Tech Data U.S. Helps Resellers Draw Up Vertical Market Solutions with New Tablet PCs

Business Wire, Feb 13, 2007

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) today announced it will offer resellers a complete line of Motion Computing([R]) tablet PCs and accessories. Designed for efficient, powerful mobile computing, Motion([TM]) tablet PCs are ideally suited for a wide range of vertical markets, including education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, public sector and retail.

"For resellers, having access to a broad array of specialized, client-focused products is key to developing compelling vertical market solutions," said Tech Data Director, Client Computing, Leslie Malone. "The addition of Motion Computing enables resellers to leverage the latest tablet technology to deliver solutions that increase productivity, enhance service levels and ensure critical information is readily accessible anywhere at anytime."

Tech Data offers Motion's 12.1- and 8.4-inch tablet PCs which feature an ergonomic design and digitizer pen interface for handwritten input, ideal for environments where worker productivity can be enhanced by freeing users to be more mobile. Motion's 12.1-inch touch-screen slate PC is designed for repetitive data entry with minimal handwritten input, such as menu or button-driven applications. Tech Data also will distribute a wide array of Motion accessories including docking stations, external storage drives, shock- and water-resistant protective cases, power adapters and memory.

"Motion is committed to strengthening its channel presence and partnering with resellers, particularly in the vertical industries that will experience productivity enhancements with the right mobile computing technology, software and services," said Jillian Mansolf, Motion vice president of marketing. "This agreement enables us to collaborate with Tech Data to develop innovative, business-building programs that help resellers leverage our products to deliver profitable client-focused solutions to their end-user customers."

"Tech Data continues to aggressively seek out and partner with industry leaders to deliver new and relevant solutions to resellers like us," said Dave Dunkle of Data America. "Motion's tablet PCs enable us to approach our healthcare customers with a new and exciting solution they may not have considered yet, which strengthens the value we provide and helps to further differentiate us in the marketplace."

To learn more, call (800) 237-8931 or visit www.techdata.com.

About Tech Data

Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: 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 www.techdata.com.