Tempe, Ariz.-based Avnet Technology Solutions, a global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet Inc., has introduced Avnet Cloud Solutions, 
a dedicated team focused on off-premise cloud solutions for VARs, MSPs, and ISV partners in the United States and Canada. The Avnet Cloud Solutions team is developing a portfolio of integrated and packaged offerings designed to be delivered on an annuity basis by partners, minimizing their development costs and fostering repeatability.
Initially, Avnet will focus on high-demand solutions best suited for off-premise cloud delivery. This includes offerings for partners in workload categories such as productivity and collaboration; backup and disaster recovery; test and development; security; application hosting and management; remote management and monitoring; and Data-Center-as-a-Service.
Avnet has also entered into a strategic alliance with Savvis to deliver cloud and managed services solutions to channel partners in the United States and Canada. More details about Avnet Cloud Solutions are available at www.avnetcloudready.com.
