Prestigio signs Ingram Micro Mexico as distributor

Prestigio, an international manufacturer of mobile devices, consumer electronics and accessories, has struck a deal to distribute its tablets through Ingram Micro Mexico. Ruslan Matuzov, Business Development Manager Latin America at Prestigio, said: “Ingram Micro is the leading distributor in Mexico giving us access to the largest customer base.” Read full story

Lick eyes expansion outside France

Retail sensation Lick is redefining the consumer channel for connected objects in France. Lick now operates 17 stores focused on demonstrating and selling connected devices and smart technologies. Stephane Bohbot, owner and CEO at Innov8, Lick’s parent company, is now looking to replicate Lick’s French success through expansion into other major European markets. Read full story

Entatech pushes Hannspree Micro PC

UK-based distributor Entatech has started pushing the new pocket-sized Micro PC from consumer electronics brand Hannspree as part of its portfolio. Available now from Entatech, the Hannspree Micro PC is touted as the smallest computer in the market, transforming any HDMI compatible display into a Windows 8 PC including touch screen functionality for touch screen ready displays. Read full story

+iD reveals big plans for small card reader

+iD plans to rapidly expand its channel reach across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in 2015. The company, which offers a smart card reader, will attend next month’s DISTREE EMEA event in Monaco to meet face-to-face with the region’s leading retailers, e-tailers and distributors. Channel EMEA, an official Media Partner for DISTREE EMEA, caught up with Arte Ermel, general manager at +iD to learn more about the company’s plans. Read full story

Record number of retailers confirmed for DISTREE EMEA

DISTREE EMEA 2015 will host a record number of senior executives and buyers from top retailers and e-tailers. DISTREE EMEA, which takes place in Monaco from February 24th to 27th, offers technology and consumer electronics brands a unique opportunity to pre-schedule one-on-one meetings with retailers and e-tailers looking to expand their product portfolio, identify new suppliers and place orders. Read full feature

Consumer technology: a trillion dollar market?

This year’s International CES event in Las Vegas kicked off with the traditional analysis of global market statistics and trends. Steve Koenig, director of industry analysis at CEA claimed that global consumer technology spending hit US$1.024 trillion in 2014. While it is always nice to come up with a value for the global market size, it is also important to recognise the limitations of the data available and understand that some degree of estimation may be inevitable. Read full feature