Arrow Electronics Hosts Annual Net@Work Conference for Sun Microsystems iForce Partners.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

2003 Net@Work Partner Forum

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003

The MOCA Division of Arrow Electronics Inc. (NYSE:ARW), one of the largest value-added distributors of Sun Microsystems products and integrated services, will host the 2003 Net@Work Partner Forum from October 19th through October 22nd at The Fairmont Princess Hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The event will attract 450 representatives from 175 reseller companies who will attend to learn about new Sun products, services and strategies through a series of sessions and presentations by Arrow and Sun channel executives.

"For many years, Net@Work has been helping Sun partners build their businesses and Sun's market share," said Rich Severa, president, MOCA Division. "This year, they will learn even more about Sun's new product and services initiatives, and how to increase their value as partners, as well as getting the opportunity to network with Sun executives, Arrow executives and their peers."

Highlights of this year's Net@Work include:

-- Opening Session: MOCA Division President Rich Severa will kick

off the conference with a presentation discussing the

expanding business opportunities for Sun partners and

resellers in the coming year.

-- Strategic Business Sessions: A series of business breakout

sessions will address a variety of topics aimed at helping

Sun's iForce partners get the most out of their relationships

with Sun and the MOCA Division. Sessions include security in

the government sector and increasing sales through ISV 

partnerships.

-- Sun Sessions: Sun channel executives will share updates on the

company's vision, strategy and commitment to the channel.

"For eight years now, the Net@Work Partner Forum has provided iForce partners a unique medium to learn about new Sun products and offerings," said Gary Grimes, vice president, U.S. Partner Management and Sales, Sun Microsystems. "Sun is committed to increasing profitability, simplification and recognition for its partners, and this conference is all about giving partners access to the resources and information they need to drive new business."

About the North American Computer Products group of Arrow Electronics

The North American Computer Products group of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) is a leading distributor of enterprise and embedded computing systems to resellers and OEM customers in North America. Based in Englewood, CO, the group is comprised of four divisions that make up Enterprise Computing Solutions (Support Net, SBM, MOCA, Enterprise Storage Solutions) and OEM Computing Solutions, which serves complex and industrial OEM customers. Visit us at www.arrownacp.com.

Arrow Electronics is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and computer products and a leading provider of services to the electronics industry.