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

Exertis to distribute rugged JCB Toughphone range

Exertis is the new distributor for JCB Toughphone products, the brand that started the rugged mobile phones sector 16 years ago. Exertis will be ranging two new rugged Android smartphones, the JCB Toughphone TP231 and JCB Toughphone MAX and supplying JCB products to its specialist retailer and mobile channels. “The partnership will enable customers to

Mr Mobile offers Zip World adventurers a new kind of power trip

Manchester accessories distributor Mr Mobile has done a deal with outdoor adventure activity company Zip World to sell its Tech Energi charging accessoriews via vending machine taking contactless payments. Tech Energi packages its cables and power banks in containers that resemble drinks cans (below). Tech Energis expects the vending unit will dispense around 100 charging

Specialist 3PL Solutions by Eurostar Logistics

ADVERTISING FEATURE Empowering the UK Mobile Phone and Consumer Electronics Industry with Specialist 3PL Solutions By Eurostar Logistics business development director and Eurostar Global Electronics head of e-commerce Dave Copestake. Introduction   In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of the UK mobile phone and consumer electronics industry, efficient supply chain management and seamless product delivery