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Tech Data Plans Regional Events for 2008

Tech Data Corp., kicking off its major business partner engagements for 2008, plans to launch a series of six regional channel conferences. The Clearwater, Fla.-based distributor of IT products will hold "Technology Solutions Tour" stops in the Northeast, Chicago, Washington, D.C., California and Orlando.

Some of Tech Data's existing events will be held in conjunction with the tour, such as the TechEDG Government and Education Services Conference. Tech Data hopes to bring together hundreds of resellers at each event with the company's vendor business partners to highlight emerging opportunities. Keep an eye on Tech Data's site for dates and more precise locations.

Posted by Scott Bekker on October 16, 2007


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