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CLEARWATER, 11.02. 2004 10:01
Honor Marks Second Consecutive Year Tech Data Places First in the 19th Annual CRN Sourcing Study 2003 Preference Category
Technology Solution Providers Name Tech Data U.S. Preferred Sourcing Partner
Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq:TECD), a leading worldwide provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services, was named the preferred sourcing partner by solution providers participating in the 19th Annual CRN Sourcing Study 2003. The distinction marks the second consecutive year Tech Data ranked first overall as solution providers' most preferred source for IT products and services, ahead of other distributors, technology manufacturers and other alternative sources.
The study, which CRN describes as an industry barometer of sourcing trends, asks solution providers to rate the support and services of these sources on criteria ranging from Products including availability and breadth of product line to Human Factors such as technical product knowledge, Logistics including warehouse proximity and Pricing. Survey results were compiled through comprehensive research methodologies developed by CMP Media in conjunction with independent research firm Ruzinsky Research.
"Despite the challenges our industry has faced these past few years, we remained focused on enhancing aspects of our business that solution providers value most," said Steve Raymund, Tech Data chairman and chief executive officer. "This achievement is a tremendous tribute to all our U.S. employees, underscoring Tech Data's continued success in serving IT solution providers in what has been an extremely competitive marketplace."
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 pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of award-winning electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $15.7 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2003.
Kontaktinformationen:
Tech Data Corporation, Clearwater
Lynette Bohanan, 727-539-7429, ext. 86270
lbohanan@techdata.com
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