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By | John Oates 2nd February 2007 11:48

Tech Data goes mobile

Joint venture for Euro mobile market

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Distie Tech Data is setting up a joint venture with Brightstar Corp to sell mobile and wireless devices across Europe.

Called Brightstar Europe Limited the company will distribute mobile phones and other gadgets to dealers, operators, and retailers. The firm will use Tech Data's logistics and Brightstar's mobile experience.

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The firm will have headquarters in the UK and will start working in March. ®

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