The internet of things (IoT) is creating enormous innovation opportunities for mobile operators, vendors, and enterprises. But it comes with commercial and technological challenges. From years of testing and launch experience, here’s what we’ve learned about how best to get your latest device from...
Sprint this week unveiled a bomb shell when it announced it was replacing long-time CEO Dan Hesse with board member and former CEO and founder of Brightstar Marcello Claure. That move also came with comments that the carrier, and parent company Softbank, were backing...
Following a late afternoon flurry of rumors, Sprint this morning announced it was replacing current CEO Dan Hesse with Brightstar CEO and founder Marcelo Claure. The move is set to become effective Aug. 11.
The move is the most serious shakeup at Sprint since Softbank...
Softbank’s recent acquisition of a controlling stake in distributor Brightstar caused some upheaval across the space and put a financial perpective on the importance of distributors to the mobile industry.
The Brightstar deal, which involved Softbank purchasing a 57% stake in the distributor for $1.26...
Ingram Micro calls itself the world's largest technology distributor, and as more and more technology involves mobility, the company is clearly positioning itself to dominate mobile device logistics as well. Ingram Micro purchased BrightPoint in 2012 and within a few months launched its Ingram...
Softbank, majority owner of Sprint, is moving $3 billion in annual revenue into Brightstar, its other major American holding. Brighstar is a leading distributor of mobile devices and components, and last year Softbank agreed to buy 57% of Brightstar for $1.26 billion. Now Softbank...
Analysts and executives identified a number of emerging device trends during RCR Wireless News' Inside Devices program. Key takeaways include: growing demand for devices that can move from carrier to carrier, the emergence of very low-cost smartphone manufacturers, and carrier interest in on-board software...
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son plans to create the world's biggest company, and he sees the mobile Internet as the foundation of that empire. After Softbank closed on its $21.6 billion purchase of a controlling interest in Sprint, Son has moved forward this fall with...
Quality One Wireless has completed its acquisition of the assets of wireless device distributor PCD, saying the purchase price was north of $125 million. Quality One Wireless had previously submitted a "stalking horse" bid of $105 million, and PCD filed for bankruptcy in an...
Japan’s Softbank moved forward with its investment in device logistics provider Brightstar, pouring $1.26 billion into the company for a 57% share of the operation. Softbank earlier this week was reported to be in talks regarding the investment in a deal worth north of...
Japan’s Softbank is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in U.S.-based device logistics provider Brightstar, with the deal valued at more than $1 billion.
According to a report by Bloomberg, which cited an initial story by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, the deal could further Softbank’s...
Brightstar appears ready to renew its commitment to Europe with the purchase of 20:20 Mobile, a leading European distributor of mobile devices. Brightstar has been without a strong presence in Europe since cashing out of Brightstar Europe last year. The company has maintained some...
Does this scenario sound familiar? A premier wireless retailer has great locations, robust handset selection, top-notch agents and an advanced in-store experience – it is the model for retail success … until you look behind the counter and find:
Mega-retailer Target announced it has ditched RadioShack in favor of Brightstar and MarketSource to manage and operate its Target Mobile in-store wireless shopping stations. The transition is expected to begin April 8. Brightstar, which is predominately known as a logistics provider to the wireless...
As the wireless industry descends on New Orleans for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, device manufacturers are introducing new products at an unprecedented pace. While carriers scramble to predict customer demand, they must also manage an increasing influx of returns and exchanges from...
Brightstar and Teleplan have formed a joint venture to provide an integrated aftermarket solution for OEMs in Brazil. Teleplan is a services and solutions provider which specializes in high-tech end-to-end after-market services for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. Brightstar provides value...
Device life cycle management has been a complex issue for corporations that need to deal with an increasing proliferation of device types, business demands for flexibility, and the consumerization of devices.
Indeed, CIOs note that managing a wireless portfolio is becoming more complex than ever...
Mobile device supply chain provider Brightpoint (CELL) reported that its Slovakian subsidiary signed a distribution agreement to deliver Research In Motion’s (RIMM) BlackBerry devices and software in Bosnia, Albania, Macedonia and Serbia.
Brightpoint said the deal calls for Brightpoint Slovakia to act as RIM’s “preferred...
LightSquared reported a deal with Brightstar to be its preferred supply chain services provider. Brightstar provides value-added distribution services, logistics, supply chain services and retail outsourcing.
"Many of LightSquared's partners are entering the wireless market for the first time," the company said. "They can harness...
Research in Motion (RIM) Ltd. will start manufacturing BlackBerry smartphones in Argentina through a deal with Brightstar Corporation, which will invest US$ 23 million. The production begins on October in Tierra del Fuego, and may generate up to 300 jobs. According to RIM, it...
OnMobile Global Limited, India’s largest mobile value-added services provider, announced the appointment of Atul Churamani as Head of Content for the company. In his new role, Atul will lead licensing of content from music labels and other owners of intellectual property for distribution across...
Logicalis Group, the international IT and Communications solutions integrator, has acquired Netarx, Michigan-based solution provider. Netarx provides IT professional services including managed services, data center, collaboration, and infrastructure design solutions to customers throughout the Great Lakes and Arizona. Read full press release here....
Mobile device distributor Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) said it plans to relocate the Touchstone Wireless Repair and Logistic L.P. operations from their current Bristol, Tenn., location into current Brightpoint operations in Fort Worth, Texas, and Plainfield, Ind. Brightpoint acquired Touchstone in 2010 for $80 million.The...
