Synnex CEO says Westcon deal offers 'pathway' into Europe and rest of world
But Kevin Murai says Synnex will probably hold off investing further in Westcon International while its SAP conversion and BPO restructure are still ongoing

CEO of US distribution giant Synnex said that his firm's 10 per cent stake in Westcon-Comstor's EMEA and APAC business will act as a pathway to expand globally. Synnex announced yesterday its intention...
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