Secondary market distributor Phoenix Cellular is in administration

Phoenix Cellular, the secondary market distributor founded in 2015 by brothers Marc and Paul Walters along with Andrew Dulla has gone into administration. Administrators Begbies Traynor were appointed yesterday (June 4) to handle the company’s affairs. The Walters brothers were previously involved in recycling at Mobile Phone Xchange (MPX), a company they ran with their

Exertis Enterprise quadruples capacity of Basingstoke facility

Exertis Enterprise has quadrupled the capacity of its Basingstoke Integration Facility in Basingstoke. The improvements include integration suites, testing labs, and spaces for demonstrations and training, and maintaining quality control standards  This upgrades increase the integration, configuration and subcontract manufacturing services and capabilities and boosts inventory, responsiveness.   “This milestone represents a significant investment in

Likewize invests £50m into innovation lab to develop AI customer service tech

Tech protection and support company, Likewize, has invested £50 million into an innovation lab in Bristol to develop AI, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality and Natural Language Understanding technology The space is being used to develop new ways to help clients to provide better services to their customers with tec such as Virtual Presenters, using AI Avatars and Augmented

JCB makes a Tough decision about TMT First

TMT First has been appointed by JCB’s agent Genuine Case Company as the official service and repair centre for the JCB Toughphone and Tough Tablet. TMT First will service and repair both in and out of warranty repairs for JCB Toughphone and Tablet, working with the JCB Toughphone Customer Care team. TMT First is already

Likewize checks in with high-flying airport experience organisation

Likewize and airport experience company DragonPass have teamed up to offer Likewize’s device insurance and support services to its members. The collaboration is aimed at providing travellers with tech support and travel benefits in one package, accessed via digital devices. Likewize customers will now have access to over 700 airport lounges worldwide and other DragonPass

Fónua completes integration of Bluechipworld after 2022 acquisition

Fónua has completed the integration of Bluechipworld Sales and Marketing Limited (BCW) following the Fónua acquisition of Bluechipworld 18 months ago. Bluechipworld’s facilities in Cannock are now Fónua’s UK Head Office. Bluechipworld was established in 2009 to design technology, audio, and mobile accessories. It managed licensed brands such as MiTEC, iT7 Audio, SilverLabel, iCandy, Keplar,

BT and musicMagpie takeover talks hit the rocks.

Takeover talks between music Magpie and BT and Aurelius Investment have ended. A statement from music Magpie confirmed that acquisitive talks by BT and Aurelius investment had halted. “The Board of musicMagpie notes the announcement on 24 November 2023 from Aurelius Investment Advisory Ltd on behalf of investment entities managed or advised by it or

TD SYNNEX lands UK and Ireland distribution for Allied Telesis

IT technology distributor TD SYNNEX has been appointed as a distributor for Allied Telesis in the UK and Ireland. Allied Telesis provides wired and wireless networking solutions tailored for harsh or demanding environments. The UK and Ireland distribution agreement builds on the established relationship between Allied Telesis and TD SYNNEX in the EMEA and North