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Avnet merges multiple Asia distribution centres into one
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Avnet merges multiple Asia distribution centres into one

Avnet is merging its centres in to one new facility, in a move the company says will increase productivity efficiency and speed-to-delivery.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Avnet eyes IoT market in Vietnam as enterprises seek BI and IoT infrastructure
Supply Chain

Avnet eyes IoT market in Vietnam as enterprises seek BI and IoT infrastructure

Demand is high in Vietnam for real time business intelligence and a robust IoT infrastructure, Avnet says as it rolls out its latest IoT solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

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EcoDataCenter deploys liquid cooling tech by Iceotope
DataCentre infrastructure

EcoDataCenter deploys liquid cooling tech by Iceotope

EcoDataCenter's Sweden colocation facility will lead the way in offering chassis-level immersion cooling technology for customer's hosted IT loads.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Avnet brings Mipsology FPGA deep learning to APAC
Internet of Things

Avnet brings Mipsology FPGA deep learning to APAC

This agreement extends Avnet's IoT ecosystem, bringing Mipsology's deep learning inference acceleration solution to its customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Ethisphere recognises 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies
Nokia

Ethisphere recognises 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies

Ethisphere names Accenture, Avnet, and Nokia among the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies, highlighting their commitment to integrity and ethical practices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace
Public Cloud

Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace

Avnet launches IoTConnect programme, allowing developers to build IoT solutions on its Microsoft Azure-powered platform, with an upcoming marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Schneider Electric collaborates on liquid cooling solutions
Semiconductors

Schneider Electric collaborates on liquid cooling solutions

Schneider Electric, Avnet and Iceotope are teaming up to jointly develop new liquid cooling solutions for data centers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
IoT & sensors are hot topics in product development
Internet of Things

IoT & sensors are hot topics in product development

Security concerns and double-digit growth drive demand for IoT and sensor technologies, according to Avnet survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
Avnet to boost AI/IoT solutions with acquisition
Internet of Things

Avnet to boost AI/IoT solutions with acquisition

The acquisition of Softweb Solutions adds software and artificial intelligence to Avnet's ecosystem and bolsters its IoT capabilities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand
Digital Transformation

Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand

The company says the re-brand highlights their expanded reach and capabilities as a global leader in technology distribution and services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost
Financial results

Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost

Tech Data has recorded a solid increase in net sales on the back of its Technology Solutions acquisition, but weaker than expected profits for Q2.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role
Tech Data

Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role

Darren Adams has left the top Australia and New Zealand job at Tech Data, with Michael Costigan taking on the interim general manager position.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Avnet takes home multiple accolades at Micron Technology Awards
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Avnet takes home multiple accolades at Micron Technology Awards

Avnet has won big at the Micron Technology Awards, honoured with three awards for its 'outstanding technical and business performance'.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Tech Data bringing Aussie AWS visibility SaaS offering to the channel
Hyperscale

Tech Data bringing Aussie AWS visibility SaaS offering to the channel

Aussie SaaS offering Stax, which offers visbility and insight into AWS loads, is moving into channel sales with a deal with Tech Data.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Tech Data achieves Professional Services Certification across APAC
Tech Data

Tech Data achieves Professional Services Certification across APAC

​Tech Data announced that it has made further inroads in the APAC region - specifically India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Avnet has a new look following 'Reach Further' launch
Internet of Things

Avnet has a new look following 'Reach Further' launch

A brand is more important than a marketing campaign, it is an authentic expression of the character and values of the company.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Avnet to provide insights into IoT at upcoming event
Internet of Things

Avnet to provide insights into IoT at upcoming event

Avnet gears up to reveal IoT prowess with end-to-end solutions at IoT Asia 2017, highlighting interoperability and security.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Avnet announces new president for Asia Pacific operations
Supply Chain

Avnet announces new president for Asia Pacific operations

Avnet today announced the promotion of Frederick Fu to the role of president for Asia Pacific – effective immediately.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017