Leveraging the fast, intelligent and multi-core 32nm Intel® Core™ i7 2.66 GHz processor, the long-term available NISE 3500 fan-less PC not only speeds up multitasks but also delivers an incredible computing performance. Thank to the new Intel® Turbo Boost technology, which provides an on-demand boost in the clock speed of up to 3.33GHz without exceeding the defined thermal design power.

Through an out-of-band communications link to networked embedded devices, the Intel® Active Management Technology 6.0 enables IT staffs to diagnose problems remotely and repair software issues over the wire and identify failed hardware components, even when devices are powered off. Benefiting from on Intel® AMT 6.0, the NISE 3500 fan-less PC enables remote networking manageability for fast monitoring, troubleshooting and communication, offering cost-saving advantages for both embedded equipment manufacturers and IT enterprises.

The NISE 3500 fan-less PC has integrated on-processor graphics to support resolutions up to full HD video playback through VGA, DVI-D connections. Additionally, NISE 3500 fan-less PC is equipped with rich I/O interfaces, including two Intel® GbE Ethernet ports, 3 x RS232 and 1 x RS232/422/485 6x USB, 6x USB, 8x GPIO, 2x SATAII and 2x eSATA. For maximum application flexibility, NISE 3500 fan-less PC paves the way for expansion ability with one PCI and one PCIe x1.

Samples of the NISE3500 are available in Aug, 2010. For more information about NEXCOM NISE fan-less computers, please visit www.nexcom.com or email to sales@nexcom.com

Applications:

• POS and Kiosk: synchronize national promotion and branding via remote networking manageability.
• Industrial Automation: for quality control, image sensor, large-scale deployment with frequent updates.
• Computer-Aided Diagnosis and medical imaging: for image processing and visualization
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI): High speed inspection at production line or image sensor.
• Video Surveillance: Optical PoE model to stream digital surveillance applications.

NISE 3500 Product Highlights:

• On-board Intel® Core™ i7 (2.66GHz, 4M Cache) and i5 (2.4GHz, 3M Cache) processor
• Mobile Intel® QM57 Platform Controller Hub
• Dual Intel® Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Up to 4GB DDR3 800/1066MHz SDRAM
• Dual display via VGA and DVI interfaces..
• Rich I/O interface: 3 x RS232 and 1 x RS232/422/485 6x USB, 8x GPIO, and 2x eSATA
• Digital I/O: 4 x Digital Input, 4 x Digital Output
• Storage capacity: 1 x 2.5″ HDD driver bay, optional external CF socket module
• Wide range of power input: 9V to 30V DC
• Compact enclosure: 7.7″ x 10.5″ x 3.1″(W x D x H)

About NEXCOM

NEXCOM International Co., LTD., an ISO-9001-certified company and a member of PICMG, PCI-SIG, and Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance, is at the forefront of the competition by offering OEM, ODM and OBM designs for products such as innovative blade servers; network security appliances; industrial and embedded PC products such as single board computers, embedded boards and systems; CompactPCI CPU boards; industrial-grade server boards; and customized platforms. Established in 1992, NEXCOM has since won several patents, awards, certifications for its high-quality products and service that meet international standards and worldwide customers’ requirements. To serve its worldwide customers well, NEXCOM, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, has set up 7 subsidiaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, China, Japan as well as distributors in the other parts of the world.

“Designed with the latest Intel® Atom™ platform to integrate graphics and memory controllers in the CPU, the MI888 enables space saving, power reduction and performance improvements to benefit compact and slim system designs.” said C. S. Lin, President of IBASE Technology. “It features a fanless design, allowing it to operate quietly and reliably in small embedded systems.”

“By integrating several critical chipset components into the CPU and enabling a two-chip solution, the Intel® Atom™ processor N450 and D510 reduce the overall power consumption of the platform,” says Jonathan Luse, director of marketing, Intel Low-Power Embedded Products Division. “The new design enables fanless cooling and quieter, slimmer and more energy efficient systems.”

