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Distribution giant Tech Data has announced that global computing components (GCC), a specialised solution business within Tech Data, has entered into a pan-European agreement with Samsung’s semiconductors division to distribute its enterprise flash storage and DRAM memory products. Through the agreement, customers across Tech Data’s entire European footprint now have access to Samsung’s range of storage and memory solutions, including enterprise and datacentre SSD and DRAM modules.
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Tech Data appoints Murphy to replace Watt
Distribution giant Tech Data has appointed Miriam Murphy as senior VP, advanced solutions, Europe. Murphy will replace Graeme Watt who will leave Tech Data on January 31st to become CEO of UK technology reseller Softcat, a role he will take up at the beginning of April. In this role, Murphy holds regional responsibility for Tech Data’s advanced solutions go-to-market strategy, which includes products and services for data centre and next-generation technologies such as cloud, internet of things (IoT), analytics, security and associated services.
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Tech Data gets strategic with Microsoft in Eastern Europe
Distributor Tech Data has announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of the full range of Microsoft software and cloud solutions in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. The new agreement between Tech Data and Microsoft will focus on Office 365, Azure, and solutions for BI, IoT and Analytics and will include additional investments in Tech Data resources, marketing initiatives and the company’s global cloud transaction platform, StreamOne.
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Econocom strikes Microsoft HoloLens deal
Econocom has struck a deal to distribute Microsoft HoloLens in France, the UK, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg. Econocom’s distribution, services and financing experience will aim to boost widespread deployment of Microsoft’s mixed reality solution for the digital transformation of companies and industries. “Mixed reality is still in its early stages but already it’s poised to revolutionise a number of uses in the professional world,” said Bruno Grossi, executive director of Econocom.
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Gass gets European digital role at Tech Data
Distribution giant Tech Data has appointed Andy Gass as senior VP digital for Europe. In this role, Gass will drive the development and execution of the company’s overall digitaliasation strategy for Tech Data in Europe, overseeing the distributor’s e-commerce platforms, digital marketing practices and automated processes across its operations in the region. Gass will hold this responsibility in addition to his current role as senior VP, UK & Ireland and will continue to report to Patrick Zammit, president, Europe at Tech Data.
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Tech Data strikes Vodafone IoT agreement
Distributor Tech Data has announced a pan-European agreement to offer managed Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity services from Vodafone, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. Through this agreement, resellers and systems integrators across Europe can access Vodafone’s value-added IoT services, which enable end customers to securely integrate and tailor IoT solutions into their businesses in segments such as manufacturing, logistics and transport, retail, or smart spaces.
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Huawei signs distribution deal with Aurora
Huawei has struck a Nordic distribution deal with Aurora Group, a subsidiary of DistIT AB. The deal covers Huawei’s range of accessories. Xiaozhong Zhao, director of consumer business group (CBG) Nordic EU at Huawei, said: “We are very pleased to announce our corporation with Aurora Group, one of the largest and most recognised distributors of electronics across the Nordics."
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ALSO boosts net profits in first half
Distribution giant ALSO’s net profits hit €36.9m (US$43.3m) in the first half of the year – up 32.4% year-on-year. Pre-tax profits were up 27.6% at €51.4m (US$60.3m). With sales up 9.5% at €4.13 billion (US$4.84 billion), ALSO’s first half net profit margin reached 0.89%. Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO at ALSO Holding, said: “Our clear strategy, determined management as well as our implementation-focused employees constitute the backbone of our sustained success.”
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Exclusive Group acquires Fine Tec
VAD outfit Exclusive Group has acquired US-based cybersecurity VAD Fine Tec. The move places Exclusive Group at the heart of the world’s largest cybersecurity market, complementing its existing global presence throughout the EMEA and APAC regions. “This will be a major step forward for our global proposition as we harness US-based skills, resources and relationships to support the execution of worldwide deals with large systems integrator partners and to advance our unique formula into the domestic market,” said Olivier Breittmayer, CEO of Exclusive Group.
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European distribution giant ALSO has announced that its former corporate VP Central Europe, Stefan Klinglmair, is leaving the company due to family reasons. CEO Gustavo Moeller-Hergt, said: “We thank Stefan Klinglmair for his great commitment over the last six years. He has contributed significantly to the success of these important countries and our business models. We wish him well for his future career.”
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