Agreement Strengthens Ties with World's Leading Distributor of Technology Products
RENO, Nev., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- iGo Corporation (NASDAQ:IGOC)
, a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce solutions for the mobile and wireless industry, today announced that Ingram Micro, the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, has selected iGo to provide the first cellular accessories for inclusion in its mobile technology product offerings, positioning the two companies at the forefront of the convergence between the mobile computing and mobile communications industries.
Under the terms of this recent agreement, iGo will expand its distribution to Ingram Micro's customer base. As the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, Ingram Micro will provide its customers with access to iGo's cellular phone accessories, creating new opportunities for iGo and the Road Warrior(R) brand. Similarly, Ingram Micro creates more opportunities for their reseller customers to provide more value by offering the latest products in wireless and mobile technology.
"With the merger of handheld computing and wireless Internet access, we're pleased to partner with iGo to expand our product offerings to technology resellers seeking solutions utilizing hand-held computing and wireless Internet access. We chose iGo because of their unique product offering, seasoned management team, e-business leadership and dedication to customer service," said Thad Bennett business unit director, mass storage, Ingram Micro Inc.
"The mobile communications industry is increasingly important in mobile computing, and our relationship with Ingram Micro reflects our leadership role in this revolutionary trend," said Ken Hawk, iGo's founder and Chief Executive Officer. "As industry leaders in supplying our electronic commerce partners with mobile phone accessories, we are honored to be the landmark first provider of wireless communication accessories for Ingram Micro and its customers."
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Operating in 34 countries, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
is the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, with sales exceeding $28 billion in 1999. Ingram Micro's key business units deliver fulfillment and distribution, product acquisition and selection, supply-chain automation and programs, as well as eProcurement, to more than 175,000 technology solution providers, manufacturers and businesses located in more than 100 countries. Ingram Micro is driving the evolution of wholesale distribution for the information technology industry and is the operation's engine behind leading global e-businesses today.
Ingram Micro is a trademark used under license by Ingram Micro Inc. About iGo Corporation
iGo Corporation (NASDAQ:IGOC)
a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) electronic commerce solutions for the mobile and wireless industry. Our solutions include model specific accessories such as batteries, adapters, port replicators and chargers to outfit thousands of models of laptops and cell phones along with cellular service and wireless Internet access. iGo's comprehensive industry knowledge, service expertise, strategic alliances and comprehensive cross reference database enables mobile e-commerce for buyers, suppliers and mobile technology users. iGo's industry leading alliances and business partners include companies such as Ariba Inc., AT&T Wireless, IBM, MapQuest.com, NEC Computers, Inc and PurchasePro.com. Through the iGo.com website and corporate solutions representatives, iGo enables more than half of the FORTUNE 500 to efficiently purchase and receive mobile products and services overnight. iGo's products and services are available via the Internet (www.igo.com) and iGo's mobile sales specialists (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 1-800-228-8374.
iGo "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this release regarding iGo Corporation's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements in this release, see the risk factors section in the company's prospectus dated October 14, 1999.
Source: iGo Corporation
Contact: Barbara Adler or Andrea Fabbiano of Porter Novelli Convergence
Group, 847-714-8600, ext. 225 or 227 or email barbara.adler@pnicg.com or
andrea.fabbiano@pnicg.com
Website: http://www.igo.com/