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TWO INITIATIVES THAT COULD NOTICEABLY DISRUPT THE MOBILE MARKET

MOBILE PHONES PRESENT AN INCREASING OPPORTUNITY FOR RANSOMWARE ATTACKS

We look at the latest proposals from Ofcom

Help protect your customers’ mobile phones!

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CONTENTS 05 EXERTIS COMMENT Simon Woodman introduces the Summer edition of Future Mobile

20 HOT PICKS A range of best-selling products designed to make you more margin

06 NEWS IN BRIEF We round up the latest news and product releases from the world of technology

08 MARKET STATS UPDATE We take a look at the latest mobile trends that are set to unfold in 2017 and beyond

12 TWO INITIATIVES THAT COULD NOTICEABLY DISRUPT THE MOBILE MARKET What do the latest proposals from Ofcom on text-to-switch and the use of e-SIMs in devices mean for the market?

16 MOBILE PHONES PRESENT AN INCREASING OPPORTUNITY FOR RANSOMWARE ATTACKS Mobile phones aren’t immune from ransomware, so what should users do to prevent attacks?

25 BATTLE OF THE BRANDS Whilst Samsung and Apple fight for pole position, can other brands have a say?

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We take a look at STK, a brand which offers premium spec handsets at great prices

30 TOP 10 ATTACH See our top 10 recommended range of attach products here from Exertis

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WELCOME FROM EXERTIS Welcome to the summer edition of Future Mobile.

Our Plug in to Exertis event at Twickenham Stadium was a great success with plenty to see and learn in our mobile technology suite. Indeed, we kicked off our session with some great insight into future market trends from analysts GfK. You’ll find some references to their thoughts in this issue. Both Samsung and Sony also provided their strategy on mobiles in business to packed audiences in their seminar presentations.

Without question, we had great support from all our vendors with the latest handsets and accessories on display that transformed our suite into a megastore of opportunity. Indeed, feedback from our retailers and dealers was very positive. A big thank you to everyone for making it a truly memorable and valuable day.

Turning to this issue, ransomware is seldom out of the news but it’s more often referenced to PCs than mobiles. Our article on page 16 looks at the threat to mobile users and what preventative measures they should take.

To place an order please call 01256 707 070 between 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday GSMA towards an e-SIM standard could well have a disruptive influence on the market. We take a look at both on page 12.

Latest results from IDC and Gartner have some encouraging news on growth prospects following a rather slow 2016. It promises to be an interesting battle between Samsung and Apple, but there are also other brands out there challenging the duopoly and making their mark with some great products that are receiving good reviews from industry experts and consumers, as discussed on page 25. As you would expect, we provide an excellent choice at Exertis to cater for all types of requirements and we feature a British designed manufacturer in STK in this edition.

Don’t forget to take a look at our regular news features, market stats, hot picks and products you can attach to make some extra margin on your sales.

Lastly, well done to the team on winning the Mobile Industry B2B distributor of the year award and of course thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the read.

Talking of news, the proposals from Ofcom on making the procedure for consumers easier to change suppliers and the continued push from the

Simon Woodman Director Mobile Division

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SMARTPHONE SHIPMENTS FORECAST TO RISE CCS Insight estimates that close to 2bn mobile phones will be shipped in 2017, a 2% rise from 2016. Worldwide demand is expected to continue at this rate, resulting in a staggering 10bn mobile phones being shipped over the next five years.

Smartphones will continue to account for most sales, with an expected 1.53bn shipped in 2017. This figure will rise to 1.90bn in 2021, when smartphones will account for 92% of the total mobile phone market Their forecast reveals the strong progress that 4G LTE technology has made in mobile phones over the past decade. The company expects 68% of phones shipped in 2017 to be LTE-capable, climbing to 84% in 2020. The analyst maintained that 4G technology would also feature on more affordable handsets.

WHAT A LOAD OF NUISANCE BT claims 2m households have subscribed to its free, fixed line nuisance call blocking service, BT Call Protect in under three months.

According to an article in Mobile News, BT has published the top five offending nuisance caller types for March 4–11 this year, recording 29,480,477 in that week alone. Top of the list were accident claims (41%), personal details scams (18.5%), PPI (6.4%), computer scams (12.6%), debt collection (7.5%) and other (14%).

PLUG IN TO EXERTIS With nearly 1,000 attendees from resellers and vendors, the “Plug in to Exertis” event was an outstanding success, living up to its billing as the channel event of the year. Twickenham Stadium was transformed into a showcase of technology from consumer through to enterprise with over 100 vendors exhibiting.

“Plug in to Exertis” aimed to give resellers the opportunity to extend their knowledge in their areas of interest and to look at complementary technology areas that could benefit their business.

Resellers could visit any of the five technology suites (AV, Consumer, Enterprise, Mobile and Print). Each area comprised vendor exhibition stands and presentation rooms. There were 17 different seminars on the agenda ranging from market trends and opportunities in AV and print to the growth of gaming, GDPR compliancy and mobile in business.

GfK presented some interesting insights and trends in their seminar.

