Avnet
Technology Solutions, the global IT solutions distribution leader
and an operating group of Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
today announced it has been selected for the 2014 Distributor Partner of
the Year Award for the U.S. by Insight
(NASDAQ: NSIT), a leading worldwide technology provider of hardware,
software and service solutions. The award was announced on October 30,
2014, at Synergy 2015, Insight’s annual Partner Forum, in Scottsdale,
Ariz.
Avnet with Insight celebrating its acceptance of the 2014 Distributor Partner of the Year Award for the U.S. for the second year in a row. Left to Right: Ken Lamneck (Insight), Eric VanOteghem (Avnet), Zander Nicholson (Avnet), Trisha Cooke (Avnet), Jim Shroyer (Avnet), Shelly Bodine (Avnet), Yolanda Kinnerup (Avnet), Steve Dodenhoff (Insight), Bob Kane (Insight), Jason Short (Avnet), Brian Thomas (Avnet). (Photo: Business Wire)
Avnet was recognized as the Distributor Partner of the Year for the
U.S., for the second consecutive time, because of its extraordinary
contribution to Insight’s success in meeting its business objectives.
“This award is the culmination of the Avnet and Insight teams’ hard work
during the year to drive new market opportunities and grow the business
at an accelerated pace,” said Gavin Miller, vice president and general
manager, sales and marketing solutions, Avnet Technology Solutions,
Americas. “Our best-in-class converged infrastructure capabilities,
vertical market solutions, training expertise and enablement, and
enterprise-level services offerings have helped Insight solve their
customers’ business challenges more effectively.”
Avnet supports Insight with a variety of resources that have assisted
the company in achieving its business goals, creating a competitive
advantage through specialization, strategic business planning and
expanded offerings. For example, Avnet’s SolutionsPath®
methodology and vertical market practices extended Insight’s expertise
in high-growth, specialized markets, such as healthcare,
government
and education. Additionally, Insight engages closely with Avnet
Services to provide its customers with a wide range of
services-oriented business and IT solutions, including enablement for HP
and IBM software.
“I am pleased to recognize Avnet Technology Solutions with the
Distributor Partner of the Year Award,” stated Bob Kane, Insight senior
vice president, product management. “Avnet has been a strong partner for
Insight and has enabled us to offer innovative solutions, products and
services to meet the complex needs of our clients. We extend our
congratulations to Avnet and all their teammates and look forward to an
even more successful 2015.”
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About Insight
Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a leading technology provider of hardware,
software and service solutions to business and government clients in
North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Insight
is focused on helping organizations move technology goals forward in the
areas of Office
Productivity, Unified
Communications and Collaboration, Mobility,
Network and Security, Data
Center and Virtualization, Data
Protection and Cloud.
Insight has sold over seven million business and public sector client
cloud seats across the globe. With approximately 5,200 teammates
worldwide, Insight is ranked No. 483 on the 2014 Fortune 500 and
generated sales of $5.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2013.
For more information, please call 1.800.INSIGHT (1.800.467.4448) in the
United States or visit www.insight.com.
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.
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