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Pioneer-Standard Electronics to Distribute Microsoft
Windows CE(TM) and Windows(R) NT Embedded 4.0 Operating Systems
Agreement Provides Pioneer Customers New Solutions for Embedded Systems Development
CLEVELAND, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc.(Nasdaq: PIOS - news) today announced the
latest addition to its distribution agreement with Microsoft Corporation. Under the terms of this new agreement,
Pioneer-Standard will distribute Windows CE(TM) and Windows NT Embedded 4.0 operating systems and development kits
to OEMs, while teaming with system integrators to bring engineering services to the development community.
Pioneer-Standard has been an industrial distributor for Microsoft embedded operating systems since 1994, when it signed its
first agreement to distribute the company's Windows Embedded operating systems. Pioneer-Standard distributes Microsoft OS
products through its two business units, Industrial Electronics and Computer Systems Divisions.
``Pioneer-Standard's newest agreement with Microsoft builds on our technical expertise in embedded systems development
and our strength as a demand creator for these products,' said Tom Pitera, President, Industrial Electronics Division,
Pioneer-Standard. ``This agreement creates growth potential for both Pioneer-Standard and Microsoft, as we provide an
end-to-end solution with world class components, software and value-added services.'
According to Bob Bailey, Senior Vice President, Computer Systems Division, ``The fact that Microsoft selected
Pioneer-Standard as a premier channel partner for Windows CE and Windows NT Embedded operating systems is a credit to
our strong, diverse customer base and to our ability to sell market-leading solutions.'
Pioneer-Standard has deployed dedicated personnel and resources, including sales and technical teams, to provide focused
support on both Windows CE and Windows NT Embedded systems. In addition, the company's network of branch locations
throughout North America and a broad array of value-added services ensure highly efficient distribution.
``Pioneer-Standard brings significant expertise in selling embedded operating systems,' said Ron Hosogi, director, Microsoft
Embedded Systems Group. ``Pioneer-Standard customers are the real beneficiaries from this agreement as they are able to
build cost efficient, flexible solutions using industry leading Windows CE and Windows NT Embedded technologies.'
Pioneer-Standard is an international distributor of electronic components and computer systems, with revenues of $2.3 billion.
Pioneer-Standard's Industrial Electronics Division provides a comprehensive offering of semiconductors, ICs, embedded
computing solutions, passive components, interconnects, electromechanical products, power products and more. The
company's Computer Systems Division is one of the largest distributors of mid- range computer solutions, selling through its
distribution arm, KeyLink Systems, and its Corporate Accounts Group. Pioneer-Standard has operations throughout North
America, and worldwide distribution to Asia and Europe through its equity investments in World Peace Industrial Co., Ltd.
(WPI), headquartered in Taiwan, and Eurodis Electron PLC, headquartered in the U.K. Additional information about Pioneer
and its global operations can be found at www.pios.com.
For more information contact: Laura Bond Williams
Springbok Technologies
512-615-1611
lbwilliams@springbok.com
Jeff Kenyon
Corporate Director, Communications
Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc.
440-498-6545
kenyonj@pios.com |
