Tech Data Kicks Off 2010 Technology Solutions Tour

The Tour Launches in Washington, D.C., Helping IT Resellers Build Their Data
Center and Networking Solutions Practices and Public-Sector Sales
CLEARWATER, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD), a leading distributor of IT products,
today is hosting the year`s first Technology Solutions Tour conference in
Washington, D.C. More than 2,000 IT resellers have attended these events since
the Technology Solutions Tour was introduced in 2008. At each tour stop,
resellers engage leading hardware manufacturers, software companies, industry
experts and Tech Data executives to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the
demand for IT solutions among end users of all sizes in the public and private
sectors.

During this two-day event, resellers will explore the latest data center and
networking solutions available in the channel. Tech Data`s Advanced
Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) Division will discuss the most effective ways
resellers can deploy servers, storage, virtualization, management software and
high-end networking technologies to deliver fully optimized and converged data
center solutions. Tech Data`s Networking Product Marketing Division will
introduce its broad networking product offering and specialized support
capabilities. The team will help resellers identify opportunities to grow their
networking businesses with emerging solutions like unified communications, video
surveillance, wireless and network security.

The Technology Solutions Tour is being hosted in conjunction with Tech Data`s
annual TechEDG Public Sector Conference underway since yesterday. In addition to
exploring new data center and networking solutions, Technology Solutions Tour
attendees have the opportunity to learn about selling IT solutions to state,
local and federal government agencies and educational institutions.

"The Technology Solutions Tour is a great opportunity for resellers to gain
exposure to emerging and in-demand technologies," said Tech Data Vice President,
Marketing Services Katie Dumala. "We have industry experts providing reseller
attendees with advice on introducing cloud computing strategies to customers,
selling virtualization and network security, and learning what it takes to crack
the public sector. We have more than 50 of the channel`s leading vendors
attending the conference, and this year we are adding the Tech Data Solutions
Pavilion to each conference."

At the Tech Data Solutions Pavilion, resellers will be able to see solutions in
action, including live and remote demonstrations of desktop virtualization, HD
video conferencing, remote-office/small-office network security, and computing
for mobile professionals and healthcare providers.

Attendees will have the opportunity for one-on-one engagement with leading
vendor partners to discuss their latest products, programs and promotions. Tech
Data services specialists also will be on hand to tell resellers how the
distributor can help them build their businesses, streamline operations and cut
costs.

To learn more about Tech Data`s Technology Solutions Tour and scheduled stops
throughout the year, visit the Technology Solutions Tour resource center at
www.techdata.com. Resellers also can contact their Tech Data sales
representatives at 800-237-8931.

Award-Winning Channel Conferences

The Technology Solutions Tour enables resellers, hardware manufacturers,
software publishers and Tech Data to engage one another, build stronger
partnerships and develop strategies to profitably capitalize on the industry`s
latest technology trends. The events leverage Tech Data`s unmatched technical
expertise, broad product knowledge and specialized solutions sales support
capabilities, enabling resellers to learn about emerging technologies and
quickly add them to their solutions offering.

The Technology Solutions Tour was honored by Channel Insider`s inaugural Bull`s
Eye Awards when it was named Channel Conference of the Year - Contender. Channel
Insider wrote, "Solution providers at these events raved about the quality of
the sessions and content, the caliber of the attendees, and the level of
showcased vendors and technologies. Tech Data did a fantastic job of making a
small, regional event feel like a big, national conference."

About Tech Data

Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world`s largest
distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software
producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100
countries. Every day, these resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively
support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses
(SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 109th on the FORTUNE
500(R), Tech Data generated $22.1 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended
January 31, 2010. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.

Tech Data Corporation
Jarred LeFebvre, 800-305-3374
jarred.lefebvre@techdata.com

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