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Building for a Brighter future
Brightstar CEO Jaymin Patel tells Mobile News about his first year in the hot seat since replacing founder Marcelo Claure and how he is transforming the business
Distributors - Michael Garwood
March 10, 2016
Brightstar launches own accessory brand, M.E.
Mobile Enhancements range described by CEO as “affordable” and “high-end”
Distributors - Michael Garwood
March 9, 2016
Tech Data claims Accelerate service can drive partner sales
The new service offers partners tools to create marketing emails and e-commerce sites
Distributors - Alex Yau
March 8, 2016
Nimans gives Bury College students glimpse into telecoms industry
The eight students were given a tour of the building and the distributor’s various departments
Distributors - Alex Yau
March 7, 2016
Exertis “reviewing” future in airtime distribution
The distributor partnered with EE, Vodafone and Three to enter the airtime space in 2013
Distributors - Mobile News
March 4, 2016
Tech Data sees yearly global revenue dip by 5pc to $26.4bn
Distributor posted strong end to 2015 as YOY Q4 revenue grew by $150m to $7.4 billion
Distributors - James Pearce
March 4, 2016
Chess, Daisy and Welcomm win O2 Direct Partner Network Excellence Awards
This is the second year O2 has ran the awards, which recognise the achievements of its partners
Distributors - Alex Yau
March 3, 2016
Ingram Micro to be acquired by Tianjin Tianhai in $6 billion deal
The distributor confirmed a successful deal will not affect the company staff numbers
Distributors - Alex Yau
February 23, 2016
Exertis staff growth leads to office move
Distributor will move to larger premises on same Basingstoke site to consolidate all 380 employees into one building
Distributors - James Pearce
February 16, 2016
Frequency signs Tesco and Amazon for Rubik’s SoundCube
Retail duo now selling mobile music speaker from the maker of the world’s best-selling toy
Distributors - Paul Withers
February 9, 2016
Exertis raises £60k for Tech Aid charity
Money will be used to fund development of a Kindergarten Centre of Excellence in Ghana 
Distributors - James Pearce
February 3, 2016
Ingram Micro UK makes three key appointments
Gemma Glen assumes role as head of B2B sales, Raj Pandya takes up role as head of commercial management and Matt Bramwell is confirmed as head of mobility sales
Distributors - James Pearce
January 28, 2016
Tech Data now stocking Archos 55 Platinum and F24 Power handsets
The Platinum 55 is a traditional smartphone, whilst the F24 Power has been designed as a feature phone 
Distributors - Alex Yau
January 26, 2016
Exertis now exclusively distributing Momit smart thermostats
Basingstoke-based distributor also stocking Guardzilla and Tile security products
Distributors - Alex Yau
January 26, 2016
Job fears as Brightstar begins major restructure
Cuts to to UK team confirmed, with changes following a major global operation review by CEO Jaymin B. Patel
Distributors - Michael Garwood
January 25, 2016
Tech Data signs UK distribution deal with Jawbone
Distributor aiming to extend reach of the company’s UP product range into more retailers and new vertical markets
Distributors - Paul Withers
January 20, 2016
Chess records £74 million turnover in 2015
Distributor claims growth has been driven by recent acquisitions
Distributors - Alex Yau
January 19, 2016
Exertis appoints new UK IT commercial director Reynolds
Reynolds held previous senior roles at Epson, Samsung and Toshiba
Distributors - Alex Yau
January 18, 2016
Tech Data launches redesigned Eden website for Apple partners
Distributor’s new website offers Mac, iPhone, iPod and various other Apple products to partners
Distributors - Alex Yau
January 15, 2016
TMT First readies “aggressive” growth plans for 2016
Move to new 40,000 sq ft premises doubles office space as it prepares to grow staff by almost half before the end of next year
Distributors - Paul Withers
December 31, 2015
Exclusive: Genuine Solutions appoints Andy Tow as new MD
Fellow managing director Bav Majithia now takes up a more strategic and sales-focused role 
Distributors - Paul Withers
December 23, 2015
Chess Telecom secures £50 million investment for acquisitions
Recent acquisitions made by the distributor include IRW Systems and Avenir Telecoms
Distributors - Alex Yau
December 22, 2015
Exertis appoints Richard Hines as Group finance director
He replaces Steve Townsley, who left the business in May after nearly six years
Distributors - Paul Withers
December 15, 2015
Exertis signs up “unique” MVNO FreedomPop
Deal will allow MVNO, which offers a “free” SIM card, to bundle SIMs and handsets for the first time in the UK
Distributors - James Pearce
December 10, 2015
GreenTech Distribution and Mobile Phones Direct ranked in Fast Track 100
PJA Distribution and Redeem also made the list which ranks Britain’s fastest growing companies
Distributors - Alex Yau
December 9, 2015
Ingram Micro Mobility appoints Matt Bramwell as head of mobile