The analyst highlighted that in only 5 years the standard size of a smartphone has risen to between 4.5” to 5.5” from below 4”. The larger screen size reflects the increasing use of the smartphone as the main device for media consumption and more frequently utilised online shopping method, maintained GfK.

BT predicts it can divert up to 1.6bn calls a year to a junk voice mail box. It is thought that PPI and accident claims companies alone are responsible for half of these calls.

ARE WEARABLES WEARING OFF? Last year the wearables market in Europe grew by 45% with sales of 13m units according to analyst GfK with Great Britain the largest source of sales. More than half of the market (53%) were health and fitness trackers, followed by smartwatches (32%). However, 2017 has seen one of the largest players in the market cutting its workforce and surveys in the US concluding that trackers neither aided fitness nor diets. Analysts believe that these devices need to be free from the smartphone and that connecting to a cellular network may well change the market again. But perhaps the biggest value for the wearables market is to consider what they can do with the data that they generate to help stimulate the market.

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CONTACTLESS RETAIL PAYMENTS TO EXCEED $1 TRILLION IN TRANSACTION VALUE BY 2019 New data from leading fintech analysts, Juniper Research, forecasts that the global value of contactless transactions made via payment cards, mobile and wearables, will reach $1.3trillion by 2019, more than doubling from an estimated $590bn in 2017.

According to the new research – Contactless Payments: NFC Handsets, Wearables & Payment Cards 2017-2021 – contactless card levels will continue to dominate transaction values, accounting for 80% of total contactless transactions in 2019. The research forecasts that contactless transactions via debit/credit cards will exceed $2 trillion globally by 2021.

Juniper found that in 2016, while cards accounted for well over 90% of transactions by value in many European markets (for example, over 98% in the UK), in the US the position was reversed. Mobile wallets accounted for 90% of the total contactless transactions.

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MORE INDUSTRIES ARE VR READY Many believe that 2017 will be when VR becomes more mainstream across different industry sectors as more software is developed to take advantage of this immersive technology. GfK supported the view at the recent Plug in to Exertis event highlighting the types of industries from a recent survey. Retail, tourism and travel, entertainment, education and manufacturing all featured as opportunities.

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Exertis has appointed Richard Ferguson as head of commercial for Exertis Mobile. He will be responsible for driving engagement and growing the business with the mobile division’s market leading range of device and accessories vendors across the consumer and business to business areas.

Ferguson joins from Brightstar where he spent three years, latterly as vice president OEM EMEA, responsible for setting supplier strategy, owning vendor relationships and driving the mobile budget across nine countries. Prior to that, he spent eight years with Vodafone as their commercial director defining and implementing the company’s global supplier strategy and conducting procurement for all terminal equipment including handsets and tablets. He has also worked for T-Mobile and BT in senior management roles.

MORE NEWS FROM EXERTIS • Exertis won the B2B distributor of the year awards at the Mobile Industry Awards hosted by Mobile Today magazine. The event was held on 1 June in London attended by vendors, retailers, networks, distributors and dealers with no fewer than twenty award categories.

The Judges said “Within a competitive market, Exertis has showcased impressive growth across its B2B partners and they stood out for their innovation and adaptability.”

• The LG G6 is now available exclusively from Exertis and has received good reviews from the industry. Tech Radar said “The G6 is a great phone from LG, one that pushes the brand back to the forefront of the smartphone pile in terms of design and screen.” PC Advisor commented “To cut to the chase, the LG G6 is an astonishing smartphone that easily holds its own against the best smartphones ever made.”

C-Net said “The LG G6 is a gorgeous phone.” Stuff described it as a fantastic phone…LG’s best flagship phone to date.”

• Also available from Exertis is the Huawei P10, P10 Lite and P8 Lite.

The P10 has also received decent reviews with Trusted Review and Stuff both agreeing that it’s Huawei’s best phone to date.

DIGITAL ASSISTANTS TO EXCEED WORLD POPULATION BY 2021 The global native digital assistant installed base is set to exceed 7.5bn active devices by 2021, claims research and consulting firm Ovum in its Digital Assistant and Voice AI-Capable Device Forecast for 2016 to 2021.

Google Assistant will dominate the voice AI-Capable Device market with 23.3% market share, followed by Samsung’s Bixby (14.5%), Apple’s Siri (13.1%), Amazon’s Alexa (3.9%), and Microsoft’s Cortana (2.3%).

Smartphones and tablets clearly lead the voice AI-Capable Device market, with 3.5bn active devices in 2016, most of which use Google Now and Apple Siri. However, the use of AI in conjunction with other devices greatly increases consumer engagement and is set to unlock new opportunities, particularly in the home. Ovum expects an exponential uptake of voice AI capabilities among new devices, including wearable, smart home, and TV devices, with a combined installed base of 1.63bn active devices in 2021, a tenfold increase on 2016.

Despite the hype surrounding AI-connected speakers, Ovum sees TV devices (smart TVs, set-top boxes, and media streamers) as offering a larger opportunity, estimated to account for 57% of the 2021 installed base.

