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Russian distributor Treolan, part of the LANIT Group, has appointed Dmitry Ivannikov as its new CEO. Ivannikov will be responsible for the strategic development of Treolan and general management of the operation. Top priorities for Treolan include the expansion of its channel customer base, increasing its geographic reach in Russia and further additions to its vendor portfolio.
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MICS ready to expand portfolio
Russian distributor MICS will look to expand its product portfolio through its participation at DISTREE EMEA, which takes place from February 19th to 22nd in Monaco. DISTREE EMEA facilitates thousands of pre-scheduled meetings between vendors and channel partners, creating hundreds of new distribution deals year after year. MICS is keen to see some of the latest innovations available in the notebook and tablet space and hopes to sign agreements with new vendors during the event.
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Elko extends Lenovo rights in Russia
Emerging markets distributor Elko has extended the portfolio of Lenovo products it sells in Russia and will now offer IdeaTab tablets and IdeaPhone smartphones to its in-country channel customer base. The agreement see Elko become the first official distributor of Lenovo smartphones in Russia.
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MTI adds Microsoft rights in Ukraine
Distributor MTI has struck a channel agreement with Microsoft in the Ukraine. The distribution deal will give MTI channel rights to push Microsoft Windows OEM client and server operating systems. The agreement marks MTI’s move into the software distribution market. MTI is hoping that it is also the beginning of a long and mutually beneficial cooperation with Microsoft.
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Elko adds Hyundai tablets to Russian portfolio
Emerging markets distributor Elko has picked up exclusive wholesaler rights to push Hyundai tablets in the Russian channel. Latvia-based Elko, which operates across the Baltics, Eastern Europe and Russia, struck an exclusive agreement with Blusafir Korea – a specialised Hyundai brand licensing company. Blusafir supplies Korean and Chinese manufactured IT products into the Russian market
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RIM teams with Asbis for Russian retail push
Research in Motion (RIM), the maker of Blackberry mobile devices, is hoping that a partnership with emerging markets distributor Asbis can help it crack the fast-growing Russian retail channel. RIM and Asbis hope to open up new consumer-focused routes-to-market in Russia and introduce new Blackberry smartphones into the retail channel.
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MTI picks up Polycom rights in Ukraine
Ukrainian distributor MTI has added unified communications (UC) and collaboration solutions vendor Polycom to its portfolio. The deal expands MTI’s offering in the telepresence, audio and video communications area. The two companies reckon that the agreement will have a significant impact on the development of the UC market in the Ukraine.
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DNS drives channel development in Azerbaijan
DNS Computers continues to drive the development of a structured in-country channel in Azerbaijan. DNS, which operates as a distributor and retailer, is participating at DISTREE EMEA 2013, ready to engage with both existing and potential vendor partners and increase understanding of the Azerbaijani channel potential.
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Megafon deal values Euroset in excess of US$2 billion
Russian mobile operator Megafon has completed its deal to acquire an indirect 25% stake in Russian mobile retailer Euroset. The deal values Euroset at US$2.14 billion. Megafon hopes that its investment in the largest Russian mobile retailer will enhance the quality of its subscriber base, reduce churn and will result in broader marketing of Megafon products through Euroset’s outlets.
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MTI pushes Wacom tablets in Ukraine
Ukrainian distributor MTI has added Wacom tablets and accessories to its product portfolio. MTI will distributors Wacom products to its in-country retail channel partners. The Wacom product range includes Bamboo tablets, accessories and a stylus for touchscreen devices. Wacom has established itself as a significant player in the world market for pen tablets and a pioneer in the development of the pen as a computer input device.
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