will participate at next month’s DISTREE APAC to identify and recruit new brand licensees. DISTREE APAC’s delegate base includes senior executives from vendors, distributors and retailers – all potential brand licensee partners for Blaupunkt.
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OKI unveils new portfolio of colour printers
OKI Europe has launched a new range of colour printers and multifunction printers (MFPs). The range is set to transform the way printers are used within businesses of every size – from home and small offices to large enterprises – according to the vendor. “The new portfolio is designed to change perceptions of what a printer can do for businesses and organisations. We are encouraging customers to take a fresh look at the potential of these affordable devices to help them build their brand, save time and money and enhance productivity,” said Tetsuya Kuri, EMEA VP marketing at OKI Europe.
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Tech Data UK to distribute Aiptek mini-projectors
Tech Data UK is now distributing mini-projectors from the Taiwanese manufacturer, Aiptek, allowing retailers and e-tailers the chance to offer the company’s range of Pico devices to their customers. Aiptek makes a range of innovative projectors designed mainly for mobile consumers. Jonathan Tseng, international sales manager for Aiptek International, said: “We see the UK as a strategically important market and the new partnership with Tech Data will be the key to helping us to achieve our aim of making Aiptek recognised as a leading provider of projection solutions in the mobile and home markets."
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EET Europarts signs EIZO distribution deal
EET Europarts has picked up distribution rights for EIZO’s DuraVision surveillance and security monitor line-up in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. EIZO products will be distributed through EET Europarts´ professional network of specialised surveillance and security integrators and resellers. EIZO is a visual technology company that develops and manufactures high-end display solutions. The DuraVision monitors are built for 24-hours use and equipped for high visibility for surveillance and security.
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Tt eSPORTS enters gaming chair category
Tt eSPORTS has entered the fast-growing gaming chair category with a range of seats. Tt eSPORTS is a dedicated gaming products brand created by Taiwan-based components specialist Thermaltake. Tt eSPORTS offers a range of gaming keyboards, mice, headsets and now chairs. Tt eSPORTS aims to provide high quality produces to market designed by gamers for gamers. The new GT Fit and Comfort series professional gaming chairs range in price from US$330 to US$420.
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