Sources & Acknowledgements: GfK, CCS Insights, Juniper Research, Mobile News, Ovium, Tech Radar, Stuff, PcAdvisor

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In addition, Ofcom’s research also suggested that consumers would prefer the new system as mobile customers would no longer have to speak to the provider they wish to leave. According to Ofcom this was one of the barriers to change with around 2.5m people experiencing at least one major problem when switching (38%).

These included difficulties contacting their current provider (11%), cancelling their service (10%) or keeping their phone number (10%).

At present, anyone wishing to switch to a new mobile provider must contact their current supplier to inform them of their decision. In turn, they need to obtain a Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from their current provider and give this to the new provider if they wish to keep their existing phone number. A switch without a port requires the customer to stop the old service and start a new service (similar to taking out a new service and contract for the first time).

Ofcom is planning to force mobile firms to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to change contracts. Under the proposed plans, consumers and businesses would simply send a free text message to the provider they wish to leave. The proposal means that the regulator’s previously preferred option (where responsibility for the switch was placed entirely in the hands of the new provider) is being dropped on the basis that it was more expensive for the industry with mobile operators potentially facing higher costs and could have led to increased bills. Ofcom estimated that Text-to-switch would cost the industry an estimated £44m over ten years, compared with £87m for a one-stop process.

Under the new proposal, the process would be the same regardless of whether the customer was keeping the same number with either a PAC or cancellation code requested as required. To request their unique switching code, people would text one of two memorable short codes, dependent on their decision to keep their number or cancel. All mobile providers would be required to use the same short codes. The losing provider would immediately respond by text with either the relevant number transfer code (PAC), or with a cancellation code. The text reply must also include important information relating to any early termination charges, outstanding handset costs, or payas-you-go credit balances say Ofcom.

The recent proposals by Ofcom in how users can change contracts and the continuing push by GSMA towards an e-SIM standard could mean the mobile industry is due for a shakeup that no doubt benefits the consumer but also presents challenges and opportunities for others in the industry.

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However, Carphone Warehouse marketing director Dean Kramer welcomed the proposals, according to research from the retailer “One in four people believe switching networks is too complicated.

Our customers save an average of £152 when changing provider so we hope that the proposal is adopted by the industry, making it easier for everyone to get a better deal,” Kramer added.

Alex Neill, Which? Managing Director of Home Products and Services, concurred with Three stating “It should be much simpler for people to quickly switch their mobile provider… this proposal seems to still require consumers to do a lot of the leg work. In all other major markets, the switching process is the responsibility of the company gaining a new customer because this helps to promote competition and a better customer experience.”

Consultation on the proposals is open until 30th June with a final decision expected by the autumn of this year.

IS E-SIM ON THE CUSP OF WIDER ADOPTION? The term e-SIM relates to a new standard being specified and marketed by the GSMA – the association that represents network operators and other mobile entities. However, it has potential repercussions and opportunities for some in the mobile industry. The current SIM card can be removed and enables the user to switch from one phone to another whilst retaining the same number. It identifies a user to the network and identifies the user network to a handset.

An e-SIM on the other hand comes in the form of an integrated SIM chip within a device, one that cannot and need not be removed from it. By creating an e-SIM profile, a user can link a phone number, network account and the chosen mobile device. Once enabled, the end user can select from multiple mobile networks without physically changing the SIM card. Information on the e-SIM can be rewritable by all operators meaning that a user can easily decide to change operator without delay and without the need of physically swapping from one SIM to another. Even changing from a pay-as-you-go plan to a contracted one could be simpler. In addition, it should be easier to swap devices as some require a micro or nano card. With e-SIM, you would just register the new device.

A unique switching code would be valid for 30 days. A customer would be able to pass the code on to their new provider at the point they place an order for their new service, without the need for a further conversation. Providers would also be required to publish and promote clear guidance to help customers follow the new process and make informed switching decisions.

Ofcom also proposes to ban mobile providers from charging for notice periods running after the switch dates which they estimated would save customers around £10m a year.

Lindsey Fussell, Ofcom’s Consumer Group Director, said: “We want people and businesses to benefit from simpler, speedier mobile switching, making it easier for them to vote with their feet and take advantage of choice in the market. Our ‘text-to-switch’ plans would give greater control to mobile customers about when and how they switch, and prevent losing providers from delaying and frustrating the switching process.”

Response from the industry has been mixed. Mobile News reported two different views with a Three spokesperson commenting “We are disappointed that Ofcom is not proposing a move to gaining provider led (GPL) switching. It is clear that having the gaining provider managing the switch will provide the greatest benefit to consumers and enable real ease of switching. Only under GPL can you ensure that the best deals are not kept for consumers who wish to leave their existing network.”

e-SIM also has implications for the IoT market. Many of these devices are small, for example wearables, but still need to perform a range of functions and ideally be equipped with stand-alone mobile connectivity. This is a solution which should be of interest to mobile operators that want to take a lead in the growing IoT space. The ability to provide convergent offers with multiple devices under a single contract has interesting opportunities.

