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Recognition Demonstrates Avnet Applied Computing Solutions' Commitment to Providing Unique Services for the Wireless and Mobility Market
Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, a division of Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT) that provides distribution, engineering, integration and manufacturing services, has been recognized with a Symbol Technologies Services Award for its growth in Symbol Services accompanying hardware sales, outstanding customer service, and unique service offerings that complement its product fulfillment expertise. At Symbol's Global Partners Conference in 2005, Symbol honored Avnet Applied Computing Solutions for its work with service warranties for Symbol's The Americas Sales and Services (TASS) organization.
Avnet offers embedded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and solution providers, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs), a broad range of support, such as efficient, high-volume fulfillment, demand generation, custom solutions development and advanced integration services.
"The wireless and mobility market is set for explosive growth," said Pat Cathey, senior vice president of Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, Americas. "By implementing Symbol's industry-leading products and services in this market, embedded manufacturers and solution providers have significant opportunities to drive new revenue with emerging technology applications. Reliable service warranties are a critical component of any wireless and mobility solution, and Symbol's TASS organization has been an excellent collaborative resource for Avnet Applied Computing Solutions and its customers."
Avnet works with embedded OEMs and solution providers to deliver wireless and mobility solutions such as wireless networking, intelligent hand-held devices, radio frequency identification (RFID), and machine-to-machine (M2M) technology for the manufacturing, health care, transportation, defense, aerospace and government sectors. Providing scalable support and services for its embedded OEMs and solution providers, Avnet helps its customers throughout the sales cycle from product fulfillment, to sales opportunity identification, solution development and advanced integration support services.
"Avnet Applied Computing Solutions is committed to customer service," said Todd Abbott, Symbol's senior vice president of worldwide sales. "We rely on Avnet Applied Computing Solutions to deliver the highest levels of support to its embedded manufacturers and solution providers, ensuring a rewarding wireless and mobility experience for our customers."
About Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, Americas
Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, Americas, is part of the Avnet Technology Solutions operating group of Avnet Inc. Avnet Applied Computing Solutions focuses on the unique requirements of computing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs) that need to bring embedded systems or wireless and data collection solutions to market quickly. For more information, please visit www.acs.avnet.com.
Avnet Applied Computing Solutions leverages the supply-chain leadership and global presence of parent company Avnet Inc. to provide its customers with world-class supply-chain management, financing and distribution capabilities. Avnet enables success from the center of the technology industry, providing cost-effective services and solutions vital to a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and 300 suppliers. The company markets, distributes and adds value to a wide variety of electronic components, enterprise computer products and embedded subsystems. Through its premier market position, Avnet brings a breadth and depth of capabilities that help its trading partners accelerate growth and realize cost efficiencies. For fiscal year ended July 2, 2005, Avnet and the recently acquired Memec (closed July 5, 2005) generated combined revenue in excess of $13 billion in the past year through sales in approximately 70 countries. Visit www.avnet.com.
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