Avnet Introduces Knowledge Network

Avnet has introduced a new training and enablement community, the Avnet Knowledge Network.

The idea is to create a single source for solution and supplier sales information and training for Avnet’s independent software vendor (ISV), managed service provider (MSP), systems integrator (SI) and value-added reseller (VAR) partners in the U.S. and Canada.

“The Knowledge Network is the natural next step in Avnet’s commitment to giving our partners everything they need for success,” said Gavin Miller, vice president of marketing for Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas. “Avnet is well known for its talented and knowledgeable subject matter experts, and we lead the way in partner enablement and training – all of which culminate in the Avnet Knowledge Network, an education and collaboration community designed to better meet the needs of our partners in an always-available online environment.”

Information on offer includes vendor, product, solution, and service information along with programs and promotions that cross technologies and vertical market solutions. With a wide range of the latest training materials, resources and sales tools, the Avnet Knowledge Network offers partners a cache of information that they can use to enhance and grow sales, such as battle cards, sales collateral, solution briefs and supplier training. Additionally, the Knowledge Network provides a forum for partners to engage with Avnet’s subject matter experts, including discussions, collaboration on trends and advice on solutions for partners’ end customers.

The Knowledge Network is also mobile-enabled, so partners will be able to access training and materials  in the office, at a customer site or while traveling.

“We want our channel community to be as highly trained as possible to better serve our customers. The Avnet Knowledge Network provides an ideal way for our partners to stay up to date,” said Karl Meulema, senior vice president of global channels at Riverbed Technology, an Avnet partner and supplier. “More importantly, it simplifies the complexity of solutions sales by bringing together vendor, promotional, technology and vertical market information in one place that our partner teams can access to determine the best and most cost-effective solutions for our customers. The Knowledge Network is another great example of how Avnet understands the tools both Riverbed and our partners need to drive results and provide exceptional value.”