ASBIS strikes an agreement with Super Micro Computer, Inc.
February 2013, Dubai (UAE)– ASBISC Enterprises Plc. (WSE: ASB), an expert in the distribution of IT products in EMEA emerging markets, has signed a distribution agreement with Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing. Under the terms of the agreement, ASBIS is now authorized to distribute all Supermicro products including servers, motherboards, chassis, and accessories that will be available to ASBIS’ channel partners in Middle East and North Africa.
“ASBIS is forever linked to sustainability and is focused on developing of the partnership with the experienced and reputable IT manufacturers as Supermicro. We share the key priorities of Supermicro business rested on quality, reliability, efficiency and environmental leadership and we have a strong belief that they will be of great value among our customers in the MENA region”, said Laurent Journoud, Executive Vice-President for New Business Development at ASBISC Enterprises PLC.
“Supermicro is proud to partner with ASBIS appreciating its IT distribution leadership, reach, and customer support practices. Our partnership with ASBIS will help our company to expand into the markets in Middle East and North Africa; and furthermore it is a chance to consolidate the advantages of both parties of the agreement in order to meet demands of tomorrow's data-driven business world”, said Ignacio Rodriguez Andonaegui, Regional Director EMEA at Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green" initiative. From motherboards and power supplies designed with the latest high-efficiency components to intelligent power management and cooling subsystems, Supermicro proposes the energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. being one of the market's leading single-source providers of x86 server products that offers its comprehensive catalog of server-specific products ranges from individual server components to complete server systems. These components include motherboards, heatsinks, cables, chassis, power supplies, and add-on cards, for building server systems. The server systems and components of Super Micro Computer, Inc. cover an enormous array, from single-processor entry-level models to 8-way high-end systems and standalone pedestals to rack-optimized servers, totaling thousands of combinations of complete server models.
About ASBIS
ASBISc Enterprises PLC (WSE: ASB) is based in Cyprus and specializes in the distribution of IT products from worldwide leading manufacturers such as Intel, AMD, Seagate, Samsung, Microsoft, Apple, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, Lenovo and Hitachi. The company has own subsidiaries in 29 countries, more than 1,240 employees and 26,000 active customers in over 85 countries worldwide, and its revenue reached US$ 1,48 billion in 2011. For more information visit the company's website at www.asbis.com.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. or Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and innovation, is a premier provider of end-to-end green computing solutions for Enterprise IT, Datacenter, Cloud Computing, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Supermicro employs approximately 1,300 people worldwide. The company has been profitable every year since inception and has annual sales reaching $1 billion. Products are sold through major distribution channels including VARs, SIs and OEMs worldwide, as well as through its direct sales force. Operations centers are located in Silicon Valley, the Netherlands, and a new 1 million+ square foot Science & Technology Park and advanced integration facility in Taiwan. For more information, visit www.supermicro.com.