The MI888 features a single-channel DDR2 integrated memory controller (with DDR2-667MHz SO-DIMM on board) and display interfaces for VGA CRT and 18-bit single channel LVDS output. The comprehensive I/O includes eight USB ports, two serial ATA ports, four COM ports, 5.1CH high-definition audio, CF socket and PCI-E Gigabit LAN connectivity. Additional expansion is achieved with one Mini PCI-E, PCI-E(x1) and PCI slots.

MI888 FEATURES

• Supports Intel® Atom™ processor N450 or D510 at 1.66 GHz
• 1x DDR2 SO-DIMM, Max. 1GB
• Supports dual display (CRT/LVDS)
• 1x PCI-E Gigabit LAN
• 2x SATA II, 8x USB 2.0, 4x COM
• 1x Mini PCI-E, 1x PCI-E(x1), 1x PCI
• 5.1 CH HD audio, CF socket on board
• Fanless solution with heat sink only

About IBASE Technology

Founded in 2000, IBASE Technology (TASDAQ: 8050) is an ISO9001 certified company that specializes in the design, production, sales and marketing of industrial PC products. IBASE’s R&D team is composed of talented hardware and software engineers - 50% with over 15 years and 45% with 5 to 15 years of experience in their respective fields. Current product offerings from IBASE include various single board computers, Mini-ITX boards, industrial motherboards, ETX CPU modules, barebone systems, network appliance and digital video surveillance for different applications in the gaming, entertainment, automation, medical, military, networking and security markets. IBASE also provides OEM/ODM services tailoring products to customers’ requirements. For more information, please visit www.ibase-usa.com

IBASE Technology Inc. is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, a community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers. For more information, please visit www.intel.com/go/ica.

Intel and Intel Atom are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

ARK-1360 Ultra-compact Cost Effective Embedded IPC

Advantech’s ARK-1360 offers four USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, one 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port and one mini-PCIe socket expansion for wireless applications. All are powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor packed into a robust, ultra-compact, VESA mounted, fanless construction. The ARK-1360 features a single-board architecture with low power requirements. Low initial costs, reduced operating costs, and a long service life make this model an effective solution to fit any project budget.

ARK-3202 Embedded IPC with Comprehensive I/O Functions

Advantech’s ARK-3202 is powered by the Intel® Atom™ N270 processor, and features a rugged chassis with multiple I/O interfaces. Additional features include support for dual DVI and VGA displays, mic in, line out, dual Giga LAN, optional 8-bit DIO, five USB 2.0, optional GPS on-board, and up to six serial ports with RS-422/485 auto flow control. The ARK-3202 consumes low power and offers excellent flexibility by way of its I/O interfaces. It is highly adaptable to a variety of engineering applications and industries.

ARK-3360 High Performance Dual Display Embedded IPC

The Advantech ARK-3360 is a high performance industrial computer that supports Intel® Atom™ N450/D510 processors, and features a built-in Intel® 3.5 generation chipset. It supports dual displays, high-resolution wide-screen, three GbE ports, six USB 2.0 ports, a maximum of six COM ports, and MiniPCIe/MiniPCI expansion for communication modules such as HSDPA and WLAN. The ARK-3360 brings high performance and high expansion capabilities to diverse engineering applications.

Advantech’s new ARK units are ultra-compact for easy setup and maintenance. Both the ARK-3202 and 3360 support a wide range of operating temperatures, from -20° to 60° C. They support a wide range of input voltages, from 12 to 24 VDC, with comprehensive I/O functions that consumpe low levels of power. Advantech’s new ARK units bring embedded design solutions to applications where overheating concerns and size restrictions have traditionally been hinderances to development. In-vehicle, retail, signage, surveillance, and factory control applications are just some of the sectors which can benefit from Advantech’s new low-power, embedded IPC line. To find out more about the Advantech’s series of Atom-based embedded IPCs, please visit www.advantech.com/boxIPC, e-mail: ECGInfo@advantech.com, or call toll free: 1-800-866-6008.

