Company Delivers New Technology Offerings, Bundled Services And Technical Support to Enable More Wireless-Enabled Businesses
SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
, the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, today announced a broad range of wireless networking solutions designed to generate high-growth business opportunities for its customers. From the addition of wireless vendors to new specialized technical services, Ingram Micro's comprehensive wireless offerings are connecting channel partners with technical solutions that mobilize their customers businesses.
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Ingram Micro's expanded wireless technology offerings include products and services from Agere Systems and Sierra Wireless. In addition, the company offers wireless networking products including PCI, ISA, USB and PCMCIA adapters, outdoor local area network (LAN) to LAN solutions, public access, broadband and wireless access point solutions from leading companies such as Cisco, 3Com, Linksys and Enterasys. Ingram Micro's world-class technical support capabilities give customers a direct connection to highly skilled technicians who help find the right wireless technology or develop multi- vendor solutions.
"Many of our customers are eager to sell wireless product offerings and services and look to Ingram Micro to gain the expertise," said Lori Snow, vice president, general manager of product specialists, Ingram Micro U.S. "By providing valuable technology solutions and a solid support foundation, customers are able to understand and deploy wireless networking solutions to grow their businesses."
New Wireless Networking Solutions: Agere Systems and Sierra Wireless/Sprint PCS
Ingram Micro is offering new technology solutions to help customers take advantage of wireless local area network (WLAN) opportunities, a market that is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41 percent or 21.9 million units by 2005 according to an April 2001 IDC report. The company now distributes and provides customer support for Agere Systems, a global leader in WLAN technology, and its entire family of ORiNOCO wireless networking products. Offerings include networking kits for small and home offices (SOHO), enterprise-based networking systems for large businesses, high security applications and outdoor wireless networks for ISPs and large campuses. The ORiNOCO line of products encompasses a full range of Wi-Fi certified indoor and outdoor WLAN products, as well as enhanced security products for public areas and security-conscious enterprises.
In partnering with Sierra Wireless, the market leader in Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) solutions, Ingram Micro brings its customers the most advanced wireless technology available today. Ingram Micro will now distribute Sierra Wireless' products including the AirCard 300 wireless network card, the AirCard 510 for CDMA networks and Sierra Wireless accessories, as well as new technology products to be added in late 2001. Sierra Wireless' award winning products are recognized for their performance and reliability. In addition, its products provide mobile users with seamless wireless access to e-mail, Internet, corporate networks and mission critical applications anytime and anywhere.
"We are pleased to support Ingram Micro's extensive reach and existing enterprise partnerships with our wireless data solutions," said Jason Cohenour, senior vice president, distribution, for Sierra Wireless. "A growing mobile enterprise is realizing the benefits of wireless communication and we are well positioned to support the demand and the channel with new products and wireless initiatives."
Ingram Micro's Wireless Help Desk can be reached at (800) 445-5066 ext. 24006.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, marketing development and supply chain management services to more than 175,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction through innovation in the IT supply chain. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/corp.
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