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Dublin-based EurAsia, a product sourcing and procurement specialist, has partnered with Tenda to launch the Nova MW3 Mesh Wi-Fi system in Ireland. Jason Zhao, general manager of Tenda UK & Republic of Ireland, said: “The Nova MW3 brings smart WiFi technology to every home user and modern smart home. Building on the Mesh WiFi technology the MW3 can handle simultaneous connections from multiple devices and even works with Alexa allowing you to control compatible devices."
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Corsair to acquire Elgato Gaming
Corsair, a vendor of high-performance PC peripherals and components for gamers, enthusiasts and e-sports athletes, has reached an agreement to acquire Munich-based Elgato Gaming. Elgato’s connected home business, Elgato Eve, will continue as an independent, separate entity under the name Eve Systems. Designed in Germany and California, Elgato products are distributed by major retailers in over eighty countries around the world.
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Tech Data collaborates with Softline Solutions
Distributor Tech Data has announced an enhanced range of software asset management services, developed in collaboration with Softline Solutions, a leading provider of software asset management and licence management services. The two companies have developed a tailored offering for managed service providers (MSPs) enabling improved accuracy and efficiency in their monthly consumption reporting and related processes, such as billing.
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I-Life picks up Microsoft business expansion award
Consumer electronics brand I-Life has won a ‘Business Expansion FY 18’ award from Microsoft, recognising its consistent growth and expansion in the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and CIS region. I-Life’s products are aimed at budget-smart consumers. Citing IDC statistics, I-Life claims that it took the top spot in the entry-level notebook and tablet category for 2017 in the Middle East and Africa region.
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ALSO signs distribution deal with Materialise
ALSO has signed a distribution agreement with Materialise, a leading provider of software for 3D printing. The agreement to market Materialise’s HP Build Processor and Materialise Magics software will cover Europe, excluding the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Beyond providing pre- and post-sales technical support, ALSO will offer a suite of services to VARs, helping to recruit, train, and authorise them to market these software packages to end customers.
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Peli Products announces expansion in Turkey
Peli Products has opened a new office in Ankara, Turkey, as part of its continued growth in the EMEA region. Since its European distribution and sales office was opened in Barcelona in 1997, Peli Products - a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases and advanced portable lighting systems - has been following a plan of continued expansion across the region.
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DISTREE EMEA 2019 Early Bird offer announced
DISTREE Events has announced an improved range of benefits as part of its Early Bird offer for exhibitors participating at DISTREE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2019 – the region’s leading premium hosted buyer event for technology channels. The 17th annual DISTREE EMEA will take place in Monaco from 19th to 22nd February 2019. The Early Bird offer includes €3000 (US$3530) worth of exhibitor benefits.
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Help AG named Tenable platinum partner in Middle East
Help AG, an information security services, consultancy and solutions provider in the Middle East, has become a Middle East platinum partner for cyber exposure company Tenable. Two years after signing its reseller agreement with Tenable, Help AG has incorporated the vendor’s cyber exposure solutions into its security architecture, leveraging the technology within its cyber security operations centre (CSOC) to enhance the capabilities of its managed vulnerability scanning (MVS) service.
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Krusell signs partner contract with Samsung
Swedish mobile case manufacturer Krusell has signed a partner contract with Samsung to join their global Samsung Mobile Accessory Partner Program (SMAPP). The agreement opens up opportunities for Krusell and Samsung to design and market a line of Krusell products under the co-branding of ‘Designed for Samsung’. Ulf Sandberg, CEO at Krusell, said: “We are very happy to announce this co-operation. The partnership will not only be beneficial for both parties through a widened portfolio of products, it will also open new doors in terms of distribution of Krusell’s cases and covers for Samsung Galaxy devices.”
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Device brand I-Life has signed a partnership with distribution partner Arena Bilgisayar and Hepsiburada, Turkey’s largest e-commerce platform, to enter the Turkish electronics market. I-Life will offer its range of products to Turkish consumers by leveraging Arena’s and Hepsiburada’s country-wide network. Serkan Celik, CEO at Arena Bilgisayar, said: "We are delighted to to partner with I-Life to launch and distribute its range of laptops and PCs in the Turkish market.”
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