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Global IT services giant EDS has acquired UK-based managed security services provider Vistorm. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. EDS claims that the deal creates one of the largest information assurance and managed security services firms in Europe.
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Westcon adds €45m credit facility
Networking distributor Westcon Group has announced a new €45m credit facility in Europe. The three-year committed invoice financing will be used to increase Westcon’s European liquidity as the company continues its organic and acquisition-led growth strategy.
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Avnet named Fibrenetix master distributor
Avnet Technology Solutions has been appointed as ‘master distributor’ in Europe for Fibrenetix, a RAID systems manufacturer. Avnet will work with Fibrenetix existing distributors to provide sales and marketing support and look to expand the market for RAID products.
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Tech Data confirms Scribona deal
Global distribution giant Tech Data has struck a deal to acquire assets from Nordic IT distribution outfit Scribona, which has operations in Sweden, Finland and Norway. Tech Data reckons the deal means it can better serve customers and vendor partners in the Nordic region and also better leverage investments in European IT and logistics infrastructure.
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A report commissioned by Logitech has claimed that households across Europe are now full of expensive technology that most people have no idea how to control. The report estimated that Europeans now have an incredible US$550 billion worth of consumer electronics and home entertainment technology crammed into their homes.
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All eyes on HP’s channel vision
The channel changes occurring in the US have a habit of eventually filtering through to the EMEA region. Bearing this in mind, ChannelEMEA takes a closer look at some of the announcements that grabbed the headlines during HP’s Americas Partner Conference this week.
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Computer 2000 signs UK deal with Garmin
UK distribution giant Computer 2000 has struck a deal with satellite navigation and GPS technology vendor Garmin. The sub-distribution agreement forms part of Computer 2000’s plans to drive significant growth in the GPS segment.
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Hardware behemoth Dell has confirmed the launch of its PartnerDirect channel programme across a vast swathe of Europe. The global programme aims to ‘strengthen relationships with channel partners, providing customers with more choice and flexibility when investing in Dell solutions’ according to the vendor giant.
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