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E-business software and services outfit nuBridges has signed up UK-based Chilli IT as a reseller through its Ally Partner programme. Chilli IT, which is an IBM System I expert, will now offer nuBridges software solutions to help its enterprise customers protect sensitive and confidential data stored on System I servers in databases, files and applications.
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InTouch lands LAN Services as reseller
InTouch POS has strengthened its channel to market with the appointment of LAN Services as a reseller of its Microsoft retail management system compatible shopping cart called RMScart. InTouch POS operates as a European EPOS provider. LAN Services will sell Microsoft retail management system (RMS), RMScart and RMS Ad-On services across Europe.
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Noetica names new Spanish reseller
Customer interaction management (CIM) software provider Noetica has signed Voiceware Communicaciones as a reseller in Spain. Voiceware, which bills itself as a contact centre software integrator, will sell, implement and support the Noetica Synthesys software framework to its new and existing clients in outsourced, utility, healthcare, telecommunications and retail markets.
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UK-based performance gaming notebook vendor Rock has gone under. The company, which had annual sales of approximately US$10m, called in the administrators after facing cashflow difficulties. The company’s demise is linked to the actions of ex-employee, Paul Bicknell, currently serving a three-year prison sentence after admitting nine charges of theft from Rock totalling US$440,000. Bicknell also admitted burgling Rock premises one month after resigning from the company.
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US retail giant Best Buy has crossed the pond for a crack at the European market. The IT and consumer electronics retailing giant has struck a deal with independent mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse. Under the terms of the deal, Best Buy is acquiring a 50% stake in Carphone Warehouse’s European and US retail operations for US$2.1 billion cash. The new venture plans to introduce Best Buy stores across Europe.
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Cyberoam adds e92plus as UK distributor
Unified threat management (UTM) appliance vendor Cyberoam has strengthened its UK channel with the appointment of e92plus as a distribution partner. Cyberoam reckons that e92plus’ strong partner network and experience of the UK security market will enhance both the availability and the reach of Cyberoam UTM appliances in the UK market.
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Tandberg Data adds Micro-P in UK
Back-up and archiving solutions provider Tandberg Data has signed a UK distribution agreement with Micro-Peripherals (Micro-P). Tandberg Data reckons that its new distribution agreement will allow it to increase its UK market penetration and provide focused storage expertise to the channel. Tandberg Data will continue to work with its two current UK distributors, Northamber and CMS Peripherals.
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Emerging markets distribution powerhouse Asbis has accelerated its international expansion with the launch of a new sales office in Latvia, boosting the company’s presence in the Baltic markets. Asbis Latvia will supply a wide range of IT products from a number of world class vendors to the local reseller community from its new sales office.
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Rocom picks up UK Ericsson deal
Distribution outfit Rocom, part of the AT Communications (ATC) Group, has secured a deal with Ericsson to act as UK master distributor for the vendor’s voice, data and mobility applications for small, medium and large enterprises. ATC reckons that the deal will deliver several million pounds of additional sales for the group with ATC’s Servassure division providing ongoing maintenance on the Ericsson kit sold.
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Comtrade and Hermes Softlab form regional giant
Comtrade Group, one of the largest IT companies in South East Europe, has purchased Slovenian software and IT services powerhouse Hermes Softlab. Unicredit Group provided both debt and equity financing for Comtrade and will become a 21% minority shareholder in the combined entity. The combined group boasts 1,600 employees, annual sales of approximately US$465m and operations in 14 countries.
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