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Phoenix Distribution wins Logitech distribution rights

Johannesburg, 16 Sep 2014

Phoenix Distribution, Africa's leading broad-based IT distributor, has inked a distribution deal with peripherals vendor Logitech. The terms of the deal will see Phoenix distributing Logitech's flagship offerings, including mouse devices, keyboards, Web cams, speakers and notebook accessories, in South Africa and across the African continent.

Phoenix currently covers software publishing, localisation and distribution across multiple territories in Africa, in multiple languages.

Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution, says the partnership will grow Logitech's presence in SA and the continent as a whole. "Phoenix has offices and warehouses placed in strategic regions on the continent, and is perfectly placed to grow the Logitech brand. Our industry knowledge, as well as our vast expertise in growing vendor brands, have informed a strategy that we know will cement Logitech's reputation as the leading name in peripherals in Africa."

"Phoenix Distribution's strategy as a distributor, with the required added value services, a robust structure that can present Logitech properly in retail, and a strong channel network and partnerships, make Phoenix the right match for our South African market strategy. In addition, given their geographical spread in Africa, they will also support our distribution strategy in selective countries within the continent," says Yousef Atwan, ME&A Director at Logitech. "We are looking forward to working with Phoenix in growing our reach."

Campbell-Young adds that Phoenix is looking forward to supporting and growing the Logitech brand across the African region. "Our excellent skills and expertise, combined with our network of partners and resellers, have an outreach in the region that a brand such as Logitech can use to reach its customers quickly and effectively. We are thrilled to be adding Logitech's range of peripherals to the Phoenix stable, as these offerings are a perfect addition, rounding off Phoenix's portfolio beautifully."

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Phoenix Distribution

Phoenix Distribution is currently the leading value-added distributor of software, accessories and peripherals across the African continent, covering software publishing, localisation and product distribution across multiple territories in multiple languages.

The business is segmented into two divisions, namely corporate software licensing and retail product distribution, and Phoenix Distribution dominates the consumer and SME security sectors through key brands which include: Norton/Symantec, AVG, Kaspersky and Bitdefender. Additional brands within the consumer-focused range include Microsoft software and peripherals, Beats by Dr Dre, Trendnet Wireless products, Monster Cables and mobile accessories.

The corporate licensing division sells volume licensing into the enterprise and SME reseller environments, as well as covering architecture and implementation. The ESD division delivers download content into all channels, including B2B and B2C.

The retail division delivers physical product into the retail environment, covering all mainstream ICT, CES, telco, lifestyle, fashion and sports outlets, as well as independents and online stores. This division delivers direct to outlets and or customers across sub-Saharan Africa.

Phoenix Distribution is growing at 70% per annum, with additional acceleration coming from development within the greater African marketplace, as well as the acquisition of significant high-end product lines within the enterprise arena. In addition, the company's UK business, PX Security, is firmly entrenched within the UK retail and SME reseller environments, shipping product through trusted distribution partners into mainstream retail outlets and direct engagement with B2B resellers. The UK operation publishes and distributes Bitdefender, Webroot and Avast.

Additional bespoke services offered to partners include electronic software distribution within the B2B and B2C environments, category management, training and end-to-end merchandising.

Phoenix Distribution, including the UK subsidiary PX Security, was recently acquired by First Technology Holdings.

For more information, visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za, www.pxsecurity.co.uk and www.pxsoftware.co.za.

For purchasing information in Africa, visit www.kasperskyafrica.com, www.kasperskyangola.com, www.kasperskybotswana.com, www.kasperskymozambique.com, www.kasperskynamibia.com, www.kasperskysouthafrica.com, www.kasperskydrcongo.com, www.kasperskyzimbabwe.com, www.kasperskyzambia.com, www.antivirusangola.com, www.antivirusbotswana.com, www.antivirusmozambique.com, www.antivirusnamibia.com, www.antivirussouthafrica.com, www.antivirusdrcongo.com, www.antiviruszimbabwe.com, and www.antiviruszambia.com.

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