Avnet selected as the only Hitachi Data Systems distributor for Argentina; will also provide storage, converged infrastructure and big data solutions in Colombia and Mexico
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, and Hitachi Data Systems (HDS),
a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., have expanded their
distribution agreement to include Latin America. Building upon Avnet’s
existing relationship with HDS in North America, Asia Pacific, and
Europe, Avnet will now offer HDS solutions in three Latin
America countries – Argentina, Colombia and Mexico – with HDS
choosing Avnet as its sole distributor for Argentina.
“Storage is a critical element needed to support big data and converged
infrastructure initiatives, as well as the incredible growth of
information being generated by mobile devices and the Internet of
Things,” said Eduardo Barron, vice president, Avnet Technology
Solutions, Latin America and the Caribbean. “By expanding our
relationship with HDS, partners have a new way to help manage their
customers’ data storage challenges, especially those related to the 3rd
Platform. Partners will also be able to leverage Avnet’s deep technical
expertise and market knowledge to accelerate their success in developing
and closing new business opportunities.”
Under the expansion, Avnet will provide partners access to HDS storage,
converged infrastructure, and big data solutions to help their customers
manage the amount of data that is generated by their businesses and
enhance operational efficiencies. These solutions support a wide variety
of markets, including the finance and telecommunications industries.
“We expanded our relationship into Latin America because Avnet has
consistently proven to be a trusted partner throughout our
more-than-15-year relationship and understands how to create a
knowledgeable partner community to bring our products to market,” said
Oscar Valerdi, channel manager for Latin America, HDS. “By adding new
countries, we are enhancing our capabilities to help partners capitalize
on the growth opportunities in storage that are being driven by the
continuous advancements in technology that generate massive amounts of
data.”
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Latin America website.
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Avnet Technology Solutions, Latin America and the Caribbean
Karina Seir, +1-305-542-0049
Karina.Seir@avnet.com
or
Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas
Maureen O’Leary, +1-480-794-6152
Maureen.Oleary@avnet.com
or
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet, Inc.
Marcia Chapman, +1-480-308-0284
Mchapman@brodeur.com