Arrow Electronics Works with Technology Suppliers to Facilitate 2006 Open Architecture Seminars.

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Arrow OEM Computing Solutions, the division of the North American Components (NAC) group of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) that provides design engineering, manufacturing, system integration, supply chain management and post-manufacturing services to industrial OEMs and intellectual property-based companies, today announced a seminar series designed to educate Arrow's OEM customers in the military sector about the benefits of open architecture (OA) solutions. Arrow will kick off this seminar series on May 2 in Orlando, Fla.

The 2006 Open Architecture Seminars will address the increasing demand for network standardization within the military sector. Seminar attendees will learn how Arrow and its suppliers, LynuxWorks, Motorola and RTI, work together to develop, integrate, and execute on new standardization requirements, such as scalability, modularity, reliability, and management, by leveraging a bundled hardware and software solution called OA Out of the Box. OA Out of the Box is a collaboratively developed solution that serves as a standard platform for developing OA-based frameworks.

This framework allows network designers to procure a hardware solution from Arrow that meets OA standards, can be easily integrated into existing network architectures, and allows seamless communication between existing and new hardware and software components. By deploying OA frameworks, military organizations are able to reduce product development costs, more quickly deploy new solutions, and facilitate the rapid exchange of information between soldiers, weapons, sensors, and command centers.

"Arrow and its partners are committed to providing our OEM customers with technology that provides value as well as a return on investment," said Steve Ramsland, vice president and general manager, Arrow OEM Computing Solutions. "OA establishes a framework that enables faster, more cost-effective development of new applications and alleviates time and resource constraints associated with the integration of back-end components."

Leveraging hardware solutions from Arrow's suppliers, Arrow provides industry standards-based integration, design engineering, and support services that enable OA frameworks to become a reality for military organizations.

Additional 2006 Open Architecture Seminars have been scheduled as follows:

--Eden Prairie, Minn. - May 4

--Boston - May 9

--Patuxent River, Md. - May 11

--Dahlgren, Va. - May 23

--Arlington, Va. - May 24

--Los Angeles - June 14

For more information about this seminar series contact an Arrow local field sales representative or visit www.arrownac.com/aws/pg_eventsDetail/0,4544,380,00.html?seq=1818 for more information.

About the North American Components group of Arrow Electronics

The North American Components (NAC) group of Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductors and passive, electromechanical, and connector products, services, and supply chain solutions tailored to serve distinct customer segments with dedicated sales teams. Three primary, customer-focused NAC groups serve these market segments: The Arrow/Zeus Electronics Group targets the aerospace and military markets; the Arrow Electronics Components Group serves local OEM and contract manufacturing customers; and the Arrow Alliance Group focuses on large customers with complex needs.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a major global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products.