450+ specialists dedicated to accelerate growth in cloud, cognitive computing, data analytics, IOT, mobility, security and enterprise networking
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today unveiled a solutions
specialist approach worldwide to accelerate growth in software-driven
technologies. Avnet has dedicated more than 450 solutions specialists to
empower the channel to capitalize on cloud, cognitive computing, data
analytics, the internet of things (IOT), mobility, security and
enterprise networking.
Avnet has a proven track record through its core data center business
that specialization differentiates partners from their competitors and
drives profitable growth. Through the creation of new specialist
business units, Avnet builds on the success it and its channel ecosystem
have already achieved, from vertical market solutions practices in the
Americas, to the Security and Networking Solutions business in EMEA, to
cloud solutions around the world.
“Avnet is directing significant energy, resources and investments toward
the technologies that will define the future,” said Patrick
Zammit, global president for Avnet
Technology Solutions. “I believe the best way to do this is through
a more specialized approach. We are evolving into a solutions specialist
to ensure that Avnet, along with our suppliers and partners, continues
to meet our customers’ needs in a rapidly changing market. It will allow
us to capitalize on next-generation technologies while optimizing our
support for data center technologies, whether legacy or new.”
The specialist business units are:
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Data Center Solutions
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Cloud Solutions
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Security and Enterprise Networking Solutions
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Data Analytics, Cognitive Computing and IOT Solutions
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Mobility Solutions
Additionally, in EMEA and the Americas a sixth specialist business unit,
Education Services, focuses on flexible training solutions with a
portfolio of offerings across Avnet suppliers.
The specialist business units are similar in structure globally;
however, they are led regionally to accelerate execution and align with
local partner needs related to Avnet’s portfolio and technical
capabilities. As part of the new solutions specialist approach, Avnet
provides its business partners with dedicated expertise whether the
partner is focused on a single technology or requires solutions
comprising multiple technologies. Those in Avnet’s channel ecosystem can
expect to see more proprietary tools, services and solutions around the
next-generation technologies, such as the Avnet
Cloud Marketplace and Avnet’s innovative
IOT collaborations.
“Today’s customers expect their partners to understand business outcomes
and the software, services and hardware needed to deliver results. Our
solutions specialist approach empowers Avnet’s partners with the
dedicated resources, sales support and technical expertise needed to
transform their business while driving long-term success for themselves
and their customers. It also builds upon our ability to create brand
preference, accelerate adoption and grow market share for technology
vendors,” Zammit said. “The solutions specialist approach gives our
partners and suppliers the best of both worlds: a business solutions
mindset coupled with deep technical expertise in the data center and
next-generation technologies.”
To enhance its ability to provide complete solutions that solve business
challenges, Avnet will also strategically expand its channel ecosystem
to include new customers and technology vendors. To learn more about
joining the Avnet community, technology vendors, independent software
vendors, service providers, solution providers, systems integrators and
value-added resellers (VARs) are invited to contact Avnet at: solutionsspecialist@avnet.com.
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About Avnet, Inc.
From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT)
accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology
globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative
products, services and solutions. Avnet is a Fortune 500 company with
revenues of $27.9 billion for the fiscal year 2015. For more
information, visit www.avnet.com.
Americas
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet
Marcia Chapman
+1-480-308-0284
mchapman@brodeur.com
or
EMEA
onechocolate communications, for Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA
Stacey Thorpe / Ellis Reid
+44 207 437 0227
avnetemea@onechocolatecomms.co.uk
or
Asia Pacific
EASTWEST PR, for Avnet Technology Solutions, APAC
Melinda Ilagan
65-6222-0306
melinda@eastwestpr.com