ARK-1360

• Fanless, ultra-compact embedded box IPC
• Built-in Intel® Atom™ processor Z510P 1.1 GHz/ Z530P 1.6 GHz
• Ultra low-power consumption solution
• One mini-PCIe socket expansion for wireless applications
• 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x COM
• Ultra compact size, VESA mounted, robust construction with fanless operation

ARK-3202

• Fanless, Intel® Atom™ Compact Embedded Box IPC
• Intel® Atom™ N270 Processor at 1.6 GHz
• Dual display and support for high resolution wide screen
• Supports 2 GbE, 5 USB 2.0 and up to 5 COMs ports
• Optional WLAN and HSDPA modules for advanced in-vehicle solutions
• Optional GPS on-board for in-vehicle applications

ARK-3360

• Fanless, Intel® Atom™ N450/D510 1.67Ghz Compact Embedded Box IPC
• MiniPCIe/MiniPCI expansion for communication module, i.e. HSDPA, WLAN
• Dual display and support for high resolution wide screen
• Supports up to 3 x GbE, 6 x USB 2.0 and up to 6 x COMs ports
• Serial port support RS-485 auto flow control and isolation (up to 7.5Kv)
• Easy integration, easy maintenance, and wide input voltage range

Advantech Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2395) –Founded in 1983, Advantech delivers visionary and trustworthy industrial computing solutions that empower businesses. We cooperate closely with solution partners to provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in diverse industries, offering products and solutions in three business categories: Embedded ePlatform, eServices & Applied Computing, and Industrial Automation groups. With more than 3,400 dedicated employees, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 39 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. Advantech is a Premier Member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, a community of embedded developers and solution providers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com )

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Advantech is a Premier Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a community of embedded and communications developers and solution providers.

TMD has recently announced the development of a new color active-matrix thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module lineup for industrial applications. The new display modules incorporate LTPS along with light-emitting diode (LED) backlighting systems offering a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)1 of 100,000 hours. The modules are designed to satisfy the requirements of a broad range of industrial applications, such as test and measurement equipment, medical equipment, mobile computing devices and more, utilizing the latest LED backlight technology. The series includes eight new LCD products, available in four screen sizes (5.7-inch, 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch, and 12.1-inch).

Compared to CCFL (cold-cathode fluorescent lamp) backlit displays, LED-backlit displays feature superior characteristics such as lower electromagnetic noise and lower power consumption, and offer a wider adjustable luminance range.  Also, the new LED-backlit displays do not require the high-voltage and high-frequency circuits needed to control luminance in CCFL-backlit displays, thus enabling a higher level of flexibility in system design in terms of safety, electromagnetic interference (EMI) compensation, and system architecture.

In 2008, ahead of all other competitors, TMD started volume production of a new series of industrial TFT LCD panels that incorporated an LED backlight system with 70,000 hours MTBF at ordinary room temperatures (25°C). This year, in a new development, TMD has succeeded in implementing LED backlight systems with an MTBF of 100,000 hours at ordinary room temperatures (25°C). The innovative backlight system achieves increased longevity through design optimization for heat dissipation and luminous efficiency. TMD expects to start volume production of the new LCD display lineup in the very near future.

This MTBF of 100,000 hours fulfills typical product longevity requirements for industrial applications with frequent or continuous operation.   The modules have been designed with a replaceable backlight assembly and have integrated the LED driver circuitry into the electrical interface for the displays.  This will help to simplify design-in time and cost.

All of these displays also utilize Low Temperature Poly Silicon (LTPS) substrates which offer compelling characteristics for the Industrial markets.  LTPS technology enables LCDs that are significantly thinner and lighter in weight than previous generations, and offers high-resolution capability for unmatched brilliance and clarity. In addition, LTPS technology dramatically reduces energy consumption for lower operating costs and longer operating life in battery-operated devices.

Part Numbers and Scheduled Mass Production schedules for these new products are as follows.

Please contact your local Avnet or Toshiba sales representative for more information including pricing, datasheets, demos & availability.

1The MTBF (Mean Time between Failures) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products which may not accurately reflect actual operation.  Actual operating life of the product may not resemble the MTBF.

