Avnet Technology Solutions, Stratum Global Team Up
January 30, 2007 – Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) and a value-added distributor focused on enterprise computer products and embedded subsystems, today announced a new relationship with Stratum Global, a leading radio frequency identification (RFID) software solutions provider. Avnet will work with Stratum Global to deliver to its embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and value-added reseller (VAR) partners complete enterprise mobility solutions that include Stratum Global’s TagNet RFID solution suite. TagNet enables the detection and capture of tagged objects (products, assets, or individuals) and integrates that data with enterprise systems based on user-defined filtering and collection logic.
The Avnet Enterprise Mobility team leverages its technical expertise and market experience to help partners develop and implement complete, custom enterprise mobility solutions encompassing hardware, software and services. The new relationship with Stratum Global complements Avnet’s Enterprise Mobility initiative by providing RFID solutions for access control, asset management, compliance, high-volume conveyor tagging and closed-loop inventory location management. Stratum Global’s TagNet RFID solution suite supports a variety of vertical industries, including defense, education, healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. TagNet seamlessly integrates with most enterprise resource planning and business intelligence applications for complete end-to-end RFID event management.
“By working with Stratum Global, Avnet can accelerate sales opportunities for our partners in the enterprise mobility market,” said Michael Douglass, vice president, enterprise mobility, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. “TagNet’s scaleable, open architecture simplifies integration into numerous mobile technology solutions. Our channel partners will also benefit from the combination of Stratum Global’s extensive RFID software implementation experience and Avnet’s technical expertise with leading RFID hardware solutions from vendors such as Intermec and Symbol.”
As part of the new relationship between Avnet and Stratum Global, participating Avnet partners will be trained and certified to perform comprehensive RFID readiness assessments. The readiness assessments include an in-depth business analysis for end customers and the creation of a roadmap for developing and implementing RFID solutions. By working with Avnet and Stratum Global, channel partners can design and implement custom, integrated RFID hardware and software solutions for their customers, as well as establish plans for long-term scaleable end solutions.
“Our new distribution relationship with Avnet will create closer partnerships with embedded OEMs and VARs committed to building their RFID technology practices,” said Bill Hood, chief operating officer, Stratum Global. “Avnet and Stratum Global both approach the enterprise mobility market from an integrated solutions perspective. The value our companies offer channel partners goes beyond product delivery to providing collaborative support for business solutions design, integration and implementation.”
Avnet’s Enterprise Mobility team provides a suite of services focused on demand generation, logistics, custom development and advanced integration to help solution providers, systems integrators and value-added reseller partners succeed in the fast-growing enterprise mobility market. The Avnet Enterprise Mobility team helps partners design, develop and implement complete, custom mobility solutions leveraging industry-leading technology from suppliers such as Intermec, HandHeld Products, Printronix, and Symbol. Additional information regarding Avnet’s Enterprise Mobility practice can be found at www.ats.avnet.com/mobility.
For more information about Stratum Global, call 303.730.7343 or visit www.stratumglobal.com.
For more information about Avnet, visit www.avnet.com.