More Than $30,000 in College Scholarships Up for Grabs at The Avnet Tech Games

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., has announced that registration is now open for the 11th Annual Avnet Tech Games. College students around the state of Arizona are encouraged to team up and enter the STEM-based competition featuring real-world technology challenges resulting in college scholarships. The Avnet Tech Games competition will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at The University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz. More information can be found at www.avnettechgames.com.

“In its 11th year, the Avnet Tech Games has been revitalized and offers new STEM-based challenges focused on the emerging technologies that support the Internet of Things,” said Joal Redmond, vice president of public relations, Avnet, Inc. “Not only are the Avnet Tech Games a great way to showcase the IT talent of Arizona’s students, but it’s also an opportunity for students to network with executives from leading tech companies and get advice on how to land a job after graduation.”

Over the years Avnet has awarded approximately $330,000 in scholarships and faculty honorariums to students and professors from nearly every college in the state. This year, the Avnet Tech Games features three new competitive games focused on data interpretation, sensors and security, in addition to six returning games.

To see the full list of games, visit www.avnettechgames.com.

Students participating in the Avnet Tech Games will have the opportunity to network with Avnet executives, as well as event sponsors and business leaders from companies such as Cisco, CDW, Hewlett Packard, Logicalis, NetApp, NXP, Microchip, R&R Partners, TDK-Lambda, UAT and World Wide Technology.

To become a sponsor or to register, visit: http://avnettechgames.com/

About Avnet

From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products, services and solutions. Avnet is a Fortune 500 company with revenues of $27.9 billion for the fiscal year 2015. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

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