Distributors - 8 - Mobile News

Gusto makes TV debut with Dixons Carphone

Accessory manufacturer’s Power Station Go charging product was promoted in advert from the retailer

December 15, 2016

Huawei confident of UK surge following huge success of P9

Increased consumer and retail awareness has provided it with market breakthrough this year

December 15, 2016

Tech Data launches ‘Trusted Advisor’ programme

The programme includes tutorials on how partners can improve various areas of their business, with the first focused on mobility management

December 5, 2016

Our Perspective aiming to triple mobile device sales it manages in 2017

Company, which was formed by ex-Data Select directors Roy Taylor and Jason Kemp, celebrated its first birthday last month

December 2, 2016

Exertis lands Yuneec drones in distribution deal

It will sell the Chinese manufacturer’s full range of drone and flying camera products in the UK

December 1, 2016

Entertainment Magpie appoints Jon Miller as MD of electronics

Former Brightstar UK sales director joins online retailer to drive its commercial strategy in the UK and US

November 28, 2016

Chess wins National Champion Certificate in European Business Awards

The company was awarded the certificate in the Employer of the Year category

November 25, 2016

Exertis signs distribution deal with Honeywell

It will sell US multinational conglomerate’s smart heating and security system products

November 24, 2016

Daisy Group bids £165m for Alternative Networks

Telecoms provider continues its corporate acquisition strategy with Alternative Networks being its latest target

November 21, 2016

Genuine Solutions MD Andy Tow departs

Industry veteran concludes nine-month contract with accessories distributor

November 17, 2016

Exertis boosts turnover by £32 million with Medium Ltd acquisition

London-based Medium Ltd specialises in the distribution of Casio, Hitachi, LG, NEC and Samsung audio visual equipment

November 14, 2016

Exertis and Huawei team up for channel partner event

The event between the two companies is being held on November 10

November 8, 2016

Last few tickets remain for Mobile News channel conference

Event will see attendees find out from distributors, networks and developers on a number of additional ways to boost sales

November 7, 2016

Former Daisy MD Simon Payne joins Timico as CCO

Payne has become the Newark-based IT provider’s new chief commercial officer

November 7, 2016

GSUK on course to open six global processing hubs by 2021

Recycling and recovery company looks to expand internationally, despite UK uncertainty

November 3, 2016

Plan sees record response to new tariffs and commissions

Airtime distributor says success has set the scene to take its portal to a new level

November 2, 2016

HTC ready for B2B surge as it pledges full support to channel

Manufacturer admits it “hasn’t been easiest to work with” but vows to increase focus on indirect

October 31, 2016

Data Select secures CAT S60 extension

The distributor and Bullitt, who manufactures CAT handsets, first signed an exclusive distribution partnership in June

October 24, 2016

Brightstar UK MD Jim Michel to step down at end of 2016

Industry veteran will leave company having taken over the UK division in 2013, with a successor named in due course

October 17, 2016

Exertis to buy Hammer Consolidated Holdings in £38 million deal

The acquisition will add £155 million to Exertis’ £3 billion turnover should it be approved by the European Commission

October 14, 2016

Exertis and Alcatel sign distribution deal

It is the latest deal since Exertis entered the handset space in 2008, adding to existing partnerships with Samsung, Microsoft, LG, Sony, Lenovo, Acer, Huawei, ZTE, Doro, Medion, Kazam and Wileyfox

October 10, 2016

Data Select strikes exclusive supply launch deal for One A9s

Latest partnership is the latest development in distribution deal struck with HTC earlier this year

October 5, 2016

Plan.com partners hail ‘game-changing’ tariff and commission changes

Airtime distributor’s dealers have praised tariffs that enable them to customise tariffs from scratch, as well as add global roaming deals

October 4, 2016

Ingram Micro UK launches new programmes for resellers

Distributor unveils performance-based incentive platform to reward partners with points and prizes

October 4, 2016

Daisy Group and BT to promise more accurate broadband speeds under new Ofcom code

Virgin Media, TalkTalk and KCOM have also signed up to the new code

September 30, 2016

Exertis launches ‘daring and innovative’ Microsoft incentive

The campaign is designed to increase the attach rate of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2016

September 27, 2016

ShP Limited rebranded as ICT reverse

Brand, name, logo and website have all changed in a move to raise the profile of the business’ online presence and help provide greater level of communication for customers

September 21, 2016

Jon Miller quits Brightstar to become Redeem UK managing director

Industry veteran leaves distributor to focus on driving mobile recycler’s UK business

September 19, 2016

A new lease of life for the handset market

Rising smartphone costs have fuelled a demand for leasing solutions

September 14, 2016

Exertis opens ‘leading’ Ztorm multimedia service to retailers

The service acts as a portal for partners to sell digital video games, films and audio books online

September 14, 2016

Westcoast joins Ingram and Tech Data as Microsoft Surface distributor

The Theale-based distributor will be offering partners the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and more high-end Surface Book laptops

September 13, 2016

Westcoast grows European business with ADS France acquisition

Company strengthens offering with capture of French electronic office supplies distributor

September 1, 2016

Distributor Madison to supply Bluechipworld action cams

SilverLabel brand a welcome addition, says UK’s largest action sports retailer

August 23, 2016

“I’m out!” Former Dragon Linney flies out of Outsourcery following GCI buyout

Cloud computing firm teetered on edge of bankruptcy before last month’s acquisition, but now Linney and co-founder Simon Newton have left, according to sources

August 19, 2016

Ingram signs distribution deal with PC specialist be quiet!

The distributor has the German PC specialist’s range of power supplies and cases available to partners

August 18, 2016

Zest4 appoints former O2 man Le Saux as head of M2M

Le Saux spent two decades with Telefonica/O2 most recently as head of M2M managed connectivity and partner sales

August 17, 2016

Tech Data launches Reseller Academy to offer SMB training for partners

Updated Vendor Engagement Forum will be held in Chester on September 30 and will see distributor offer advice on selling in small business sector

August 15, 2016

Westcoast partners with Lease Telecom to offer financing solutions

Partners will also be able to access Lease Telecom’s finance portal as well as specialised training

August 12, 2016

Closing date for £4.6bn Ingram and Tianjin Tianhai deal extended to November

The deal between the two companies was expected to close earlier this summer

August 12, 2016

Tech Data becomes first exclusive UK distributor of MAXCases device sleeves

The distributor will be stocking the US manufacturer’s Extreme Shell and SnapShell cases

August 12, 2016

Exertis appoints Ross Holt as head of gaming

Formerly retail category manager at the distributor, Holt will report to head of IT in newly created role

August 11, 2016

Chess moves to help partners with revamped portal

Airtime distributor claims “all-in-one” partner platform will boost reseller productivity by at least 20pc

August 10, 2016

Genuine Solutions charges into Duracell deal

Distributor will supply reseller partners with energy company’s chargers and accessories

Ingram lands “game changing” BlackBerry DTEK50 exclusive

“Most secure handset ever” prompts surge in pre-orders from channel

Tech Data made exclusive distributor for SpotCam home security cameras

The distributor will be stocking three cameras from SpotCam’s entire range of home security products

Jabra signs UK distribution deal with Genuine Solutions

Genuine will supply its channel partners and customers with a range of Bluetooth headsets

Brightstar Corp. appoints Emer Timmons as CMO and president of strategic sales

Telecoms veteran joins from BT after more than a decade at the UK giant

Chess and Vodafone put bad blood behind them with airtime agreement

Decision marks significant u-turn by Vodafone, having controversially axed the distributor (then Avenir) in 2009