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| Maquet to replace Forbes as Ingram’s EMEA boss |
Monday, 29 June 2009 |
Distribution giant Ingram Micro has appointed Alain Maquet as president of its EMEA operation effective July 1st 2009. Maquet is replacing current EMEA president Jay Forbes who is resigning from the company at the end of June and returning to his native Canada. Maquet, currently president of Ingram Micro Latin America, has vast experience of the European market. In his new EMEA role, Maquet will continue to report to Alain Monie, president and COO at Ingram Micro.
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| HP tweaks partner programme for 2010 |
Monday, 29 June 2009 |
IT colossus HP will simplify the 2010 entry process to its preferred partner programme for existing reseller members. The 2010 programme will recognise partners’ existing credentials, educing the number of entry requirements for current Preferred Partners and saving them significant administrative time in qualifying.
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| INTERVIEW: Stuart Fenton, Insight EMEA |
Monday, 29 June 2009 |
Stuart Fenton has more than 18 years of leadership experience in the IT industry and now leads Insight’s EMEA and Asia-Pacific business. NASDAQ-quoted Insight operates as a technology solutions provider serving clients in 170 countries. Today, thousands of clients, including more than 80% of the Fortune 500, use Insight to acquire, implement and manage technology solutions to empower their business.
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| Russian IT companies navigate downturn |
Friday, 29 May 2009 |
Russian IT companies are facing up to a tough economic outlook in 2009. These companies are making the necessary changes to their organisations to emerge stronger once the market picks up. Research company PMR claims that the value of the Russian market could contract by 14% in 2009.
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| DISTREE Channel Week format unveiled for Russia & CIS |
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 |
Channel development in Russia & CIS will become a whole lot easier in 2009 with the launch of the first ever DISTREE Channel Week from June 17th to 19th in Moscow. The event unites Digital Consumer Channel (DCC) with Digital Business Channel (DBC) in one super sized format, letting vendors and channel partners achieve more in a shorter period of time.
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| Microsoft beefs up EMEA retail marketing team |
Friday, 13 March 2009 |
Microsoft has recruited former Motorola marketing executive Jeremy Dale as EMEA regional VP of retail sales and marketing for its entertainment and devices division. In his new role, Dale will attempt to expand the reach of Microsoft consumer products and strengthen the brand within EMEA. Dale will report to Microsoft corporate VP Mitch Koch.
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| EMEA Channel Academy selects vendor winners |
Tuesday, 24 February 2009 |
Eight separate vendors walked away from the ‘EMEA Channel Academy: 2009 Awards’ ceremony knowing that they had the support and approval of senior distribution executives from across the region. EMEA’s first independent, vendor-neutral awards evening included live electronic voting during a glittering gala dinner at the impressive Salle des Etoiles in Monaco.
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| Distributor winners revealed by EMEA Channel Academy |
Tuesday, 24 February 2009 |
A VIP Vendor Jury selected nine distributor winners at the ‘EMEA Channel Academy: 2009 Awards’ event held in Monaco at Salle des Etoiles earlier this month. Using live electronic voting devices, jury members voted for their preferred candidate in front of a packed audience of hundreds of senior distribution executives from across EMEA during a Gala Dinner.
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| DISTREE XXL opens its doors |
Monday, 9 February 2009 |
DISTREE XXL 2009 is opening its doors to 700-plus channel executives from across EMEA. The region’s premier distribution event, taking place in Monaco from February 9th-12th, brings together senior vendor executives with first tier distributors from across the entire region. More than 60 vendors are participating for the first time in 2009, using the event as a platform to launch, build or manage their distribution channels in EMEA.
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| OCZ showcases diverse portfolio at XXL |
Monday, 9 February 2009 |
OCZ Technology Group is showcasing its diverse solutions portfolio at DISTREE XXL this week as the vendor targets further channel expansion in the EMEA region. OCZ strives to deliver increased margins by offering new breakthrough products and technologies for its distribution partners to take to market.
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