Tech Data U.S. Helps IT Resellers Break into Physical Security; Physical Security SBU Established and Leading Manufacturers Signed

Business Wire, April 18, 2006

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- IT resellers and security system integrators can now leverage Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) to develop an array of physical security and access-control solutions. The leading IT products distributor today introduced its Physical Security Specialized Business Unit (SBU), which supports the latest IP-enabled security products.

"Much of the physical security market is quickly moving away from traditional analog devices to IP-enabled networked technologies," said Annette Taber, director, Tech Data's Advanced Technologies Group. "That presents both networking VARs and security system installers with new revenue opportunities as they each leverage existing skill sets and customer bases to build a digital security business. Our Physical Security SBU was established to ensure our customers have access to the networking and security integration expertise they need to capitalize on the demand for these solutions in residential and commercial markets."

The Physical Security SBU provides access to dedicated sales representatives, technical resources and security specialists. Its product offering ranges from security monitoring systems and software to IP cameras and digital video recorders. Additionally, resellers can leverage Tech Data's broad product offering and extensive technical expertise to deploy the networking infrastructure and display solutions necessary to support these physical security installations. Tech Data's Networking Division and Technical Services team support a wide range of networking hardware including servers, storage, routers, wireless and security solutions from industry-leading manufacturers.

"Tech Data's IT expertise will enable our company to be a strong player in the IP surveillance market," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications, a global leader in the network video market. "Tech Data's move into security is in line with the ongoing convergence of the IT and security markets and will complement Axis' strength in traditional IT channels."

The Physical Security SBU also will work closely with its roster of leading hardware manufacturers and software publishers to develop targeted marketing campaigns and channel programs to help recruit, train and provide authorization assistance to resellers.

Extensive Security Product Offering

The Physical Security SBU's leading manufacturers and software publishers include:

--Axis Communications: IP security cameras, lenses, camera enclosures, mounting hardware, video servers, wireless network hardware and accessories

--Computar: Network video surveillance camera lenses

--D-Link: IP security cameras, lenses and enclosures

--Hawking: IP security cameras

--IPVision Software: Windows-based IP video management and recording software

--IPX: IP-based products including video encoders, networking hardware, lighting and camera housings

--JVC: IP security cameras

--NetBotz an APC Company: IP security cameras with environmental monitoring

--S2 Security Corp.: Integrated physical security access-control systems

--Sony: IP security cameras, camera enclosures, mounting hardware, wireless network hardware, accessories and video servers

--Trans Pacific Industries: Environmental enclosures for IP and analog security cameras

--Toshiba: IP security cameras and mounting hardware

--Vivotek: IP security cameras and hardware accessories

To learn more about Tech Data's Physical Security SBU, visit techdata.com or call (800) 208-3190.

Tech Data's Broadline/Specialized Advantage

Through its Specialized Business Units (SBUs), Tech Data offers IT resellers the dedicated expertise of a specialty distributor combined with the infrastructure and economies of scale that only a broadline global market leader can deliver. Tech Data's SBUs focus on the specific needs of resellers serving markets such as components, document imaging, POS/AIDC, physical security, professional audio/video, supplies and accessories, and telephony. By tailoring technical training, logistics management and product offerings for particular market segments, each SBU enables resellers, manufacturers and publishers to capitalize on incremental business opportunities.

About Tech Data

Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 90,000 customers in over 100 countries. The company's business model enables technology solution providers, manufacturers and publishers to cost-effectively sell to and support end users ranging from small-to-midsize businesses (SMB) to large enterprises. Ranked 107th on the FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated $20.5 billion in sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. For more information, visit http://www.techdata.com.