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The French technology retail channel looks set for further consolidation. Fnac has put forward a £533m (US$806.5m) share-based offer to acquire Darty. The two companies will make further announcements on the deal’s progress as appropriate. Fnac claims that the combination of Fnac and Darty offers a compelling strategic and financial opportunity for both groups by creating a leader in the French electronics and home appliances retail market.
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Prestigio, the own brand of distributor Asbis, has announced that Marek Horyl is leaving the company. Horyl held the position of general manager and chief operating officer (COO) at Prestigio. In total, Horyl served 11 years at Asbis in various management positions.
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Innov8 strikes Louis Pion smartwatch supply deal
Connected devices distributor Innov8 has struck a deal to supply smartwatches to 140 Louis Pion stores in France. The deal marks another step forward in the blending of technology and fashion channels, as wearables make their mark in mainstream markets. Innov8 will also educate Louis Pion staff on how best to sell smartwatches and explain functionality to consumers. The deal is further evidence that smartwatches are making the transition from geek to chic.
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Arrow bags FireEye rights in Europe
Distributor Arrow Electronics has added FireEye rights across Europe, through a new agreement aimed at providing cyber security solutions on a broader scale to the channel across the region. Nik Churchley, director of channel sales EMEA at FireEye, said: “Cyber security solutions from FireEye are a necessity for partners at the forefront of advising customers about their security or risk position.”
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Tech Data Europe announces new distribution deal with Adata
Tech Data Europe has announced a new Europe-wide agreement with Adata Technology, a manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND flash application products. Through the agreement, reseller partners across Tech Data’s entire European footprint now have access to Adata’s portfolio of products, including XPG SSD and DRAM modules for PC gaming enthusiasts, external hard drives and USB flash drives, a dedicated series of Apple accessories, and much more.
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EET Group acquires Rijnmond Supplies
European distributor EET Group has acquired Rijnmond Supplies in Germany. The deal will further strengthen the company´s position as a leading supplier of server, computer and printer parts. Rijnmond Supplies has been in business for more than 20 years as a distributor of spare parts, options and supplies.
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Opzoon signs AB as distributor
IT and cloud computing solution provider Opzoon Technology has signed AB Group as a distribution partner. AB is one of the largest IT distributors in Central and Eastern Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, AB will distribute Opzoon’s channel and OEM solutions portfolio.
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Tech Data Europe signs Trackimo
Distribution giant Tech Data has announced a Europe-wide agreement with Trackimo, a manufacturer of GPS personal tracking devices. The deal gives Tech Data’s reseller partners across its entire European footprint access to Trackimo’s innovative range of personal tracking devices. Trackimo offers global, cross-border location tracking capability using a combination of GPS and mobile technology.
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Tech Data Europe bags exclusive BitTitan deal
Distributor Tech Data Europe has announced an exclusive agreement with leading cloud enablement provider BitTitan, giving reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) across the region access to the company’s automated onboarding solutions for seamless migrations to Microsoft Office 365. Offered by Tech Data since 2013 in the US, Canada and Latin America, BitTitan’s solutions will now be available globally via the Tech Data cloud solutions store.
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Also rejigs top team as Qvist resigns
European distribution giant Also has decided to increase the size of its top management team from three to four. Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO and chairman of the board of directors at Also, said: "By forming an extremely competent and strong management team with broad operational experience, we are accelerating the implementation of strategic and operational measures.”
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