Avnet Partner Solutions Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with DataCom Systems

Avnet Partner Solutions, a leading value-added distributor of enterprise servers, storage, software, and services, has formed a new partnership with DataCom Systems, a leader in surveillance and monitoring solutions. This agreement makes Avnet Partner Solutions the exclusive distributor of DataCom Systems' Network Video Servers, which are integrated directly into IBM's xSeries and BladeCenter servers. The digital video surveillance system is ideal for partners that specialize in networking, storage, and industry verticals such as retail, banking, and finance, gaming, hospitality, public transportation, and the public sector.

Key Takeaways:

• Avnet Partner Solutions will provide exclusive distribution of DataCom Systems' Network Video Servers, which are integrated into IBM's xSeries and BladeCenter servers.
• The digital video surveillance system is designed for partners specializing in networking, storage, and industry verticals such as retail, banking, and finance, gaming, hospitality, public transportation, and the public sector.
• The security solution enables partners to build on their infrastructure expertise and rapidly expand into the security and surveillance market.
• Avnet Partner Solutions will provide training and marketing support for the DataCom solution to help partners take advantage of higher margin sales opportunities.
• DataCom's Network Video Servers provide a complete solution, including cameras, plasma screens, monitors, racks, storage, and network devices.
• The system is scalable and can be integrated with any analog or IP-based infrastructure to maximize previous investments in storage and network infrastructure.
• The exclusive Avnet Partner Solutions program for DataCom Systems creates a turn-key solution for partners, including training, education, and marketing tools.
• Participating partners, such as APEX Computer Solutions, can effectively design, sell, and support DataCom's digital video surveillance solution.
• APEX Computer Solutions will incorporate the DataCom Systems solution into their business offerings and expand their business in the security market.

Statistics:

• Avnet's revenue for the past year exceeded $13 billion.
• Avnet Partner Solutions serves value-added resellers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and systems integrators in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• The DataCom Systems solution is based on high-performance technologies, such as IBM BladeCenter server hardware, to provide fast retrieval times for stored video.
• The system provides superior picture quality and enterprise-level digital storage with increased redundancy and system stability.

Sources:

• Avnet Partner Solutions news announcement (no date provided)
• DataCom Systems website (no date provided)
• Avnet website (no date provided)