There are other clear benefits to e-SIM technology. Manufacturers are constantly looking at creating smaller, sleeker designs without affecting functionality. Doing away with a SIM slot aids that as well as potentially increasing the reliability of the device with one fewer opening for water and dust. It will also aid security as theft of traditional SIMs will be a thing of the past. However, it also clearly puts the consumer in a better position. MNO and MVNOs will need to offer great service, support and incentives to keep their customers from moving to a new supplier and mobile device manufacturers may even gain more control of the relationship with their customer.

As e-SIM negates the need to visit a store to change operators, there is one fewer influencing touch point available.

Although mass adoption is still to come, e-SIM has the potential to be disruptive and a possible game-changer for the industry.

Sources and Acknowledgements: OfCom, BBC, Mobile News, Which?, GSMA, Pangea, McKinsey, Cellucity,

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Ransomware has been brought to the public’s attention with the recent WannaCry attack which hit multiple countries and different organisations including the NHS in the UK. It has been a growing trend for some time as highlighted in our sister publication Future Business even before that incident took place. Typically, it has been targeted at PCs using the most widespread form of ransomware known as Cryptolocker. Criminals remotely access a victim’s computer and lock all the files using encryption software and then demand payment for the release of the files, either for money or more usually by Bitcoin to avoid detection. The Blocker, another form of ransomware and as the name suggests, either blocks browsers or operating systems, is much more prevalent with Android phone users. As many smartphone users back-up their data to a cloud service, encryption isn’t the first choice of ransomware for such devices. Indeed on mobiles, it’s Blockers to prevent the use of mobile apps that are widely deployed and account for 99% of the mobile ransomware market according to Kaspersky.

Whilst more widely attributed to PCs, cybercriminals certainly aren’t ignoring the opportunity to do the same with the ubiquitous smartphone. Whilst WannaCry does not affect mobile phones because it is an attack on users of Microsoft XP or earlier versions of Windows, there has been increasing evidence and reports of ransomware attacks on the Android mobile platform.

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A GROWING TREND Indeed a number of the well-known security vendors have been posting reports and articles on the internet relating to ransomware on mobile devices for the past couple of years. According to Check Point, the first ransomware attack on a phone occurred in 2013 but until quite recently has been confined to small numbers of victims, primarily in Eastern Europe. Now, the company says, the threat has gained momentum in other countries including the US. Trend Micro said in a research report that Android ransomware attacks grew 15 times higher in June 2016 than in April 2015. This increase was also noted by Kaspersky in their report this time last year which found that almost four times as many users were being attacked by mobile ransomware than in the previous year. The countries where mobile users were most affected were Germany, Canada, UK and the US, in that order.

Ransomware viruses on mobiles have tended to exploit the names of authorities to inflict fear and add to the authenticity of the demand.

Users are faced with a demand based on a false claim that they have been watching illicit material or have infringed copyright. Again, the type of payment demanded is generally quite small and not in the form of cash. However, in a numbers game, small amounts can add up to a great deal. According to Ericsson, 70% of the world’s population will be using a smartphone by 2020. This increasingly large target audience is ideal for cybercriminals because people are storing larger amounts of sensitive, personal data on their smartphones, which means, unless it’s backed up, they are quite likely to pay a ransom to recover their threatened data.

Two other forms of ransomware have been reported on mobile phones. One is based on a text message scam which entices the user to open a link that launches a screen-locking message and the other hijacks the PIN number

CONNECTED DEVICES ALSO PRESENT A THREAT Many experts believe that ransomware will be equally troublesome on connected watches, fitness trackers and Smart TVs. Moreover, as IoT devices proliferate both in the home and in industry, additional security layers will have to be incorporated to withstand the vulnerabilities from ever increasing connectivity. Ultimately, it will require manufacturers to install better security in their products and users to be vigilant in installing security updates. As smart home devices become more mainstream, their convenience will need to be balanced by the security risk of access to a home network or a connected device.

By and large, authorities recommend not to pay any ransom demands because it fuels the appetite of cybercriminals to commit such offences. Indeed, there is no guarantee that if the ransom is paid, a user’s smartphone will be restored but it has become such an important device in daily life that payment may seem to be the only option.

PREVENTION AND COMMON SENSE REQUIRED So what can users do to protect themselves against ransomware on their mobile phone? There are some simple steps that can be taken. Regularly updating their software with the latest operating system and the newest versions of mobile apps. These have usually fixed any known vulnerabilities. With older smartphones, this may prove troublesome because even with the extra memory afforded by an SD card, it’s often difficult to have the required amount of space to download the latest version. In some cases, a new phone might be required! Backing up their files is of course best practice.

Downloading anything from untrusted sources is also best avoided.

Android phones can use apps from other sources but security experts usually recommend sticking to the Google Playstore to take advantage of the security measures Google takes to check the safety of the software. Just like advice given to PC users, avoid clicking on unknown links on e-mails. Equally the same caution applies for text messages. Finally, there are a number of security packages in place that are designed to help protect your mobile phone.

Although the scale of the Android malware isn’t as large as on Windows PCs, the more open nature of the Android operating system compared with iOS makes it susceptible to attacks so prevention using anti-virus software is recommended. Moreover, the best mobile antivirus apps offer not only first class malware detection and prevention, but also a range of privacy and anti-theft features that include phone locking or wiping of data on the handset. Some can even take photo recordings of the thieves, or if simply lost help locate the handset and display a message on the lost phone’s screen, providing instructions on how to make contact to return the phone. Another useful feature commonly found is call blocking and some suites include the ability to password protect access to the web browser, particularly useful if the phone is shared with family members.

