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Phoenix, AZ-based electronics distributor Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) has agreed to acquire the Tallard Technologies companies, part of Itautec S.A. - Grupo Itautec. Tallard is a distributor focused on Latin America. From its headquarters in Miami, FL, Tallard distributes servers, software, peripherals, convergence equipment and enterprise integration services directed toward resellers, solution providers and systems integrators.
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"This acquisition further supports our strategy to expand our distribution of data center products into high-growth markets in Latin America. Building on our recently announced agreement to acquire Bell Microproducts, which also has a presence in Latin America, the addition of Tallard will add scale and scope in this growing region," said Phil Gallagher, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Global.
Tallard provides services in 30 countries throughout Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico and Venezuela. Its line card includes a portfolio of IT infrastructure products from vendors including Apple, Avaya, IBM, NetApp and Novell. For calendar year 2009, Tallard had revenues of $250 million.
"This acquisition complements our focus on the data center and adds new suppliers that enhance our security and unified communications offerings in the region," said Jeff Bawol, president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas.
The operations of Tallard Technologies will be integrated into Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas.
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