FAQs

Does Tech Data sell to end users?
No. Tech Data sells only to authorized value-added resellers and retail dealers.

How can I become a Tech Data customer?
Just complete our online form or call Tech Data New Accounts at (800) 237-8931, ext. 78196, or (727) 539-7429, ext. 78196. You will be asked to provide information to set up a Tech Data account. You will also receive the necessary credit, tax and authorization forms you need to do business with Tech Data.

What types of products does Tech Data offer?
We have five product divisions and we distribute more than 75,000 products from over 1,000 manufacturers and publishers. Our comprehensive product lines include software, networking and communications, mass storage, peripherals and computer systems.

We also provide extensive pre- and post-sale training, services and technical support.

Does Tech Data offer training courses?
Tech Data's Education Department provides a full spectrum of vendor-authorized training and certification classes, sales and business development courses, seminars and specialized training on strategic technologies.

Our training classes include Novell, Microsoft, Lotus, SCO, Nortel Networks and Compaq. Tech Data also has a program designed to help you resell education courses to your customers.

What kind of technical support does Tech Data offer?
Tech Data customers have access to the industry's largest and most highly trained technical support staff. We offer support on our complete range of product lines, and can assist you with vertical and integrated solutions, and emerging technologies.

Our pre-sale and post-sale representatives offer free and fee-based technical support. Our team is comprised of Certified NetWare Engineers (CNEs, ECNEs); Certified NetWare Instructors (CNIs); Microsoft Certified System Engineers (MCSEs); SCO ACEs; 3COM Wizards; IBM; Compaq and a host of other factory-trained experts including Tech Data's exclusive Systems Engineers (SEs).

Does Tech Data participate in trade shows?
Yes. Tech Data sponsors its own Tech Expos throughout the U.S. and Latin America. These events feature educational seminars and allow resellers to meet directly with Tech Data's premier vendors. Tech Data also participates in several large industry trade shows, including Networld+Interop and Comdex.

How many employees does Tech Data have?
We employ more than 8,000 associates across the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe.

Where is Tech Data located?
Tech Data's corporate facilities are located in Clearwater, Fla. Our distribution centers are located in Miami, Fla.; Suwanee, Ga.; Swedesboro, N.J.; South Bend, Ind.; Fort Worth, Texas; and Fontana, Calif. We also have a distribution center in Alphaville, Brazil, to serve our Latin American/Caribbean customers.

Our Canadian subsidiary, Tech Data Canada Inc., has distribution centers located in Toronto and Vancouver. Tech Data also distributes products throughout France via a Bobigny (Paris-based) subsidiary and has recently strengthened its international presence with the acquisition of Computer 2000.

How long has Tech Data been in business?
Tech Data was founded in 1974.

Is Tech Data a publicly held company?
Yes. Tech Data stock is traded on the NASDAQ exchange, symbol TECD.

What was Tech Data's sales revenue for its most recent fiscal year?
The company generated sales of $17 billion for its most recent fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2000.