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Philip Gallagher has been named as global president for Avnet Technology Solutions (ATS), one of the two global operating groups in VAD behemoth Avnet. In his new role Gallagher will assume responsibility for the strategic direction, day-to-day operations and performance of the group on a global scale. Gallagher’s appointment will be effective from March 2nd 2009.
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Netbooks support EMEA PC market
The fast-growing market for netbooks helped to nurse the EMEA PC market through a tough fourth quarter in 2008, according to the numbercrunchers at IDC. Total PC unit sales were up just 1.8% year-on-year to 29.13 million units. HP claimed top spot with 21.6% market share, shifting 6.29 million units, with Acer in second place pumping 4.82 million units through the EMEA channel.
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Amoli Enterprises will look to develop some powerful channel connections at DISTREE XXL 2009. Amoli, an Asia-based distributor, sourcing specialist and manufacturer, is keep to expand and strengthen its presence in the EMEA market. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Amoli monitors the global market for ‘in demand’ products and efficiently sources these products to its 6,000-plus customers including distributors and VARs worldwide.
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Urban Factory set for international expansion
France-based notebook bags and accessories manufacturer Urban Factory is poised and ready to expand outside its home market. The company, which offers a range of mid and high-level products, will use the upcoming DISTREE XXL event in Monaco as the launch pad for an EMEA-wide distributor recruitment drive. Urban Factory reckons that it has a strong channel proposition combining superior product quality at highly competitive price points.
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DISTREE XXL confirms powerful workshop programme
DISTREE XXL, the premier event for the distribution channel in EMEA, has confirmed a powerful line-up of channel experts to participate in its workshop programme. Workshop moderators at DISTREE XXL include leading analysts from a number of top channel consultancies, allowing delegates the opportunity to hear the latest views from a variety of industry experts.
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Saaspoint, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementation and consulting outfit, has signed up for Google’s enterprise partner programme. Saaspoint plans to use Google Apps to deliver desktop and mobile applications to enterprise and SMB customers. As a Google enterprise partner, Saaspoint will assist customers in deriving more value from their Google deployments.
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RaidSonic targets new partners
German manufacturer RaidSonic will focus on channel development for its Icy Box brand at DISTREE XXL. RaidSonic will target new partners, meet existing distributors and showcase its portfolio to EMEA’s distribution elite at DISTREE XXL in Monaco. RaidSonic plans to make further expansion in Eastern Europe a top priority for the year ahead.
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EMEA channel faces up to market challenges
DISTREE XXL 2009 will unite senior channel executives from the EMEA distribution and vendor community on February 9th-12th. Against a backdrop of challenging market conditions, EMEA’s premier distribution event will focus on the business skills required to chart a profitable path forward to recovery in 2009 and beyond. With approximately 100 vendors seeking to develop and expand distribution channels in EMEA - plus a speaker line-up featuring world class channel experts - DISTREE XXL promises to deliver real business value to delegates.
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Avaya names new EMEA distribution boss
Avaya has appointed Thomas Veit as its new distribution director for the EMEA region. In his new role, Veit will report into Jeremy Butt, VP worldwide channels at Avaya. Veit will lead the distribution strategy for Avaya’s products and solutions through business and channel partners in EMEA. Veit joins Avaya from SonicWall where he held the position of senior director for EMEA sales operation and emerging markets.
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Falcon flies Far East sourcing flag
Falcon Vision will showcase its innovative service offering to attendees at DISTREE XXL, the EMEA region’s premier event for the IT and consumer electronics distribution channel. Falcon Vision provides sourcing, quality control and factory audit solutions in Asia. The model allows customers from outside the region to utilize a strong portfolio of local support services and source quality products from the Asian market.
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