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September 20, 2011 - Avnet Embedded Adds Ultra-Small Form Factor Components from AOpen to Americas Offering

PHOENIX -- Avnet Embedded Americas, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it will now offer AOpen's line of digital signage media players and ultra-small form factor (uSFF) components to its customers. This distribution agreement expands upon an existing, pan-European agreement between the two companies and offers Avnet's customers access to AOpen's unique mobile on desktop (MoDT) technology. To receive more information about AOpen's entire product line, contact your Avnet sales representative or visit www.avnetexpress.com.

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AOpen's unique uSFF Digital Engine® series is one of the world's smallest semi-industrial media players. Its versatile and rugged design can be customized to be used in products ranging from kiosks and medical care facilities, to gaming applications, flight information systems and more. AOpen's all-in-one solutions are feature-packed with various display sizes, dust and water resistant front panels, and pre-bundled, easy-to-use software. AOpen uSFF Digital Engine® and XC mini media player solutions support the latest cutting edge technologies such as Intel second- generation Core series processors, Intel WiDi technology that shares full 1080p high definition content wirelessly, and USB 3.0 technologies. All of AOpen's products meet qualifications for medical and defense/aerospace applications. For long term applications, AOpen's solutions can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offer optional guarantees for several years.

"We are pleased to partner with Avnet to provide our professional digital signage solutions," said Dale Tsai, president of AOpen America. "I strongly believe the partnership will benefit our customers in helping develop more solution-centric technology or services that fulfill the global market demand."

"Adding AOpen to our Americas offering provides our customers with an energy-efficient, cost-effective MoDT platform — flexible enough to adapt to a multitude of customized applications," said Chuck Kostalnick, senior vice president of Avnet Embedded Americas. "As we expand our product offering, Avnet Embedded also adds strength to our integration capabilities and the breadth of solutions we offer to help propel our customers' designs forward."

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About AOpen
AOpen, Inc., a pioneer in the ultra-small form-factor (uSFF) industry, has cultivated a sophisticated ecosystem of premium solution providers along with distribution channels. The company has built a strong reputation as a digital signage specialist and works closely with its alliance partners, who are available to consult and assist on a per-project basis. The alliance force simplifies the process of bringing digital signage to market. Please visit us at usa.aopen.com.

About Avnet Electronics Marketing
Avnet Electronics Marketing is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. that serves electronic original equipment manufacturers (EOEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers in more than 70 countries, distributing electronic components from leading manufacturers and providing associated design-chain and supply-chain services. The group's website is located at www.em.avnet.com.

About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 2, 2011, Avnet generated revenue of $26.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

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Bethany Helvie, 480-643-7183
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