Seagate cracks whip over grey market activity

Hannah Breeze
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Vendor claims it is not afraid to terminate contracts if its partners are found to be dabbling in the grey market

Seagate is "diligently and aggressively" clamping down on grey market activity in what it says is an effort to ensure loyalty from its dedicated and authorised resellers. The vendor claims it ha...

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