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Avnet Technology Solutions picks up prestigious Motorola award

For the second year running Avnet Technology Solutions (Avnet), the value-added IT distributor, has been recognised for its distribution excellence.  This month, Motorola presented Avnet with the prestigious EMEA Motorola Wireless Broadband 2008 award in recognition of its top sales position in 2008.

Ian Bayley, Director of Channel Sales, Motorola congratulated Laura Harman, UK Networking and Security Director at Avnet saying, ”It is a pleasure to award this to Avnet.  Your sales performance has consistently put Avnet in the number one position in EMEA over the last five years and this has undoubtedly been achieved due to the professionalism and dedication Avnet has towards the outdoor wireless broadband market.”

Commenting on the award Laura said, ”We are very proud of our consistent success and receiving this award confirms that the approach we’re taking in the wireless broadband market is the right one.  We have a great team in place at Avnet and this award is credit to their skill, hard work and focus.”

Motorola offers a very competitive alternative to lease lines with their expanding portfolio of wireless broadband products.  As one of the longest standing Motorola distribution partners for wireless broadband products in EMEA, Avnet has grown ahead of everyone else with the focus on a solutions led approach.  Encompassing all components of the product line makes it easier for the customer to manage their networks with tried and tested network solutions that Avnet has delivered repeatedly, quickly and expertly.  This track record has facilitated more opportunities.

The award reaffirms Avnet’s commitment to supporting the success of its Business Partners through a dedicated and effective team providing technical expertise that can be relied upon.  By delivering such consistent sales performance Avnet has shown yet again it’s a leader in the wireless market.

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About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

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.

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About Avnet Inc

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

For more information please contact:
Avnet Technology Solutions
Linda Patterson, Marketing Director
T: +44 (0)1344 662091
E: Linda.patterson@avnet.com