Last updated: November 21, 2018
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ALSO has acquired the value-added distributor (VAD) DISS d.o.o., along with its subsidiaries VAD d.o.o. and Marmis d.o.o. It claims this makes it the largest supplier in the country as well as enabling further expansion in eastern Europe. The distributor specialises in HPE, with its subsidiaries supplying Dell and IBM.
“The acquisition of DISS allows us to advance our growth strategy in Europe and gives us a broader and sounder basis in key distribution-related business fields than before,” says Gustavo Möller-Hergt, CEO of ALSO Holding. “The expertise and experience gained in the market by the excellent team at DISS over the past 20 years lets us strengthen the areas of infrastructure, software and security in particular.”
The acquisition of Ljubljana-based DISS and its subsidiaries VAD and Marmis gives ALSO access to its resources and expertise in the fields of data centres, security and solutions. DISS markets and sells software and IT equipment from HP and HPE, among other manufacturers. Its subsidiary VAD specialises in IT devices and software from Dell EMC, whereas Marmis markets and sells IBM software for medium-sized and largescale systems for monitoring security and business processes.
Founded in 1998, DISS generated sales of €81m last year. The distributor currently employs a staff of around 70. DISS also provides its customers with on-site technical training and individual support. By acquiring DISS, ALSO is underpinning its aim of consolidating or gaining a number-one or number-two market position in those countries in which the company is active throughout Europe.
