Allied Telesyn Inc. and Tech Data Announce Exclusive Alliance to Deliver High Value Intelligent Networking Products.Business Editors & Technology Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc, a global leader in IP-based networking solutions for the access edge, and Tech Data, a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet and other value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. , today announced an exclusive distribution agreement giving Tech Data's reseller customers the opportunity to offer Allied Telesyn, Inc.'s intelligent, multiprotocol switches and routers. Through the agreement, Tech Data will distribute Allied Telesyn 8700 Series Access Switch and 8800 Series Layer 3 Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. Switch, the 9800 Series Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. Switch and the Switch Blade 4000 Series Layer 3 Modular Switch. The Rapier Series and Access Routers are also offered for secure WAN Support. Tech Data offers resellers a comprehensive array of services including technical support, financing options, custom configuration and e-commerce solutions. Through its Specialized Business Units, Tech Data tailors its services and product offerings to the needs of resellers targeting specific technology markets such as telephony. "Allied Telesyn's switches and routers broaden our product offering to resellers creating network solutions," said Joe Serra, vice president of networking and high-end storage product marketing for Tech Data. "Allied Telesyn's versatile products will allow resellers to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the high-value sales opportunities driven by the networking demands of key vertical markets such as healthcare and education." "Tech Data's established reputation, logistics expertise and reseller-focused services will allow us to offer resellers high-value, high-performance, multilayer networking solutions with features like multi-protocol, wirespeed Layer 3 switching, high-end security and advanced multicasting," said Allied Telesyn's senior vice president of channel operations, Don Trace. About Allied Telesyn Products All Allied Telesyn products are faster to deploy, with lower TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. and easier maintenance. Allied Telesyn's Layer 2, Layer 2+ and Layer 3 switches bring traffic control and high performance to the edge of the network. Allied Telesyn's Rapier family of 10/100Mbps Layer 3 switches deliver an unprecedented level of integration and switching performance at affordable prices. The Switch Blade 4000 Series is designed for offices that demand high performance, flexibility and manageability. About Tech Data Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq:TECD TECD Training Equipment Change Directive ), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 111th on the Fortune 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 90,000 technology resellers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of electronic commerce solutions. About Allied Telesyn, Inc. Founded in 1987, Allied Telesyn, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IP-based networking products for carriers, service providers, enterprises, and educational institutions. With wholly-owned manufacturing facilities that deliver superior quality, Allied Telesyn delivers more than 1200 products to more than 50,000 customers worldwide. The company has comprehensive lines of high-quality access, aggregation, and core transport products for fiber and copper networks. In addition, Allied Telesyn has extensive global professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and support organizations to back them up. With approximately $500 million in annual revenue, Allied Telesyn operates in more than 30 countries on five continents. For more information, please see www.alliedtelesyn.com. |
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