TDMaverick To Hold Collaboration Academy Backed By Cisco, Promethean, Sony And Barco

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Maverick, the specialist distributor of audio-visual solutions, is holding a special Collaboration Academy in Windsor this month to focus on the opportunities presented by the convergence of audiovisual and IT solutions. The event, backed by Cisco, Promethean, Sony and Barco to name but a few, will give resellers a hands-on opportunity to see how they can diversify their current portfolio to combine networking and audio-visual technologies together to deliver incremental business.

Mark Tildesley, General Manager of Maverick UK, said: We are excited to be able to offer our resellers this new opportunity. As audio visual and IT technologies evolve our business is changing to support demand for converged infrastructures. Maverick is working with a number of new and existing manufacturers who all now offer compelling solutions which drive collaboration across education and corporate environments. We are really pleased to be able to offer our resellers such an impressive line-up of vendors who can all offer them technologies to drive their businesses forward.

The event will give resellers the opportunity to meet Barcos one click wonder, ClickShare, get a closer look at Prometheans innovative ActivTable solution, as seen at BETT. Explore the collaborative opportunities of the InFocus Mondopad and discuss with Cisco the opportunities available through their Cisco TelePresence solutions, learning how they can become accredited to take them to market.

Prometheans ActivTable is a 46-inch interactive screen that can be used by up to six students simultaneously. It encourages group working and collaborative skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and consensus decision-making. It is set to be the must-have interactive product for primary schools during this summers purchasing round.

The InFocus Mondopad the first all-in-one giant tablet designed for business-class video conferencing and collaboration, while Barcos ClickShare one-click presentation and collaboration solution for meeting rooms, enables presentations to be displayed on screen instantly for more instantaneous interaction and response.

Resellers interested in attending Mavericks Collaboration Academy should visit www.tdmaverick.co.uk/avacademy for more information and to register.

About TDMaverick

TDMaverick is the specialist audiovisual division of Computer2000 in the UK and Ireland. For more information visit www.tdmaverick.co.uk Computer 2000 is the UK and Ireland operation of Tech Data Europe. Through its collection of specialist business units, which include TDAzlan, TDMaverick, Brightstar and Datech, it provides resellers with a unique combination of focused expertise in key areas of the market and unrivalled stock-holding, logistics, and financial services.

Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. Tech Data generated $26.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012, and is ranked 109th on the Fortune 500. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.

For further information please contact:

Kate Moores Maverick European Marketing Manager Tel: 0871 880 4042 Mobile : 07825 386 820 E-Mail: kate.moores@tdmaverick.co.uk Website: www.tdmaverick.co.uk

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