Exertis can provide a number of security options to protect your customers’ mobile devices. Ask your account manager for details.

Sources and acknowledgements: Kaspersky, Trend Micro, PC World, Quora.

Sony Mobile: The Perfect Choice for Business Professionals Rob Hunt, head of distribution, retail and indirect at Sony explains why Sony mobile provides the perfect choice for business professionals.

Sony has come off the back of a very positive MWC, what was the reason for that?

It was our most successful MWC, winning 24 awards! The new XZ Premium won MWC phone of the show, which is great news for Sony, and shows that we have regained our tech leadership in mobile. The feedback from MWC highlighted that Sony has a real story to tell with clear points of difference to our competition. The XZ Premium has a 4k HDR screen which is new technology on TVs, let alone mobiles. It’s also loaded with lots of great features like super slo-mo and predictive capture camera technology that has only been seen in high end cameras until now and is genuinely new.

Indeed our entire portfolio has a great look and feel with very strong specs to suit consumers and business and any budget.

The mobile industry is becoming increasingly more competitive, how has Sony differentiated itself from the competition?

Whilst the XZ Premium is our flagship device, we now have many of its features evident all the way down the range, from the new L1, to XA1 (that has a 23mp camera and sits in the £200-250 SRP price range) to the XZ and XZ Premium. Our products have a unique DNA that looks and feels different to the rest of the market. Perhaps most importantly though, we have the Sony corporation behind us, with one of the most recognisable and highly regarded brands in the world, with all its heritage of innovation and quality across multiple product categories. Add that to our strength in Pictures and Music, and

we are the only company that has such a diverse and successful portfolio of propositions that can wrap around mobile devices.

Consequently, we have the ability to deliver bespoke Sony bundles for our customers that clearly differentiate us in the market.

The XZ Premium has been launched recently with a lot of hype around this phone in the press. Tell us a little bit more about this flagship device.

Firstly, it looks and feels great in the hand. A sleek loop designed masterpiece, that’s wrapped in Gorilla Glass 5, with the best specifications of any device in the world; a 4K HDR screen with 1 billion colour iterations; the ability to capture super slo-mo video at 960fps (4 times slower than anything else on the market); the latest Qualcomm 835 Snapdragon processor that makes it so fast; the ability to deliver super-fast streaming (up to 1Gbps download speeds); High Res audio sound quality; new battery technology that learns how you use your phone and adapts to your behaviour, and won’t over-charge your battery, extending the life of your device by not eroding the lithium battery inside.

The list goes on...

Android is becoming an increasingly more common platform within the Enterprise domain, how are Sony phones taking advantage of this opportunity?

Google has caught up with Apple in terms of Android’s overall readiness for use by enterprises, most notably in security and manageability, and is actually now the biggest OS in Enterprise.

Sony is the number 2 Android brand in the UK and we have a unique device management tool called the ‘Xperia Cloud

ADVERTORIAL Sony XperiaTM XZ Premium Everything becomes WOW with the Xperia XZ Premium.

This innovative flagship device features the World’s first memory-embedded camera with Motion Eye™ and super slow motion for capturing life’s hidden magic better than the human eye. It’s also the World’s first Smartphone with a 4K HDR display, using Sony BRAVIA TV technology for content so clear and lifelike, it takes your breath away. The cutting-edge Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor delivers stunning graphics, industry-leading performance and enhanced battery efficiency, while Xperia Actions and Smart Stamina mean the more you use it, the smarter it gets.

Sony XperiaTM XA1 Take perfect pictures with the Xperia™ XA1 and its best-in-class 23MP camera. The Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor and F2.0 lens help to create stunning photos even in low light. When it comes to selfies, there’s a camera for that too. The 23mm wide-angled lens means everyone will fit in the frame,and the innovative hand shutter even detects your palm to take your picture automatically. And when it’s there, you can browse the web, watch a video or play your favourite game quicker and smoother than ever before, thanks to its Octa core processor with 4GB RAM. Xperia Actions and intelligent charging learn your preferences and reserve your battery for an even smarter mobile experience.

Configurator’ which allows businesses to mass deploy and enrol devices via a cloud services proposition, at the click of a button.

Most notably – this is for free (https://youtu.be/Cvk2aVybCcU).

It’s a seamless and incredibly easy to use tool. IT managers and business owners can deploy approved and verified applications (including EMM/MDM applications) that allow and disable functionality, configure connectivity as well as construct and apply security settings across an entire workforce. What’s more, in the coming months there will be exciting updates to this platform which strengthens this solution even more.

The modern workplace is becoming increasingly more mobile, how does having a Sony phone allow you to work on the move?

Sony Mobile has a portfolio of devices that are secure, super productive and easily manageable at a range of price points.