*In April 2009, Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Group when Toshiba acquired Panasonic’s shares from a joint venture, and in May changed the company name to Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. (TMD).

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Tempe, Ariz. [September 29, 2009] – Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today launched the ATCA-7360, its highest performance 10Gbps AdvancedTCA® (ATCA®) single-board computer (SBC) to date. The ATCA-7360 features two of the latest Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors in addition to higher memory capacity, improved I/O connectivity, virtualization and power management compared to previous generation ATCA blades. Network equipment manufacturers use Emerson’s off-the-shelf ATCA products to reduce the time and cost of developing or enhancing next generation equipment.

“ATCA technology is already the default choice for new telecom equipment projects and the performance and flexibility of blades such as Emerson’s ATCA-7360 will enable network equipment providers to converge some of the functionality currently executed on proprietary equipment into their open standards ATCA projects,” said Lee Doyle, vice president and general manager, Network Infrastructure, IDC. “The continued and fast-paced technology advancement in ATCA is demonstrating that it can be a serious contender beyond the telecom central office.”

The ATCA-7360 enables network and service providers to lower their CapEx and OpEx for a broad set of telecom applications, including control, gateway and telecom server functions for a variety of next-generation networks. Additional applications include application and media servers, 3G serving and gateway support nodes, LTE (Long-Term Evolution) mobile management entities and serving gateways, WiMAX ASN gateways and IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) media gateways. Furthermore, the blade will also help improve the price/performance ratio of commercial functions in network data centers and server-class environments beyond telecommunications, such as network-centric military, aerospace, scientific experimentation and other data processing applications.

“With the release of Emerson’s ATCA-7360, OEMs and network operators have never been in a better position to utilize open-standard technology to handle significantly more transactions or subscribers per system, dramatically reducing cost per unit of their application,” said Rob Pettigrew, director of communications marketing, Embedded Computing, Emerson Network Power. “For example, we estimate that a single ATCA-7360 blade could replace up to eight previous generation ATCA server blades in a typical wireless radio network controller. By facilitating power management and scalable, improved performance per watt, this blade eases integration into legacy systems and helps to reduce the cost of cooling, ultimately lowering service providers’ operating costs while supporting energy efficiency initiatives.”

“The Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series has access to an unprecedented amount of aggregate bandwidth, especially in two-socket implementations, making it ideal for the performance and virtualization requirements of the most demanding communications, net-centric, security and large scale physics applications,” said Steve Price, director of marketing, Embedded and Communication Group of Intel. “Combined with 10 Gigabit Ethernet and multiple network and storage I/O connectivity, massive main memory capacity and flexible storage options in a single blade platform, Emerson’s ATCA-7360 boosts ATCA networking performance to new levels.”

Designed to comply with NEBS and ETSI specifications, the ATCA-7360 features two quad-core Intel® Xeon® L5518 (2.13 GHz) processors based on the Intel® Microarchitecture, codenamed “Nehalem,” and up to 80GB DDR3 main memory. Several rear transition module (RTM) variants are available to support different I/O configurations. The RTMs also provide hot-swappable hard disk capability for a flexible choice of storage options including various capacity enterprise class disks, a SATA disk with extended temperature range or a solid state disk and the blade also supports RAID 0/1 for external disk drives. Emerson’s ATCA-7360 can be configured with a variety of software offerings, from firmware-only to fully integrated and verified software operating environments including Red Hat RHEL 5.4, Wind River PNE LE 3.0 and Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008.

The ATCA-7360 is sampling now with worldwide general market availability expected in Q1 2010.

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. For more information on Emerson Network Power’s embedded computing products and services including ATCA®, MicroTCA®, CompactPCI®, VMEbus, industrial motherboards and OpenSAF® for original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators in the telecommunications, industrial, aerospace/defense and medical markets, visit www.EmersonNetworkPower.com/EmbeddedComputing. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion and Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.

