i-mate™ the Dubai-based specialist in Windows Mobile® devices and software, announced today the beginning of a new partnership with Redington, a leading IT & Telecom distributor in the region. Redington will increase the availability of i-mate products in stores and enhance resellers and retail support in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
Jack Craine, General Manager MEA & India at i-mate™ revealed, “We have seen increased demand for our Ultimate and JAMA ranges across the region. Redington is the ideal partner for us since their credibility and track record is second to none. Their teams, offices and logistics in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar will serve to represent i-mate™ and will drive our reseller and retail penetration in those markets.”
“Seeing the explosive growth of the Windows Mobile® market globally, Redington wanted to partner with a strong vendor to enhance our portfolio,” said Sumant Saran, Vice President of Redington Telecom Division. “i-mate™ is the obvious choice for us since they are no doubt the regional pioneer and leader of Windows Mobile® devices.”
Redington is a premier regional distributor addressing both IT and Telecom industries. Powered by over 400 employees, this established company offers service support in over 17 countries in the Middle East and Africa.
About i-mate™
i-mate™ (AIM: IMTE), founded in 2001, is one of the world’s leading experts in the design, development and customization of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® powered mobile devices.
The innovative designs and high end specifications, combined with value added solutions and world class support have helped i-mate™ secure market-leading positions in several territories, with product distribution across the Middle East, USA, Australasia, Africa and many parts of Europe.
With over 25 individual Windows Mobile® based global product launches to date, i-mate™ has grown rapidly to become a leader in mobile device innovation, crystallized by the development of their own exclusively designed product range set to redefine the Windows Mobile® category, the new i-mate™ Ultimate series.
As part of its integrated solutions support, i-mate™ develops in-house leading-edge software solutions for Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms: i-Q, a new range of services to enhance the i-mate user and management, security and customization experience.
Customized to local market and individual customer requirements, i-mate™’s solution set delivers a clear point of difference for mobile operator and channel partners, assisting them with the acquisition and retention of high value customers
