Award recognizes Avnet’s next-generation digital platform – the Avnet Cloud Marketplace
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, was recently recognized by the
Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority at the
2016 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation. Avnet was selected as the
Large Company Innovator of the Year for its Avnet Cloud Marketplace – a
digital platform designed to help partners capitalize on cloud computing
opportunities. These annual awards honor the visionaries of Arizona’s
technology ecosystem whose passion and dedication energize Arizona’s
rapidly growing technology community.
The Avnet
Cloud Marketplace offers comprehensive solutions from leading cloud
service providers, flexible payment models and a powerful cloud
management toolset all in one place, enabling partners to quickly and
cost-effectively expand their cloud offerings. The marketplace provides
a comprehensive platform that spans the entire cloud ecosystem,
delivering a way to easily buy, bill, manage and optimize cloud
services. Additionally, partners can create their own branded cloud
storefronts in the marketplace to sell cloud services and solutions,
making them the single-source cloud providers and trusted advisors their
customers need.
“Cloud computing offers businesses a more efficient and cost-effective
way to develop and manage their IT infrastructure. It is truly
revolutionizing IT departments across all industries. With the
development of our Avnet Cloud Marketplace, we are providing our
partners with the best possible solutions to support their customers’
evolving needs in this critical area,” said Jeff Bawol, president of
Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. “This award validates the
incredible efforts of our team to provide our partners with innovative
digital platforms that help them profitably grow their businesses.”
The Avnet Cloud Marketplace is one of the many ways Avnet is helping its
partners excel through specialization while capitalizing on the
high-growth, next-generation technologies that are redefining the
future. In addition to cloud computing, partners can leverage Avnet’s
in-depth expertise in complementary technology market segments,
including cognitive computing, data analytics, data center, internet of
things (IOT), mobility, security and enterprise networking.
“The Governor’s Celebration of Innovation highlights the innovators in
science and technology making a critical impact on the economic future
of Arizona,” said Steve Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona
Technology Council. “As one of the largest public companies in Arizona,
Avnet gives our state a competitive edge as a global leader in
technology and I congratulate them on their well-deserved award.”
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About Avnet, Inc.
From components to cloud and from design to disposal, Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT)
accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology
by providing a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products, services
and solutions. Avnet is a global company ranked on the FORTUNE 500 with
revenues of $26.2 billion for the fiscal year 2016. For more
information, visit www.avnet.com.
Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas
Wally Campbell, +1-480-794-7426
Wally.Campbell@avnet.com
or
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet, Inc.
Marcia Chapman, +1-480-308-0284
Mchapman@brodeur.com