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Middle East distribution giant Aptec has extended its sales territory for Microsoft OEM products. Aptec previously only held distribution rights for Microsoft OEM products in the UAE. The expanded agreement adds Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait to Aptec’s authorised territory.
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Networking and accessories vendor Belkin has bolstered its Middle East channel, striking a new distribution agreement with Logicom. Belkin reckons that its new partner will enable it to strengthen its presence in the region. Logicom, which is quoted on the Cyprus stock exchange, will push the full portfolio of Belkin products in multiple countries including the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon and Jordan.
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Netgear signs NIT as Middle East VAR
Networking vendor Netgear has signed up Network Information Technology (NIT) as its newest VAR partner in the Middle East. NIT will resell Netgear’s product portfolio across the region, helping the vendor to expand its channel reach.
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Summer slowdown hits Middle East retail channel
The Middle East Retail Academy (MERA) Monthly Monitor Report (MMR) for July 2010 has laid bare the impact of the summer slowdown on trade levels. The MMR canvasses the opinion of IT and consumer electronics retailers and vendors across the Middle East. For July 2010, the MMR Sales Index fell to 5.21 – its second lowest level since the launch of the MMR in June 2009. The retailer Confidence Index plunged to a new record low of 4.46.
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Middle East and North Africa distributor Empa has launched an enterprise solutions business unit. The move forms part of the distributor’s long-term plan to diversify away from its core components business and open up new areas. The enterprise business unit will focus on security solutions. Empa reckons that it has already identified a couple of vendors that would fit well with the ambitions of its new enterprise-focused arm.
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Jarir Bookstore posts second quarter figures
Saudi Arabian retail giant Jarir Bookstore posted sales of US$179.2m for the quarter ending June 2010 - up 17.3% year-on-year. Jarir’s net profits for the quarter climbed 3.2% from a year earlier to hit US$20.2m. Jarir’s first half sales for 2010 were up 18.8% year-on-year at US$391.3m with net profits for the six months ending June totaling US$51.8m.
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Packard Bell signs Distinet in Lebanon
PC vendor Packard Bell, which is part of the Acer group, has signed its first distribution partner in Lebanon. Packard Bell has signed up Distinet, part of the TeleTrade group, to push its products in Lebanon. TeleTrade was established in 1983 and now employs some 150 staff across its various subsidiaries.
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20:20 Mobile extends Doro deal
Mobiles and accessories distribution outfit 20:20 Mobile has struck an extended distribution deal with consumer electronics vendor Doro. Mobiles and accessories distribution outfit 20:20 Mobile has struck an extended distribution deal with consumer electronics vendor Doro. 20:20 Mobile will distribute Doro’s range of easy-to-use mobile phones across the UK, Europe and Middle East.
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CGC reveals Nokia volumes in Qatar
Consolidated Gulf Company (CGC), Nokia distributor and retailer in Qatar, has revealed that it is selling approximately 100,000 devices from the mobile vendor each month. CGC disclosed the figure during its recent annual partner meeting held in Doha. CGC also announced that it would reward its top 30 best performing partners with a trip to Thailand.
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Thomas lands new gig at Toshiba
Binu Thomas has landed a new role at Toshiba’s computer systems division. Thomas has been appointed head of sales for the Middle East and Levant region. In his new role, Thomas is responsible for developing product strategies and planning for each market.
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