Actualités

Avnet Embedded signs deal with Fujitsu
2012-04-17
Specialist distributor Avnet Embedded has signed an agreement to represent Fujitsu's range of embedded motherboards in France, Italy and the Nordic countries through its offices in Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Suitable for a wide range of applications such as industrial automation, medical and surveillance, the range includes ATX, µATX and mini-ITX products. CPU options range from the latest Quadcore processors to low power G series devices from AMD. All the boards are manufactured in Germany and are 100 percent tested. They are designed for 24/7 operation and are available with extended availability to ensure continuity of supply.

Congatec appoints Avnet Embedded as distributor
2012-04-13
Scandinavia : specialist distributor Avnet Embedded has been appointed as distributor for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden by congatec, a manufacturer of Computer-On-Modules based on Qseven, COM Express, XTX and ETX form factors. Under the new distribution agreement, Avnet Embedded is authorised to sell and support congatec's extensive range of embedded computer modules in the whole Nordic region.

Avnet promotes corporate officers
2011-12-22
United States : multispecialist Avnet has unveiled two corporate officer promotions. Steve Phillips, CIO, has been promoted to a corporate officer position of senior vice president for Avnet, Inc. from vice president. In addition, Graeme Watt, president of Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA, was elected as a new corporate vice president for Avnet, Inc.

Avnet Embedded gets wireless in Option
2011-04-25
Embedded IT specialist Avnet Embedded has signed a European agreement covering 17 European countries with wireless vendor Option, for the distribution of its portfolio of embedded wireless products and the uCAN connection management software. The distribution agreement, effective immediately, allows the distributor to push Option products through its offices in Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Avnet names Rick Hamada CEO
2011-02-25
Avnet has announced that its Board of Directors has promoted Rick Hamada, 53, to CEO effective July 4, 2011, concurrent with the beginning of Avnet's new fiscal year. Hamada, who currently serves as Avnet's President and COO, has also been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Roy Vallee, Avnet's current Chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Executive Chairman, in which role he will focus on selected business development efforts, including future merges and acquisitions. These moves are a culmination of a multi-year CEO succession planning process.