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The ‘EMEA Channel Academy: 2016 Awards’ were held in conjunction with regional channel event DISTREE EMEA 2016. These included a series of nine awards for consumer technology retailers and e-tailers operating in Europe, plus one award for online marketplaces featuring consumer technology products. Media Markt was the big winner on the night, picking up the Retailer of the Year Award in four separate regions: South East Europe, Southern Europe, DACH and Benelux. Online giant Amazon emerged triumphant in two categories as the company was crowned UK & Ireland Retailer of the Year and also picked up the European Online Marketplace of the Year Award.
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aiFi eyes international growth at DISTREE EMEA
Sweden-based wireless speaker brand aiFi is heading to Monaco this week for DISTREE EMEA as it looks to start building out its international channel reach. Victor Isaksen, chairman at Sound Dimension AB, the company behind aiFi, said: “aiFi is now launching on the international market and events like DISTREE EMEA are important for us when looking for active partners interested in working with us to bring aiFi to the market.”
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INTERVIEW: Christian Popa, Tellur
More than 130 consumer technology brands will meet senior executives and buyers from the top distributors, retailers and e-tailers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) this week. DISTREE EMEA is a powerful regional channel development platform for brands from around the world. Romania-based brand Tellur is participating at the event. Channel EMEA caught up with Cristian Popa, sales manager at Tellur, to find out more about the company’s plans.
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DISTREE EMEA workshops confirmed
DISTREE Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has confirmed the full line-up of workshops and summit sessions at this year’s regional channel event, which takes place from February 24-27th in Monaco. The line-up features a number of organisations speaking at DISTREE EMEA for the first time including BVOH, Early Metrics, European Hardware Association (EHA), Futurecandy, Rude Baguette and Zyme. All delegates attending DISTREE EMEA have the opportunity to register for sessions, which are then included in their personalised agenda.
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INTERVIEW: Karsten Micke, Hotsplots
Hotspot solutions provider Hotsplots has confirmed its participation at regional channel event DISTREE EMEA. The company plans to accelerate its international expansion in 2016 and is looking to open up new international business opportunities outside its home market of Germany. Channel EMEA caught up with Karsten Micke, head of international sales at Hotsplots, to learn more about the company’s plans.
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Hotsplots names Micke as international sales head
Berlin-based wireless hotspots provider Hotsplots has named Karsten Micke as its new head of international sales. Hotsplots believes that Micke’s previous experience as key account and sales manager will be instrumental in driving the continued development of international business and new partnerships for the company.
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Datapath appoints EET Europarts as distributor
Datapath, an innovator in video graphics, video capture and display wall technology, Datapath, has appointed EET Europarts as an official distributor of its products. The deal encompasses most of Europe and parts of Africa. The distribution agreement forms part of EET Europarts’ strategy to become a leading distributor of products and solutions for the pro-AV and digital signage business.
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Innov8 teams with DISTREE for ConnectDays Paris event
Innov8, a leading distributor of connected products and services in France, has teamed up with DISTREE Events to launch a unique two-day event in 2016 focused on connected products, smartphones, accessories and distribution 2.0 business models. DISTREE ConnectDays will take place on 11-12th April 2016 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, giving 100-plus brands the opportunity to showcase their connected technology products and pre-schedule one-on-one meetings with France’s top channel partners, retailers, e-tailers, press and market influencers.
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Also and Westcoast agree cloud cooperation
Distributors Also and Westcoast have agreed on a cooperation to become the largest Microsoft cloud solution provider (CSP) in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement the Also cloud marketplace will also be made available to Westcoast partners. Also and Westcoast are opening a cloud marketplace with multiple services including Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and Dynamics CRM.
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Tech Data Europe wins Dell distributor award
Tech Data Europe today announced that it has been named ‘Distributor of the Year – Best Newcomer 2015’ at a ceremony held as part of the EMEA Dell Solutions Conference 2015. The awards ceremony celebrated and recognised the business achievements of Dell partners and distributors. Accepting the award on behalf of tech Dat were Michael Urban, senior VP, broadline, CE, procurement and services and Simon England, senior VP, value added business and managing director at Azlan Europe.
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