Will Team with IBM and Hackster.io to Offer Free IoT Workshops
Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it will
launch its new MakerSource.ioTM
online resource directory at the N.Y.
World Maker Faire in the New York Hall of Science, Corona, N.Y.,
Oct. 1-2, 2016. MakerSource.io, powered by Avnet, provides individuals
and startups with access to a comprehensive ecosystem of the strategic
and tactical resources needed to turn a pioneering new product vision
into a marketable reality. A video introduction to the new site can be
viewed here.
More than a static directory, MakerSource offers a vibrant community for
idea exchange, networking and thought leadership. MakerSource provides
innovators, service providers, technical experts and other stakeholders
with a central place to seek as well as offer all the support required
at each stage of the product lifecycle, including funding, engineering,
traditional and additive manufacturing, marketing, supply chain
management, and even website development.
“Every day, we at Avnet work with companies big and small to help
design, build and ship new technology products all over the world. We
see how challenging it can be for even the most established
organizations to successfully bring new products to market. These
obstacles can be daunting for makers or even accomplished
entrepreneurs,” said Dayna Badhorn, vice president, strategic global
planning, Avnet Electronics Marketing. “With MakerSource, our goal is to
leverage Avnet’s unique position in the middle of the technology supply
chain and the wealth of experience and connections we have amassed to
help guide these individuals who have amazing vision and creative drive,
but may lack the resources or business experience necessary to bring
those ideas to life.”
“Having been a part of several technology startups, I understand how
exciting it is to build something out of nothing, but I also know how
costly and frustrating the process can be,” said Adam Benzion,
co-founder and CEO, Hackster.io. “A comprehensive resource like
MakerSource.io can not only save makers and technology startups a great
deal of time, but also mitigate many of the risks that can quickly
derail a new product development effort.”
Avnet will also host free, 45-minute, hands-on workshops at the
company’s Maker Faire booth in Zone 3. The “Adding Connected ‘Things’ to
IBM Watson™” demonstrations will explore how to accelerate
development of the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions built on the IBM
Watson IoT Platform using Avnet’s BCM4343W
IoT Starter Kit. Technical experts from MakerSource.io, Avnet, IBM
and Hackster.io will guide attendees through the process of building a
project that leverages the IBM Watson IoT Platform to connect to the
Internet, effectively gather information, and securely manage and
analyze data. To register for a workshop, click
here.
To create a MakerSource profile or sign up as a Partner or Maker, visit http://www.makersource.io.
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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 Electronics Marketing
Sean Fanning, 480-643-7824
Senior VP, Marketing and Communications
Sean.Fanning@avnet.com