Bay Networks remote access product line available through Tech Data; Tech Data adds award-winning Remote Annex and Nautica products to its list of Bay Networks' offerings.BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 1996--Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BAY), today announced that Tech Data Corporation is now distributing Bay Networks' complete line of industry-leading remote access products. Bay Networks' Remote Annex and Nautica product lines, which have received awards from a number of top high-tech publications, will now be available to the 50,000 value added resellers See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). (VARs) serviced by Tech Data. By adding the remote access product line to the list of Bay Networks products it already distributes, Tech Data becomes a one-stop source for Bay Networks' entire line of remote access and internetworking products. Tech Data Corporation, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., offers resellers and dealers one of the most comprehensive selections of products available with some of industry's most competitive pricing. The company has distribution channels across the U.S. and in Canada (Ontario and British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography ) and in Paris, France. In addition, Tech Data has highly qualified instructors in training centers in both the U.S. and Canada. The company offers a variety of customer services, including dedicated programs for retail, government, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and academic channels, comprehensive credit and financing options and same-day shipping for orders received before 5 p.m. The company has been certified by Novell, SCO (The SCO Group, Lindon, UT, www.sco.com) A leading vendor of Unix operating systems for the x86 platform. SCO had also offered Linux, but abandoned the line in the spring of 2003. The SCO Group is the combination of two companies: Utah-based Caldera, Inc. , Compaq, Lotus, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. "Tech Data is a highly respected distributor servicing top VARs worldwide," said Grace Carr, vice president of marketing and channel sales at Bay Networks' Internet Telecom and Remote Access Business Units. "Our partnership with this top distributor gives us the potential for a wider, more varied customer base for our remote access products and helps our sales channel keep pace with the global demand for our high-end, scalable products." "We are excited to be able to offer Bay Networks' full range of products to our VARs," said Roy Appelbaum vice president of product marketing for Tech Data's networking division. "Many of our customers already know the reliability of the rest of Bay Networks' internetworking technology but have not yet been educated on the company's integrated and independent remote access solutions. VARs can now source these products from Tech Data and rely on our industry leading technical support organization for pre- and post-sale configuration assistance." About Tech Data Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :TECD TECD Training Equipment Change Directive ) is a leading distributor of personal computer products serving more than 50,000 value-added resellers and retail dealers throughout 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, Europe, 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. and the Caribbean. A Fortune 500 company, Tech Data offers comprehensive product lines in software, networking and communications, mass storage, peripherals and computer systems. In addition to distributing more than 35,000 products from over 600 manufacturers and publishers, Tech Data provides extensive pre-sale and post-sale training, service and support. About Bay Networks Bay Networks, Inc., is a worldwide leader in the internetworking market, providing a full line of products that serve enterprises, workgroups, small offices and mobile workers. The company offers LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and ATM switches, hubs, routers, remote and Internet access See how to access the Internet. solutions, and network management applications, all unified by the BaySIS architecture. With revenue of $2.1 billion over the past four fiscal quarters, Bay Networks markets and supports its products around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. Bay Networks' World Wide Web address is: http://www.baynetworks.com. -0- Note to Editors: All Bay Networks press releases are available on Bay Networks' web site at http://www.baynetworks.com or via CompuServe using GO BAYNET. Bay Networks' web site also provides information on the company's products and services, news and events, partner programs, and corporate contacts. Bay Networks, Remote Annex, Nautica and BaySIS are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Gwyn Edwards Amy McKnight, Emily Fisher Bay Networks Schwartz Communications 617-238-6376 617-431-0770 gwyn@xylogics.com emilyf@schwartz-pr.com |
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