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Tech Data Designated Exclusive Provider of CTO Desktops, Notebooks and Intel Servers for HP's 2005 National Master Standing Offer
Mississauga, ON - November 2, 2004 - For the fourth consecutive year, Tech Data Canada has been selected as the HP National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) Preferred Channel Services Provider for configured-to-order (Intel) products, consisting of desktops, notebooks and Intel-based servers in Canada.
Tech Data's well-developed HP NMSO program is designed to help resellers manage the government ordering process in an easy and straightforward manner. The exclusive arrangement with Hewlett-Packard Canada allows resellers to consolidate their ordering, manage quality control, maximize the effectiveness of rebates and ensure government P.O. verification.
"Having managed HP's NMSO CTO business exclusively for the past three years, we've been able to optimize our operations to best fit the needs of HP and its community of authorized resellers," said Frank Haid, Vice President, Sales, Tech Data Canada. "We dedicate the necessary resources to provide HP the highest levels of service. Given the tight time constraints for NMSO orders, this consolidation of services improves our responsiveness and reduces delivery lead times."
Tech Data will also provide resources to help resellers compete more effectively for government orders by consolidating the purchase and administration of all HP products, including peripherals and accessories.
HP NMSO resellers will have access to a dedicated and experienced program support team and are able to place orders online 24 hours a day on Tech Data's Web site or via telephone.
"The Tech Data and HP teams have worked collaboratively to ensure that our authorized resellers get the best possible support for their NMSO sales engagements," said Dave Frederickson, Vice-President, Solution Partners Organization, HP Canada. "Based on the success of this collaboration and the extensive support mechanisms in place, we have extended our NMSO Agreement with Tech Data for desktops, notebooks and Intel servers and look forward to continuing our partnership in 2005."
Other benefits of Tech Data's HP NMSO program include:
- Adequate stocking of all HP products, including systems, peripherals and accessories
- Up-front pricing that reflects NMSO discounts on specific products
- Government pricing online through Tech Data's Web site
- 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
- Enhanced reporting information on purchases to assist with RSO (reseller sales out) requirements
- New tools to help position and sell HP products
HP NMSO resellers will have access to program information and resources prior to and throughout the first quarter of the government buying season. First, Tech Data and HP will host information sessions and meetings providing a review of services, resources and processes as well as program and product updates later this quarter. In addition, an online NMSO resource centre will be featured on Tech Data's Web site. The resource centre will include process documents and program tools to help resellers manage the administrative aspects of the NMSO program efficiently and seamlessly. The online resource will be available in November, 2004.
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 $17.4 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2004.
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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