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InPrint 2016 selling out
fast
InPrint 2016 show organisers FM Brooks are
considering taking on more space to meet
high demand, after selling 80% of available
space with months to go before the third
staging of the industrial print show on
November 16-17 in Milan, Italy.
InPrint Co-Founder Frazer Chesterman said:
“We chose to locate InPrint 2016 in Milan because,
outside of Germany, Lombardy is the largest
manufacturing region in Europe. Italy’s leadership
in textiles is well known, but other decorative
segments are thriving in Northern Italy too. These
include wood decoration and lamination, glass,
plastics, ceramics, packaging and the famous Italian
automotive industry. InPrint 2016 will showcase all
these technologies as well the latest market leading
screen printing and digital inkjet developments.”
Selling guide
Tech Data and Microsoft have jointly produced a guide showing
how Microsoft technologies and Windows 10 in particular can
accelerate learning in schools and classrooms. Kirsty Prigmore,
Public Sector Marketing Manager at Tech Data, said: “Microsoft
is putting a lot of effort and investment into providing the right
software tools and services for modern learning environments.
We’ve been working together successfully to support resellers
in developing business in the education sector and the guide
is the latest product of that partnership. We’re hoping it will
inspire more resellers to start targeting schools and colleges, as
many already do very successfully.”
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microsoft-reseller-guide
Bluefish extends
commitment to Spicers
Midlands-based Bluefish Office Products
has renewed its commitment to Spicers,
extending its contract with the wholesaler
for a further three years.
Bluefish Managing Director Mark Heath said:
“Our expectation from a key partner is that they
provide an ongoing great service, with the right
level of inventory and a product portfolio that fits
our customer base at the right price. Trading with
and committing to one main partner provides us as
a business with real benefits of continuity.”
Call for entries
The Stationers’ Company is calling for
entries to its annual Innovation Excellence
Awards, celebrating innovation and
creativity in the UK Communications and
Content Industries.
The Awards, launched in 2014 to highlight the
valuable contribution the industries make to the
UK economy and society, invite organisations to
demonstrate best practice in product design, services,
campaigns or business process development.
Tony Mash, the Stationers’ Company Industry
Committee Chairman, said: “Our panel of judges
will evaluate entries on their innovation, ability to
generate economic growth in the sector and overall
positive social impact.”
Winners will be announced at a lunch and
exhibition of all entries at Stationers’ Hall on
June 27.
VOW enhances
e-commerce site
VOW has upgraded the OPinfo.net
e-commerce site with new branding, a
responsive design for mobile and tablet
users, enhanced product imagery, details
of linked and cross-sell products for items
and more descriptive product information.
Providing all the functions of a standard
e-commerce website, bar online purchasing,
OPinfo.net is designed for VOW resellers that
don’t have an e-commerce website or web store.
Customers can use OPinfo.net to browse and
view products online, which they can then order
directly from the reseller/dealer.
The site also has an enhanced 'dealer locator'
feature for end users who stumble across the site
and want to order or find a VOW dealer in their
area.
Integra 2016 conference
dates
Integra Office Solutions has announced
that its 2016 National Conference will be
held on September 15 at the East Midlands
Conference Centre and Orchard Hotel,
Nottingham.
The focus of this year’s event will be
connecting independent dealers with opportunities
to accelerate their growth. Highlights include a
series of informative business sessions and an
exhibition that is expected to attract over 70 key
partners. The day will be rounded off with a black
tie Gala Dinner and awards ceremony.
MICROSOFT
IN EDUCATION
Accelerate insight and impact an
immersive learning experience.
2016 edition
Customisable marketing
tools for SMB resellers
Following extensive customer feedback, Tech
Data has launched a set of online tools for
SMB resellers. These include a streamlined
Marketing Portal, giving access to template
emails, web banners and white papers, and a
set of Web Store options with a simple data
feed provided free of charge.
The resources are being made available through
Tech Data Accelerate, an SMB-focused microsite
that also provides quick links to Tech Data’s Credit
Elevator, Vendor Partner Programmes and Events.
The Marketing Portal provides a quick and easy
way for resellers to produce customer emails from
marketing templates to which they can add their
own messages, links and contact details. Over 30
vendors are represented on the portal, including HP,
Microsoft, Samsung, Cisco, Dell and Lenovo.
The Tech Data Web Store is also accessible
via the Accelerate pages. Registered resellers and
retailers can make use of a free data feed, enabling
them to display details and pricing of the entire Tech
Data portfolio within their own website.
For £395 per annum, resellers can have their
own ecommerce site with fully-functioning shopping
cart. Tech Data will despatch orders directly to
the end user in the reseller’s name. A full website
construction and maintenance service is available
for £995 per annum.
