CRN Q&A - Avnet Technology Solutions

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Find out what makes Avnet stand out from the crowd in the cutthroat distribution space

CRN editor Sara Yirrell is joined by Wayne Gratton, technology director at Avnet Technology Solutions and Ben Abrahams, divisional leader services at the distribution giant.

In this short video, commissioned by Avnet, hear first-hand how Avnet sees a distributor's role in the channel, why the term broadliner is outdated and what it feels sets it apart from the competition. 

Avnet's views on cloud computing also come under the microscope.

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