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Mobilis strengthens its distribution network
2011-05-16
French case vendor Mobilis has expanded its distributor stable with two new companies : French PC component specialist Master Hightech will address the local small reseller market, while South African broadliner Pinnacle will join Mustek to strengthen Mobilis positions in this country as well as in Southern Africa (Botswana, Mauritius and Namibia) through a broader presence in the generalist IT market.

Pinnacle Africa appointed ATEN authorised distributor
2010-09-16
Africa : broadliner Pinnacle Africa has started the distribution of ATEN connectivity and remote management products in English-speaking African countries, through its offices in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

A new owner for Axiz
2010-08-12
South Africa : broadliner Pinnacle Technology is buying its competitor Axiz Technology, in a deal that will create SA's largest channel-focused company. Pinnacle says it will buy out Axiz's shareholders, which include staff and management, for about €17m. This announcement comes about four months after Axiz scuttled rumours of a possible takeover, when it said in April that there was no formal offer on the table. The deal gives both organisations access to different brands that were not in their portfolios, and would result in cost savings. Pinnacle is focused on the top end of the market, while Axiz has been servicing smaller companies, which enables expanded cross-sell opportunities. Pinnacle subsidiary Workgroup will merge with Axiz once the deal is finalised. Workgroup MD Doug Woolley says, by leveraging a common infrastructure, Workgroup will escalate its product offering into new markets, and Axiz will benefit from the increased solutions expertise (source : IT Web South Africa).

Pinnacle wins Epson distribution
2010-05-20
South African broadliner Pinnacle Africa (formerly Pinnacle Micro) has been appointed as Epson's tier-one broad-based distributor. Pinnacle has been awarded distribution of the full range of Epson products: the consumer range of scanners and printers plus the business range of inkjet, later and large format printers, which it will distribute through its offices in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia (source : IT Online South Africa).

Pinnacle Micro and Sony Storage part ways
2008-10-03
South Africa : after a successful five-year association, broadliner Pinnacle Micro and Sony Storage, have decided to terminate their relationship as at 1 September 2008. This decision of course also covers Pinnacle offices in Botswana and Namibia.