Scancom opens second BlackBerry Centre, in Scotland

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Following on from the launch of the BlackBerry Centre at Scancom’s HQ in Leicester, Scancom now open their second dedicated BlackBerry Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

As with the Leicester BlackBerry Centre, clients will be able to come in to look touch and feel the devices and try the numerous applications, then and there.

The BlackBerry Centre Scotland hosts all the devices and caters for business users and consumers. In addition the people behind the Scancom BlackBerry Centre have a professional background and so one of the other strengths this project has is the ability to cater for the SME professional market.

Chen Kotecha ACA (MD www.Scancom.co.uk) said: “Opening the next Scancom BlackBerry Centre was a natural evolution in our road map. There are some great things happening at Scancom with Data and applications in the next few months – so watch this space.

“Scancom.co.uk has some great relationships with the carriers and application providers. Our web site and back-end systems are all geared to providing the end user with the best in class BlackBerry experience, support and service.”

Imran Hussain LLB (Scancom Scotland) said: “This project represents a great opportunity in the area. I am looking forward to having the Scancom brand presence here in Scotland along with the other benefits Scancom bring to the table.”

Kal Kotecha (Sales Director Scancom) said: “It’s about time an area such as Scotland had a Scancom BlackBerry Centre. We will utilise all our resources to ensure it’s the place to be when it comes to getting a BlackBerry.”

Scancom.co.uk is an Orange Business Specialist Partner and was the Orange indirect channel launch partner for BlackBerry devices and airtime during 2005. Services include BlackBerry Sat Nav, hosting and online support.

Ian Tregett (Director – Telenav Europe) said: “We chose Scancom to be our European fulfillment partner for Telenav BlackBerry Sat Nav software. The technical knowledge and relationships Scancom have with the carriers and other BlackBerry partners made them an excellent choice. Scancom quickly implemented the systems to distribute trial codes to customers in Europe. I wish them the best on their 2nd Scancom BlackBerry Centre”

Ian Barlow (Orange Business Development Manager) said: “Scancom seem to be so comfortable with the whole BlackBerry experience. I have seen them deal with BlackBerry customers of all sizes and different industries with the same level of commitment. For Scancom it is more than just selling a BlackBerry. These guys totally back it up with service, support and applications.”

Scancom.co.uk is a leading provider in the UK of BlackBerry devices and airtime. With almost 15 years in the industry Scancom continues to bring cutting edge telecoms products to market through its distribution channels. Scancom is based in Leicester.