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Distributor Ingram Micro has launched an IoT (Internet of Things) business unit in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region. Over the last 24 months, Ingram Micro has launched several solutions-based business units including ones for cloud technology, cybersecurity and physical security. These centres of excellence have positioned the company to become a leader in these high growth segments, supporting the channel in the region and beyond.
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Middle East tech retail channel feels VAT impact
The Middle East consumer tech retail channel has experienced a rollercoaster during the last few months, mainly due to the introduction of 5% VAT in the UAE and Saudi Arabia on the 1st January 2018. Sales in December 2017 were buoyant with many consumers choosing to purchase big-ticket items prior to the implementation. This sales boom then gave way to a sharp sales drop-off in January 2018, according to market reports and analyst insights.
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Ingram Micro signs META cloud deal with Palo Alto
Distribution giant Ingram Micro has announced a Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region cloud services aggregation agreement with Palo Alto Networks, the next-generation security company. This builds upon the existing Ingram Micro and Palo Alto Networks relationship already established in a number of countries in the Americas and Asia Pacific.
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Redington unveils new brand identity
Distributor Redington has whipped the covers off its new global brand identity including a new logo and tagline. The distributor has significant presence in India, South Asia, Middle East, Turkey and Africa with sales running at approximately US$6 billion per annum. Established in Chennai in 1993, Redington’s new tagline is ‘Seamless Partnerships’. With a strong network of 37,500 partners, Redington currently distributes more than 200 brands across 24 markets.
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Akyumen signs Sands in Middle East
Mobile device brand Akyumen has signed Sands Distribution as its GCC distribution partner. The deal covers Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. This is the beginning of a strategic long-term vision for both the companies where Sands Distribution will distribute the Akyumen devices to retail, carrier, and traditional channel across its territory. The companies will work hand in hand to provide the best possible sales, marketing, and customer care experience to the channel as well as to the customers.
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Noon signs partnership with Extra
Online marketplace and e-tailer Noon has signed a partnership agreement with United Electronics Company, the parent company of Saudi Arabian retailer Extra. Under the terms of the deal, Extra becomes Noon’s exclusive Saudi Arabian partner for a range of consumer electronics and home appliance items such as Samsung, LG, Sony, Braun, Kenwood and Moulinex, among others.
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SOUQ integrates additional Amazon processes
SOUQ.com, a major e-tailer and marketplace in the Middle East, has integrated some of parent company Amazon’s processes ahead of White Friday, a major online shopping event in the region. SOUQ’s annual White Friday sale is set to take place from Wednesday 22nd November to Saturday 25th November, offering customers across the GCC and Egypt deals to match the lowest prices in the region.
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Ingram Micro to host cloud summit in Abu Dhabi
Distributor Ingram Micro will host its second cloud and security summit for channel partners across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey (META) region in Abu Dhabi from November 19th to 21st. The event hopes to attract the region’s top industry solution providers, cloud service providers, cloud vendors, telcos, hosters, ISVs, and other cloud visionaries. Event sponsors include Kaspersky, Microsoft, GFI, NetApp, Cisco, and other industry leaders.
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Huawei opens experience store at Dubai Mall
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has opened its first UAE ’experience store’ at Dubai Mall. The store offers consumers a full retail experience, which includes access to Huawei’s latest products and services under one roof. All new products will now be available for pre-booking and sale at the store at the same time as their global launch.
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Canon strengthens presence in Kuwait
Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has announced a partnership with AAB World, a Kuwait-based photography company that offers a range of professional photography and videography cameras, accessories, equipment and services. As part of this new partnership, Canon will offer products from its professional video imaging segment, expanding AAB World’s range of photographic services and products.
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