| Emmen, Switzerland, 29 April 2020 |
| Media release |
International Channel Trends+Visions
Tremendous success for ALSO's virtual fair
On 28 April International Channel Trends+Visions, ALSO's virtual fair for the IT industry, took place. After the very positive response the company got on the digital CTV in the DACH region, it was now rolled out internationally. The event took place simultaneously on seven platforms for 20 ALSO countries.
In less than four weeks the team got in touch with vendors, invited resellers and talked to the press. The idea was met with an overwhelming response: More than 250 vendors participated with booths, 285 presentations were given by vendors and ALSO experts alike, and nearly 60 webinars held. About 10.000 visitors across all the platforms got all the latest information about trends and topics of the IT industry.
In his keynote Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO of ALSO, stated the great chances he sees for the IT industry. "The crisis can be an opportunity for everybody - if you have the right partner, who invests in future technology and platforms, and the right people."
There was a huge interest in solutions for the modern workplace and consumptional business, presentations on Cybersecurity, the Internet of things and offers for Home Office and Home School. Gustavo Möller-Hergt: "We certainly miss the direct contact to our customers and due to their demands we are reopening our offices again step by step. But at the same time we are sure this won't have been the last virtual event ALSO organized. It is a great way to stay connected and stay safe at the same time."
Due to the great response and many requests, the seven platforms of the virtual International CTV will stay open until 3 May 2020.
Registration link: www.alsoctv.com/registration
Direct link to media release: https://www2.also.com/press/20200429en.pdf
Contact person ALSO Holding AG:
Manuela Rost-Hein
Head of Communications ALSO Group
Phone: +49 151 14040215
E-Mail: [email protected]
ALSO Holding AG (ALSN.SW) (Emmen/Switzerland) brings providers and buyers of the ICT industry together. ALSO offer more than 660 vendors of hardware, software and IT-services access to over 110 000 buyers, who can call a broad spectrum of other customized services in the logistics, finance, and IT services sectors, as well as traditional distribution services. From the development of complex IT landscapes, the provision and maintenance of hardware and software, right through to the return, reconditioning and remarketing of IT hardware, ALSO offers all services as a one-stop shop. ALSO is represented in 23 European countries and generates total net sales of approximately 10.7 billion euros with around 4 000 employees in the fiscal year 2019. The principal shareholder of ALSO Holding AG is the Droege Group, Düsseldorf, Germany. Further information is available at https://also.com
Droege Group
Droege Group (founded in 1988) is an independent advisory and investment company under full family ownership. The company acts as a specialist for tailor-made transformation programs aiming to enhance corporate value. Droege Group combines its corporate family-run structure and capital strength into a family- equity business model. The group carries out direct investments with its own equity in corporate spin-offs and medium-sized companies in «special situations». With the guiding principle «execution - following the rules of art», the group is a pioneer in execution-oriented corporate development. Droege Group follows a focused investment strategy based on current megatrends (knowledge, connectivity, prevention, demography, specialization, future work, shopping 4.0). Enthusiasm for quality, innovation and speed determines the company's actions. In recent years Droege Group has successfully positioned itself in domestic and international markets and operates in 30 countries. More information: https://droege-group.com
Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current assumptions and forecasts of the ALSO management. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors could lead to material differences between the forward-looking statements made here and the actual development, in particular the results, financial situation, and performance of our Group. The Group accepts no responsibility for updating these forward-looking statements or adapting them to future events or developments.
