Company’s end-to-end portfolio will be delivered to strategic verticals through Tech Data’s network of resellers
Imagine Communications, a market share leader of software and networking solutions serving the global media broadcast and service provider markets, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD), one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Through this joint effort, Tech Data will distribute Imagine Communications’ end-to-end portfolio to its North American network of resellers including strategic key verticals, with the intention to expand internationally.
“We are excited about our newly fostered distribution agreement with Tech Data, bringing the latest in IP, Cloud, Digital Signage and TV Everywhere innovation to a broader range of channel partners and vertical markets,“ said Charlie Vogt, CEO of Imagine Communications. “Through its expansive global network, established channels and position at the center of the supply chain, Tech Data will enable us to more effectively and efficiently reach our target verticals; broadcasters, service providers, education, healthcare, retail and government. We are confident that this partnership will drive increased economies of scale and scope to better support our customers around the world.”
The agreement gives Tech Data’s channel of solution providers access to Imagine Communications’ comprehensive Enterprise Business Software, Playout Automation and Networking solutions, with a focus on routing, signaling, processing, compression, digital signage, and test and measurement products. Tech Data provides a broad range of logistics capabilities and value-added services that enable technology manufacturers and resellers to more quickly sell, deliver and deploy Imagine Communications’ products.
“Imagine Communications provides our channel of resellers with best-in-class solutions, and we are excited about the partnership,” said Joe Quaglia, president, the Americas at Tech Data. “Every day, resellers around the world depend on Tech Data to help cost-effectively meet the needs of end users of all sizes, including small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies and consumers. This partnership gives our vertical resellers a competitive edge as they look to capitalize on new market opportunities.”
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关于想象通信
想象通信公司（Imagine Communications）通过变革性创新为媒体和娱乐行业赋能。世界各地的广播公司、网络、视频服务提供商和企业每天都依靠我们优化的、面向未来的多屏视频和收入支持解决方案来支持他们的关键任务运营。如今，全球近一半的视频频道都在使用我们的产品，我们的软件解决方案推动了全球近三分之一的广告收入。通过不断创新，我们正在提供业界最先进的 IP、云功能、软件定义网络和工作流程解决方案。访问 www.imaginecommunications.com了解更多信息，并在 Twitter 上关注我们 @imagine_comms.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 115,000 resellers to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users in more than 100 countries. Tech Data generated $26.8 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014. It is ranked No. 119 on the Fortune 500® and one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies.” To learn more, visit www.techdata.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.