Tech Data
Tech Data's Q1 numbers inflated by Avnet TS
European sales hit $4bn during broadliner's latest quarter as Avnet acquisition feeds into results for the first time
Microsoft picks four distributors following software review
Microsoft launched a review of software distribution earlier this year
Azlan Technology Solutions unveils UK executive A-team
Newly formed VAD names six Avnet and four Tech Data execs in new leadership team, as well as former Arrow bigwig Ian Jeffs
UK Azlan TS boss: We're now 50 per cent bigger than our nearest UK competitor
UK managing director of Tech Data's Azlan and newly acquired TS business opens up on the integration of the two operations
Exertis: It's time people knew just how big we are
MD Paul Bryan opens up over £2bn-distributor's growth plans, the likelihood of distressed acquisitions and shedding its tag as a broadliner
Microsoft kicks off UK software distribution review
VIP and Ci Distribution thought to be in the mix alongside incumbents Entatech, Exertis, Ingram Tech Data and Westcoast
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Tech Data's top and bottom lines shrink
But distributor says it gained share in key geographies and select product categories in its Q4
Tech Data's European boss on integration timetable and rebranding
Patrick Zammit also claims Avnet deal gives Tech Data edge over Ingram and discusses geography and relationship gains of last week's blockbuster union
Key Avnet execs handed roles within Tech Data's European team
Tech Data shuffles pack after completing Avnet acquisition
Tech Data closes Avnet TS buyout and unveils managerial manoeuvres
Patrick Zammit takes European leadership post
Tech Data-Avnet union may not be the last distie mega-merger of 2017
Doug Woodburn predicts that the distribution skyline is set for more consolidation
Sharp signs up Tech Data's Maverick in distribution deal
Maverick will distribute Sharp's large-format displays in the UK
Avnet TS hits right notes in results swan song
Distributor hits high end of its guidance for sales and profits as Tech Data acquisition looms
Tech Data European boss Cano planning exit - source
After Avnet TS acquisition, Nestor Cano will retire
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Are we heading for IT distribution oligarchy?
With seven of the top 20 UK distributors of 2010 having been acquired or gone bust, will resellers and vendors soon be faced with a lack of choice, asks Doug Woodburn?
Sales slumps for Avnet and Ingram
Both disties offer M&A udpates on earnings calls, as Ingram prepares to be swallowed by HNA and Avnet gears up to sell TS unit to Tech Data
Azlan creates specialist security unit
Distribution giant looking to capitalise on opportunity around highly virtualised and hybrid infrastructures
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Tech Data CEO talks credit, debt - and mouse mats - in wake of Avnet TS deal
Bob Dutkowsky claims Avnet was the deal his firm wanted to do above all others as he talks to CRN sister publication Channelnomics Europe
Industry reacts to Avnet TS/Tech Data merger
The news that Tech Data is to acquire Avnet's Technology Solutions business for £2.6bn has left the industry reeling…..
Arrow closing Stockport office and considering nearshoring move - sources
Distributor tight-lipped on rumours it is closing a satellite office and weighing up moving some functions out to Poland
