CES presence includes Avnet IoT Services and Hardware Studio exhibitions, sponsorship of The Not Impossible Awards
Avnet
(NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, will participate in CES 2018,
underscoring its commitment to helping guide companies of all sizes as
they take their technology innovations from idea to design to
production. Avnet will showcase new end-to-end services and capabilities
that help everyone from makers to professional engineers and large
multinational enterprises overcome the challenges of bringing new
technology solutions to market. Avnet also is the title sponsor of The
Not Impossible Awards, recognizing projects that use technology to
improve the well-being of others.
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SMART CITY BOOTH DEMONSTRATION:
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Location: Tech East, Westgate, booth 2609
Avnet
will demonstrate new IoT services that help developers overcome
the challenges of bringing IoT products to market. These include:
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IoT Advisory Services – Leveraging years of expertise in
the technology sector, Avnet can assist customers with IoT
roadmap strategies, business case development, audit and
readiness assessments, and proof-of-value workshops.
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IoT Device Design and Build Services – Avnet helps
product developers overcome challenges related to design,
manufacturing, technology selection and inventory management.
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IoT Cloud and Digital Services – Utilizing a robust suite
of services, Avnet provides customers with support on cloud and
analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, web and
mobile app development, connectivity, and other digital tools.
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IoT Lifecycle Services – Avnet can facilitate smooth
deployments of IoT solutions with services such as field
installation and maintenance, device management, firmware and
security updates, as well as warranty coverage programs.
Additionally, Avnet will present IoT smart solutions for three
sectors – industrial, retail and healthcare – and showcase
physical demonstrations of how sensors, gateways, digital
solutions and the supply chain work together to bring products to
market.
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AVNET AND HARDWARE STUDIO BOOTH DEMONSTRATION:
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Location: Sands, Level 1, Eureka Park booth 50212 (Avnet) and
booth 50211 (Hardware Studio)
Avnet, Dragon Innovation and Kickstarter are bringing Hardware
Studio to CES, highlighting how innovative hardware products get
made, and sharing tips for how to make the manufacturing process
less daunting.
Hardware Studio offers two elements: Hardware Studio Toolkit, a
community site for designers to access tutorials and webinars
before launching their Kickstarter projects; and Hardware Studio
Connection, a more selective program for makers to get hands-on
support from Avnet and Dragon Innovation engineers. Creators and
engineers can
sign
up for one-on-one sessions with experts from Avnet and Dragon
Innovation to get advice and ask questions about factory
selection, sourcing, manufacturing and more.
Additionally, the booth 50212 will feature the launch of the Avnet
Path to Prototype box, designed to help startups get a successful
start on their hardware projects. Path to Prototype is a guide for
the journey from idea to prototype and features support from the
powerful ecosystem of Avnet, Dragon Innovation, Hackster.io,
MakerSource.io, Newark and element14.
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NOT IMPOSSIBLE AWARDS:
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Location: Zappos Headquarters, 400 Stewart Ave, Las Vegas, NV
89101
Avnet is the title sponsor of The Not Impossible Awards and a
presenting sponsor of The Not Impossible Connectivity Award. The
awards event, which will take place on the evening of Jan. 11,
recognizes the inspiring work of people and companies who share
the Not Impossible Labs mission to create innovative technology
that improves the well-being of others.
The recipients of The 2018 Not Impossible Awards Powered by Avnet
include:
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DCTclock – The Not Impossible Connectivity Award for their
utilization of connected devices to improve lives
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ANDE – The Not Impossible Commitment Award for their dedication
to evolving tools to progress public safety
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BecDot – The Not Impossible Limitless Award for their ability to
break through barriers
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OffGridBox – The Not Impossible Ignition Award for their
commitment to accessible energy
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VR-Project Δ (Delta) and VR-Qualis Est Vita – The Not Impossible
Vitality Award for their innovation in healthcare
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WHERE:
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CES 2018
Las Vegas
Specific times noted above
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WHEN:
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Booth Demonstrations
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Friday, Jan. 12
Not Impossible Awards
Thursday, Jan. 11
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INTERVIEW
OPPORTUNITIES:
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Select Avnet executives and subject matter experts will be in
attendance, as well as winners of The Not Impossible Awards.
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All brands and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks,
and are the properties of their respective owners. Avnet disclaims any
proprietary interest in marks other than its own.
ABOUT AVNET
From idea to design and from prototype to production, Avnet supports
customers at each stage of a product’s lifecycle. A comprehensive
portfolio of design and supply chain services makes Avnet the go-to
guide for innovators who set the pace for technological change. For
nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around
the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn
more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.
Avnet
Maureen O’Leary, 480-643-7499
maureen.oleary@avnet.com
or
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet
Jamie Ernst, 480-308-0286
jernst@brodeur.com