DALLAS, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- MAX Internet Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:MXIP)
, a provider of solutions for accelerated video communications over the Internet, and Ingram Micro, Inc.(NYSE:IM)
, the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products, today announced a distribution agreement in which Ingram Micro will offer the MAX i.c.Live(TM) technology to its customers.
Ingram Micro markets microcomputer hardware, networking equipment and software products to more than 175,000 reseller customers in more than 100 countries. Ingram Micro serves technology resellers in three market segments including, commercial (independent dealers, corporate resellers and direct marketers), consumer (computer and office-product superstores, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, electronic stores and Internet storefronts) and VARs (developers of end-user solutions that add services and support to products). As a distributor for MAX Internet Communications, Ingram Micro will be offering the MAX i.c.Live 3600 and the MAX i.c.Live Video Communication Station (VCS(TM)) as a solution for fast, high-quality video and audio communications via the Internet.
"With the addition of Ingram Micro, the world's largest distributor, plus the recent addition of Tech Data, the second largest global distributor, together with our strategically selected specialty and regional distributors, MAX Internet Communications is very well represented and positioned in the distribution channels," said Hal Clark, Director Of MAX Internet Communications.
The MAX i.c.Live technology offered by Ingram Micro will be available as the MAX i.c.Live 3600, a PC peripheral card, and the MAX i.c.Live VCS, a set- top appliance. The i.c.Live 3600 provides fast and reliable video conferencing and video streaming capabilities for users who are looking for a solution for video conferencing, data collaboration, training and education needs. The VCS is a stand-alone appliance that when connected to a high speed connection and a display device like a television or PC, can provide two-way video conferencing, video mail, Internet surfing and even DVD play.
Lawrence R. Biggs, Jr., CEO of MAX Internet Communications added, "Strategic relationships like the one with Ingram Micro will help us in our mission to provide the highest quality, most affordable PC-based and information appliance solutions for video communications over the Internet. Working with the world's largest distributor will further our ability to meet the growing demand of the MAX i.c.Live technology."
About MAX Internet Communications
MAX Internet Communications Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is revolutionizing video communication technology via the Internet. The technology and products created at MAX Internet Communications enable PCs and Information Appliances to become the total video communications solution for business, education and entertainment needs. As Internet usage explodes, households and businesses alike are taking advantage of the convergence of widening bandwidth, broadband services, and multimedia communications. For more information about MAX Internet Communications, visit the company's Web site at http://www.maxic.com/
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