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Tech Data wins top Microsoft award for software download initiative
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James Reed: TDActivate- here has set the standard for software download and activation
ech Data has been named Microsoft OEM Partner of the Year for the EMEA region in recognition of the innovation and performance it has shown in developing and driving the TDActivate-here initiative.
Te platform has been a great success. Over the past 18 months, we have seen the mix of our Microsoft business shift from being ‘boxed’ to downloads and it is very clear that this is now the way that most resellers and retailers prefer to transact their single-unit sales.
James Reed, Software Director at Tech Data said: ‘TDActivate-here has set a high standard for software download and activation. We have been working hard to communicate the benefits to customers and to encourage them to use the system effectively. We’ve also continued to enhance and improve the system and our development, marketing and support teams have done a great job. We’re pleased to get this recognition from Microsoft, but believe there is still much more we can do to help our customers and make TDActivate-here even better.’
Tech Data recently made its InStore app available; this can be installed on PCs used at the point of sale to provide
Moto 360 Dark Metal really looks the part
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he new Moto 360 Dark Metal edition is now in stock at Tech Data Mobile and we’re expecting it to be hot property, so we advise you to get orders in early.
Wearable technology is the hottest trend in the market and this highly desirable and elegantly crafted Android smart watch really looks the part.
It runs Android Wear™ and is compatible with smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher. Te round backlit LCD display is striking and clear and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 makes it tough too. At only 124g it is very light and wireless charging makes it easy to keep running – and a single charge should last the whole day. Te charging dock is included in the price.
It comes with 4GB internal storage, 512MB RAM and Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy connectivity, and has a built-in pedometer and optical heart rate monitor. For more information, call on 01256 788 010 or email
orders@techdatamobile.com
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retailers with immediate access to the full range of software packages available on the system. As well as the complete portfolio of Microsoft Office products, software from Adobe, Symantec and McAfee, plus best-selling solutions from Sage, FSecure, Iris Software and a wide range of PC publishers are already available on TDActivate-here. More vendors are being added this year. Tere are a number of key advantages to selling software downloads using TDActivate-here – no upfront investment in inventory, the ability to offer a large portfolio of products at no cost, renewal pipeline management for products such as Office 365 and the ability to offer software attach option either in store or online. Tech Data can provide you with a fully-integrated version of TDActivate-here for you to deploy within your business. For independents, our InStore- Liite tool can be deployed in around five minutes, making it really quick and simple for retailers to offer electronic activation of software to customers. Te award is being presented at a special Microsoft event in Dublin this month. For more information please get in touch with the Software team – email
software@techdata.co.uk or call 01256 864114
APC offers two for one power charging T
he APC M5BK and M10BK Mobile Power Packs are ideal for consumers who want to quickly charge-up their tablets and smartphones. Tey are great value too and look good in store and at home. With its fast-charging
2.4A (12W) USB port and second 1A (5W) output, which is more suited to smartphones, the M5BK is powerful enough to provide two full charges to most smartphones, while the M10BK can support a single full charge to a tablet or four full charges to a smartphone. An LED display shows the unit’s remaining charge while an on/off button ensures the battery does not unintentionally discharge when not in use. See InTouch for more information or contact the PC Components team on 01256 864 220 or at
components@techdata.co.uk
Adam Gay takes on Retail role A
dam Gay, who was formerly part of the dedicated CE team, has taken up the post of Retail Director at Tech Data. In his new post, be will be engaging
with customers and vendors, building strong business relationships and strategic plans. If you need to contact Adam, please email
adam.gay@
techdata.co.uk
Adam Gay: Building retail partnerships
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