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U.S.Robotics applauds UAE-based distribution partners

U.S.Robotics, the world's leading manufacturer of Internet connectivity solutions for small to medium businesses and home users today said that its UAE-based distributors, Tech Data and Aptec Gulf have topped the performance list of its Middle East distribution channel for the first half of this year.

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 30 - 2003 at 10:36
  • PRESS RELEASE


From right to left: Yusuf Syed, Regional Manager, USR, Sumit Kumar, product manager at Aptec Gulf and  Ahmed Al-Azzawi, Business Unit Manager PCs and Networking for Tech Data.
From right to left: Yusuf Syed, Regional Manager, USR, Sumit Kumar, product manager at Aptec Gulf and Ahmed Al-Azzawi, Business Unit Manager PCs and Networking for Tech Data.

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During its Quarterly Distributors' Meeting, Yusuf Syed, Regional Manager, USR, unveiled the quarterly results of the company's distribution partners where Tech Data FZ-LLC and Aptec Gulf ranked first and second respectively.

In both quarters of the first half of the year 2003, Tech Data FZ LLC maintained the top notch, followed by Aptec Gulf. Ahmed Al-Azzawi, Business Unit Manager PCs and Networking for Tech Data said:, 'U.S. Robotics brings to the channel a very attractive trading formula: advanced and trusted technology at the right price. Our analogue modem business with U.S.Robotics continued its steady growth, while broadband Internet access technologies and wireless U.S. Robotics product lines have opened up new business opportunities for us as well as the reseller channel alike.'

Sumit Kumar, product manager at Aptec Gulf said: 'U.S.Robotics have managed to level up the technology trading field in the Middle East. A carefully designed product roadmap that fuels Internet connectivity trends in this region, coupled with an understanding of the distribution business and resellers business needs, have all contributed to our commitment to the U.S.Robotics brand. We look forward for the next half of the year.'

Yusuf Syed, regional sales manager for U.S.Robotics said: 'The results that our distribution partners have achieved in the first half of this year show that the industry has reached advanced maturity levels that match more developed markets around the world. Despite the slow start of this year, and the challenges that confronted the technology industry, our UAE-based distribution partners have quickly and efficiently responded to our marketing schemes, and managed to drive the U.S.Robotics business growth to very high and competitive levels.'




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About Tech Data FZ-LLC
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 117th on the Fortune 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 100,000 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 award-winning electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $15.7 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2003.

Tech Data FZ-LLC is the largest trade-only distributor of computer hardware, software and services for MENA (Middle-east and north Africa region). Tech Data's main office is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with warehouse and logistics operations are in Dubai, Jebel Ali & Bahrain Airport Free Zone.

About Aptec Gulf
Aptec is the leading distributor of IT and telecommunications products in the Middle East, Africa and some parts of Europe. The company has 8 subsidiaries with offices in the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Kuwait and Africa. Aptec is focused on trade only distribution of the top industry brands including networking products from 3Com, D-Link and U.S. Robotics; software products from Computer Associates, Microsoft, Network Associates and Symantec; hardware products from Acer, APC, ATI, Compaq, Epson, Fujitsu Siemens, HP, IBM, Infosec UPS system, Intel, and StorageTek; components products from BenQ, Cyber Drive, Epox, MSI, Sapphire & Via. As for mobile phone products, Aptec represents Nokia and Sony

Ericsson on both the trade and end user level in the UAE. Aptec's regional penetration and its value added services in the form of warranty centers and training centers makes it the largest and fastest growing distributor in the region. The company has invested heavily in the automation of its order processing systems and warehouses and through its advanced B2B e-commerce system called Aptec-Online.

About U.S. Robotics
For three decades, U.S. Robotics has been the world's leader in Internet access, delivering the highest quality and most innovative modems available. Since re-emerging as an independent company, U.S. Robotics has extended its leadership role in Internet access and connectivity, providing wireless networking products for homes and small offices, DSL modems for broadband access and wireless Internet devices.

The company is partnering with key industry players and new technology providers to bring consumers connectivity solutions through its extensive worldwide distribution channel. U.S. Robotics is committed to ensuring the quality, reliability and ease of use consumers have learned to expect from a leading company.
U.S. Robotics is privately held and headquartered in the Chicago area. For further information regarding the company and its products, please visit the Web site at www.usr.com.

U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark of U.S. Robotics Corporation. All rights reserved. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. © 2003 U.S. Robotics Corporation.
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Wednesday, July 30 - 2003 at 10:36 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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