Avnet is helping channel partners profitably grow their server
businesses and deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions in more than 40
countries
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Avnet
Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distribution leader
and an operating group of Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
has been authorized globally as a Lenovo distributor. With this
authorization, Avnet is now distributing Lenovo's System x (x86) servers
and related solutions, following the transition of IBM's System x server
business to Lenovo effective Oct. 1. Building on its heritage as IBM's
largest x86 distributor worldwide, Avnet will help its channel partners
in more than 40 countries throughout Asia Pacific; Europe, the Middle
East and Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; and North America
continue to develop and expand their enterprise businesses.
"Lenovo has demonstrated great momentum in its enterprise server
business, and its acquisition of IBM's System x business is the start of
an exciting new era for the x86 market," said Tony Madden, senior vice
president and supplier business executive for Avnet Technology
Solutions, Global. "Avnet is working closely with Lenovo to ensure a
seamless transition for existing System x channel partners and their
customers. Additionally, our worldwide sales team is actively engaging
with channel partners to capture new opportunities and help them
transform Lenovo's innovative technology into business solutions for
their customers around the world."
Working with Lenovo, Avnet will distribute the company's System x,
BladeCenter and Flex System blade servers and switches, x86-based Flex
integrated systems, NeXtScale and iDataPlex servers and associated
software, blade networking, and maintenance operations. To help channel
partners offer complete end-to-end solutions, Avnet will continue to
provide a variety of traditional service offerings, such as logistics,
sales, marketing, finance, and technical services, strategically paired
with business,
IT, lifecycle and education services.
"Avnet has a long-standing and proven track record in successfully
building channel ecosystems and alliances globally for Lenovo's recently
acquired System x product line," said Wilfredo Sotolongo, vice
president, worldwide sales, enterprise systems, Lenovo Group. "They have
the expertise worldwide to help us implement a clear, scalable channel
strategy that will align with Lenovo's commitment to quality, innovation
and value with one of the most comprehensive server portfolios
available. Together, Lenovo and Avnet will ensure our channel partners
have the global resources and innovative technology needed to create
mutual profitable growth opportunities."
Channel partners interested in learning more about how Avnet can help
them capitalize on opportunities with Lenovo should contact their local
Avnet business development team.
In addition to its new relationship with Lenovo, Avnet will build on its
nearly 30-year history in working with IBM. Avnet will continue to
support IBM and the solutions, services and programs that were not part
of the Lenovo System x acquisition. This includes IBM's Power Systems,
Storage Systems, Power-based Flex servers, and PureApplication and
PureData appliances, as well as IBM training services offered through Avnet
Academy. Additionally, Avnet will continue to provide partners with
a wide range of IBM software, services and storage technologies to
enable them to offer complete solutions.
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About Avnet Technology Solutions
As a global IT solutions distributor, Avnet
Technology Solutions transforms technology into business solutions
for customers around the world. It collaborates with customers and
suppliers to create and deliver services, software and hardware
solutions that address the changing needs of end-user customers. The
group serves customers and suppliers in North
America, Latin
America and Caribbean, Asia
Pacific, and Europe,
Middle East and Africa. It generated US $11.0 billion in annual
revenue for fiscal year 2014. Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating
group of Avnet, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.ats.avnet.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic
components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers
globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the
world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by
providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the
fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated revenue of $27.5
billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
(AVT_IR)
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet Technology Solutions
Marcia Chapman,
+1-480-308-0284
mchapman@brodeur.com
Source: Avnet, Inc.
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