GlobeNewswire
2012-06-26
Addition of Hardware and Applications Makes Tech Data a Full
Global Distributor of Oracle Products
CLEARWATER, Fla., June 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech Data
Corporation (Nasdaq:TECD), a Platinum level member of Oracle
PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that it has expanded its
relationship with Oracle to distribute Oracle's complete line of
hardware products and applications in North America. In adding these to
the Company's current global offering of Oracle software, Tech Data is
now effectively positioned as a full global distributor of Oracle's
complete line of technology software, applications, and systems
hardware products, including engineered systems.
"Tech Data's expanded relationship with Oracle is a strategic move for
Tech Data," said Joe Quaglia, senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and
president, TDMobility at Tech Data. "Our relationship not only makes it
easier for Tech Data's channel of 60,000 resellers to become fully
engaged with Oracle's full line of channel products, it also allows us
to make a significant impact for both our resellers and Oracle to help
end-users get the right solutions to grow their business. As a global
distributor of Oracle products, our team can better help our resellers
provide complete solutions that best fit the needs of their customers."
Tech Data's dedicated and expanded Oracle team provides resellers with
technical expertise, partner enablement and training, program
management, and sales and marketing support to help both current and
new Oracle partners leverage the full Oracle portfolio to drive new
growth and margin opportunities. Tech Data's commitment to world-class
service levels on deal support and order fulfillment, as well as
financing support through TDCreditServices, also helps ensure that
Oracle resellers are equipped with the necessary tools they need to
succeed.
"Oracle is excited to expand our offering relationship with Tech Data
to include Oracle software, hardware and engineered systems, further
aligning Oracle's strategic investment in the growth of the market
segment," said Jim Standard, group vice president, Global Channel Sales
at Oracle. "Tech Data is a fundamental leader in the industry with an
expertise in distribution, and we look forward to further developing
this dynamic relationship."
The complete Oracle portfolio is available immediately for purchase
from Tech Data with appropriate Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) resale
rights.
"We are pleased to see the addition of Oracle hardware into Tech Data's
product stack," said Joe Young, director of Oracle Solutions at
iAppSys, Inc. "As an Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized Partner,
iAppSys' focus and commitment to our clients is building complete,
sustainable and scalable end-to-end solutions. These additional
products enhance our custom offerings and provide us with more
flexibility to develop, build, and deliver additional-industry leading
technology solutions."
For more information on Oracle products or to speak with Tech Data's
dedicated Oracle team, contact (800) 237-8931, ext. 82082 or
pscoracle@techdata.com.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is one of the world's largest wholesale
distributors of technology products. Its advanced logistics
capabilities and value added services enable 125,000 resellers in more
than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the
diverse technology needs of end users. Tech Data generated $26.5
billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2012, and is
ranked 109th on the Fortune 500(R). To learn more, visit
www.techdata.com.
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