This means that the mobile workforce and IT professionals get the same experience on our entry-devices as they would on most flagships. Straight out of the box, Sony is among the best in class when it comes to security. Secondly, our devices work with all the main EMMs (Enterprise Mobility Management) partners – SOTI / Mobile Iron / Airwatch etc, and that means there’s choice for any business. In addition, we have a smart battery that learns your usage patterns, with customisable modes that provide a reliable 24 hours+ battery so that business can always be on. It has full email, calendar and contacts integration, meaning that access to emails and appointments can be seamlessly managed. Business apps including Office 365 can be received, opened and edited on the move.

Sony XperiaTM XA1 Ultra The Xperia XA1 Ultra is made for big moments.

Its 6” borderless design offers an immersive viewing experience right in the palm of your hand. d.

And with precision-edge detailing, aluminium sides and 2.5D glass, it looks beautiful and feels comfortable there too. The 23MP main camera with Hybrid Autofocus and Exmor RS™ for mobilee image sensor offers flawless photos in true-to-life colour, even in low light. The performance of this powerhouse is down to the octa core processor with 4GB RAM, and with Xperia Actions and Adaptive charging, it learns your preferences for an even smarter mobile experience.

Sony XperiaTM L1 Super-easy to use and a beautiful 5.5” display - meet Sup the sm smartphone that performs as well as it looks. With its smo smooth, rounded frame, it fits and feels great in your hand. Combine a quad core processor with 2GB RAM, hand and you have the speed and power you need. No lag.

No hassle. Just smooth performance. Smart Cleaner guarantees optimum speed. This clever function analy analyses how you use your phone, deactivates unused apps and clears your cache. Xperia L1 learns and adapts based on how you use it, getting smarter and ada mo more personal every day. With an easy-to-use 13MP ccamera at hand, you’re always ready to catch and share life as it happens. In vivid, lifelike colours.

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TOP 5 NEW DEVICES 1 STK LIFE 8 The STK Life 8 is full of elegance with its high quality design and great battery life. Enjoy a smooth and captivating multimedia experience with the built in powerful 1.3GHz Quad Core processor and 13.0MP camera.

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SONY XPERIA XA1 Make moments unforgettable with the Xperia XA1. The 23MP camera with Exmor RS and F2.0 lens creates pixel perfect images.

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HUAWEI P10 Huawei’s finest smartphone to date and setting an industry benchmark, it’s the first hyper diamond-cut finishing on a smartphone. Built with the new Leica Dual Camera 2.0 to produce stunning artistic portrait shots.

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This useful tablet stage turns users’ tablets into interactive tools great for presentations. Fully equipped with adjustable tabs to hold the tablet securely, while the rotating arm allows reposition of the tablet from vertical to horizontal.

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OTTERBOX CLEARLY PROTECTED WITH ALPHA GLASS FOR S8 The Alpha Glass screen protector from Otterbox maintains touch sensitivity and display clarity while the fortified glass resists scratches and shattering.

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CYGNETT JUMP START PACK Jump-start safely, effectively and quickly with Cygnett. Fully equipped with a portable protective carry case this jump start pack revives a dead battery in seconds.

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TOP BEST SELLERS 1 SONY XPERIA L1 Designed with its smooth and rounded frame, the Xperia L1 is super-easy to use and features a beautiful 5.5” display making viewing and sharing hassle free.

Fully equipped with a quad core processor and 2GB RAM for all the speed and power needed in a compact handset.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 | S8+ The new infinity display on the Samsung S8 offers end-to-end screen coverage, completely redesigned to break through the confines of the smartphone screen.

NOKIA 3

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Featuring all of Nokia’s classic design hallmarks and carefully finished details, the Nokia 3 is optimised for performance and everyday use.

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LINX 10V64 The Linx 10V64 gives a tablet experience without limits. Enjoy hands-free viewing with the integrated aluminium kickstand or snap on the keyboard cover to transform the tablet into a perfectly portable laptop.

LINX 12X Fully equipped with a 12.5” Full HD widescreen display and Intel Atom x5 processor for productivity and entertainment, the 12X offers the flexibility of a laptop with the versatility of a tablet.

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BELKIN TUNECAST Powered by ClearScan technology, Belkin’s TuneCast audio accessories automatically locate the clearest FM station for the best in-car audio experience as well as featuring a USB port to charge most devices.

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TARGUS UNIVERSAL IN-CAR TABLET HOLDER Designed to easily adjust and secure most tablets from 7 inch to 10.1 inch, the Targus incar tablet holder is the ideal accessory to keep back-seat passengers entertained on those long car journeys.

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SAMSUNG TAB A Bring content to life with the super high resolution screen and enhanced 8MP camera with autofocus.

The Samsung Tab A’s beautifully minimalistic design is a sight to behold from every angle.

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SAMT580BLK | Tab A Black SAMT580WHT | Tab A White

STK R45I Compact, versatile and lightweight, the STK R45i offers simplicity with a few little extras. It’s superefficient with a 5-day standby time, built-in torch and rear camera.

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Samsung Champions Incentive Win a trip to Singapore to watch the Grand Prix Accelerate sales to be in with a chance of winning one of ten places to the Singapore Grand Prix for your sales team. Between 30th May – 21st July 2017 points will be earned for eligible sales uploaded from the S8, S7 and A Series (2017) family.

