Bell Microproducts, a leading storage-centric, value-added distributor, announced that it has joined a very select group of North American distributors authorized to license Microsoft’s complete Windows Embedded Solutions to its customers. Industrial OEM and System Integrator customers will derive direct benefits from this key partnership as Bell Microproducts continues to deliver on its commitment to offering world-class solutions to these markets via its Industrial Value Added Services Division.
Until now, Bell Microproducts’ relationship with Microsoft has consisted of distributing Microsoft Office, Windows and MediaCenter software products to PC system builders through Bell Micro’s commercial division. With this substantial commitment to training and certification on Microsoft Windows Embedded platforms, Bell Microproducts has greatly expanded its embedded offerings, providing its customers with a higher degree of convenience, reduced costs, and world-class quality assurance.
“We’re extremely proud to have been named an authorized distributor for Microsoft Windows Embedded solutions,” said Jerry Kagele, Executive Vice President, Computer Products and OEM Divisions. “Being recognized as Microsoft channel partner further strengthens our position as a top-tier distributor. And by expanding our Microsoft portfolio to include complete Windows Embedded solutions, we have also made a tremendous leap in our corporate commitment to growing our Industrial OEM and System Integrator customer base.”
“We are pleased to see that Bell Microproducts has invested in becoming a trained, authorized distributor of Microsoft embedded products. We’ve been utilizing Bell Micro’s Value Added Services for years, and now they’ll be able to offer us a broader array of new offerings in the embedded space. This added convenience of one-stop shopping is significant for our business,” said Bruce Tucker, President and Founder, Patriot Technologies.
The Windows Embedded family of products, including Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, provides the leading solutions for the rapid development of powerful, reliable and intelligent devices. The Windows Embedded platforms enable rich applications and services while offering flexible solutions for a wide range of needs. From small battery-operated consumer devices to mission critical enterprise devices, the Windows Embedded platforms can be used to scale to a broad range of uses.
“We selected Bell Microproducts to join our distribution network because of its broad geographic presence, proven expertise in the Industrial OEM market segment, and industry leading role in the embedded server space,” said James DeBragga, Director, Device Solutions Sales for Microsoft Corp. “The agreement with Bell Microproducts reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to a partner distribution model, and will enable us to increase our position as a leading supplier of embedded operating systems.”
Microsoft’s complete family of operating systems for embedded devices is available immediately from Bell Microproducts.
