SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (NASDAQ:
CLRO), a global provider of audio visual communication solutions,
today announced a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc.,
(NYSE: IM). Under the terms of the agreement, Ingram Micro will
distribute ClearOne's new line of software-based video conferencing
solutions and its USB, analog and VoIP conference phones to
authorized technology resellers in the U.S.
"As the IT / AV industries continue to converge, Ingram Micro is
well positioned to help us identify new business opportunities and
drive greater growth within the U.S. reseller community," said
Chris Wildfoerster, ClearOne's Vice
President of Sales Unified Communications. "Ingram Micro is a
single-source distributor that offers channel partners access to a
complete suite of complementary solutions and services, as well as
expertise and reach within vertical markets. Together with Ingram
Micro, we will expand market awareness and sales of ClearOne video
and audio solutions into new channels."
ClearOne's new COLLABORATE™ software-based video
conferencing solutions bring together its industry-leading audio
with its new cutting-edge video technology for complete,
audio-visual collaboration solutions, spanning desktop
applications, room systems, infrastructure and management.
For voice, the CHAT® and MAX® lines represent a full range of
applications from the new, personal USB headphones to portable,
USB-powered personal conferencing, to analog and VoIP tabletop
solutions — all based on ClearOne's legacy audio processing
quality.
"The addition of ClearOne to Ingram Micro's growing portfolio of
audio and video collaboration offerings further increases our
ability to provide our channel partners with industry-leading
unified communications solutions and services," said Kevin Prewett, senior director, vendor
management, Ingram Micro U.S. "Unified communications is a growing
marketplace for our channel partners and an area in which Ingram
Micro continues to invest in the support, technology and resources
our channel partners need to build and grow a successful unified
communications practice."
About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global company that designs, develops and sells
conferencing, collaboration, streaming and digital signage
solutions for audio visual communications. The performance and
simplicity of its comprehensive solutions enhance the quality of
life. ClearOne products are designed for business and residential
use, offering unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability
and scalability. More information about the company can be found at
www.clearone.com.
About Ingram Micro
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro
creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and
resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics,
technical and financial support, managed and cloud-based services,
and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only
global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six
continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT
products and services. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
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Brent Johnson
Senior Mgr. Corporate Marketing (ClearOne)
801.303.3577
brent.johnson@clearone.com
Marie Rourke
WhiteFox Marketing (for Ingram Micro)
714.292.2199
marie@whitefoxpr.com
SOURCE ClearOne