The distributor is expected to move from its current Newcastle-under-Lyme site in Q4 2021

Shortages have stemmed from factory closures and home working demands 

The new customer contact centre is expected to open in April

Exertis MD Tim Griffin is confident the distributor can continue to perform amid ongoing pandemic 

The acquisition is set to help Brightstar expand its device protection offering 

Distributor supporting release with free training modules for resellers

Mid-range devices available from Mara’s website and Livewire’s eFones 

Cradlepoint partnership marks Tech Data’s entry into connectivity

Strong demand in consumer products and a surge in second-life handsets helped Exertis post strong first half revenue

John Walkley to head insurance and remarketed device push

Five devices on offer, including latest S42 and S62 Pro models

Distribution partners continue to back Huawei after UK decision on removal of vendor’s 5G equipment

O’Keeffe returns to Brightstar after 13 years at Exertis

Acquisition gives Tech Data $6bn enterprise value

Gary Lomas joins from IT provider Logicalis

Data Select now offers two solutions from Mainstream alongside device management, insurance and financing products

Other vendors are fighting for 15 per cent of the UK mobile market market 

The distribution agreement includes Intel processors, SSD, Optan memory and NUC products

Carphone Warehouse Business head of B2B Bob Sweetlove, Daisy Distribution MD Dave McGinn and Mainline Digital Communications MD Andrew Boden look ahead to the next 12 months

Brightstar CEO Marcelo Claure, DCC SerCom UK MD Gerry O’Keeffe, Tech Data Mobile UK MD Stephen Nolan, Elite Mobile MD Ketan Gokani and Frequency Telecom MD Gareth Limpenny give their thoughts on how the next 12 months might pan out