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  • Avnet Unveils MaaXBoard for Low-Cost Embedded Computing and AI at the Edge Development

    Single board computer is ideal for industrial automation, IoT, AI and multimedia applications

    November 12, 2019

    Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) is providing customers with the ability to focus more on the software side of their development by launching MaaXBoard, a low-cost, production-ready qualified single board computer. Based on the NXP i.MX 8M applications processor, MaaXBoard is ideal for embedded computing and applications that leverage AI at the edge. It supports design engineers and end-users seeking to create industrial automation, multimedia, AI and IoT

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  • Avnet Named Top 10 International Branded Distributor for 18th Consecutive Year
    November 11, 2019

    Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet Asia Pacific has been named the Top 10 International Branded Distributors for the 18th consecutive year by Electronics Supply & Manufacturing-China (ESM-China). The award reaffirms Avnet’s best-in-class supply chain practices and positive contributions to the electronics industry.

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  • Avnet Delivers Secure IoT Device Connectivity with New Wireless Edge Module

    Powered by Microsoft Azure Sphere, Avnet Guardian 100 enables businesses to quickly and securely connect existing equipment

    November 5, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet’s (Nasdaq: AVT) new wireless edge module, Avnet Guardian 100, adds connectivity to existing equipment quickly and securely. Powered by Microsoft Azure Sphere, Avnet Guardian 100 enables enterprise customers to confidently leverage the benefits of IoT to create more efficient operations, achieve greater innovation and create a better customer experience.

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  • Avnet and Infineon to support startups and incubators in Southeast Asia
    October 25, 2019

    SINGAPORE, OCTOBER 25, 2019 – Avnet Asia Pte Ltd today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific to jointly support startups and incubators from technology-related sectors in Southeast Asia. Startups and incubators will now be able to access Avnet and Infineon’s expertise, ecosystem, and technological facilities to accelerate the process of bringing their products to market. 

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  • Avnet Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results

    First quarter sales and EPS within guidance despite continued macroeconomic headwinds

    Delivered strong cash flow from operations totaling $196 million in the quarter

    October 24, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT) today announced results for the first quarter ended September 28, 2019.

    Fiscal First Quarter Key Financials

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  • Avnet to Report First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings on October 24

    Conference call and webcast to follow at 1:30 p.m. PDT / 4:30 p.m. EDT

    October 10, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), a global technology solutions company, today announced it will report financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2020 on October 24 after market close. Following the earnings release, Avnet Chief Executive Officer Bill Amelio and Avnet Chief Financial Officer Tom Liguori will host a webcast and conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT / 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.

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  • Avnet Expands E-commerce Strategy in China with Alibaba

    Launches new Avnet Super Store on B2B e-commerce platform 1688.com and offers Alibaba Cloud-enabled Raspberry Pi product

    September 24, 2019

    PHOENIX & HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) has launched an Avnet Super Store on Alibaba Group’s China-focused B2B purchasing and wholesale marketplace, 1688.com, through an alliance with Alibaba Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies. The companies announced the alliance, which brings together two established sources of technology innovation, on stage today during Alibaba’s Apsara Conference in Hangzhou’s

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  • Avnet to Acquire Witekio, Enhancing End-to-End IoT Strategy with Deep Embedded Software Expertise

    Acquisition strengthens software and IoT capabilities at device level

    September 17, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) has signed an agreement to acquire Witekio (formerly known as Adeneo Embedded). Witekio is a privately held company with expertise in software and embedded systems that helps developers overcome the technical challenges and complexity of developing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

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  • Avnet and Trusted Objects Form Strategic Alliance to Secure Industrial IoT

    Relationship reinforces Avnet strategy to streamline and scale IoT security

    September 10, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) has entered into a strategic alliance with Trusted Objects, a software company specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT) security, to bring to market a scalable end-to-end security solution for low-power IoT devices. The relationship provides IoT customers with the ability to comprehensively secure their devices while speeding time to market, reducing costs and managing complexity.

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  • Avnet Accelerates Wireless Design with New RFSoC Development Kit

    Integrated kit harnesses the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC and MATLAB to provide a seamless, easy-to-use platform for developing best-in-class wireless solutions

    September 4, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) today announced the availability of the Avnet RFSoC Development Kit using the Zynq UltraScale+ from Xilinx, Inc., enabling system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital. Using MATLAB® and Simulink® from MathWorks, and RF components from Qorvo, the kit enables users to quickly deploy systems for 5G wireless communication, including for aerospace and defense uses, by

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  • Avnet to Participate in Citibank and Deutsche Bank Conferences in September
    August 28, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced that the Company will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in September:

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  • Avnet Distribution Center Becomes One of the Largest Authorized Foreign-Trade Zones in Arizona

    Designation of McKemy Distribution Center increases global logistics flexibility and efficiency for customers

    August 21, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) has secured Foreign-Trade Zone authorization from the United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its McKemy Distribution Center in Chandler, Ariz. The designation reduces tariff recovery fees for its international customers as well as for domestic customers shipping abroad. Foreign-Trade Zone authorization also increases the company’s global logistics efficiency and improves its cash

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  • Avnet Expands Share Repurchase Authorization by $500M; Increases Dividend by 5% to $.21 per Share; and Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting
    August 19, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT), a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced that on August 14, 2019, its Board of Directors approved an increase in Avnet’s current share repurchase authorization by $500 million. Avnet now has $675 million available for share repurchases when combined with prior authorizations.

