Zinox group, Africa’s ICT conglomerate has officially given birth to TD Mobile-a child of necessity and the new face of mobile products distribution at an epoch event that drew the crème of the Nigerian society.
This is coming as TD Mobile is set to receive a boost of some N18 billion to effectively differentiate the brand from other distributors.
But at the launch in Lagos last night, TD-Mobile, the digital lifestyle and highly mobile products distribution arm of Technology Distributions (TD) Limited, the number one ICT value added distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, promised a seamless transition from legacy to smart devices.
Leo-Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group, the holding company of TD Mobile said that TD Mobile, will in November 2014, launch a power bank that will back up devices on the go and guarantees to be one of its kind.
Products from the company also come with one of kind guarantee- online serial number confirmations which authenticate users of all mobile devices.
According to Ekeh, the group has perfected plans to inject N18 billion into its operations, launching the biggest support centre in Africa and a showroom of about 1000sqm.
“Although it is not easy to operate in this environment, but we are not chasing after money rather the passion to get it right. TD has bright Nigerians that will keep taking the brand and bring out the best in it. In other words, TD is a brand in a making and it will still in the offing.” He added.
Also, Gozy Ijogun, managing director of TD Mobile, said the excitement in TD Mobile goes beyond history as it touches on economics and both the science and art of business.
Ijogun said, “Our industry has a lot of things going for it. The worldwide smartphone market reached a milestone this year with a billion units sold and an aggressive 40% growth from 2012 numbers and a healthy projection next year. With dwindling growth rates across most sectors worldwide, those of us in the ICT sector should charge our glasses in readiness to celebrate.
“The sheer volume of strong growth demonstrates strong end-user demand of smart devices as a tool that brings a solid computing experience to the hands of many.
“Over 60% of Nigerians do not have access to the internet and a good number of the 170 million population cannot yet afford a laptop. With affordable smart devices with quality screen, software and user experience, TDMobile is that window to the world for many Nigerians”.
She said TD Mobile seeks to bridge the gap; the divide between the rich and the poor; between the young and old, between the North and South, between ethic communities and religious divides. This can only be done through the power of information presented through smart devices.
“So, as our Chairman will put it, ICT is a futuristic business and we are proud to present to you a bouquet of great devices, for the highly techy, to the upwardly mobile professional who appreciates mobility without compromising data integrity, to the highly fashionable and trendy executives and to the student who has become a global citizen and technologically aware. We have a device for everyone for everything and for every body! In a free market economy, customers must demand choice and we, at TD Mobile offer that credible choice”.
The mobile products distributed by TD Mobile include phablets, tablets and phones from HP and Lenovo, the ingenious and stylish Zinox range of tablets, Nokia 2520 tablet, and a rich selection of highly mobile laptops from HP, Lenovo, Dell and Toshiba.
The MD added that TD Mobile will maintain TD’s, the parent Company’s legacy of distributing only genuine products directly from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
TD Mobile, she said is present in three key locations in the country and three continents, and “our highly efficient logistics ensures we get the products to you wherever you may be”.
She said the locally driven company understands the peculiarities of the market and ensures the world’s acclaimed vendors it partners with respect and recognise the trend.
“Our focus is on mobile smart devices, and we are the first digital mobile composite distribution company in West Africa”.
Mr. Matthew Willsher, CEO of Etisalat and special guest at the occasion, said that TD Group reflects the resilience, and smart business processes that will benefit the ICT industry in the country, at large.
Commenting on the significances of TD Mobile’s birth, Obilo Onuoha, commercial banking division, Access Bank Plc, said, “We have been working with TD for over seven years and they have issue risen to a leadership position in the ICT market place. The Group has put a lot of effort into learning this business which is evidenced by their ability to deliver service and maintain and nurture good client relationships”.
He said the introduction of TD Mobile is without question a remarkable achievement for the company.
On his part, Shadrack Otura, sales manager, Smartphones at Lenovo said describes TD Mobile as capable bridging the gap between manufacturers and users.
He said Lenovo has stood shoulder to shoulder with TD Mobile in the last seven months, and will continue to support its penetration into the market.