Avnet Technology Solutions Expands Its OneTech(TM) Consulting Services Portfolio with Storage Assessments.OneTech Storage Assessments Help Avnet's Partners Optimize Their Customers' Storage Environments SAN ANTONIO San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. -- Ignition 2008 - Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ), today announced that it is expanding its OneTech[TM] Consulting Services to include storage assessments for its North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. partners. OneTech Storage Assessments will enable Avnet's value-added reseller A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. partners 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. to generate new sales through comprehensive assessments of end customers' storage environments to determine the best combination of resources to meet their storage needs. These services help Avnet's partners optimize their customers' storage environments by uncovering duplicate data and proposing storage architectures that can reduce the total cost of ownership. "OneTech Storage Assessments differentiate our partners from resellers who simply provide a standard quote," said Jack Morris, vice president of Services, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. "With a storage assessment, our partners can offer their customers an actionable plan and roadmap to achieve results. This strengthens our partners' role as a trusted advisor and enhances their long-term relationships with their customers." A OneTech storage assessment provides an accurate analysis of the current state of the storage environment based on quantified data, including storage capacity, utilization and backup capabilities. Avnet partners can draw on the expertise of Avnet's OneTech consultants, who use this analysis to determine the most efficient and cost-effective storage solution based on best-in-class business policies and financial models. OneTech consultants provide partners with a detailed report that includes the steps and solutions necessary to increase operational efficiency. These consultants also determine the total cost of ownership of the end customer's current storage environment to deliver recommendations that optimize return on investment (ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). ). Storage assessments are ideally suited for enterprise customers who have large storage environments, such as those in the healthcare, legal, government and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. industries. These companies can benefit greatly from assessment services, because they face regulatory compliance issues that require the storage and accessibility of significant amounts of data for predetermined pre·de·ter·mine v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines v.tr. 1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: lengths of time. "We partnered with Avnet's OneTech Services team recently to conduct a detailed assessment for a large healthcare client in Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern ," said Jeff Guenthner, account executive with CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. . "These services created a win-win value proposition for CMI, our client and Avnet. Working together, we found opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency and rapid ROI. This engagement has positioned us as a trusted solutions advisor, giving us an advantage over our competition." About Avnet Technology Solutions Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For fiscal year 2008, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated U.S. $7.6 billion in annual revenue. The group's Web site is www.ats.avnet.com. Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008, Avnet generated revenue of $17.95 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. |
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