StoneFly signs distribution partnership with Consolidate IT
Integrated IP storage area network (SAN) systems vendor StoneFly has announced a partnership with storage VAD Consolidate IT. Consolidate IT joins the fast-growing StoneFly MVP Channel Program, which was launched in 2006 to offer resellers across Europe access to a full range of field-tested IP SAN appliances. StoneFly products will be available through Consolider IT offices in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
New manager for Tech Data DSD
Tomáš Kácha, who was previously Civil Engineering and Architecture Business Development Manager for broadliner Tech Data, has been promoted to the role of Business Unit Manager Design Software Division (DSD) for both Czech Republic and Slovakia. He reports to Tomáš Cígler, DSD BU Manager for the whole Eastern Europe, and manages 10 people (source : ChannelWorld Cesko).
Compatible enlightened by Luxeed
Benelux : cabling and connectivity Compatible Computer Solutions has been chosen by Korean vendor Luxeed as first distributor of its multiLED-colored keyboards in Europe. Other distributors should soon follow in France and Germany (source : Computer Reseller News Nederland).
Infinigate protects endpoints with Sophos
Danmark : security VAD Infinigate has started to distribute Sophos endpoint solutions. This agreement follows the fact that Sophos purchased Utimaco last year, which Infinigate already is a distributor (source : Computer Reseller News Danmark).
An official Brother for Megabajt
Poland : broadliner Megabajt has been appointed official distributor by japanese vendor Brother for its printers and supply (source : Computer Reseller News Polska).
Some hardware for Interbel
Spain : previously a software-only distributor, VAD Interbel has expanded its reach by signing a distribution partnership with security vendor SonicWALL (source : Channel Insider España).
More SMB sale team for Tech Data
Italy : broadliner Tech Data has expanded its SMB sales team by appointing Amanda Brembati as Sales Manager Managed and Fabio Albertini as Sales Manager Select. Both report to Paolo Quacci, commercial director SMB (source : Channel City Italia).
IT boss Doughty quits Avenir
United Kingdom : telephony specialist Avenir Telecom has today confirmed its commercial director John Doughty has left the company. Doughty, who joined Avenir from IT distributor Computer 2000 a year and a half ago, is understood to be setting up a consultancy business for the telecoms and IT sectors. Avenir also confirmed the appointment former Parrot business manager Stuart Balaam as accessories sales director (source : Mobile News United Kingdom).
Two distributors for an encrypted disk
France : UK-based storage specialist Origin Storage has signed distribution partnerships with broadliner Ingram Micro and cabling and accessories specialist Uniformatic for encrypted external hard drive Data Locker from eponymous American vendor.
Systeam displays on Iiyama
Germany : broadliner Systeam has started the distribution of the whole line of monitors from Iiyama (source : Computer Reseller News Deutschland).
