BrightPoint, Inc. was a provider of "wireless device lifecycle services", specializing in the distribution of

wireless Wireless communication (or just wireless, when the context allows) is the transfer of information between two or more points without the use of an electrical conductor, optical fiber or other continuous guided medium for the transfer. The most ...

devices and in providing customized

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services to the

industry. BrightPoint had a 2011 revenue of $5.24 billion. With approximately 4,000 employees as well as a significant number of temporary staff, and activity in more than 35 countries, including 13

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countries through its investment in Intcomex, Inc., BrightPoint handled approximately 112 million

devices globallyBrightpoint Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
in 2011. BrightPoint's services include

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, channel development, product customization, E-Business, and other outsourced services. In 2012, BrightPoint was listed at #463 in the annual

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rankings. During July 2012 BrightPoint was acquired by

Ingram Micro Ingram Micro is an American distributor of information technology products and services. The company is based in Irvine, California, U.S. and has operations around the world. History Ingram Micro's origins trace back to the founding of distrib ...

(NYSE: IM). Six of its top executives shared 30MM USD payout when merged, including Anthony Boor, who is currently not a BrightPoint employee.

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