LONDON, May 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusionex, a
multi-award winning software provider listed on the London Stock
Exchange which specialises in Analytics and Big Data, and Avnet, a
fortune 500 group listed on the New York Stock Exchange, have
commenced a significant technology partnership to make Fusionex
GIANT more accessible to organisations across the globe. Through
this strategic partnership which forms part of Fusionex's partner
channel network, Avnet is able to leverage of Fusionex's expertise
and know-how particularly in the field of business intelligence
(BI), analytics and Big Data. In turn, Fusionex will be able to
leverage on Avnet's vast distribution network, with Avnet committed
to promote and resell Fusionex GIANT.
Avnet is one of the largest distributors of computer products
serving customers globally and hence provides a vital link in the
technology supply chain. In addition to its core distribution
services, Avnet brings a breadth and depth of service
capabilities, including device programming, computer system
configuration and integration, and technical seminars. Its business
encompasses more than 700 suppliers and more than 100,000 customers
worldwide.
This partnership will see a jointly beneficial approach where
both parties will be able to bundle their respective products and
packages, thus eliminating the need for quality assurance where end
users are concerned, providing them with the peace of mind that the
bundled package product including hardware would be jointly
certified by Fusionex and Avnet.
"We see an immense explosion of interest in Big Data in
ASEAN lately. With Fusionex's established branding and strong
reputation in this region coupled with its pedigree in the big data
analytics arena, we firmly believe that Fusionex is best placed to
exploit the massive Big Data opportunities, especially in the
rapidly growing Asia Pacific
market," said Chiew Yue
Lam, GM for Avnet. "We are very excited and we
are confident that this partnership will prove to be a powerhouse
in ASEAN that reaches out to a wider audience."
"Avnet is a world renowned and a key distributor that we
work with, and this partnership strengthens our relationship and
brings forth a new era," said Elwin
Lim, Fusionex Vice President. "Through this strategic
partnership, we see a multiplying effect that will benefit both
parties in a synergistic manner; but more importantly, we see the
entire user experience for GIANT will be simplified through the
bundling of our software and Avnet's products to allow for seamless
integration and certification."
About Avnet
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one
of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer
products and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet
accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading
technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing
cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2012, Avnet generated revenue
of $25.7 billion.
For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
About Fusionex
Fusionex (LSE: FXI) is a multi-award winning provider of
enterprise business software through its Big Data Analytics
(GIANT), Business Intelligence (BI) and core transactional engine
(CTE) products. Committed to its clients' success, Fusionex helps
its clients manage and derive value from their data through
innovative products and solutions. Fusionex's products and
solutions are ideal for companies seeking high performance,
superior level yet user-friendly and intuitive solutions.
Fusionex's flagship Big Data product GIANT is a modern big data
analytics product that helps organisations simplify the entire Big
Data experience, affording customers to process structured, semi
structured and unstructured data across virtually any hardware and
any device in an optimised, efficient and user-friendly manner.
To learn more about Fusionex,
visit www.fusionex-international.com.