Posted by Richard Strange on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 @ 07:02 AM
Kingston has been demoing its forthcoming portable wireless storage device, codenamed MobiSX, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this month. It’s designed to fix the storage problems that haunt mobile gadget users with products such as Apple's iPad and iPhone.
Compact and capable, delivering multiple video streams to different devices
The flash storage device will be available in 16 or 32GB capacities, and has 802.11n Wi-Fi with a range of around 30ft.
The MobiSX was demo'd simultaneously streaming separate movies to two iPads and an iPhone – with each one playing a different movie. Content stored on the MobiSX is accessed from a directory viewed on mobile device browser, eliminating any need for an app to be installed.
Lightweight and battery powered, Kingston’s MobiSX looks rather like a black iPod Touch, minus the screen. It has two status lights, a power button, a recessed reset pinhole and a mini USB port which can be used for both charging and data transfer. The battery life is said to be around four hours, with a six-hour full recharge time.
More than just a hint of iPhone styling but the MobiSX will be developed for multiple platforms
The MobiSX needn’t function only as storage expansion for nearby mobile devices. Its range can be extended with existing Wi-Fi set-ups – adding in the unit as you’d configure a wireless printer – which has the added benefit of improving battery life.
Despite using iOS devices for its demo, Kingston is keen to stress that this is not an exclusive iOS accessory. In effect, it’s an ultraportable Nas box and will be developed to work with other devices, including Android, and will support a range of formats for playback.
Kingston anticipates the MobiSX will be available in Q2, although it may have a new name by then. The target price of the 16GB model will be under $100, though, as ever, it’s likely to be more in the UK. Ask your Network Group reseller for details.
Posted by Richard Strange on Sun, Nov 28, 2010 @ 09:11 AM
If you're a vendor, distributor or supplier in the IT Channel, then the NBG Roadshow 2010 in Milton Keynes will give you and unique chance to raise the profile of your company, its products and services to the 70 dealer principals, decision makers and buyers of the £160M NBG Group that will be present.
Roadshow Schedule:
Tuesday 14th September
18:00 Pre-Dinner Drinks
19:30 Networking Dinner at nearby HaHa's Restaurant
21:30 After Dinner Drinks & Mingle
Wednesday 15th September
09:00 Roadshow Exhibition Setup
10:30 Roadshow Exhibition Part 1
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Roadshow Exhibition Part 2
14:30 Roadshow Exhibition Breakdown
Opportunities:
Sponsorship
A chance to raise the profile of your company, its products and services within the NBG group and the industry.
Exhibition & Presentation
An opportunity to Exhibit and Present your company to the 70 Dealer principals, decision makers andbuyers of the £160M NBG Group.
The Roadshow Exhibition will be held at:
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes
500 Saxon Gate West
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2HQ
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 09:14 PM
NBG have received a kind invitation from NEMO, the office products buying group, to attend their conference and exhibition at St Andrews Scotland.
Our Managing Director, Phylip Morgan, will be at the exhibition on Saturday Morning of 26th June to talk to NEMO office products dealers who want to broaden their product and services portfolio by joining NBG
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 05:01 AM
Innovative German Company Freecom is enjoying terrific growth in sales with NBG despite the current financial downturn and poor IT sector performance in the UK at the moment.
UK National Account Manager, Tim Stevenson, puts it down to the close collaborative working with the dealers in NBG and the release of their recent Data Recovery Service for hard drives. “We are currently enjoying an incredible 126% month-on-month growth with the NBG by connecting with the group members at their Five Annual Events, and being involved in some of the best marketing strategy we are seeing in the UK currently” says Tim. “The results speak for themselves and we’re delighted!”
Group Chairman Wayne Cockerill is likewise very pleased with the results. “The Independent Dealers in NBG know their customers very well and know exactly what solutions they need and how to take them to market. Freecom take the time to listen to our expertise in our market, understand our business, and work in partnership with us to deliver results”
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 04:57 AM
John Coleman of Skye IT on joining NBG said that "the partnership was sure to deliver benefits to both NBG and Skye".
Sky IT is a £12m IT reseller than enjoys HP Gold Partner Status and recently launched the first Cloud Solution in Dubai.
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 04:53 AM
NBG has been established for over 10 years. Over the years the group has gone from strength to strength and has developed exceptional relationships with leading Vendors and Distributors bringing significant benefits to its members.
Members benefit from improved profitability and competitiveness, better pricing, more marketing, sales referrals, exclusive offers, improved stock control and availability and lower transaction costs. Members also use networking to share resources, ideas and best practices bringing even more benefits to their businesses.
See us at Channel Expo 2010!
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 04:44 AM
Kick4Life is an African charity that uses sport-based events to help children affected by HIV. In return for a 6 figure donation Kick4Life gave Westcoast a World Cup package with a difference! Five lucky resellers would each win 2 tickets on a trip that would see them flying to Johannesburg, watching a FIFA World Cup match live in Soccer City, enjoy a safari and see the work of Kick4Life in action.
To win, resellers had to score goals. Goals were rewarded for a variety of activities including achieving sales targets, registering for Microsoft PinPoint and attending events.
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 04:39 AM
As of 1st feb 2010, NBG have assigned Mr Phylip Morgan to the Postition of MD.
These are exciting times for the group, the new MD has been brought on board to strengthen relationships with vendors and distributors alike.
Congratulations Phyl, and welcome aboard
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 04:29 AM
The Prestigious Savill Court Hotel, Windsor, was the venue last Thursday (22nd April) at NBG’s Annual Gala and Awards sponsored by EntaTech and Microsoft.
Wayne Cockerill, NBG Chairman, was delighted with the response to the event “NBG would not be where it is today without the continued support of vendors, distributors, members and partners that help make the group successful. This was our chance to say thanks to everyone in a very public way”.
A key part of the day was the afternoon NBG Exhibition where vendor and distributors had the opportunity to network with the members of NBG and present through some focussed sessions. The evening was spent enjoying the black tie Gala and Awards with the hysterical entertainment from ever-green comedian Jim Bowen.
The NBG Awards 2010 winners were:
• Vendor of the Year – Epson.
• Distributor of the Year – Ingram Micro.
• Business to Business Reseller of the Year – Aindale.
• Retailer of the Year – Mighty Micro.
• Distribution Account Manager of the Year – Lee Reed, Ingram Micro.
• Vendor Account Manager of the Year – Paul Clayton, Brother UK.
• Product of the Year – Norton 360 by Symantec.
• Personality of the Year – Jon Atherton, EntaTech.
• Outstanding Contribution to NBG – Paul Rambridge, Sweethaven Computers.
Posted by Richard Strange on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 04:27 AM
The highly successful November meeting was held at Intel HQ, Swindon. Although most members got lost finding Intel, a very productive day was had by all. Speakers on the day included Netgear, Corsair, Syscap, Swann, AVG, Wastecare ... and Wayne !
The day was also one of transition ... Robin made a fairwell speech ... Paul & Steve left the exec.
Thank you to Enta for sponsoring the event.