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Exertis: It’s vital for channel to climb on wearables bandwagon
Exertis sales director of mobile Simon Woodman talks up the “huge” selling opportunities of wearable technology in B2B and B2C
Distributors - Michael Garwood
November 4, 2014
Olive’s revenue up 63 per cent to £17.6m
Increase of £6.6 million from the previous financial year, with EBITDA almost quadrupling to £4.5 million
Dealers - Paul Withers
November 4, 2014
Exertis launches Dell demo-suite to highlight it’s latest products
Resellers and customers invite to Exertis’ Basingstoke HQ to experience latest Dell solutions and products
Distributors - James Pearce
November 4, 2014
Mainline launches ‘Ding Dong Merrily Dubai’ incentive
Dealers making EE Small Business connections have the chance to win a holiday to Dubai, with each one having a 25 per cent chance of winning an instant prize
Dealers - Paul Withers
November 3, 2014
Amazon launches O2 contract sales and starts undercutting network partner
Amazon offering enhanced deals on O2 contracts after it starts selling operator’s airtime
Retailers - Alex Yau
October 28, 2014
Maintel acquires Proximity in £9.6 million deal
Maintel broadens product portfolio with acquisition of unified communications player
Dealers - Alex Yau
October 27, 2014
Tech Data appointed by HTC as exclusive UK distributor for Nexus 9
Tablet, the first to run Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, now available to order from the distributor, with shipments of WiFi version to begin early next month
Distributors - Paul Withers
October 27, 2014
Exclusive Interview: Where next for heavy-hitter Rod Millar?
Just days after quitting Tech Data – Millar is already planning a return to the mobile industry
Distributors - Michael Garwood
October 24, 2014
Voice Mobile ‘going for it’ with accessories website
Mobile Phone Kit currently offers 4,000 accessories across 43 different brands and 16 categories
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 24, 2014
Advanced Computer software extends Aer Lingus mobile deal
Software company extends agreement with Aer Lingus to offer a range of mobile applications
Dealers - Alex Yau
October 23, 2014
Exclusive: Brightstar 20:20 and Redeem battle for £12m O2 deal
O2 handset recycling contract tender process nears its conclusion after six months
Distributors - Alex Yau
October 22, 2014
Frequency invests in people to drive up turnover 20 per cent
Accessories distributor currently recruiting for 20 new positions as it targets turnover boost
Distributors - Paul Withers
October 22, 2014
Exclusive: Vodafone stuns dealers by axing £100 ‘port-in’ bonus
Dealers complain operator’s commercials were no longer strong enough and that Vodafone had taken themselves out of the acquisition market
Dealers - Alex Yau
October 21, 2014
Riley-led consortium agrees £500 million Daisy buyout
Agreement ends negotiations which had dragged on for three months and sees Daisy return to private ownership
Distributors - Alex Yau
October 20, 2014
Excalibur rejects bid approaches
Vodafone Platinum Partner confirms it has held talks with potential suitors but that no agreements were made
Dealers - Alex Yau
October 20, 2014
Apple unveils iPad Air 2 and mini 3 – O2, EE, Vodafone and Three to stock
iPad Air 2 hailed as the thinnest tablet on the market – at just 6.1mm, and now includes fingerprint recognition technology. Prices start from £319 for the mini 3 and £399 for the iPad Air 2.
