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Avnet Technology Solutions Asia Pacific Reaps Awards

Posted by melinda on May 7, 2012 3:29:17 AM


True to its commitment as a premier solutions distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions, Asia Pacific, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), continues to accelerate the success of its suppliers, business partners and customers in the region. APAC senior leaders and business units have recently been honoured with multiple awards from business partners in recent months. The awards recognize the sales growth, new product promotions, ease of doing business as well as leadership achievement from supplier partners like IBM, Vmware and Motorola and the Hong Kong’s Environmental Excellence Committee.

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Topics: IBM, VMware, Avnet Technology Solutions, General, IT Distribution

Avnet and IBM Plot Their 2015 Roadmap Towards Mutual Success

Posted by melinda on Mar 4, 2012 9:06:23 PM


Big Plays are Software, Services and Storage

Overview of the Avnet-IBM Global Relationship

We caught up with Tony Madden, Senior Vice President, Avnet Technology Solutions who was recently in Singapore to participate in the Avnet-IBM Asia Pacific Kick-Off Meeting. Responsible for ensuring strategic alignment and identifying growth opportunities globally for Avnet and IBM, Tony related how Avnet Technology Solutions president Phil Gallagher instigated Avnet’s focus on supplier relations and how Avnet has since developed their engagement with supplier partners’ network, especially their biggest supplier partner, IBM.

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Topics: VAR, IBM, Software, Technology, Avnet Technology Solutions, Storage, General, IT Distribution, Resellers, Services, VAD, Value Added Distributor

Rick Hamada Shares Some Secrets to A Leader's Success

Posted by melinda on Feb 7, 2012 9:02:28 PM


Hearing success stories of CEOs is always inspiring.

In the following conversation, Rick Hamada, CEO, Avnet Inc fondly tells the story of how he began his journey with Avnet as a technical support specialist 28 years ago, and how he has since grown into taking on key leadership roles leading up to his appointment as company CEO last July 2011. Asked whether he expected or planned to become Avnet's chief executive, Rick confessed to having a totally different concept of "long-term" which meant "What's going on for the weekend?" when he first started at Avnet.

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Topics: VAR, CEO, Avnet Technology Solutions, General, IT Distribution, VAD, Video PR

Avnet Inc CEO’s Thoughts on The Global Economic Situation

Posted by melinda on Jan 30, 2012 9:27:55 PM


In its latest earnings results, Avnet reported another strong quarter of steady improvements across many parts of the business despite top-line challenges presented by the macro environment. Distribution arm, Avnet Technology Solutions, reported improved profitability. In Asia, where there was an increased emphasis on returns for Avnet, pro forma revenue for Avnet Technology Solutions increased and operating income was up.

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Topics: Technology, Avnet Technology Solutions, General, IT Distribution

Avnet Technology Solutions' Strategic Priorities in Asia Pacific

Posted by melinda on Jan 11, 2012 9:28:10 PM


An interview with William Chu, President, Avnet Technology Solutions, Asia Pacific.

Strategic Priorities

In this video, William shares about his strategic priorities in the APAC region, which are mainly looking at the returns of Avnet investments, how these investments are being operationalised, and to achieve more synergies across the different businesses.

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Topics: Channel, Strategy, General, IT Distribution, Resellers

Avnet Technology Solutions' Evolution Path in the Asia Pacific Region

Posted by melinda on Jan 11, 2012 9:22:57 PM


An interview with William Chu, President, Avnet Technology Solutions, Asia Pacific

In this video, William Chu talks about mature markets such as Australia, Singapore and Malaysia and how to build on the existing markets to bring best practices for the overall Avnet Technology Solutions APAC solutions.

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Topics: Channel, Technology, Asia Pacific, General, IT Distribution, Resellers

Avnet Technology Solutions ASEAN Continues to Grow and Contribute to Avnet's Overall APAC Growth

Posted by melinda on Jun 28, 2011 12:48:08 AM


An interview with William Chu, Vice President, General Manager, ASEAN

Avnet Technology Solutions Asia Pacific reported consistent growth during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2011. Avnet's success in APAC received a boost with the recent expansion in ASEAN through strategic acquisitions in Indonesia and Vietnam. Avnet continued to see progress in the said M&A investments as Avnet applied value-based management discipline and grow the businesses.

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Topics: Avnet Technology Solutions, Asia Pacific, General, Investment, IPv4, IPv6, IT Distribution, M&A, APAC

Successful itX Acquisition, One Team, One Avnet

Posted by melinda on Apr 5, 2011 7:23:57 AM


An Interview with Michael Costigan, Director, Marketing and Business Innovation

Successful itX Acquisition, One Team, One Avnet

Our recent acquisition of itX group in Australia has given Avnet a significant portfolio of software and IT solutions and strengthened our position as the leading IT distribution and services provider.

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Topics: General, IT Distribution, Solutions Path, ATS

A success factor in Avnet M&As

Posted by melinda on Mar 8, 2011 8:27:17 PM


This video blog features Brian Chan, Vice President, Global Information Solutions at Avnet Technology Solutions Asia Pacific. He has been leading the APAC IT team to support the growing IT demands of Avnet Technology Solutions offices in nine countries across the region. Brian tells the story of Avnet Technology Solutions’ rapid business growth in Asia Pacific and likens it to a sports car running at break-neck speed in the highway. He shares how technology has been helping Avnet lead the way. Watch the video and read on to know more…

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Topics: Social Media, Cloud Computing, General, IT Distribution, M&A, ATS

Avnet's 50th Anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange

Posted by melinda on Jan 24, 2011 12:03:45 AM


Avnet commemorated its 50th anniversary as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing The Closing Bell on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

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Topics: NYSE, General, IT Distribution

 
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