Smartphone market still fragmented
The worldwide mobile phone market grew 6% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2013 (2Q13). According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 432,1-million mobile phones in 2Q13 compared to...Cell phone grey market dwindles
The grey market for cell phones will contract for the second consecutive year in 2013, with worldwide shipments dropping by 12% as both makers and buyers of these handsets turn to branded products, according to the China Research Service at information and analytics...New president, CEO for Samsung Africa
A number of executives in Samsung’s key regional posts have been reassigned, with Sung Yong Hong taking over as the new president and CEO of Samsung Africa. He takes over from Kwang Kee Park, who has been promoted to president and CEO of Samsung South East Asia. Prior...Westcon looks to a services future
Recognising that distribution faces a host of new challenges, Westcon is looking to strengthen its global services business. In February this year it appointed Chris Ranger as the new vice-president: services for the EMEA region to set up a new services...