HOME Jordanian systems integrator STS has struck an agreement with regional distributor iAxcess. Under the tems of the deal STS will offer its customers a range of internet security solutions from vendors such as Kaspersky Lab and Acronis disaster and recovery solutions. The solutions will be sourced through iAxcess.
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Pinnacle Micro picks up Cherry rights
Broadline distributor Pinnacle Micro has added Cherry to its vendor line-up in South Africa. Pinnacle reckons that the national market for smart card enabled devices is set to soar and wants to grab a slice of the fast-growing Cherry pie. Cherry bills itself as a specialist manufacturer of computer input devices.
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South African distributor Biodata IT has added IBM’s Internet Security Systems (ISS) products to its portfolio with immediate effect. The distribution deal covers South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland and Lesotho. Biodata IT’s client base includes more than 200 leading companies in Sub-Saharan Africa in a number of major verticals including finance, healthcare and government.
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2X picks Azlan for Central Europe
Server-based computing software vendor 2X has struck a distribution agreement with value-added distributor Azlan for the Central Europe region. Azlan, part of global distribution giant Tech Data, will offer 2X’s integrated virtualisation business grade solutions to its channel customers across the region.
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FVC extends Google distribution deal
Middle East value-added distributor FVC will add Google’s enterprise search products to its portfolio. FVC already distributes Google’s security and compliance offerings. The distributor reckons that the Google search offerings will allow enterprise customers to realise significant value through the deployment of the search solution.
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IGEL signs UK distribution deal with IQ Sys
Thin client vendor IGEL has struck a distribution deal with IQ Sys – the leading Citrix distributor in the UK. IQ Sys has picked up five Citrix distribution awards in the last two years. The deal with IGEL means that IQ Sys will now stock and sell the vendor’s virtualisation-oriented universal desktop range.
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Unified threat management (UTM) device vendor Cyberoam has struck another channel deal in the European market, naming Comguard as its national distributor for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Cyberoam reckons that the deal with Comguard will open up a strong channel for its UTM products, allowing it to access multiple market segments.
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Microsoft touts channel-ready hosted services
Software giant Microsoft is making some serious noise around channel-ready services hosted by service providers at its worldwide partner conference. Private label distributors Smarthost and Groupspark are deploying new Micorosft-based services, enabling the reseller channel to expand their portfolio of hosted services and providing greater choices for resellers as they go to market with software plus services.
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Bytes takes Xerox to Uganda with SCI
Bytes Document Solutions has partnered with Service and Computer Industries (SCI) to sell Xerox products and services into the Ugandan market. Bytes is the sole authorised distributor of Xerox kit and solutions for 24 African countries. SCI offers a wide range of IT solutions and addresses multiple market sectors.
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Al-Falak completes MSO purchase
Saudi Arabian IT solutions outfit Al-Falak has completed the acquisition of distributor Mishaal Al-Sudairy Office for Commercial Services (MSO). The deal for MSO, a significant player in the Saudi Arabian distribution channel, forms part of a wider regional expansion strategy for Al-Falak.
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