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PHOENIX -- Global technology distributor Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced the launch of Tech Trends, a series of short technology videos for IT professionals by IT professionals, hosted by Avnet's CIO Steve Phillips.
The Tech Trends video series is featured on the Technology Trends Channel on Avnet OnDemand as part of Avnet's overall strategy to deliver a broad range of technology videos in one convenient place.
The first two Tech Trends videos feature Avnet CIO Steve Phillips discussing "Selling to the CIO: 5 Things You Can Do to Get a CIO's Attention" and "Green IT: Business Drivers for a Green IT Strategy."
"Avnet OnDemand provides technology videos on the trends, topics and products that help engineers, resellers, OEMs and just about anyone in the technology supply chain do their jobs better. It makes it easier to find the information they need when they need it. Tech Trends takes the content of Avnet OnDemand to the next level in providing useful information that will help our partners accelerate their success and get to market faster," said Al Maag, Avnet chief communications officer. Future Tech Trends video topics include:
- Virtualization Trends
- Data Center Trends
- Social Media and the Enterprise
Avnet OnDemand is a technology video portal launched last year featuring a broad range of videos from Avnet and technology manufacturers covering new products, hot trends, services and technical tutorials - all in one place. Since its inception, nearly 60,000 visitors have watched videos on Avnet OnDemand. Some of the most popular videos include:
- Analog Devices - Introducing iMEMS Microphones
- Avnet Going Green
- Microcontroller Market overview
The video portal offers viewers a choice of component or computing channels, designed specifically to meet the needs of design engineers and value-added resellers. The portal aggregates technology videos into one convenient location so users don't have to search multiple sites to find information relevant to their needs. In addition to technical product information, the site also provides training and general information videos.
Videos on the Avnet OnDemand site can be viewed from a desktop, laptop or smart phone. The site also offers streamlined navigation and a robust search capability so viewers can find information quickly based on supplier, technology or industry-specific topics such as healthcare or virtualization. There are also direct links to online buying to purchase featured products.
About Avnet
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 27, 2009, Avnet generated revenue of $16.23 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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