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Network security solutions vendor WatchGuard has officially opened an EMEA headquarters in The Hague. The move forms part of a wider effort by WatchGuard to develop its operations in EMEA. The company has expanded its sales and operations in several countries, recruited new distributors and resellers, and also localised its UTM solutions for France.
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Avaya appoints new worldwide channel boss
Business communications outfit Avaya has recruited Jeremy Butt to head up its worldwide channels operation. In his new role, Butt will lead the company’s channel sales organisation, developing strategies and programmes for more than 3,400 of the vendor’s systems integrator, service provider, distributor, VAR and solution provider channel around the world.
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Sharrocks grabs EMEA consumer role
Lee Sharrocks has been appointed VP consumer sales at Symantec EMEA. In his new position Sharrocks will take responsibility for building Symantec’s Norton consumer business across all channels including retail, online, through partners and also by exploring new delivery mechanisms.
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Brightstar launches global accessories unit
Wireless device distribution giant Brightstar has whipped the covers off its new global accessories company called Brightstar Accessories. The new unit, which will be headquartered in Miami, will focus on the procurement, marketing, sales and distribution of innovative mobile device accessories to operator, retail and dealer customers worldwide. Brightstar has named former Jabra executive Morten Steen-Jorgensen as president and CEO of the new company.
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Open Solutions signs EMEA partnership with HP
Open Solutions has struck an EMEA teaming alliance partnership with HP. The two companies reckon the deal will allow Open Solutions to push its integrated enabling technologies for financial services providers to more potential customers across EMEA. Under the terms of the agreement all Open Solutions products and services will be sold through HP’s direct sales team and reseller network.
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Nokia Siemens Networks launches channel programme
Nokia Siemens Networks has whipped the covers off its brand new channel partner programme. The company hopes to extend its reach into new customers and markets and also boost its ability to bring real solutions to them. The company is committed to its ongoing future vision to connect five billion people by 2015.
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Q1 Labs names Nunney as EMEA boss
Network security management outfit Q1 Labs’ global expansion drive has arrived in the EMEA region. Cisco and Juniper veteran Matthew Nunney has been appointed as EMEA theatre director, tasked with accelerating the adoption of Q1 Labs flagship product, QRadar in the region.
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Ingram Micro confirms second quarter guidance
Global distribution giant Ingram Micro has reaffirmed its financial guidance for the second quarter ending June 2008. The company still expects sales to come in at between US$8.5billion and US$8.75billion with profits in the range of US$59m to US$64m. Ingram’s profit forecasts do not take into account costs related to the expense reduction plans underway in EMEA and North America.
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Sadoun becomes EMEA enterprise boss at Arrow
Laurent Sadoun has been named as the president of Arrow Electronics enterprise computing solutions (ECS) business in EMEA, including Logix, which Arrow formally acquired on Jun 2nd. Sadoun – previously CEO and chairman at Logix - will report directly in to Arrow ECS president Andrew Bryant. Arrow received competition clearance from the European Competition Commission for its proposed acquisition of Logix in May.
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Configuresoft extends EMEA channel reach
Configuresoft has signed up two more resellers in EMEA to extend its channel sales reach. Innovative Security Solutions (ISS) and Simac have signed up to shift Configuresoft solutions, adding extensive experience in IT and software implementation to the company’s EMEA channel.
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