Advantech has launched a full range of embedded products with low power Intel® Atom™ N450/D510 processors and high performance Core™ i7 Processors, with faster, intelligent multi-core technology that dynamically applies processing power where it’s needed most, deliver an incredible breakthrough in system performance and performance-per-watt. Advantech has taken advantage of Intel’s trendy technology to furnish a series of products from Computer On Modules, Single Board Computers to Industrial Motherboards that can meet multiple requirements such as fanless or compact systems. These high-end platforms provide targeted performance for multi-tasking and high-quality digital media solutions. They serve a wide range of applications that include: telecom, factory automation, military, medical, and gaming.

Desktop Platform with Intel® Q57/3450 Chipset and Core™ i7 Processors

• New Generation Architecture
• Leading Edge Computing Technology for Multi-Task Processing
• Advanced Integrated Graphics Core with High Flexibility
• Strong I/O Capability

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Mobile Platform with Intel® QM57 Chipset and Core™ i7 Processors

• New Generation Architecture
• Powerful Calculation Ability
• Multi-Display Solution
• High-Speed Calculation Ability
• Power-Efficiency

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Low Power Platform with Intel® Processors

• Next Generation 2-chip Atom™ solution
• Power-optimized Platform
• Dual-display Capability
• Expansion Flexibility

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Industry experts agree. By the year 2015, the internet will be radically transformed, with more than 15 billion intelligent, connected devices. What are you developing for the Embedded Internet? Show your support for this transformation! The first 100 eligible participants will receive a free t-shirt! Are you in?

How to join (and get your free t-shirt):

All you have to do is click on the present in Intel’s booth and enter your name and email address.

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Participants must be 18 years of are or older and possess a valid US or Canadian mailing address. To redeem shirt, Intel will contact the first 100 e-mail addresses submitted here to confirm eligibility, shirt size and mailing address. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Offer void where prohibited. Limited while supplies last.

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The SI-28 supports four independent HDMI outputs at up to 1080p display resolutions. Its ATi® E4690 GPU is equipped with 320 stream processor cores and 512MB of GDDR3 video memory. Combined with an AMD Athlon X2 (dual core) or X4 (quad core) CPU, the system packs extreme performance within its diminutive package.

For maximum configurability, the SI-28 is available with TV Tuner, WiFi and 3G wireless options via dual PCIe minicard interfaces. The comprehensive I/O set also includes four USB 2.0 ports, two COM ports, analog audio and an integrated Gigabit LAN interface. Storage is provided by an internal hard drive or solid state disk.

In the award winning Signature Book tradition, a segregated flow ventilation system prevents the accumulation of contaminants on the electronics, and dual redundant Maglev fans provides for worry free 24/7 operation over extended durations. Combined with an ultra slim 250mm (W) x 200mm (D) x 35mm (H) aluminum chassis, the Signature Book 2 is ideal for Digital Signage installations which demand a high level of performance, reliability and compactness.

SI-28 FEATURES

• Ultra slim (35mm) chassis designed for digital signage applications
• Onboard ATi Radeon™ E4690 Graphic Processor w/ 512MB of GDDR3 video memory
• Onboard ATi Radeon™ HD3200 Graphics Engine w/ 128MB of DDR3 Sideport buffer
• Onboard AMD Athlon™ X2 (or X4) Energy Efficient CPU
• Up to 4GB of Dual Channel DDR2 800MHz main memory
• Segregated-flow ventilation system - keeps electronics free of contaminants for reliability
• Integrated heat pipe assembly – efficient and dependable thermal management
• Professional Grade Chassis - all aluminum body shell for durability
• Low noise, dual redundant, Maglev bearing fans
• Five year product life cycle

About IBASE Technology

Founded in 2000, IBASE Technology (TASDAQ: 8050) is an ISO9001 certified company that specializes in the design, production, sales and marketing of industrial PC products. IBASE’s R&D team is composed of talented hardware and software engineers - 50% with over 10 years and 45% with 5 to 10 years of experience in their respective fields. Current product offerings from IBASE include various single board computers, Mini-ITX boards, industrial motherboards, ETX CPU modules, Embedded Systems, network appliance and digital surveillance systems for different applications in the gaming, entertainment, and automation, medical, military, network and security markets. IBASE also provides OEM/ODM services tailoring products to customers’ requirements. For more information, please visit www.ibase-usa.com

“The Intel Core i7 Processor provides outstanding performance that meets the requirements of the market segments Advantech serves,” said Franz Wei, vice president of Advantech. “We have taken advantage of such technology to furnish a series of products that can meet multiple requirements such as fanless or compact systems. We have confidence that the new Intel Core i7 processor-based series of Advantech products will stand out from the crowd.”

