[January 20, 2015]

Avnet to Award up to $35,000 in College Scholarships to the Winners of the 10th Annual Avnet Tech Games

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, has announced that registration is now open to college student teams across the nation to compete in the Avnet Tech Games. Now in its 10th year, the Avnet Tech Games competition matches college students with real-world technology and engineering challenges in a high-stakes competition for college scholarships. This year's competition features both live and virtual games. The live onsite competition will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at The University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz. More information can be found at www.avnettechgames.com.

"Avnet's ongoing commitment to STEM-based learning initiatives, like the Avnet Tech Games, help to shine a spotlight on the emerging technical talent in our local and national schools," said Teri Radosevich, vice president of community relations and public affairs, Avnet, Inc. "For the past nine years, Avnet has awarded nearly $300,000 in scholarships and honorariums to students and faculty through the Avnet Tech Games competition helping to ensure that future generations continue to reap the rewards of STEM education."

The 2015 onsite Avnet Tech Games are open to Arizona college students only and include the following challenges:

• Cisco Network Expert Security Battle: Competitors will be challenged to set up, deploy, troubleshoot and repair a network similar to a small office configuration.
• HP Fastest Computer Build: This is a true test of speed where competitors must build, troubleshoot and tune a PC the fastest.
• Desktop Domination: Using the Windows 7 operating system, competitors must complete a series of tasks, without falling prey to pitfalls.
• Digital Design Dilemma: Create, validate and document a FPGA design that works on a provided circuit board.
• Green Data Center Challenge: Students will be asked to design a state-of-the-art data center from the ground up.
• Java Blitz: Using Java 7 Standard Edition, students will develop an application that can pass a set of one or more JUnit tests.
• Robot Race Obstacle Course: Competitors will be asked to build and program a robot to maneuver objects through different mazes.
• Solar Scrimmage: Students will be challenged to design, build, test and present the best overall solar-powered "green energy" water pumping system.

The 2015 virtual Avnet Tech Games are open to all college students nationwide and include the following challenges:

• JDA Supply Chain Challenge: Students manage decisions regarding forecasting, inventory management, capacity management, schedule and pricing.
• Android™ App Showdown: Students will develop a Google (News - Alert) Android™ App.
• Green Video Competition: Competitors will leverage their video production skills, marketing talents and environmental knowledge to create a short video on green initiatives taking place at their college.

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

Official Avnet Tech Games hashtag: #ATG10
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About Avnet

Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated sales of $27.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

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