PRESS RELEASE

DATE:06.03.17

RELEASE DATE: IMMEDIATELY

TITLE:VIP UK Joins Network Group

LOCATION: Warrington

VIP UK is pleased to announce a collaboration with the UK’s leading technology community, NetworkGroup, as a Preferred Distributor.

VIP UK are renowned for being the gaming distributor of choice,picking up numerous awards for their dominance in the gaming and hardware sector. Network Group members now have access to the UK’s leading gaming brands such as Asus,Razer, Mionix and StormForce as well as VIP Club exclusive benefits such as its Consignment Programme.

Rich Marsden, Managing Director at VIP UK commented:“A collaboration with the Network Group aligns with the VIP UKcore value of ‘Delivering Value in Distribution’ by working in partnership for growth. We have long admired the work Network Group does for its members and once we started to have discussions, it was clear that VIP’s passion and values were shared by Network Group. The synergy between us both in terms of how we do business makes it an obvious choice for us to pursue a partnership.Our aim is to help and support all Network Group members in their business aims and we are looking forward to becoming an active distribution partner.”

Craig Hume, Network Group Executive Director, added: "To say I am excited about the new partnership between Network Group and VIP UK is an understatement. It’s clear that Rich and his team understand the challenges and more importantly the opportunities that lie ahead for IT retailers. VIP’s unique offerings are going to greatly complement the partnerships already in place and I think 2017 is shaping up to be Network Group’s finest."

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For more information or images, please contact:

Cheryl Humberstoneor Jason Davis-D’Cruz

VIP Computers Marketing & PR Department

DDI: 01925 286956

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About VIP Computers

VIP UK is the UK’s largest independent distributor of PC components, gaming peripherals and IT products. At the heart of the IT distribution channel for over 25 years, VIP UK is an independently recognised award-winning hardware distributor with a portfolio that includes some of the best known brands. VIP UK are the exclusive distributor of brands such as Razer, Mionix and StormForce as well as being an authorised or Master Distributor for NVIDIA, Intel, ASUS, AMD, AOC, Aorus, BenQ and EVGA to mention but only a few big brand names.

About Network Group

Established in 1996, Network Group is the UK’s leading Technology community with a combined worth of more than £400 million.

Network Group is owned by the Members for the Members, and this is one of the core values which distinguishes us from other groups; well, that and the fact that our membership is made up of some of the best, most innovative and progressive firms within the IT channel. Our average member sees an annual increase in turnover of 20%, as well as significant increases in profitability.

We support our members to buy better, sell more, adapt to disruption, capitalise on opportunity and increase profits. And we work with vendors and distributors to open up advantageous routes to market. Working together collaboratively we know we can grow our businesses – “It is not just in numbers, but in unity, that our greatest strength lies”.