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BATTLE OF THE BRANDS Global market share figures provided by analysts like IDC and Gartner often don’t reflect fully what might be happening in a local market. However, it’s clear from the first quarter results for 2017 that the dominance of Apple and Samsung on a global basis continues and that the market opportunity may prove better this year than last. According to IDC in their phone tracker report, worldwide smartphone shipments grew by 4.3% with 347.4m shipped. That was slightly different to Gartner that reported a 9.1% year on year growth with 380m units shipped. Still close enough to get the picture.

Ryan Reith, IDC programme vice president said: “There is no question that 2016 was a pivotal year for the industry as growth dipped to low single digits for the first time. However, we believe the industry will show some rebound in 2017, and the strong first quarter results certainly support this argument”.

Both analysts seem to put a positive spin on the market but disagree in certain areas. Gartner indicated that mobile phone buyers are spending more to get a better phone, resulting in the rise in average selling prices of types of phones. IDC’s research manager Anthony Scarsells said “Despite all the popularity and media hype around premium devices, we continue to witness a shift in many companies’ portfolios geared towards affordable devices with premium-type styling compared with flagship models. Companies have started to implement a single premium design language that ultimately blurs the lines between the high-end and the low-end, allowing the average consumer to jump on the brand without a hefty upfront investment.”

One thing they do agree on is the rise of Chinese manufacturers particularly in emerging and their own home markets. Huawei, OPPO and Vivo have all outpaced market growth for the past few quarters and this is likely to continue in new territories. Gartner said “The top three Chinese smartphone manufacturers are driving sales with their competitively priced, high quality smartphones equipped with innovative features”.

However, it’s the big two that still dominate the worldwide market share according to the analysts.

IDC Gartner Strategy Analytics

SONY, HTC AND NOKIA ARE THE TOP BRANDS CONSIDERED OUTSIDE OF APPLE AND SAMSUNG For enterprise, these consumer trends can be leveraged.

BRAND CONSIDERATION | THOSE ACQUIRING IN PREVIOUS 3 MONTHS Brands Sony HTC Nokia Google LG Microsoft Huawei Motorola Lenovo A phone made by Vodafone Acer Blackberry A phone made by EE OnePlus Alcatel ZTE ASUS

Apple

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22.80% 20.70% 22.70%

CAN OTHER BRANDS IMPACT THE DUOPOLY? Apple hasn’t been able to capitalise on some of the issues Samsung faced with the Galaxy Note 7 but it will be an interesting contest when the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 8 are both on the market, although Samsung will have a head start. However, this year is the iPhone’s 10th birthday and there is increased speculation that the company will try to enthuse customers with a number of new features and specifications to mark the occasion after keeping the hardware design largely unchanged in recent versions. In the past Android and iPhone customers have pretty much remained with their chosen ecosystem so something extraordinary will be needed to drastically change that picture.

Percentage % 19% 15% 18% 11% 11% 8% 8% 9% 4% 4% 4% 7% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1%

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MARKET SHARE, Q1 2017 Company

In the UK, a Statista 2017 survey of smartphone brands in UK households showed Apple (48%) with a market share lead over Samsung (34%). That illustrates the dominance of the big two, albeit different to the worldwide picture in brand leadership, so is it possible for other brands to make headway? Some analysts believe so. A GfK Tech 360 study showed that in Q4 2016, 79% of sales went to Apple and Samsung. However, of those 75% considered a device other than an Apple or Samsung (6.7m) and 68% of those intending to purchase were open to an alternative brand.

Sony HTC Nokia Google LG Microsoft Huawei Motorola Lenovo A phone made by Vodafone Acer Blackberry A phone made by EE OnePlus Alcatel ZTE ASUS

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Source: GfK Tech 360 Study

The study revealed that consumers would look at other brands based on price, ease of use, screen size (large) and the camera.

Choice is always a good thing and Exertis is in a great position to provide that with their extensive mobile portfolio that includes Samsung, Sony, Nokia, LG Mobile, Huawei, Acer, Alcatel, some of which are exclusive and a number of emerging brands like WileyFox, and STK. Sources and Acknowledgements: IDC, Gartner, Statista, GfK.

The big screen.

In your hands.

With an immersive full HD True widescreen display, integrated kickstand and detachable keyboard, the Linx 12X64 is the perfect tablet to keep you entertained wherever you go.

Full HD True widescreen.

The crisp and clear 12.5â&#x20AC;? True widescreen display gives you more room to work, play and watch movies.

Detachable keyboard.

Need to get work done whilst on-the-go? No problem. The detachable keyboard with trackpad keeps you productive anywhere.

Integrated kickstand.

Just kick the stand back at any angle within 50Âş and enjoy easy, hands-free viewing wherever you are.

Full-size connectivity.

A full-size USB 3.0 gives you simple superspeed connectivity to all of your external devices and peripherals.

No adaptors needed.

Linx 12X64 For more information, please contact your Exertis account manager today.

