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Belkin Appoints Cellnet

By David Richards| 27 May 2013


	Ingram Micro, which is the US company’s main distributor, recently merged Brightpoint into their mainstream operation in Australia. The Brightpoint operation which is now called Ingram Micro Mobility is a main competitor to Cellnet. Belkin management said that Cellnet will distribute Belkin’s smartphone and tablet accessories for Apple, Samsung and HTC along with WeMo, Belkin’s new home automation range. Jason Pollock, Telecoms Business Development Manager for Belkin ANZ, said “Cellnet is the ANZ leader in telco accessories, supply chain services & distribution, making this partnership a natural choice. Through this distribution agreement we are strategically building our presence in this important and growing area for Belkin.” More to follow.

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David Richards has been writing about technology for more than 30 years. A former Fleet Street journalist, he wrote the Award Winning Series on the Federated Ships Painters + Dockers Union for the Bulletin that led to a Royal Commission. He is also a Logie Winner for Outstanding Contribution To TV Journalism with a story called The Werribee Affair. In 1997, he built the largest Australian technology media company and prior to that the third largest PR company that became the foundation company for Ogilvy PR. Today he writes about technology and the impact on both business and consumers.