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"Virtualization is ideal for delivering cost-effective solutions that give IT administrators greater control and manageability of their desktop environments," said Steve Houck, vice president of worldwide channels at VMware. "By centralizing desktop management with our best-in-class VMware VDI solution, IT staffs have much greater control of the environment and can enhance end-point security. We value our relationship with Avnet and aim to continue providing partners like Avnet with the tools and services they need to deliver high value-add virtualization solutions."
"Avnet recognizes that the virtualization market is quickly evolving, and they're committed to making sure we are able to provide the latest solutions to our customers," said Lief Morin, president of Key Information Systems. "Avnet's virtual desktop solution is a great way to jumpstart our offerings and services for this market segment. We'll be able to establish ourselves as trusted advisors with our customers by looking beyond traditional server virtualization and introducing them to new ways to solve IT pain points around managing desktops."
About Avnet Technology Solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For fiscal year 2008, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated US $7.6 billion in annual revenue. The group's Web site is www.ats.avnet.com.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008, Avnet generated revenue of $17.95 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
