Avnet Embedded, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet Inc. (NYSE: AVT), Phoenix, AZ, has launched its new Rorke Global Solutions business unit, headed by Chuck Kostalnick, senior vice president of Avnet Embedded. The new unit will deliver solutions that meld hardware, software and services in support of the unique business requirements of OEMs, independent software vendors and channel partners.
The services available from Rorke Global Solutions align with each stage of the customer’s product lifecycle, addressing a variety of business needs including engineering, assembling, logistics, supply chain, premise, connectivity, financing, and asset recovery services.
Rorke Global Solutions includes a newly formed solutions-focused sales and consulting group, to be led by Avnet veteran Scott MacDonald. MacDonald, who has served as an Avnet area vice president for eight years, will now serve as vice president of sales and market solutions for the new group.