May 23, 2006 - Avnet Honored by AMD as 2005 Global Distributor of the Year and AMD

Retains Number One Global Distribution Market Share Position for Third Year in a Row

PHOENIX –- Avnet Computing Components, the channel's leading source globally for AMD technology, was recently recognized as AMD’s (NYSE:AMD) top-performing global distributor for 2005. This marks the third consecutive year that Avnet achieved the number one global distribution market share position for AMD products in America, Asia Pacific and Europe. Focusing on complete white-box solutions, Avnet has maintained this industry leadership position by creating growth opportunities around AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), systems builders and value-added resellers (VARs).

“In 2005, 64-bit solutions became a part of mainstream power computing,” said Jaideep Malhotra, vice president of Avnet Computing Components, Asia Pacific. “AMD’s leading technology has helped our customers offer cost-effective solutions and gain a competitive edge, especially in emerging Asia markets where Avnet is making new investments. It’s a winning combination that is driving growth for our customers, Avnet and AMD.”

Avnet takes a solutions-based approach to developing customized products based on the AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture for white-box servers and workstations, and the AMD Athlon 64 processor for white-box desktops and notebooks. In addition, in each region Avnet has partnered with a variety of leading manufacturers to provide complementary products. Complementary suppliers vary by region and include ASUS, Dataram, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Kingston, Micron, Newisys, Seagate, Supermicro, Tyan, and Uniwide. All components are available as a kit for partners to assemble themselves or as a fully integrated solution.

“Our 34-year relationship with Avnet has never been stronger,” said Pierre-Yves Ferrard, corporate vice president, Worldwide Channel Sales & Marketing at AMD. “We appreciate Avnet’s support in helping to generate demand for the award-winning AMD64 family of processors. Avnet mirrors AMD’s customer-centric focus and has put a set of distribution services in place that makes it easy for its customer to deploy AMD processors with outstanding performance-per-watt-per-dollar.”

About Avnet Computing Components, Asia Pacific
Avnet Computing Components, Asia Pacific is part of the Avnet Technology Solutions operating group of Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT). The technology channel's No. 1 source globally for current and next-generation AMD technology, Avnet Computing Components provides cost-effective AMD processor-based desktop, notebook and server solutions and complementary components for value-added resellers, system builders and OEMs. For more information, please visit www.acc.avnet.com.
 
Avnet enables success from the center of the technology industry, providing cost-effective services and solutions vital to a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and 300 suppliers. The company markets, distributes and adds value to a wide variety of electronic components, enterprise computer products and embedded subsystems. Through its premier market position, Avnet brings a breadth and depth of capabilities that help its trading partners accelerate growth and realize cost efficiencies. For fiscal year ended July 2, 2005, Avnet and the recently acquired Memec (closed July 5, 2005) generated combined revenue in excess of $13 billion in the past year through sales in approximately 70 countries. Visit www.avnet.com/.

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For more information about Avnet Computing Components, Asia Pacific, please contact:

Peggy Lee
Tel : (852) 2176 5386
Email : peggy.lee@avnet.com