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Singapore -- Avnet Technology Solutions, Singapore, a value-added solutions distributor of enterprise computing products and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), announced today that it has signed an agreement with SingTel, Asia's leading provider of infocomm technology (ICT) services, to distribute SingTel's suite of ICT services in Singapore, ranging from Internet and enterprise mobility solutions to cloud-based offerings for SMEs.
Bennett Wong, Country General Manager, Avnet Technology Solutions, Singapore, said, "Avnet focuses on markets and technologies with high growth potential, and this partnership with SingTel complements our portfolio of networking communication and ICT solutions." He added, "More enterprises today are building a lean and flexible infrastructure that is scalable as their businesses grows. With improved access to high-speed Internet and accelerated interest in cloud computing, this added range of ICT solutions from SingTel will enable Avnet's channel partners to enhance their business value proposition by tapping into the growing diversity in the data center arena. This accelerates their route to market with end-to-end solutions, bundling communication infrastructure solutions with business applications."
Dumas Chin, Vice President of Business Sales, SingTel, said, "Avnet, with its best-of-breed network of channel partners brings a wealth of expertise and resources to extend SingTel's reach to the SME community. SingTel can tap into Avnet's ICT product portfolio, as well as the services and solution capabilities of its partners to complement and enhance our offerings. With the rapidly growing adoption of ICT by SMEs in Singapore to drive growth and productivity, this agreement will address the increasingly sophisticated and highly segmented needs of the local SME market. This strategic partnership with Avnet will further enhance our ability to provide SMEs with a superior one-stop ICT experience."
Eugene Eng, Channels Director, Avnet Technology Solutions, Singapore, commented, "Avnet offers a structured channel partner program coupled with technical capabilities and strong marketing support services as a value-add to our resellers. With the SingTel distributorship, we anticipate our ecosystem of channels will be capitalizing with us on market opportunities beyond what are currently available to and accessible by us."
For more information about SingTel Products and Services, please contact Avnet Technology Solutions, Singapore, Pte Ltd at 6603 3888 or e-mail Avnet.sg@avnet.com
About Avnet Technology Solutions
As a global solutions distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions collaborates with its customers and suppliers to create and deliver effective solutions that address the business challenges of their end-user customers locally and around the world. For fiscal year 2010, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated US $8.19 billion in annual revenue. Avnet Technology Solutions (www.ats.avnet.com) is an operating group of Avnet, Inc.
About Avnet
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 July 3, 2010, Avnet generated revenue of $19.16 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
About SingTel
SingTel is Asia's leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data solutions over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms as well as infocomm technology and pay TV. It has a network of 37 offices in 20 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. Together with its regional partners, SingTel is Asia's largest multi-market mobile operator, serving more than 293 million mobile customers in eight markets.
Media Contacts
Avnet Technology Solutions Pte Ltd
Julie Lawandra, Senior Marketing Manager
Email: julie.lawandra@avnet.com
SingTel
Angela Sim, Marketing Manager, Business Sales
Email: angelasim@singtel.com
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