    In addition, Avnet’s Board of Directors approved a 5% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $.21 per share. The dividend will be paid on

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  • Avnet Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2019 Financial Results

    Quarterly sales of $4.7 billion within guidance despite macroeconomic headwinds and tariffs

    Fiscal year sales rose 3%, SG&A expenses were reduced by $117 million, or 6%, and cash flow from continuing operations totaled $591 million

    August 8, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 29, 2019.

    Fiscal Fourth Quarter Key Financial Metrics

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  • Avnet India Receives Accolades for Best Workplace Practices
    August 6, 2019

    Avnet India recently received several accolades for its workplace practices across India. The recognition was accorded to Avnet by different institutions that assessed Avnet’s workplace culture, as well as its practices towards enriching the overall well-being of its employees.

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  • Avnet to Report Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 Earnings on August 8

    Conference call and webcast to follow at 1:30 p.m. PDT / 4:30 p.m. EDT

    July 25, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT), a global technology solutions provider, today announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter fiscal year 2019 on August 8 after market close. Following the earnings release, Avnet Chief Executive Officer Bill Amelio and Avnet Chief Financial Officer Tom Liguori will host a webcast and conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT / 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.

    Conference Call Details

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  • Avnet Makes Investment in Defendry’s Artificial Intelligence Solution

    Next generation 24/7 active shooter defense platform automates emergency response through AI

    July 24, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet, a leading global technology solutions provider, has invested $2.1M in Defendry TM , a surveillance platform that helps prevent active shooter incidents. Defendry is powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) designed to identify and stop physical threats before they enter a building. Defendry was created by serial-tech entrepreneur Pat Sullivan and research scientist Dr. Sean Huver, who saw a way to use advanced technology to reduce the number of

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  • Avnet Marks Community Milestones

    Hackster.io reaches one million members and element14 celebrates 10th anniversary, highlighting Avnet’s growing community of professional engineers, entrepreneurs and startups

    July 23, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) today announced that Hackster.io and element14 continue to achieve impressive growth, and have achieved two milestones: Hackster has surpassed one million members and element14 celebrated its 10th anniversary. Together Hackster and element14 comprise the world’s largest collaborative network of engineers, entrepreneurs and developers who learn by engaging each other on ideas, new products, discussion groups and other useful online resources.

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  • Photo of Prince Yun, Avnet President of Asia Pacific
    Avnet Appoints Prince Yun to President of Asia Pacific
    July 22, 2019

    Avnet Asia Pacific, a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced the promotion of Prince Yun to president of Avnet Asia Pacific. Yun reports to Phil Gallagher, global president of electronic components at Avnet. Most recently, Yun was sales president for Avnet Asia. 

    In this new role, Yun will lead Avnet’s multi-billion dollar business in Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for the region’s sales, supplier relationships, product marketing and business operations.

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  • Avnet Promotes Max Chan to Chief Information Officer
    July 18, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced the promotion of Max Chan to Chief Information Officer (CIO), reporting to MaryAnn Miller, Chief Administrative Officer. Chan has been serving as the head of global information solutions (GIS) within Avnet since November 2018.

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  • Avnet Advances IoT Security with Microsoft Azure Sphere Developer Resources

    Giving away 20,000 free starter kits to help developers build secure IoT devices

    July 17, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security has become the biggest challenge for IoT development, with 8 out of 10 developers identifying it as their biggest hurdle. To help developers create highly secure, end-to-end IoT solutions, leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) is giving away 20,000 free Azure Sphere starter kits. Additionally, developers will have access to a series of resources including webinars, lectures, road tests and design contests hosted by Avnet -- as part

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  • Avnet Names Pete Bartolotta to President of Business Transformation

    New role will drive growth for key technology focus areas and accelerate Avnet’s IoT strategy with new customers around the world

    July 10, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT ), a leading global technology solutions provider, today named Pete Bartolotta to President, Business Transformation, reporting to CEO Bill Amelio . Bartolotta has held the position of Chief Transformation Officer since joining Avnet in 2016.

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  • Avnet Announces New Chief Marketing Officer

    Jessica Daughetee promoted to lead Avnet’s Global Marketing Organization

    June 26, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced the internal promotion of Jessica Daughetee to chief marketing officer (CMO), reporting to MaryAnn Miller, chief administrative officer (CAO). Ms. Daughetee most recently served as vice president of global content, marketing and media.

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  • Avnet Brings Intelligent IoT Solutions to the New Era of Intelligent Connectivity at MWC Shanghai 2019
    June 25, 2019

    Avnet Asia Pacific is showcasing its innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and applications at MWC Shanghai 2019 from June 26-28, ranging from hardware to software-to-cloud connectivity solutions that enable the development of IoT applications. With its comprehensive suite of IoT services and technologies, Avnet helps its customers realize IoT business opportunities in this new era of intelligent connectivity.

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  • Avnet Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 100 Top Supply Chain Transformations for 2019
    June 25, 2019

    PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bringing a technology product to market today requires more than just an innovative idea. It takes a team of experts to navigate the complexities of the product lifecycle and the global supply chain efficiently and cost-effectively. As a testament to its supply chain expertise and pioneering implementation of advanced digital technologies and processes, leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) has been awarded the 2019 SDCE 100 Award by Supply

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