Flash storage solutions specialist SanDisk has signed a distribution agreement with Avnet, enabling Avnet to offer a portfolio of SanDisk's flash-based hardware and software solutions to its customer base in the EMEA region as well as globally through its Avnet Electronics Marketing and Avnet Technology Solutions operating groups.
SanDisk products purchased through Avnet can be combined with complementary products offered by Avnet, which will also provide its partners with education, resources, services and other tools.
Additionally, Avnet will become one of the first global disties for SanDisk Commercial Business Channel and will offer a variety of business and commercial solutions to its partners, VARs, OEM developers, SIs and direct market resellers, it says.
"The combination of Avnet's technical expertise and integration capabilities with SanDisk's flash products enables our channel partners to not only address the growing demand for flash-based storage solutions in the commercial market, but also create complete solutions," said Phil Gallagher, global president, Avnet Technology Solutions.