Utilizing the Intel Core i7 processor and Intel® QM57 Express chipset-based platform, Advantech developed its new series of embedded platforms in various form factors including Computer-On-Modules and Industrial Motherboards. Advantech’s COM-Express SOM-5788, with its rich graphical interface and powerful performance, is the most suitable solution for graphic intensive and dual-display applications. Advantech is also introducing its new Industrial Motherboard, the AIMB-270. It merges top performance with significant power savings within the Mini-ITX motherboard class.

“With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that dynamically applies processing power where it’s needed most, Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in system performance and performance-per-watt,” said Ryan Parker, director of marketing, Intel Embedded and Communications Group.

Advantech is also releasing four other industrial motherboard products based on Intel’s Core i7 processor. These include: Advantech’s Mini-ITX motherboard AIMB-280, MicroATX motherboard AIMB-580, ATX motherboard AIMB-780, and the PICMG 1.3 SBC PCE-5125. All of these products provide superb all-round performance, expandability, and versatility for a wide range of applications.

Advantech provides the most comprehensive range of embedded boards and multi OS support, including Windows 7, XPe, and Linux. Plus, Advantech’s intelligent software APIs (SUSI) are bundled with Advantech boards to facilitate application development. To find out about the new product range and Advantech’s innovative embedded services, please visit Advantech’s website at www.advantech.com, email us at: ECGInfo@advantech.com, or call toll free: 1-800-866-6008.

Advantech Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2395) –Founded in 1983, Advantech delivers visionary and trustworthy industrial computing solutions that empower businesses. We cooperate closely with solution partners to provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in diverse industries, offering products and solutions in three business categories: Embedded ePlatform, eServices & Applied Computing, and Industrial Automation groups. With more than 3,400 dedicated employees, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 39 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. Advantech is a Premier Member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, a community of embedded developers and solution providers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com )

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Advantech is a Premier Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a community of embedded and communications developers and solution providers.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Avnet Technology Solutions, the solutions distribution leader and operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it received Advantech’s Global Partner of the Year Award for superior sales performance and unique solutions services. Michael Gaeta, vice president of supplier management, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas, Embedded Solutions group, accepted the award on Avnet’s behalf at the recent 2009 Advantech World Partner Conference in Suzhou, China.

“This important award from Advantech recognizes Avnet’s industry-leading integration, focused customer service and time-to-market standards,” said Larry Fulop, vice president and general manager, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas, Embedded Solutions group. “Avnet’s solutions-driven approach to customer engagement continues to be validated when we are honored by a key partner like Advantech.”

Started in 2001, Advantech’s annual conference publicly recognizes partners that, in a single year, exceed their sales goals and demonstrate continued growth in specific vertical markets. When selecting its Global Partner of the Year award recipient, performance results of all partners’ dedicated sales teams are evaluated — including innovative marketing programs (online and traditional), customer engagement activities and quality of services.

“Avnet is Advantech’s largest global distributor and its most significant partner,” said Ween Niu, general manager, Advantech, North America. “We conduct a tremendous amount of business with Avnet. They are a true partner for us with their unique co-marketing and co-selling approach.”

Advantech has been an innovator in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms since 1983. It offers comprehensive system integration hardware, software, customer-centric design services, global logistics support and an industry-leading front and back office e-business infrastructure. Avnet has been a franchised Advantech distributor since 2001.

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About Avnet Technology Solutions

Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For fiscal year 2009, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated US $7.04 billion in annual revenue. The group’s Web site is www.ats.avnet.com.

About Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 27, 2009, Avnet generated revenue of $16.23 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

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