Retailers - Michael Garwood
October 17, 2014
Tech Data goes after neglected emergency services sector
Police, health service and military being targeted by Tech Data following extended agreement
Distributors - Alex Yau
October 16, 2014
iPhone sees mobile retailers buck high street footfall trend
iPhone 6 launch sees footfall rise by 8.2 per cent across mobile phone
Retailers - Alex Yau
October 16, 2014
Four in five companies have seen mobile productivity boost
Despite rise in mobile working just 42 per cent of enterprises are using a mobile device management tool
Dealers - Alex Yau
October 16, 2014
Carphone to open 40 concession stores in Currys/PC World
Outlets within 40 Currys/PC World shops will be as Carphone Warehouse this week, with all 159 opened by Christmas
Retailers - James Pearce
October 13, 2014
Daisy launches dealer incentive with Vodafone and Sony
Dealers will receive a £50 bonus for every Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone connected to a Vodafone 4G price plan
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 13, 2014
Amazon to open first high street store
Reports claim site will be located in New York City and will act as a point for customers to pick-up online orders, eventually showcasing Amazon products such as the Fire smartphone and Kindle e-readers
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 10, 2014
Exclusive: Ex-Avenir boss Andy Tow joins Excalibur as CCO
Tow joins Vodafone Platinum Partner as chief commercial officer three months after departure from airtime distributor
Dealers - Alex Yau
October 9, 2014
Veteran James to drive Evolve forward
Former Excell group sales director for key accounts joins as group sales and marketing director, as Vodafone Platinum Partner also reveals it has won its biggest One Net deal to date
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 9, 2014
Vodafone begins reopening Phones 4u stores
130 Phones 4u stores to be rebranded and reopened by operator by mid-November
Retailers - Alex Yau
October 9, 2014
Chess buys £2.2 million turnover ICT business
Chess broadens IT portfolio with acquisition of Borehamwood-based firm
Distributors - Alex Yau
October 9, 2014
Plan.com expands to meet demand
As partner numbers reach 140 in just six months, firm grows office space to 3,330 square feet, with plans to increase staff numbers from 33 to 40 by the end of the year
Dealers - Michael Garwood
October 8, 2014
Gusto lands exclusive Q4 John Lewis supply deals
Trio of products to be sold at the department store chain as Gusto posts revenue of £1.3 million for September – its best ever monthly performance
Distributors - Paul Withers
October 8, 2014
Genuine Solutions keeps up accessory drive with A1 Comms
Distributor to supply 80 stores across the UK with a range of accessories from brands including Sennheiser, Integral, House of Marley and Noisehush
Distributors - Paul Withers
October 7, 2014
Micro P dropped from Exertis branding
DCC combines Exertis Micro P with Exertis Gem and will operate under Exertis UK
Distributors - James Pearce
September 29, 2014
Carphone offers to reimburse Phones 4u iPhone customers
Retailer labels decision not to customers who pre-ordered iPhone 6 or 6 Plus through retailer as unfair
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 29, 2014
Mainline launches ‘Premium Partner Programme’
EE airtime distributor believes it will make a positive impact on each dealer’s ability to gain and retain business
Distributors - Paul Withers
September 26, 2014
Phones 4u iPhone customers won’t receive money back
Administrators advise that any deposits on new iPhone handsets will not be refunded
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 26, 2014
What do you think to the new square design BlackBerry Passport
Mobile News wants your views on the new BlackBerry Passport smartphone.
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 25, 2014
BlackBerry unveils Passport smartphone
Passport is first smartphone released by Canadian manufacturer in more than a year, running the new BB10.3 operating system
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 24, 2014
Dixons Carphone to offer more jobs to Phones 4u staff
Retailer’s executive team hosting a recruitment day in Stoke-on-Trent for employees of fallen rival
Retailers - James Pearce
September 23, 2014
OneCom hires ex-Phones 4u staff
Six ex-staff members already hired and dealer is inviting applications from more
Dealers - Alex Yau
September 23, 2014
Exclusive: Rod Millar quits Tech Data Mobile
Tech Data Mobile senior vice president Rod Millar has resigned from the firm after more than seven years. Stephen Nolan promoted as senior VP of Europe. 
Distributors - Michael Garwood
September 22, 2014
Phones 4u staff “shocked” and “disgusted” by owners
Stunned and emotional staff blast BC Partners for the way it has managed the retailer’s entrance into administration
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 22, 2014
Vodafone buys 140 Phones 4u stores safeguarding 900 jobs
Operator, partially blamed for firms collapse, to take over 140 stores safeguarding 900 jobs. Administrators confirms 628 head office jobs axed so far. 
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 19, 2014
In Pictures: Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus go on sale at Regent Street store
Thousands of customers eagerly await the release of Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus outside London’s Regent Street store today. 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 19, 2014
Excalibur Comms launches charity record attempt
Swindon-based firm looking to raise more than £50,000 for charity
Dealers - Alex Yau
September 19, 2014
Phones 4u bondholders seek EE and Vodafone deal
Potential deal would see Phones 4u stores open if operators are willing to agree terms
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 18, 2014
Daisy analysis finds more of its dealers are diversifying
Around 80 per cent of its base don’t see mobile as being central to their businesses, with 60 per cent offering fixed line within their core services
Distributors - Paul Withers
September 18, 2014
OneCom contest winner becomes Portsmouth FC squad member
Stu Carpenter wins squad membership in a free prize draw organised by Vodafone Platinum Partner OneCom
Dealers - Paul Withers
September 18, 2014
Dixons Carphone secures Phones 4u jobs as EE makes move
Operator in discussions that would save more jobs at stricken retailer
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 17, 2014
EE apologises for cutting off 552 Phones 4u connections
P4u management had phones temporarily disconnected on Monday as they were breaking news of future to staff
Retailers - James Pearce
September 17, 2014
Phones 4u staff likely to miss out on redundancy payments
Taxpayer may be left to foot bill if company if no buyer is found by PwC
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 16, 2014
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