IBM Global Training Provider: Avnet Technology Solutions Selected as IBM Global Training Provider.

To help people, its customers improve their knowledge and get easy access to its technologies, solutions and services, Avnet Technology has been selected by IBM to serve as an IBM Global Training
Provider.

 This means, Avnet will now offer its global network of reseller partners, as well as end users, in-depth training programs to build competency and knowledge around the entire IBM portfolio.

It has been told to Connectikpeople that, the centers supporting this global training role commences today in two phases, starting with: Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the U.K. and Ireland, and the U.S. Phase two will include: Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Bob McDonald, vice president, IBM Training, said, “With its proven track record in delivering quality training and value-added services worldwide, Avnet will help to develop, maintain and optimize our clients’ IBM technical skills, knowledge, and expertise in advanced solutions for mobile, cloud, analytics and social business.”

Henceforth as an IBM Global Training Provider, Avnet offers the complete Portfolio of more than 2,500 IBM training courses to IBM employees, reseller partners and customers around the world directly and through its global network of experienced IBM Training Partners.

About Avnet Technology Solutions

As a global IT solutions distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions collaborates with its customers and suppliers to create and deliver services, software and hardware solutions that address the business needs of their end-user customers locally and around the world. The group serves customers and suppliers in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa. It generated US $10.8 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2012. Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Avnet, Inc. About Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 Company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally.