Avnet Enterprise Solutions Achieves Wireless LAN Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems

Business Wire, Dec 13, 2004

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Avnet Enterprise Solutions announced today it has achieved the Wireless LAN Technology Specialization from Cisco Systems(R). This specialization recognizes Avnet Enterprise Solutions for having acquired the ability to plan, design, implement and operate the award-winning Cisco(R) Aironet(R) Wireless LAN solutions.

"Many small and medium-sized business and enterprise customers across a variety of industries are deploying wireless LAN solutions, creating a tremendous opportunity for Cisco Channel partners," said Surinder Brar, senior director of Worldwide Channels Marketing for Cisco. "Our Wireless LAN specialized companies, like Avnet Enterprise Solutions, play a critical role in helping organizations employ the flexibility, mobility, and cost-savings benefits of wireless LAN solutions."

To achieve the Wireless LAN Technology Specialization, Avnet Enterprise Solutions had to fill the following job roles with individuals who have met specific testing requirements: an account manager, responsible for the sales methodology of the Cisco Wireless LAN solutions; a systems engineer, responsible for the network planning and design; and a field engineer, responsible for the implementation and support of the wireless LAN solution.

About Avnet Enterprise Solutions

Avnet Enterprise Solutions specializes in Network Lifecycle Management solutions for IP Communications, Security, Wireless and LAN/WAN. The company leverages its unique suite of technical and financial professional services to optimize a company's network performance and security posture. Avnet Enterprise Solutions integrates hardware, software and services from industry leaders including Cisco, Tandberg and Websense, utilizing its assess, design, implement and manage methodology for full lifecycle solutions. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Avnet Enterprise Solutions (www.es.avnet.com) is a division of Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT). Avnet generated more than $10 billion in revenue in fiscal 2004 (year ended July 3, 2004) through sales in 68 countries.

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