Bramwell has been at the distributor since 2012, and takes on the newly-created role following a large reorganisation of its mobility division
Distributors - James Pearce
December 8, 2015
Exertis strikes distribution deal for Samsung Wireless Enterprise solution
Distributor will offer SWE networking range to UK reseller partners
Distributors - James Pearce
December 4, 2015
Exertis to offer full range of GIGABYTE notebooks
Distributor will offer range of computers and tablets to B2C and B2B resellers including its Aorus gaming brand
Distributors - James Pearce
December 3, 2015
Sweeney reunites with Ktisti and Donovan at Brandpath
He joins as Data Select head of marketing replacing Jason Kemp, after departing Ingram Micro last month
Distributors - James Pearce
December 3, 2015
Ingram Micro and Samsung end handset contract by mutual consent
News comes just six months after Samsung selected Ingram Micro Mobility to distribute its handset range following a review
Distributors - James Pearce
December 1, 2015
Vector hands UK exclusive to Exertis for smartwatch distribution
Disti will bring Vector’s multiplatform smartwatches to from RRP of £219 and up
Distributors - James Pearce
November 27, 2015
Exertis ready for “manic” Black Friday as orders jump by 60,000
Distributor, specialising in IT, telecom and consumer electronics fulfilment is expecting up to 60,000 additional orders tomorrow (November 27)
Distributors - Michael Garwood
November 26, 2015
Tech Data Mobile adds iPhone BDM & new field sales exec
Dan Manser joins from Ingram Micro Mobility, while Erebouni Torosyan has been promoted internally to become iPhone BDM
Distributors - James Pearce
November 25, 2015
‘Opportunites to boost revenues through wearables have never been greater’
Exertis reveals claims sales of the products have grown seven-fold compared to the previous year
Distributors - James Pearce
November 23, 2015
Exertis taking pre-orders for Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL
The two new flagships launch on December 2
Distributors - Alex Yau
November 20, 2015
MD of VAD Solutions Grahame Smee departs Exertis
Departure comes two years after distributor acquired security firm Cohort Technologies, which Smee founded
Distributors - James Pearce
November 19, 2015
Increasing awareness is key to growth in wearables
Research from CCS Insights shows awareness in smartwatches has grown by 75 per cent on last year to 90 per cent
Distributors - James Pearce
November 19, 2015
Exertis and Dell launch holiday incentive scheme
Resellers can win one of seven trips to destinations including Beijing, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro and New York
Distributors - Paul Withers
November 19, 2015
Brightstar announces five senior appointments across UK business
New head of accessories and head of B2B roles have been created, while distributor has also appointed new propositions manager and two new account directors 
Distributors - James Pearce
November 18, 2015
Exclusive: Richard Wills and Mark Cleaver exit Ingram Micro for rival Westcoast
Director Wills and regional manager Cleaver join list of high-profile departures from the Ingram Micro Mobility team since radical restructure in August
Distributors - Michael Garwood
November 12, 2015
Andy Tow leaves MD role at Excalibur
Former Avenir boss leaves Vodafone B2B Platinum Partner after just one year
Distributors - James Pearce
November 12, 2015
Tech Data UK appointed as Garmin B2B distributor
The distributor will stock the vivofit 2 (pictured) and vivosmart activity trackers
Distributors - Alex Yau
November 10, 2015
Tech Data bags UK exclusive on “smash-proof” Moto X Force
32GB ballistic black black nylon model exclusively available from distributor until end of the year
Distributors - James Pearce
November 5, 2015
Outsourcery appoints Emma de Sousa as new managing director
De Sousa (pictured) was previously managing director of unified comms provider Insight
Distributors - Alex Yau
November 4, 2015
Ingram Micro revenue down six per cent to $10.5bn
Distributor saw European sales fall by almost $300 million to $2.9 billion for 13 weeks ending October 3
Distributors - James Pearce
November 2, 2015
Huawei appoints former Apple creative director Abigail Brody
Brody previously spent a decade at Apple where she helped design the first iPhone
Distributors - Alex Yau
October 29, 2015
Industry reacts to BT’s £12.5bn EE takeover
The industry has reacted positively to the Competition and Markets Authority’s provisional approval of BT’s 12.5 billion takeover of EE. The takeover was provisionally approved today (October 28) after the plans were first announced in February 2015. There have been fears the merger would reduce competition in the UK and lead to higher prices for […]
Distributors - Alex Yau
October 28, 2015
Exertis appoints ex Voda director Kevin Paterson as COO
Former supply chain director and VP at Universal Music Group charged with managing the distributor’s logistics and warehousing operations
Distributors - Paul Withers
October 28, 2015
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