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Distributor Ingram Micro has struck a new deal with components vendor NVIDIA. Under the terms of the agreement, Ingram Micro is authorised to sell and promote NVIDIA’s deep learning, GPU virtualisation and high performance computing solutions in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey and South Africa.
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Danby expands European distribution
Exertis, a distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets has announced its distribution of under counter fridges, chest freezers, and wine and beverage coolers from Danby, a leading refrigeration and speciality home-comfort appliance company in North America. Harriet Croft, Exertis, general manager, core electricals, said: “Danby has built a reputation for manufacturing quality domestic appliances with a seventy-one year history of innovative design and success in the refrigeration market.”
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DCC Technology buys Jam Industries
DCC Technology, a leading sales, marketing and services partner for global technology brands has announced the acquisition by DCC plc of Jam Industries, one of North America’s largest value-added distributor of musical instruments, professional audio and consumer electronics products. Tim Griffin, DCC Technology managing director said, “Our acquisition of Jam represents the next step in DCC Technology’s strategy to extend its geographic footprint and product range, strengthening our relationship with new and existing suppliers while also broadening our base of customers.”
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Distributor Exertis has added Samsonite’s range of business bags to its UK product portfolio. Matthew Balcombe, Exertis Unlimited commercial director, said: “Samsonite has raised the bar with a range of travel bags aimed at both men and women, catering for the needs of the more modern, trend conscious business person whether for use on the road or in the office. These will appeal to our retailers who can offer a great brand with an exciting mix of products that will suit a wider demographic of discerning customers who wish to combine functionality with fashion.”
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Asbis adds SanDisk consumer product rights
Distributor Asbis has extended its channel relationship with storage giant Western Digital to carry SanDisk consumer products in 13 countries. SanDisk consumer goods are now included in the distribution portfolio of Asbis in the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Tunisia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
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Tech Data UK extends HP Pavilion range
Distributor Tech Data has extended its long-standing partnership with HP to make the vendor’s full range of Pavilion-branded systems – including 2-in-1 devices, notebooks and convertibles, all-in-ones and desktops - available to UK retailers and resellers. The agreement makes it easier for all retailers – and independent buyers in particular – to take advantage of the comprehensive stock, delivery and credit services that Tech Data offers across the UK and Ireland, according to the distributor.
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Elevation confirmed to attend DISTREE EMEA
Next year’s DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) hosted buyer consumer tech and IT channel event takes place in Monaco on February 19-22nd. Senior executives from influential distributors, retailers and e-tailers are confirming their spot at the event, keen to meet one-on-one with prospective and existing brand partners and capitalise on DISTREE EMEA’s unique event format. Dima Negodiuk, CEO at fast-growing Ukraine-based distributor Elevation, gave Channel EMEA the inside track on the company’s current activities and roadmap for future growth.
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AB Group increases market share
Distributor AB Group claims to have increased its market share by 4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2018. The distributor, which operates in Central & Eastern Europe attributes the increase to its broad product offering, e-commerce tools and automation of logistics processes. AB has experienced rapid growth in multiple product categories including gaming and digital signage.
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CONTEXT data highlights distribution growth
The IT channel has had a strong start to 2018 with a combined first half year-on-year growth rate in distribution of 5.1%, according to CONTEXT, the IT market intelligence company. Resellers in most countries more optimistic about the coming 12 months than they were a year ago. CONTEXT’s ChannelWatch 2018 report is compiled from interviews with a representative sample of over 7,000 resellers to provide key insight into market trends and channel priorities across 14 territories: Australia, New Zealand, Baltics, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.
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DISTREE EMEA drives new distribution deals
DISTREE Events has revealed the findings of its post-event distributor research* for DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2018, which took place in Monaco in February. Based on this year’s findings, there was an average of 4.02 signed distribution agreements per exhibitor at DISTREE EMEA 2018, with a further 4.27 currently under negotiation for each participating brand.
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