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DESIGNED IN THE UK AND

EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU STK is the latest addition to our mobile portfolio. So what makes this vendor stand out? For starters, their phones and accessories are designed in the UK. The company prides itself on merging design, innovation and tech to create beautifully crafted devices.

Secondly, their range is not only comprehensive but feature rich at redefining price points. Thirdly, their handsets come with a 3 year warranty and in addition their smartphones come with a free screen protector already installed on the phone and a free case inbox.

Finally, Exertis is the authorised reseller for STK in the UK. Many users want great design, latest specification phones and 4G LTE connectivity. It’s rare to get all three under £100. But that’s what you get with the STK Life 8. It reflects the innovative design associated with STK; solid, durable and brilliantly crafted with high quality parts that ensure reliability backed by the 3 year warranty that makes it a risk free purchase. Its beautiful 5” IPS HD edge to edge display has a screen resolution of 720 x 1280, covered in 2.5D glass with precision touch capability. It also features a 13.0 MP rear camera with flash and a 5.0 MP front camera for selfies. With a powerful 1.3GHz Quad Core processor, users can enjoy streaming, sharing and surfing at superfast speeds. It also comes with some great accessories mentioned above and earphones to listen to music or take calls with.

Besides the Life 8, Exertis will be providing a number of other STK handsets including the soon to be available Hero Lite which will feature Android 7.0 on a stunning 5.0” HD IPS 2.5D edge to edge display with on-cell technology, a 13.0 MP rear camera with flash and 8.0MP front camera with 16GB on board memory, expandable by another 32GB via Micro SD card wrapped in a sleek body with curved edges accompanied by a solid gold metal frame finish and a fingerprint scanner at the back for extra security.

Other products available now from Exertis include the R45i feature phone with camera and Bluetooth and Android smartphones including the Storm 2e Pluz 4.0” 8GB 5MP smartphone, in special edition white and black, the Sync 5e 5.0” HD 8GB 13MP with a 5MP front selfie flash camera smartphone which is designed with a solid metal frame, in special edition white and black and the Hero X 4G 5.0” HD 16GB 13MP with a 8MP front selfie flash camera smartphone wrapped in a solid metal frame accompanied by a front and back smooth unibody glass finish. Specifications can be found at www.stklife.com. For further information on these and all STK products, call your Exertis account manager.

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GADGET GUARD SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR S8

Mobile VIP combines premium styling with high-level protection for laptops up to 14”. Offering a weather resistant base and SafePort sling suspension system to protect the laptop if dropped.

RRP: £24.99 Colour: Clear Part Code: S10156826

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BELKIN VALET CHARGER FOR APPLE WATCH

Belkin’s Valet charger offers a portable battery boost for the Apple Watch. The built-in Magnetic Charging Module gives a powerful 6700mAh to keep Apple devices charged anywhere, anytime.

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PLANTRONICS EXPLORER 500 MOBILE BLUETOOTH HEADSET

Leave the tangled earbuds and go wireless. Plantronics Bluetooth headset is fully equipped with certified HD voice clarity, smartphone voice control, multi-lingual notifications and magnetic USB strap.

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MICROSOFT LIFECAM CINEMA

The LifeCam Cinema automatically sharpens images and TrueColor adjusts exposure for bright, vibrant footage. Fully equipped with high-quality 720p HD widescreen video and crystal clear audio.

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TARGUS MOBILE VIP BACKPACK 15.6”

The ultimate professional range. The Targus Mobile VIP backpack features contoured shoulder straps, back paddings and a weather resistant base. With its outstanding attention to detail this is essential for every professional.

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The ultimate premium glass protection.

Curved tempered glass bonds round the Samsung S8’s curves to protect the screen at every angle. Gadget Guard’s optical tempered glass is also incredibly strong and scratch resistant.

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SAMSUNG DEX ‘COMING SOON’

Some things are easier on a desktop. Turn any place into a workspace by connecting the new Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ to a monitor with the new Samsung DeX to create a full desktop experience.

The 24 month mobile security offers a professional and cost effective insurance solution.

MendIT provides first class repair services and peace of mind with their in-house team of fully trained and accredited engineers.

Designed with style in mind. The symmetry series from Otterbox features a slim profile to keep the phone’s sleek design as well as offering drop and scratch protection.

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Designed for comfort, the flexible design of the Arc Mouse snaps to power on and off and flattens for easy carrying. The BlueTrack technology means optimum tracking on any surface, great for working on the move.

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Get More from Samsung Devices Complete the experience with Samsung Accessories

Gear 360

Gear S3 The Gear S3 has the aesthetics of a truly premium watch with advanced features built right into the watch design - that’s why it’s so easy and effortless to use.

It’s also built for you to go days without needing to recharge.

You get to feel free with the Gear S3.

The Gear 360 has evolved to let you record in 4K or broadcast live, and then make it your own with the Samsung Gear 360 app.

And with the Gear 360’s smaller size and redesigned, easy-to-grip body, memories aren’t the only thing you’ll want to hold onto.

Gear VR with Controller Put on the Gear VR and go from front-row experiences to adventures you’ve only dreamt of. The Gear VR’s new design and new controller gives you a better perspective and the ability to go further than ever before.

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