Avnet to distribute HP solutions

HP India and Avnet Technology Solutions India have entered into an agreement
for distribution of HP's complete server and storage range. Avnet Technology
Solutions will focus on distributing HP's server and storage solutions,
including its industry standard servers, business critical servers and those
from its StorageWorks Division. The agreement with HP India will increase the
reach and expertise of HP solutions in the India business partner community.

Commenting on the partnership, Sameer Mathur, Head-Solutions Partners
Organization, HP India, said, “This is a part of HP's ongoing endeavor to
provide the technologically best and most cost-efficient solutions to our
customers across the country through our strong distribution network.”

Avnet will leverage its comprehensive range of value-added services to
deliver solutions that accelerate business growth. For example, Avnet will
utilize its demand creation, technical, sales, financial and logistical programs
to support HP solutions and drive increased sales for the business partner
community.

G Balakrishnan, MD, Avnet Technology Solutions India, said, “Through our new
partnership with HP India, we are creating a strategic engagement in the country
that complements our existing alliance with HP in Australia, Singapore and
Malaysia. Working with HP will allow us to offer state-of-the-art server and
storage solutions to the India business partner community.”