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After the Westcoast buy: Data Select reflects two years on
Two years since acquisition by Westcoast, we spoke to Data Select’s Matt Pasco to see how it’s gone
Q&A
December 21, 2021
Bullitt Group selects Data Select to distribute Motorola Defy in the UK
The device boosts Data Select’s offering of rugged phones
Distributors
July 20, 2021
Hammer set to release a 5G device in Q4 this year
Sales manager reveals news in product webinar
Manufacturers
August 25, 2020
Bullitt extends distribution reach for Cat phones with Data Select partnership
Five devices on offer, including latest S42 and S62 Pro models
Manufacturers
August 25, 2020
Data Select to supply NHS workers with Samsung devices
The Samsung distributor has also moved its office staff to work remotely during the coronavirus outbreak
Distributors
April 6, 2020
Data Select head of B2B sales leaves after 10 years at distributor
David Horbury calls distributor ‘the most rewarding and enjoyable place to work’
Distributors
January 29, 2020
Data Select offering new rugged Hammer Explorer
Rugged offering closes out the year
Distributors
December 16, 2019
Strong Samsung links behind Westcoast’s Data Select grab
Peter Jones takes Data Select CEO role, with no changes to staff numbers
Distributors
October 18, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Westcoast takeover of Data Select complete, say Companies House docs
Westcoast execs appointed to Data Select
Distributors
September 27, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Fergal Donovan departs Data Select
Westcoast and Data Select to “join forces”
Distributors
September 19, 2019
Data Select grows rugged portfolio as it becomes UK distribution partner for AGM
AGM becomes Data Select’s second rugged vendor partner Data Select has announced the expansion of its rugged handset portfolio as it becomes the UK distribution partner for AGM Mobile Devices Europe, the European arm of the Chinese rugged device manufacturer. AGM joins Polish manufacturer Hammer in Data Select’s rugged stable as it looks to strengthen
Distributors
August 20, 2019
Data Select’s Tour de Select raises money against deadly conditions
Funds going to brain tumor and mitochondrial disease charities
Distributors
August 20, 2019
Data Select loses Nuu in major revamp of European structure
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer is looking to refocus its sales strategy after challenges in UK Hong Kong-based manufacturer Nuu Mobile has cut ties with its main UK distribution partner Data Select and seen its headcount in the country cut in half as part of a major revamp in the UK and Europe. The company now
Distributors
August 20, 2019
Data Select strikes distribution partnership with Oppo
Oppo is the fifth largest vendor in the world
Distributors
May 31, 2019
Samsung B2B revenue up 20 per cent, but shipments dip five per cent
The Korean manufacturer also unveiled a new rugged smartphone at the Data Select Platinum Club partner conference
Distributors
May 20, 2019
Google Pixel smartphone range joins Data Select’s product portfolio
The mid-range Pixel line-up was showcased at the Data Select Platinum Club
Manufacturers
May 20, 2019
Huge opportunities for resellers to embrace 5G, says Data Select CEO
Next year will bring a host of fresh 5G-centric products, says Fergal Donovan
Other
May 20, 2019
Hammer set to hit the rugged phone sector in Europe and UK
Polish vendor mPTech has hired Data Select to help it push for four million sales in the next year
Distributors
May 20, 2019
Data Select director of B2B sales Richard Wills departs
Wills joined from rival distributor Westcoast over a year ago
Distributors
March 12, 2019
OnePlus appoints Data Select as first distributor to lead big retail push
Chinese manufacturer signs with the distributor in the run up to the launch of the OnePlus 6T
Distributors
October 22, 2018
Data Select duo depart after clocking up 13 years at the firm
Marlow-based distributor says goodbye to veterans after more than a decade each
Distributors
October 9, 2018
Data Select partners with Mainstream on MVR system
Data Select now offers two solutions from Mainstream alongside device management, insurance and financing products
Distributors
August 29, 2018
KEY2 success for Data Select as it reveals new BlackBerry deal
Data Select head of vendor relations Kelly Cowan-Johnson said BlackBerry remains important to the channel
Distributors
July 18, 2018
Data Select add Veho accessories to portfolio
Headphones, speakers, battery packs and body-worn cameras are some of the products Data Select will now stock from Veho
Distributors
November 7, 2017
Data Select appoints former CommsXchange director Emrah Külünk
Külünk joins from Vodafone dealer CommsXchange
Dealers
August 2, 2017
Data Select purchasing veteran Hankey departs after 10 years
During Hankey’s tenure the Platinum Club was introduced and the distributor won eight industry awards
Distributors
July 18, 2017
Data Select unveils rebrand to convey ‘complete end-to-end solution ability’
Distributor looking at new and innovative ways to serve brand and reseller customers
Distributors
May 9, 2017
Distribution shake up: Brightstar and Data Select sales bosses depart
Brightstar and Data Select’s sales bosses have both left the respective hardware distributors after more than 13 years combined. Dylan Price became the latest high-profile executive to leave Crewe-based Brightstar, departing the business early last month after a two-and-a-half year stint. A Brightstar spokesperson confirmed his departure from the distributor to Mobile News but declined […]
