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The sixth annual DISTREE Brazil 2016 ended yesterday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. By uniting consumer technology brands from around the world with senior executives from Brazil’s leading e-tailers, retailers and distributors, the event unlocked multiple new business opportunities for exhibitors and delegates. Frederic Simard, Event Director for DISTREE Brazil, commented: “We want to thank all of this year’s sponsors, event partners and delegates for their support of DISTREE Brazil 2016. The event is firmly established as Brazil’s premier annual event for the consumer technology retail channel."
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DISTREE Brazil welcomes consumer tech retailers to annual channel showcase event
The sixth annual DISTREE Brazil 2016 (www.distree-brasil.com) starts today in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The focused two-day event provides a powerful opportunity for consumer technology brands to hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with senior executives and buyers from Brazil’s top channel partners, including retailers, e-tailers and distributors.
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INTERVIEW: Miguel Angel Sánchez, Momit
Smart home device manufacturer Momit is heading to Brazil later this month to showcase its product portfolio to the country’s leading retailers and distributors. Momit is a confirmed exhibitor at DISTREE Brazil 2016, which takes place in Sao Paulo from 20-21st September 2016. Miguel Angel Sánchez, CEO at Momit, gave Channel LatAm the lowdown on the company’s plans for the event and the Brazilian market.
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DISTREE Brazil confirms additional exhibitors ahead of sixth annual tech channel event
DISTREE Brazil 2016 will create a wealth of new channel business opportunities for consumer technology brands participating at the event later this month. DISTREE Events, the organiser of DISTREE Brazil, has confirmed that HP and Akyumen are Gold Sponsors of this year’s event, with Coletek and Logitech as Silver Sponsors.
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INTERVIEW: Christian Butzer, PanzerGlass
PanzerGlass is ready to make its mark in Latin American consumer channels with its innovative screen protection technology. PanzerGlass will attend next month’s DISTREE Brazil event in Sao Paulo on September 20-21st, to meet senior executives from the country’s leading retailers and disributors. Channel LatAm, a media partner for DISTREE Brazil, caught up with Christian Butzer, general manager Latin America at PanzerGlass, to find out more about the company’s plans.
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ESI confirmed for DISTREE Brazil
Next month’s DISTREE Brazil event provides a unique opportunity for technology brands to meet face-to-face with senior executives from the country’s most influential channel partners, retailers and e-tailers. One company looking to take full advantage of the business development opportunity is ESI Cases & Accessories, which will use DISTREE Brazil to introduce its portfolio to in-country channel partners.
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Nubia eyes European and Latin American markets
Smartphone brand Nubia has announced expansion plans for Europe and Latin America. Consumers in Mexico, Argentina, Russia, Spain and Germany will soon be able to purchase the latest nubia devices in their domestic markets. That includes the nubia Z11 mini, Z9 mini and Z9 Max. Mai Donghai, senior VP of Nubia Technology and co-founder of the nubia brand, said: “nubia has had success in China for the past three years, and now we are setting our sights on new international markets for expansion. We are excited for more consumers to experience nubia’s leading-edge mobile devices.”
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One in two would consider sharing smart home data for cash
A worldwide survey by Intel Security has revealed that 54% of respondents would consider sharing their personal data collected from their smart home with companies in exchange for money. A whopping 70% agreed that companies should give coupons and discounts to customers in return for data about device usage, according to a survey of 9,000 global consumers sponsored by Intel Security. The survey also found that 77% of respondents believe smart homes will be as common in 2025 as smartphones are today, but 66% are also very concerned about smart home data being hacked by cybercriminals.
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Mionix appoints Deal Time as GCC distributor
Mionix, a Swedish manufacturer of professional high-end gaming accessories, has signed a distribution deal with Deal Time for the GCC region. As per the terms of the agreement, Deal Time will promote and distribute the Mionix brand and develop channel business for the vendor across the region. Jack DCosta, managing director at Deal Time, said: “The Middle East region has one of the most active and dynamic gaming communities, who are always looking for the latest and best gaming peripherals."
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Tianjin Tianhai to buy Ingram Micro for US$6 billion
Distribution giant Ingram Micro is set to become part of Chinese logistics and aviation outfit HNA Group in a US$6 billion cash deal. HNA Group is the largest stockholder of Tianjin Tianhai, the company that has tabled the US$38.90 a share offer, which represents a 39% premium on Ingram Micro’s average closing price during the last month. The definitive merger agreement has been unanimously approved by Ingram Micro’s board of directors.
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