Tech Data and Brightstar Announce U.S. Joint Venture

Tech Data Corporation TECD and Brightstar Corp., today announced they have entered in to an agreement to establish a U.S. joint venture named ActivateIT to capitalize on the fast-growing mobility market. ActivateIT™ will offer Tech Data's U.S.-based Value Added Resellers a centralized and customized Platform-as-a-Service under the brand name “TDMobility.” In addition to core services that include helping VARs and their end users with activation and renewal processes, TDMobility powered by ActivateIT will provide data services, software, hardware, accessories, technical support, billing management, asset management, and training and installation services. TDMobility will be rolled out to the channel in strategic phases throughout the coming year.