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Global distributor Avnet has expanded its value-add service offering in Latin America, opening a new full-service technology integration centre in Joinville, Brazil. The 48,000 square foot facility provides integration services for Avnet Technology Solutions’ (ATS) original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs) and supply chain partners. Avnet now operates technology integration facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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Samsung Techwin partners with Precision Trading
Samsung Techwin America, a supplier of consumer video monitoring and security products, has partnered with consumer electronics exporter and distributor Precision Trading. Samsung Techwin hopes that Precision will help it develop routes-to-market and additional sales in Latin America.
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Lenovo announces Brazil investment
PC vendor Lenovo has announced that it will spend US$30m to set up its first factory in Brazil. The new Lenovo facility, which will be located in Sao Paulo state, is expected to start operating by December 2012 and will eventually employ some 700 staff. The facility is expected to produce desktops and notebooks targeted at both the consumer and business market in Brazil. By assembling PCs within Brazil, Lenovo will avoid high import tariffs.
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IC Intracom eyes channel growth in Latin America
Accessories and networking vendor IC Intracom has confirmed its participation at DISTREE Latin America 2012, which takes place this September. IC Intracom offers a wide range of accessories under the Manhattan brand, plus IP-based products under the Intellinet brand. With hundreds of Latin America’s leading distributors and retailers attending DISTREE Latin America, IC Intracom will use its participation as a platform for further channel development across the region.
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KTTK prepares for DISTREE Latin America
Vendors from across the world are preparing to participate in the second annual DISTREE Latin America, which takes place this September. The leading distributors and retailers from across the continent will gather in one place at one time, giving ICT and consumer electronics (CE) vendors a unique and cost-effective opportunity to launch, build or manage channels in this increasingly important region. Mobile accessories vendor KTTK is one supplier already preparing for this year’s ‘must attend’ event for the Latin America channel.
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Brazilian distribution sector employs 9,900
Brazilian IT distributor association Abradisti’s latest research indicates that the country’s distribution sector employs 9,900 IT professionals. The Brazilian IT distribution channel witnessed 7.6% sales growth in 2011 as the overall market continued to grow. Despite this top line growth, Abradisti’s research indicated that the number of employees involved in distribution fell by 4% as the channel adjusted its operating costs to cope with declining margins.
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First quarter growth in Chilean market
Research house GfK’s latest analysis of the ICT, telecoms and consumer electronics market in Chile has revealed that the total market value grew 3.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2012 to hit US$732.4m, driven by growth in multiple product segments including consumer electronics and IT, plus office kit and consumables.
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Westcon builds Latin America presence with Afina
VAD outfit Westcon has boosted its presence in Latin America, Iberia and North Africa, snapping up Afina Group through its purchase of GLS Software and its subsidiaries. Focusing on distribution of security and datacentre solutions, Afina’s vendor portfolio includes VMware, Citrix, Riverbed, and Symantec - as well as many firms currently among Westcon’s portfolio in other regions.
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Ingram Micro to acquire BrightPoint
Distribution giant Ingram Micro has made its intentions clear in the mobile space, signing a definitive agreement to snap up NASDAQ-quoted BrightPoint in a deal worth US$840m. Ingram Micro claims that the deal will give it ‘immediate scale’ in the fast-growing mobility and market and will also expand the range of logistics services and solutions it can offer. Brightpoint also holds a 23% stake in Latin American distributor Intcomex.
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Vendor giant Microsoft has confirmed its entry into the tablet PC space, unveiling two Windows Surface tablet PCs. Microsoft will need to walk a fine line in terms of balancing its cooperation and competition with major PC vendors as a result of this move. Launch dates and pricing have yet to be revealed and Microsoft will also need to build effective routes-to-market for its new hardware devices.
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