IBM designa a Tech Data Distribuidor Mundial del Año

28 de febrero de 2001 - En inglés

CLEARWATER, Fla., (Feb. 28, 2001) -Tech Data Corp., a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services, took top honors this week at IBM's PartnerWorld 2001 conference when the manufacturer named Tech Data its Worldwide Distributor of the Year. The award, which favors IBM's best-performing business partners, acknowledges companies based on year-over-year sales growth, sales of strategic products and skills, including superior customer service in selling IBM PC products. The distinction as IBM's Worldwide Distributor of the Year marks the second consecutive year Tech Data has received this prestigious award.

"Our success with IBM is a direct reflection of the commitment made between our companies to provide superior services and solutions at all points in our organizations," said Elio Levy, senior vice president of marketing for Tech Data. "Technology resellers appreciate the efficiencies gained through such a strong alliance and demonstrate their gratitude by growing their business with us."

Tech Data's long-standing relationship with IBM spans all facets of the company including such services as custom systems configuration, quality assurance testing, customer-dedicated inventory, customized drop shipping with reseller identity, comprehensive credit options, pre- and post-sale technical support and other business-critical functions. In addition to these offerings, Tech Data is one of only two IBM International Business Partners, a program that includes standardized pricing, terms and conditions as well as other incentives for IBM systems resellers serving international business customers.

About IBM

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About Tech Data

Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. The Fortune 500 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 pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options, configuration and assembly services as well as a full range of award-winning electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $19.9 billion for the past four quarters reported, which ended October 31, 2000.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Lynette Bohanan/Tech Data Corporation
727-539-7429, ext. 86270
lbohanan@techdata.com