Avnet gets Juniper Networks distributor of the year award

Avnet Technology Solutions has been named Juniper Distributor of the Year 2014 at the latest Juniper Networks UK & Ireland Partner Summit.

The accolade was awarded to Avnet in recognition of its “revenue growth, supported by well executed marketing initiatives and its skilled technical team”.

Phil Soane, business unit director for security and networking at Avnet Technology Solutions UK, said: “Over the past 12 months we have seen significant year-on-year growth of our Juniper business. In particular, we have worked with business partners to maximise new opportunities in the security portfolio.

“Being named Distributor of the Year reflects the growing success of our partnership with Juniper Networks and is a great basis for going forward into 2015.”

Vanita Ashley, distribution manager for UK and Ireland at Juniper Networks, said: “Avnet complements our offering by supporting resellers with expert knowledge, commercial acumen and marketing know-how, through every part of the sales cycle.

“This was a well-deserved award for a talented team of committed professionals and we look forward to our mutual success in the future.”

Antony Savvas

York, UK-based Antony Savvas has been a technology journalist for 25 years and has expertise in all major areas of enterprise and consumer IT. He has worked for a number of leading technology magazines and websites and his work is syndicated across the internet. He also undertakes corporate work for some of the world's leading technology companies.