Every year on Nov. 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day, a U.S. national holiday dedicated to honoring all men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a global organization founded and headquartered in the U.S., Avnet holds this annual observance very dear. Not only is Avnet truly thankful for these amazing patriots who have served their country honorably during war or peacetime, we highly appreciate the instilled values, skills and abilities they offer the corporate workforce.

We’ve just rolled out a brand new resource for business leaders looking to transform their organization by harnessing the incredible potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). While IoT spending is expected to reach $745 million this year, 3 out of 4 organizations get stuck in proof of concept purgatory—because they’re just not ready to unlock the technology’s potential. There are more than a few pitfalls and stumbling points on the path to successful IoT implementation, but, fortunately, we

Avnet’s Rise program provides career and leadership development and celebrates achievements while promoting diversity of women in the workplace. Each year, the Rise committee celebrates and honors the company’s women through networking opportunities, recognition, events and more. Recently the Avnet Rise committee hosted a celebration and award ceremony for this year’s selection of the 2019 Female Leader of the Year Award and first-ever recipient of the Shining Star Award.

Avnet, along with Microsoft, STMicroelectronics and Verizon, has developed a one-day hands-on workshop for IoT embedded developers interested in leveraging cellular LPWAN technology and reducing time to market. For just $99, attendees receive a complete ST developer IoT kit with on-board sensors and a whole day of interactive labs that will aim to: