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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

Proposed Softbank buyout of chipmaker ARM left in doubt

Brightstar-parent announced deal to buy UK technology firm, but shareholders have raised concerns over debt-levels, leaving deal int he balance

Exertis earns title of Dell EMEA Security Distributor of the Year

The award was presented on June 22 at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta

Exertis set to sign up Alcatel in distribution deal

Talks to become an official handset distributor are understood to be at an advanced stage

Exertis expands smart tech range with new partnerships

Distributor now offers Drayton range of miGenie thermostats, 360-degree Allie Camera from IC Real Tech and iHealth Labs new “Wave” Fitness Tracker

Compare52 signs airtime agreement with Tech Data

TDM’s reseller partners will be able to offer airtime through Manchester-based firm’s widget

Mainline and Daisy set to acquire Exertis airtime base

Exertis has agreed to sell its airtime business to rivals Mainline and Daisy. Exertis entered the airtime space three years ago, amassing a base of around 22,000 connections across Vodafone, O2 and EE. At its peak, it was connecting 1,500 SIMs a month on average. It confirmed last month it planned to exit the market […]

Exertis strikes distribution deal with StorageCraft

The Basingstoke-based distributor will offer StorageCraft’s full range of backup and recovery products

Nokia’s back from the dead, but for how long?

Former Nokia executives join forces to resurrect iconic brand in £240 million agreement

Data Select dismisses latest sales suggestions

Owner Peter Jones is understood to have made unsuccessful attempts to sell the business in recent years

Tech Data UK opens £150m worth of credit for resellers

More than 4,000 of distributors “frequent” partners will be able to access additional credit lines automatically

Tech Data Mobile now distributing Moto G4 smartphone

Tech Data expecting fourth generation Moto device to become a top 10 selling device in the UK

Exertis signs new distribution deal with Swann

Distributor is offering home security cameras, motion triggered cameras and video doorbell systems from Swann

ANOVO wins multi-million contract from UTL to handle Three returns

The service and repair company is understood to have beaten rivals UTL, Brightstar and DHL in the tender

Exertis exits airtime

The distributor had gathered a base of 22,000 connections across Vodafone, O2 and EE

Exertis now distributing Huawei MediaPad M2 10

The tablet is available in both 10-inch and eight-inch variants

Ingram Australia New Zealand MD Matt Sanderson to replace McCarty as UK chief

Brent McCarty will return to US to lead distributor’s global sales efforts, with Sanderson taking over in July

Ingram Micro launches staff sales incentive with trip to Brazil

Distributor turned Milton Keynes head office into a samba-inspired celebration for launch of this year’s Presidents Club rewards scheme

Ingram Micro acquires server support provider Comms-Care

Comms-Care offers support services to more than 850 IT resellers and becomes the latest in a long line of acquisitions for the distribution giant

Exertis operating profits down 28.8pc to £35 million

Parent company DCC said the decline was due to slowdown of growth in market

DeWalt exclusive to help Global Mobile Comms drill into new markets

Handset manufacturer will distribute MD501 rugged handset through Ingram

Tech Data Mobile made exclusive distributor for Lenovo K5

Five-inch smartphone packs a 13MP camera and was announced in Febraury

Tech Data partners with Lookout for security solutions

Europe-wide agreement will see distributor offer resellers partners Lookout’s cloud-based security portfolio

Exertis lands Samsung E-Board exclusive

‘Out-of-the-box’ interactive display solution will be aimed at the corporate and education sectors

Exertis bags exclusive supply deal for Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

Basingstoke-based distributor will exclusively stock the Korean manufacturer’s new two-in-one premium Windows 10 tablet hybrid

Andrew Peat exits Dixons Carphone following restructure

Peat leaves his role as category director after just two years

Exertis drives Samsung sales with F1 dealer promotion

Ten top performing Samsung Galaxy customers will be flown out to Monaco for all expenses paid visit to world famous Grand Prix

Mainline positive on future as part of EE

Airtime distributor will have more than 150,000 mobile connections by the end of the year

Plan appoints industry veteran Ablard to head of sales role

Former O2 head joins airtime distributor following an 18 month absence from the industry

Tech Data bags exclusive B2B distribution deal for MS Band 2

Microsoft Band activity tracker comes with 11 different sensors and was launched in US in October

Exertis adds MEDION devices to smartphone range

Basingstoke-based distributor will also stock PCs and laptops from Lenovo-owned manufacturer

Ingram signs exclusive supply deal for DEWALT MD501 smartphone

Distributor will offer the Global Mobile Communications-licenced rugged mobile out to its UK reseller channel

Chess signs up with Pier Insurance for policies

Insurance tariffs will be available to airtime distributor’s reseller partners from £2.99 per month

Vodafone awards ANOVO lucrative repair deal

Reverse logistics work to also to transfer from UTL over the next 12 months

Data Select secures HTC distribution deal

Distributor claims its Platinum Club helped it secure the distribution deal

Data Select selling 2,000 VR products each month

MD Donovan describes VR as the “Christmas present for this year” as the segment continues to grow

Gusto partners with EE to stock Juice brand

Operator selling power banks and ultra-fast charging products in all stores and online

Exertis acquires wireless networking distributor Siracom

Siracom supplies range of third party branded wireless infrastructure and security products to over 1000 partners across the UK

EXCLUSIVE: Data Select hot on heels of major rivals says MD

Distributor’s extensive portfolio has competitors “looking over their shoulders”

Data Select secures exclusive Honor distribution deal

Distributor will target its UK online customers with the 5X and 7 smartphones from Huawei’s e-commerce brand

Exertis bags exclusive LG G5 distribution deal

Smartphone is compatible with plug-in modules to enhance camera and audio functionality

Mobile News TV: Awards special

This year’s Mobile News Awards took place at the Hilton on Park Lane on March 10. The industry’s biggest Awards ceremony, hosted by top comedian Lee Nelson, saw more than 800 industry guests enjoy the black tie gala, which was sponsored by Exertis, O2 and IPVDX. We spoke to Mobile News editor Michael Garwood to […]

Tech Data claims new Phonescheme can knock 42pc off handset pricing

The salary sacrifice scheme allows reseller employees to contribute part of their wages towards a new phone

Distribution joy as indirect channel gets Galaxy S7 stock at launch

Exertis, Onecom and Next Communications were amongst the companies who confirmed stock Samsung’s flagship

Azzurri Communications no longer in “financial distress”

EBITDA up 18 per cent to £5.9 million as CEO hails improving margins

Exertis appoints former Dixons man Cushway as Microsoft GM

Matt Cushway will be responsible for Exertis’ Microsoft business

Ingram now a true “lifetime partner”

Distributor can now provide full “cradle to grave” management services to the market

Samsung, Plan and Lebara win big at Mobile News Awards 2016

Korean manufacturer nabbed three gongs at industry’s biggest awards, while Lebara and Plan.com also walked away from the Hilton in Park Lane with two Awards