Tenda targets Ireland

Dublin-based EurAsia, a product sourcing and procurement specialist, has partnered with Tenda to launch the Nova MW3 Mesh Wi-Fi system in Ireland. Jason Zhao, general manager of Tenda UK & Republic of Ireland, said: “The Nova MW3 brings smart WiFi technology to every home user and modern smart home. Building on the Mesh WiFi technology the MW3 can handle simultaneous connections from multiple devices and even works with Alexa allowing you to control compatible devices." Read full story

Corsair to acquire Elgato Gaming

Corsair, a vendor of high-performance PC peripherals and components for gamers, enthusiasts and e-sports athletes, has reached an agreement to acquire Munich-based Elgato Gaming. Elgato’s connected home business, Elgato Eve, will continue as an independent, separate entity under the name Eve Systems. Designed in Germany and California, Elgato products are distributed by major retailers in over eighty countries around the world. Read full story

ALSO buys DistriWan

Distribution giant ALSO is buying DistriWan, a French specialist WiFi networking and security distributor headquartered near Lyon. The price has not been disclosed and the deal is expected to close in the coming weeks. Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO of ALSO, said: “In early 2017, we began to strategically develop our expertise and product range to capitalise on the surging growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) with the purchase of two VADs of security and network products, Smartsec in Finland and BeIP in France. Our acquisition of DistriWan is the next critical step on this path.” Read full story

Exertis adds EZVIZ distribution rights

Exertis has picked up UK distribution rights for EZVIZ, a leading provider of wireless cameras, action cams, sensors and surveillance equipment for the home and business. EZVIZ Wi-Fi and wire free smart home products are also compatible with major voice assistant products from Amazon and Google. Rod Slater, Exertis head of Smart Tech and IoT, said: “Voice assistants have stimulated the smart home market, particularly in applications like security." Read full story

INTERVIEW: Olivier Chevance, Badgy

With 280-plus top retailer, e-tailer and reseller executives confirmed to attend next week’s DISTREE Russia, the hosted buyer tech channel event offers a powerful business platform for tech brands at every stage of channel development. The team from plastic card printer Badgy will be in Moscow next week to hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with partners from across Russia. Channel EMEA caught up with Olivier Chevance, EMEA sales manager for the Badgy range at Evolis, to find out more about the company’s plans for the Russian market. Read full feature

Retailer confirmations for DISTREE Russia up 71% year-on-year

Retailer confirmations for this year’s DISTREE Russia tech channel hosted buyer event are up 71% compared to the same point last year. With six weeks to go until this year’s event, the increased level of support from Russia’s main consumer tech retailers, e-tailers and online marketplaces reinforces DISTREE Russia’s position as the leading event for consumer tech brands from around the world looking to launch, build or manage routes-to-market in Russia. Read full feature