Enterprise Wireless LAN Security & WLAN Monitoring

Avnet and Motorola to Deliver Wireless LAN Security and Operational Support Solutions

Expanded relationship enables solution providers and VARs to deliver complete enterprise mobility solutions with wireless network security

Tempe, Ariz. – April 29, 2009 – Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced it is building on its existing relationship with Motorola to deliver solutions for securing the wireless enterprise with advanced wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS). Avnet and Motorola will collaborate to bring Motorola’s industry-leading AirDefense suite of products to solution providers and value-added resellers (VARs) in the United States and Canada, enabling them to deliver secure wireless local area networks (WLANs) regardless of WLAN infrastructure.

Motorola’s AirDefense solution is designed to provide comprehensive wireless protection, regardless of location. The system delivers centralized visibility and control of the enterprise air space, as well as mobile wireless devices. It actively guards the enterprise infrastructure against wireless threats and extends this protection to mobile laptops, even when devices are outside the secure enterprise perimeter. In addition, the system can be used for centralized policy enforcement and compliance management.

“From mobility products to networking security solutions, Avnet is looking at the full array of hardware, software and services needed to meet the needs of the truly wireless enterprise,” said Gavin Miller, vice president and general manager of Technology Infrastructure Solutions, Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. “Motorola AirDefense products will play a significant role in helping our partners secure their customers’ wireless environments and meet regulatory requirements.”

Avnet will help its partners quickly ramp up and break into new markets with enablement tools and services that include:

“As a national leader in information security solutions, integration, and professional and managed services, FishNet Security prides itself on delivering all elements required to ensure the integrity and security of our customers’ most precious asset — their data and intellectual property, “ said Gary Fish, founder and CEO of FishNet Security, Inc. “By adding Motorola AirDefense products to its extensive line of mobility and network security solutions, Avnet has given FishNet a ‘one-stop shopping experience’ that saves us time and money.”

“Wireless security is of utmost importance to our customers, particularly those in the government and public safety sectors,” said Scott Weisenburger, president of Creative Communications, a leading reseller of two-way radios. “We look forward to expanding our mobility and networking security business with Avnet to include AirDefense products.”

About Avnet Technology Solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For fiscal year 2008, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated US $7.6 billion in annual revenue. The group’s Web site is www.ats.avnet.com.

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2008, Avnet generated revenue of $17.95 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

Media Contacts:
Marcia Chapman
Brodeur Partners, for Avnet
mchapman@brodeur.com
(602) 224-4047