'It's caused us to review our own practice' - channel reacts to fines for Tech Data, Ingram and Apple

Marian McHugh
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As news of the €1.24bn fine slapped on Apple, Tech Data and Ingram Micro continues to sink in for the channel, we asked a number of channel figures what the fine could mean for the vendor's wider partner base

The mammoth fines dished out to Apple, Tech Data and Ingram Micro earlier this week may be specific to the French market, but they have had a ripple effect across the channel globally. Apple too...

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