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[May 16, 2008]

Tech Data U.S. Offers VARs More Choices When Selecting Managed Services Partners

CLEARWATER, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- During its TechSelect Partner Conference in Las Vegas today, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) announced an addition to its growing slate of managed services infrastructure providers. Tech Data expanded its partnership with Advanced Technology Services (ATS) to provide resellers with access to the company's iTWatch(TM) Managed Services. Through Tech Data, resellers can already partner with ATS to deploy technicians to perform solutions installation, maintenance and repair services. Purchased separately or with on-site technical support, iTWatch offers a wide range of hosted network, server, desktop and printer monitoring and repair services resellers can brand as their own.

"Remote managed services enable resellers to expand their geographic reach farther than ever," said Tech Data Senior Vice President, U.S. Marketing Joe Quaglia. "Resellers can provide managed services to existing customers' regional offices or even recruit new clients in other parts of the country. Resellers need to be mindful, however, that their unmatched ability to deliver local touch and dependable service is their greatest strength in the marketplace. By partnering with ATS, our customers are not only able to deliver hosted managed services, but they can confidently back their service agreements with nationwide on-site technical support to quickly address issues that can not be resolved remotely."

"ATS has more than 20 years of experience providing a wide array of technical services in the public and private sectors," said ATS Vice President of IT Support Services Bill Stuckert. "We introduced iTWatch late last year to help businesses and government agencies enhance the value of their IT investments through improved operational efficiencies and service levels. Through Tech Data, we're engaging the channel to build a strong partner base that will enable us to grow our business and help resellers generate recurring service revenue."

iTWatch Managed Services support Windows, Linux and Unix operating environments. Services are sold per user, per device and are available in three levels of coverage, which managed services providers (MSPs) can deploy to satisfy a wide range of end-user needs or leverage to complement existing service offerings. MSPs also have the option of partnering with iTWatch to handle all the monitoring and issue remediation on their behalf, or use the iTWatch Service Center dashboard to monitor alerts and take corrective action themselves, maintaining complete control over the end-user relationship.

iTWatch Managed Services available through Tech Data include:

-- Monitoring Services - Minimize downtime with proactive issue resolution via 24x7 server, router, switch, desktop, printer, storage, application database and Microsoft Exchange monitoring

-- Maintenance Services - Resolve performance, capacity, hardware failure and other issues via remote server, desktop, router, switch and printer management

-- Security Services - Provide 24x7 server, desktop and backup protection via managed VPN, firewall and anti-virus, remote software patches and alerts on restricted file access

-- Support Services - Access technical experts via 24x7 help desk support available to resellers or their end-user customers

-- Reporting - Track and log alerts, and generate work tickets via iTWatch Service Center dashboard; demonstrate value and return on investment to end users via monthly and quarterly reports

-- Advanced Services - Leverage iTWatch to provide additional services such as asset management, disaster recovery planning, security audits and Web site monitoring

To learn more about iTWatch, call (800) 237-8931, ext. 64257, or send e-mail to tdoncall@techdata.com.

VARChoice -- Tech Data Managed Services

Tech Data's managed services strategy centers on the approach of VARChoice, bringing best-of-breed solutions to the channel so resellers can choose the managed services that best align with their go-to-market strategies and meet their customers' needs. Tech Data's partners include: remote monitoring and management service providers Advanced Technology Services, N-able Technologies and Zenith Infotech; managed print services application provider FMAudit; and converged voice and data service providers Cbeyond Inc., Telovations Inc. and XO Communications.

About ATS

Founded in 1985, Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) leads the industry in delivering innovative IT solutions through an award-winning remote monitoring service, iTWatch(TM) Managed Services. iTWatch manages and supports data, networks, onsite technicians, disaster recovery, patch management, help desk and much more in efforts to assist IT providers in servicing their small, mid-sized and global enterprise clients. ATS employs over 2,300 people across the US and Mexico. ATS IT Solutions is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. For more information please visit www.atsmanagedservices.com.

About Tech Data

Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 100,000 customers in over 100 countries. The company's business model enables technology solution providers, manufacturers and publishers to cost-effectively sell to and support end users ranging from small and medium businesses (SMB) to large enterprises. Ranked 105th on the FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated $23.4 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. For more information, visit www.techdata.com.

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