Tech Data U.S. Expands SMB Security Offering

BitDefender® and Tech Data Corporation widen availability of data and Internet security solutions to U.S. resellers

[ClickPress, Tue Jun 06 2006] Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), a leading IT products distributor, today announced it established an exclusive distribution agreement with BitDefender®, a global provider of security software solutions. Tech Data is the only U.S. distributor offering resellers BitDefender’s complete line of anti-virus and firewall applications for the small-to-midsized business (SMB) market.

“SMBs are increasingly aware of the costs associated with the loss, corruption or theft of their data,” said Tamra Muir, Tech Data’s vice president, Software Product Marketing. “Our customers are providing the security solutions businesses need to protect themselves from a host of threats including viruses, worms and other direct, malicious attacks on their networks. The addition of BitDefender to Tech Data’s comprehensive software security offering ensures resellers have access to the industry’s latest applications they can leverage to develop profitable and effective solutions to protect their SMB accounts.”

Available in the U.S. IT channel for the first time, BitDefender’s data and Internet security solutions are used by more than 41 million businesses and households worldwide. Featuring innovative B-HAVE technology, BitDefender’s software solutions provide intrusion prevention, anti-virus protection, content filtering and spyware blocking, scaled and competitively priced for the SMB market. Through its software licensing desk, Tech Data will provide BitDefender resellers with an array of pre- and post-sales support including authorization and licensing assistance, as well as quote and bid preparation. Resellers and their end-user customers also will have access to free, 24-hour-a-day technical support through BitDefender’s North American Partner Program.

“BitDefender established a North American Partner Program last November to ensure that reseller partners have the best possible resources in place,” Ginger Yerovsek, BitDefender’s North American director of Marketing and Sales. “Our agreement with Tech Data will help us build upon the initial success we’ve experienced with our North American Partner Program. Tech Data’s broad customer base, technical knowledge and extensive software licensing expertise complement our goals of expanding VAR recruitment and enhancing service levels for SMB solution providers throughout the U.S.”

“What the addition of BitDefender to Tech Data’s line card means to our business is that we can now provide our customers with more choices when comes to selecting their security solutions,” said Matt Stephenson with My Techware Inc. “BitDefender’s free user technical support and the fact that their software licensing periods start upon installation and not the purchase date are tremendous selling points for us. Tech Data continues to deliver the solutions and exceptional support we leverage everyday to help grow our business and enhance the service and value we provide our customers.”

Dedicated Software Support
Tech Data’s software licensing desk helps resellers navigate the various licensing requirements and pricing structures established by the industry’s leading software publishers. Resellers leverage Tech Data’s team of software specialists to quickly develop accurate quotes and bids for their end-user customers, generating revenue from new software sales or capitalizing on license renewal opportunities. Resellers also have access to LION, the distributor’s online software licensing tool, to efficiently research prices, build quotes, place orders and track license renewals for more than a dozen software publishers.

To learn more, contact (888) 835-4236 or visit techdata.com.

About BitDefender®
BitDefender is a leading European provider of security solutions that satisfy the protection requirements of today's computing environment. The company offers one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of anti-virus and email security defense, setting new standards for timely threat detection and for simple installation, use and updates. BitDefender delivers effective threat management for over 41 million home and corporate users in more than 100 countries. BitDefender has offices in USA, Germany, Spain and Romania. Further information about BitDefender can be obtained by visiting: http://www.bitdefender.com.

About Tech Data
Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD) is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 90,000 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-to-midsize businesses (SMB) to large enterprises. Ranked 107th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated $20.5 billion in sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. For more information, visit www.techdata.com.

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CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jarred LeFebvre/Tech Data Corporation
(727) 539-7429, ext. 86261
jarred.lefebvre@techdata.com

Peter Gorman/BitDefender
(781) 402-2430
BitDefender@TopazPartners.com

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