Contact Information: Contact: TRENDnet 310-961-5500
TRENDnet's Entire Networking Product Portfolio Available Through Tech Data U.S.
| Source: TRENDnet
TORRANCE, CA--(Marketwire - June 17, 2008) - TRENDnet, a best-in-class networking
manufacturer of wired and wireless networking solutions, today announces a
new distribution agreement with Tech Data Corporation, one of the largest
IT products distributors serving in excess of 100,000 unique customers and
with total net sales surpassing $23 billion. TRENDnet's entire small
business and enterprise networking portfolio of over 250 unique networking
hardware solutions is now available to resellers nationwide from Tech Data
U.S.
TRENDnet networking solutions currently available from Tech Data U.S.
include Layer 2 Switch, Web Smart Switch, Unmanaged Switch, Fiber, Internet
Security Camera, KVM, Print Server, Power over Ethernet, Router, Wireless
Networking, Storage Server, Bluetooth, Network Adapter, Modem and USB
product categories.
TRENDnet's popular Channel-based upTREND Partner Program has been extended
to include Tech Data customers. The upTREND Partner Program features a
3-tiered partner classification system: Valued Partner, Gold Partner and
Platinum Partner. Each successive tier provides additional partners
rewards. Program benefits include exclusive discounts offered through Tech
Data and other authorized distributors, dedicated technical support,
real-time Online RMA, technical training, marketing support, a product
demonstration program and our monthly newsletter.
"The new distribution agreement marks a significant milestone for TRENDnet
and makes it noticeably easier for our growing SMB and VAR customer base to
find our products," stated Rod Finney, Director of North American Sales.
"We anticipate significant incremental growth from the new Tech Data
distribution agreement."
"TRENDnet is dedicated to growing their business through the channel and
have committed themselves to establishing strong partnerships with
networking VARs throughout the U.S.," said Todd Gronemeyer, director,
Networking Product Marketing. "Through this distribution agreement, Tech
Data and TRENDnet will market to, recruit and enable resellers to deliver a
wide range of networking solutions, including high-demand technologies like
wireless and emerging areas like IP video surveillance."
"TRENDnet's vision is to build innovative, easy to use and reliable
Networks People Trust. The NPD Group recently reported that TRENDnet is one
of the few brands to gain Channel share for the SMB Wireless category,"
stated Pei Huang, CEO and President of TRENDnet. "We appreciate the
opportunity to work with Tech Data and anticipate the development of a long
and fruitful working relationship."
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ : TECD ) is one of the world's largest
distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software
producers. Tech Data serves more than 100,000 IT solution providers in over
100 countries. Every day, these value-added resellers depend on Tech Data
to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including
small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government
agencies. Ranked 105th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated $23.4
billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. To learn
more, visit www.techdata.com.
About TRENDnet
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TRENDnet is an award winning global brand, dedicated to providing a
complete line of high quality yet affordable networking solutions for small
to mid-sized business and home users alike. Founded in 1990, TRENDnet is
headquartered in Torrance, California, and maintains branch offices in
Europe, Central America, South America and Asia. TRENDnet products are sold
in over 125 countries. The TRENDnet brand is consistently recognized for
high quality, exceptional performance and unparalleled support. For more
information visit www.trendnet.com or call +1 (310) 961-5500.