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Distributor Axtro will showcase Elgato’s app-powered lifestyle accessories at DISTREE APAC, which takes place in Singapore from November 2-4th. The event provides a unique opportunity for tech brands to hold pre-scheduled meetings with senior executives from top retailers and e-tailers from across the APAC region. Toru Kawate, international sales manager at Elgato Systems, said: “Elgato is relatively new to the South East Asia region. We plan to expand our reach of Elgato products in the region through our participation at DISTREE APAC.”
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Manhattan launches display mounts range
Accessories brand Manhattan has launched a full range of display mounts for personal and professional use. The comprehensive range provides the ability to securely install TVs, monitors and projectors to walls, ceilings and mobile carts. Marissa Colwell, VP of marketing and product management at Manhattan, said “Our focus was to provide options that let consumers adjust their displays to best suit their viewing needs. Anyone who uses large-format media at work or in their homes will benefit from the complete solutions we developed.”
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OKI unveils new portfolio of colour printers
OKI Europe has launched a new range of colour printers and multifunction printers (MFPs). The range is set to transform the way printers are used within businesses of every size – from home and small offices to large enterprises – according to the vendor. “The new portfolio is designed to change perceptions of what a printer can do for businesses and organisations. We are encouraging customers to take a fresh look at the potential of these affordable devices to help them build their brand, save time and money and enhance productivity,” said Tetsuya Kuri, EMEA VP marketing at OKI Europe.
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Tt eSPORTS enters gaming chair category
Tt eSPORTS has entered the fast-growing gaming chair category with a range of seats. Tt eSPORTS is a dedicated gaming products brand created by Taiwan-based components specialist Thermaltake. Tt eSPORTS offers a range of gaming keyboards, mice, headsets and now chairs. Tt eSPORTS aims to provide high quality produces to market designed by gamers for gamers. The new GT Fit and Comfort series professional gaming chairs range in price from US$330 to US$420.
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Netgear breaks industry price barrier
NASDAQ-quoted Netgear, a provider of networking equipment, reckons that it has set a new bar for the networking industry by introducing the Netgear ProSAFE XS716E 16-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Web Managed (Plus) Switch to its portfolio of the industry’s first affordable 10-Gigabit Copper (10GBASE-T) switches for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) including government agencies, educational facilities, and hospitality sites.
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ASUS targets UAE gamers with latest kit
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced that it is bringing the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards to the UAE for the first time through its G752 notebook. Available to buy now, the G752 will also be showcased at Gitex Shopper this week priced from AED 11,499 (US$3131). The latest graphic cards designed specifically for laptops allow users to play games with a significantly improved experience similar to that of a desktop device, but at a far more accessible price. It will also be available in the UAE through world’s most powerful 18-inch gaming laptop, the GX800, by the end of this year.
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Arrow and Oracle aim to accelerate channel cloud sales
Distributor Arrow Electronics and Oracle have rolled out a series of initiatives across EMEA and North America aimed at accelerating channel cloud sales by providing resellers and solution providers with comprehensive expertise and support to help their end-user customers migrate to the cloud. Steve Robinson, VP of Arrow’s global cloud solutions sales, said: “Arrow understands that today’s solution providers are much more than simple product resellers —they are trusted advisers helping end-users navigate the often-complex migration to the cloud.”
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TechAccess gains Huawei CSP status in UAE
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) VAD outfit TechAccess has gained certified service partner (CSP) status from Huawei for the UAE. TechAccess began its relationship with Huawei earlier in the year and is the vendor’s only GCC-wide distributor. TechAccess has assigned a dedicated team to cover several countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Tech Data Mobile expects Moto sales to motor in UK
Distributor Tech Data Mobile expects to see strong UK demand for new additions to Lenovo’s Moto smartphone family now being made available to dealers and retailers. Lenovo Mobile Business Group (MBG) has now launched the ultra-thin and powerful Moto Z series of premium smartphones and the more affordable Moto E3 range, which – with its new 5-inch, 720p HD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and an RRP of under £100 (US$132) – is expected to have an impact at the value end of the market.
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InnJoo launches TV range in Saudi Arabia
Consumer technology brand InnJoo has announced its entry into the highly competitive TV market with plans to sell its products exclusively through Souq.com in Saudi Arabia. InnJoo has already established itself as a fast-growing mobile device brand in the Middle East and the move into TVs represents an expansion of its portfolio.
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