SWANN ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH INGRAM MICRO FOR AUSTRALIA


April 2, 2007

Swann Communications and Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the world’s largest technology distributor, have announced a significant partnership for the Australian market.

“We look forward to better serving the needs of our existing Australian resellers and end-users and to growing our business through Ingram Micro's extensive network of retail and business to business customers. Swann is sure that this new distribution agreement with Ingram Micro will be a huge success," said Mr Stuart Burtenshaw, Australian Sales Manager, Swann Communications.

Swann is a global leader in security monitoring solutions and I.T. peripherals targeting consumers through retail channels. Swann sustained growth and success has been based on designing and developing surveillance technology that is innovative yet cost effective.

The company’s products are mainly do-it-yourself (DIY) with easy-to-follow ‘plug-and-play’ instructions, full after-sale technical support and retail-friendly product packaging aimed at home, office and small-to-medium retail users.

For customers needing more high-tech solutions, Swann is at the forefront of the latest international trends including wireless connectivity, professional quality CCTV cameras with infra-red night vision, digital video recording with motion detection and networkability, web surveillance and remote notification.

Swann serves 70 major blue-chip retailers with a combined total of over 20,000 outlets. It is anticipated that Ingram Micro will assist Swann to expand in the Australian market, at a cost effective and achievable rate.

"Taking on the distribution of Swann is a fantastic opportunity for Ingram Micro. CCTV Security is an emerging retail category and Swann is the Global Leader in this market. We are very excited to be able to represent this specialist vendor and expand our reseller and customers base in this specialist market” said Mathew Sanderson, Director of Products, Ingram Micro.


About Swann Communications

Swann Communications is a global leader in security monitoring solutions and I.T. peripherals targeting consumers through retail channels. Swann’s sustained growth and success has been based on designing and developing surveillance technology that is innovative yet cost effective.

Swann was founded in 1988 by David Swann in Melbourne and now has offices in Australia, the USA, and Hong Kong with global distribution through partners in the UK, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, and is now in over 40 countries. For more information, visit www.swann.com.au.

 

About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is the largest wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services within Australia and internationally. We provide a broad range of 25,000 technology products, serving the needs of Australia’s IT market, including: networking, PC systems, notebooks, servers, peripherals, printers, software, storage, components, and telecommunications.

Ingram Micro aims to be the best distributor in Australia by working with over 100 vendors and 10,000 resellers to increase their returns by delivering more solutions, backed by more support. We provide our partners with valuable insights into the market and new technologies, and offer world class warehouse management systems aimed at boosting reseller efficiency. For more information, visit www.ingrammicro.com.au.

 

Media Contacts:

Cassandra Sten
Marcoms
Ingram Micro Pty Ltd
Phone: +612 9381 6288
Fax: +612 9381 6449
Email: Cassandra,Sten@ingrammicro.com.au

Stuart Burtenshaw
Australian Sales Manager
Swann Communications
Phone: +612 8883 4951
Fax: +612 8883 4952
Mobile: 0425 22 11 31
Email: stuart@swann.com.au

 


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