TP-Link extends reach through distribution agreement with Computer 2000

We are pleased to announce that TP-LINK, global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products, has signed an agreement with us. Our partnership will see the complete TP-LINK product range made available to resellers countrywide via our distribution network from today.

“TP-LINK and Computer 2000 join together at an interesting time. Demand continues to grow for networking solutions and we have an exciting roadmap of new products that will continue to stimulate interest from the market”, said Eric Wang, Country Manager of TP-LINK UK. “TP-LINK has achieved huge growth in the past 12 months and this partnership underlines our dedication to developing the UK channel. We are committed to providing solid and exciting revenue opportunities for Computer 2000 and its customers”.

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CPU liquid cooling – Antec’s KUHLER H2O Series Review Round-up

Liquid cooling for CPUs are a preferred method of cooling for many gamers due to its superior heat transferring characteristics. Antec have recently brought a new CPU cooler to the market, which could set the standard.  We have teamed up with Antec for this Blog.

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The situation in Japan – business as usual for now from where we stand

There has been almost continuous speculation in the media over the past few weeks about what impact the knock-on effects of the disaster in Japan might have on products and components that originate from the north-east of the country. The first point to make though is that we continue to send our condolences and best wishes to everyone affected by the events that took place on 11 March. The human impact being felt there now would certainly put any problems we might have in the UK with product supply in perspective.

From a pragmatic point of view, it looks as if it will be some time before normal levels of production are resumed in the affected region. Other facilities have ramped up production and as yet it’s not completely clear exactly how supplies will be impacted. The core advice being passed down is not to jump to any conclusions. Buyers and sellers should simply continue to trade as normal and, although there have been some movements already, do not expect prices or product supplies to fluctuate in any dramatic way. If you have important orders to fulfil in the near future, please do feel free to make contact with your account manager or contact within the appropriate specialist business unit to get the very latest position.

Western Digital set to acquire Hitachi GST… but what does this mean for the industry?

The acquisition of Hitachi GST by Western Digital could be seen in two ways; as a positive move that will create new investment and opportunity; or as a further consolidation of the disk storage vendor community that will play into the hands of the biggest players. The disk storage market is an extremely competitive, global, volume business. According to market research firm iSuppli, WD has about 31% of the market, closely followed by Seagate with 29%, while Hitachi has around 18%. So, post acquisition, the WD-Hitachi alliance will have almost half of the market.

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