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Tech Data Named Preferred Channel Services Provider for HP Intel NMSO Products for 2004
Tech Data to provide HP NMSO resellers with dedicated staff and excellent customer service
Mississauga, ON - December 16, 2003 - Tech Data Canada, a leading provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services, has been selected by Hewlett-Packard Canada as the HP National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) Preferred Channel Services Provider for CTO (Intel) products for 2004.
"This exclusive designation makes Tech Data the single destination for HP Intel NMSO products," said Frank Haid, Vice President, Sales, Tech Data Canada. "This is the third year running that Tech Data has been selected to manage and fulfill the HP Intel NMSO program in Canada, and we're very proud of that distinction."
Tech Data's HP NMSO program offers many benefits to help resellers manage their government business, including:
- Aggressive stocking on all HP products
- Up-front pricing that reflects NMSO discounts on specific products
- Private label delivery - includes reseller branded box labels
- Special integration services and kit server procedures
- Flexible and proactive credit services to fuel incremental NMSO business
- Reporting information on purchases to assist with RSO (reseller sales out) requirements
The single supplier nature of the exclusive arrangement allows resellers to consolidate their ordering, manage quality control, rebates and government P.O. verification. Through Tech Data, resellers have access to a dedicated and experienced program support team and are able to place orders via the phone or at their convenience 24 hours a day online at www.techdata.ca .
"By going with a single distributor for the specific CTO products that are in the HP Intel NMSO program, our Authorized Resellers will benefit from simplified ordering, pricing, and inventory management," notes Lloyd Bryant, Vice-President and General Manager, Personal Systems Group, Hewlett-Packard Canada. "Tech Data provided the winning response, through a very competitive review process. They were chosen because of their excellent proposal, their experience, and their proven track record of sales and customer service."
"The exclusive contract helps Tech Data service this portion of HP's business to the fullest extent," said Haid. "Due to the time constraints when placing these orders, the consolidation of services cuts down on a great deal of thinking-time for resellers, and gives them peace of mind."
Tech Data and HP will be hosting a reception and information session for HP NMSO Authorized Resellers in Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, January 14, 2004. Tech Data will provide a review of services, resources and processes, while HP will outline program and product information. Attendance will be by invitation only. Contact Tech Data for details.
Resellers can also find more information about Tech Data's HP NMSO program online at www.techdata.ca . Simply click on the 2004 Government Resource Centre icon on the Web site home page.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 117th on the Fortune 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 100,000 technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of award-winning electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $15.7 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2003.
For Tech Data inquiries, please contact:
Kate McCloskey, APEX Public Relations
(416) 924-4442 ext. 248, kmccloskey@apexpr.com
Tanya Elliott-Briden APEX Public Relations
(416) 924-4442 ext. 238, telliott@apexpr.com
David Ethier, Tech Data Canada
(905) 286-6743, dethier@techdata.ca
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