Tech Data U.S. Honored as Enterasys Networks Distributor of the Year

    Business Editors/Technology Writers

    CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2005--Tech Data Corporation, a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services, was named 2004 Distributor of the Year by Enterasys Networks during the manufacturer's recent annual Americas Partner Conference in New Orleans. Enterasys recognized Tech Data as its "top-performing" distributor for last year.
    Enterasys is a leading provider of secure enterprise networking solutions. Tech Data distributes an array of Enterasys' Secure Networks(TM) products including its Matrix line of switching hardware; Dragon Intrusion Defense System; and RoamAbout wireless technology.
    "As network security continues to be a top priority for businesses of all sizes, resellers rely on Tech Data to offer them the latest networking technologies from leading manufacturers like Enterasys," said Joe Serra, Tech Data's vice president of Networking and High-End Storage Product Marketing. "This award highlights Tech Data's commitment to providing our customers with the products they need to create secure networking solutions that protect their customers' investments and information resources."
    "Tech Data did a great job for Enterasys in 2004, and we look forward to continuing the growth of our relationship," said Jim Harold, vice president of Worldwide Channels for Enterasys Networks. "Tech Data is a strong partner and has been instrumental in delivering the benefits of our Secure Networks solutions through our authorized partner base, which has been the key to our success."

    Tech Data's Broadline and Specialized Advantage

    Tech Data provides the best of both worlds -- the local, regional and technology specialization that resellers and solution providers demand, plus the immense economies of scale that only an international broadline distributor can deliver. By combining its worldwide and in-country resources with its extensive technical expertise, Tech Data provides resellers worldwide with the tools they need to grow incremental business opportunities.

    About Tech Data

    Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 111th on the FORTUNE 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 90,000 technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $19.1 billion for the last four quarters reported, which ended October 31, 2004.

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CONTACT: Tech Data Corporation, Clearwater Jarred LeFebvre, 727-539-7429, ext. 86261 jarred.lefebvre@techdata.com

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