Tech Data Named Microsoft OEM Distributor of the Year

Tech Data Corporation (NasdaqGS: TECD) today announced the Company was awarded United States Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Distributor of the Year by Microsoft. The award was presented as part of the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles, California on July 13, 2011. As one of seven authorized distributors of Microsoft OEM products, Tech Data accounted for nearly half of the channel market share in 2011.

"Tech Data is honored to receive this award from Microsoft,” said Greg Parsonson, Vice President of Product Marketing, Client Systems for Tech Data. “This award reflects the dedication of Tech Data’s Client Systems Solutions team, in partnership with Microsoft, to provide resellers with complete solutions for their end-users. We look forward to continuing to grow our partnership with Microsoft in the channel.”

Targeting both value-added resellers (VAR) and small- to medium-sized business (SMB) focused resellers, Tech Data’s Client Systems Solutions program provides complete solutions for its customers. The program offers a broad range of products, including desktops, notebooks, netbooks, thin clients, tablets, and workstations, along with the software and peripheral products necessary for resellers to market complete solutions. As part of its strategic marketing program and partnership with Microsoft, Tech Data offers Microsoft Office 2010 to resellers at the point of sale of any notebook, desktop, tablet, or netbook.

“Microsoft is pleased to recognize Tech Data as OEM Distributor of the Year in the United States,” said Eddie O’Brien, Vice President Microsoft OEM. “Through its continued support of Microsoft’s OEM offering, along with a proven team and an exceptional dedication to customer service, Tech Data continues to be a valuable partner in the channel for Microsoft.”

About Tech Data

Tech Data Corporation is one of the world’s largest wholesale distributors of technology products. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value added services enable 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to efficiently and cost effectively support the diverse technology needs of end users. Tech Data generated $24.4 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, and is ranked 109th on the Fortune 500^®. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.