Anixter Named Top Provider of Information Technology Products and Services.SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 1998-- Anixter Recognized As Elite Provider By VARBusiness Magazine Anixter Inc., a leading international network integrator, has been named to the VARBusiness 500, an exclusive ranking of the top 500 VARs and integrators in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "We are pleased to be named to this elite list. It is a welcome validation of our efforts to provide our customers with full network life-cycle support, from plannin networking products and solutions to the indusechnology (IT) solutions, system integrators and technology consulting organizations within the United Staterganizations, the editors of VARBusiness narrow "Listed companies are the leaders in informationformation to help VARs manage and grow their business and provide better solutions to their customers. Its Web site is located at www.varbusiness.com. About Anixter Anixter Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AXE), a Fortune 500 company, is an international integration and distribution specialist. Anixter's Network Integration business unit's offerings include assessment, design, implementation and operational support for a wide range of technology products from leading manufacturers. Anixter's 100,000 customers include Fortune 1,000 companies, as well as institutions in the education, healthcare, finance and government sectors. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Skokie, Ill., the company currently employs 6,300 people operating in 180 locations across 40 countries. Anixter is the only non-manufacturing Principal Member of the ATM Forum A membership organization founded in 1991 to promote ATM networking technology. It worked with ANSI and the ITU to set standards. Its first specification in 1992 defined the User-Network Interface (UNI). In 2004, the Forum merged with the MPLS and Frame Relay Alliance. , and is also actively involved in many leading industry organizations such as IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. , BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International, Tampa, FL, www.bicsi.org) An international telecommunications association providing education, registration and resources for professionals involved in the design and installation of low-voltage distribution systems in commercial and and ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. . More information can be found on the company's Web site at www.anixter.com. |
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