Brightstar Signs Accessories Distribution Agreement with Belkin

- Deal Increases Belkin's Penetration of Mobile Computing Accessories in Hong Kong and Macau

    MIAMI and HONG KONG, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --

    Brightstar Corp., a multi-billion dollar global services company providing solutions to manufacturers, operators, retailers, and enterprises in the telecommunications industry, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Belkin International, Inc., the global leader in connectivity solutions, to distribute its mobile and laptop accessories product line to retail and dealer customers in Hong Kong and Macau.

    Under the agreement, Brightstar will provide sales, marketing and value-added distribution services for Belkin's award-winning product categories including mobile accessories, cases and covers for iPhone(R), iPad(TM) and iPod(R) as well as protective screen overlays, car kits, cables and laptop bags, sleeves and covers.

    "The push toward mobile computing has increased the demand for mobility-focused accessories," said Alan Sparks, Vice President of Belkin Asia Pacific. "Our relationship with Brightstar allows us access to the market's broadest portfolio of channel partners and brings us closer to reaching and meeting a broad base of consumers' needs with our leading range of accessories."

    "In the Asia Pacific region, we have been successful in developing new customer and supplier relationships, as well as broadening our service offerings and sales channels. As a result of our strong presence across the region, Brightstar is well positioned to drive demand and velocity for Belkin products," said Arturo Osorio, President of Brightstar Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

    Brightstar has been in the Asia Pacific region for more than six years, and has continued to grow and strengthen its business operations across numerous countries including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, amongst others. The company has more than 600 employees in the region, seven distribution centers and relationships in place to provide innovative, customized solutions for its customers that help improve companies' bottom lines.

    About Belkin International, Inc.

    Belkin International, Inc., offers an extensive range of innovations designed to give computer and consumer electronics users seamless integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Belkin, a privately held company founded in California in 1983, is the recognized global leader in connectivity solutions. Since our inception in 1983, Belkin has experienced an amazing 25 consecutive years of dramatic growth and remains committed to making significant strides in the areas of research and design.

    Our diverse and far-reaching product mix includes award-winning innovations for easy-to-use networking solutions, accessories for mobile devices, such as iPod(R), iPhone(TM), laptops, and netbooks, as well as energy conservation products.

    About Brightstar Corp.

    Brightstar is a multi-billion dollar global services company providing solutions to Manufacturers, Operators, Retailers, and Enterprises serving the telecommunications industry. With sales and distribution facilities on six continents, Brightstar offers its customers the largest global reach, enabling the right product to be in the right place, at the right time. For more information on Brightstar, please visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.