Distributors
April 10, 2017
HTC weathers the storm as it looks to get back on track
In his first media interview since joining as president of Europe, Greig Williams says the business restructure has put HTC in a position to prosper in 2017
Paul Withers
February 15, 2017
2017 predictions: Data Select MD Fergal Donovan
Data Select managing director Fergal Donovan tells Mobile News his thoughts on what might happen this year, including new trends in 2016 accelerating in 2017, and greater adoption of mobile payments
Other
January 18, 2017
Data Select and HTC launch Cape Town incentive
Duo giving resellers who accumulate most points from smartphone sales chance to win trip to South Africa
Dealers
November 29, 2016
Data Select secures CAT S60 extension
The distributor and Bullitt, who manufactures CAT handsets, first signed an exclusive distribution partnership in June
Manufacturers
October 24, 2016
Data Select strikes exclusive supply launch deal for One A9s
Latest partnership is the latest development in distribution deal struck with HTC earlier this year
Distributors
October 5, 2016
A new lease of life for the handset market
Rising smartphone costs have fuelled a demand for leasing solutions
Alex Yau
September 14, 2016
Data Select dismisses latest sales suggestions
Owner Peter Jones is understood to have made unsuccessful attempts to sell the business in recent years
Manufacturers
June 14, 2016
Brightstar and Exertis retain Sony deals but Data Select dropped
Manufacturer believed to be looking for closer strategic relationships as it aims to increase its falling UK market share
Manufacturers
May 4, 2016
Data Select secures HTC distribution deal
Distributor claims its Platinum Club helped it secure the distribution deal
Manufacturers
April 13, 2016
Data Select selling 2,000 VR products each month
MD Donovan describes VR as the “Christmas present for this year” as the segment continues to grow
Distributors
April 7, 2016
Data Select: Platinum Club is “industry leading”
MD Fergal Donovan says biggest-ever event reflects distributor’s strength in the market
Paul Withers
April 7, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Data Select hot on heels of major rivals says MD
Distributor’s extensive portfolio has competitors “looking over their shoulders”
Distributors
April 6, 2016
Data Select secures exclusive Honor distribution deal
Distributor will target its UK online customers with the 5X and 7 smartphones from Huawei’s e-commerce brand
Manufacturers
April 5, 2016
Data Select marketing head Jason Kemp leaves
His departure comes just days after senior vice president Roy Taylor left the distributor
Distributors
July 7, 2015
Roy Taylor leaves Data Select to care for cancer-suffering wife
Taylor to depart the business this month after nearly nine years at the company
Distributors
June 22, 2015
Data Select ready for drone market to take flight after DJI deal
Distributor hoping to take a position of leadership with new aerial product market
Retailers
May 22, 2015
Data Select to offer B2B handset leasing
Programme from the distributor will allow its B2B and B2C partners to pay for devices over a 24-month period
Distributors
March 30, 2015
Data Select holding company ‘Brandpath’ goes live
Peter Jones ready to take his IT and mobile brands to the international market
Distributors
February 17, 2015
Exclusive: Data Select to go global after massive restructure
Peter Jones brings Data Select, Expansys, DSNS and PJ Media together for the first time
Distributors
February 16, 2015
Data Select team aiming to raise £2,500 for Ataxia UK
Five employees taking on the Spartan Race and Back 2 The Trenches obstacle courses to raise money for charity searching for a cure to degenerative condition Freidrich’s Ataxia
Distributors
August 26, 2014
Data Select shifts office to Globe Park in Marlow
All 80 office-based employees moving to renovated premises, which also houses Peter Jones-owned companies eXpansys and Jessops
Distributors
May 20, 2014
Data Select strengthens its retail sales army
Two appointments made, including that of former Nokia senior national account manager Rob Hunt
Distributors
May 12, 2014
Partner Council select Exertis Micro-P and Data Select as indirect suppliers
Independent group of 11 O2 Centre of Excellence partners choose duo as handsets and accessories supply partners
Dealers
November 18, 2013
Data Select and 20:20 Mobile to retain Sony distribution deals
Sony Mobile set to confirm both distributors have been retained following recent review, Mobile News understands
Dealers
August 22, 2013
Philip Sambrook quits Data Select for rival 20:20 Mobile
Sambrook quits Data Select after five and half years to become new sales director at 20:20 Mobile
Dealers
April 12, 2013
Data Select readies airtime distribution launch
Data Select agrees deals with Everything Everywhere for consumer airtime connections, with Three also said to be on board
Dealers
August 10, 2012
Data Select: Nokia loss was a positive
Takeover talks, management buyouts and contract terminations – just some of the headlines Data Select was linked to in 2011. Michael Garwood visits the distributor’s Slough offices to find out the inside story
Michael Garwood
March 8, 2012
2012 predictions: Data Select managing director Roy Taylor
Data Select managing director Roy Taylor thinks adding value in distribution will be key this year, with manufacturers able to counteract a difficult period through clear differentiation in handsets
Mobile News
February 1, 2012
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