3M Digital Signage Taps Ingram Micro Inc. to Broaden Customer Reach

3M Digital Signage provides distinctive digital signage solutionsfully optimized to deliver measurable business results.

Together, the two companies will work to identify salesopportunities and build new customer relationships by leveragingIngram Micro's vast network of solutions providers.

"We're committed to delivering innovative communications solutionsto clients for a wide variety of applications and verticals," saidDavid Reynolds-Gooch, business unit manager, 3M Digital Signage."Ingram Micro provides skilled sales and technical expertise that willcomplement 3M's core competencies and enable us to deliver even morevalue to digital signage clients."

The distribution relationship focuses on expanding the 3M DigitalSignage footprint across North America. The agreement provides aframework for companies to market and sell 3M Digital Signage NetworkEdition, LAN Edition and Solo Edition software for digital signagecontent and network management.

"The addition of 3M Digital Signage to our portfolio allows ourresellers to offer complete, all-in-one digital signage solutions andmakes entry into this growing market easier," said Irene Chow,category manager, Digital Home and Digital Signage, Ingram Micro U.S."This new product line builds on the momentum Ingram Micro has in thedigital signage arena and opens up a potential new revenue stream forour reseller customers."

About 3M Digital Signage

3M Digital Signage provides digital signage network solutions forretail, financial services, entertainment, education and otherindustries. The company's products and services have powered thousandsof digital sign locations worldwide. Applications range from singlescreen installations to over 4,200 interactive kiosks and large-screendisplays, controlled and monitored through a single network. Thecompany is headquartered on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Wash.Visit www.3mdigitalsignage.com

3M Digital Signage offers a broad suite of easy-to-use contentmanagement software. Every version of 3M Digital Signage software letscustomers use today's standardized digital media files in their nativeformats, including Flash, QuickTime, Windows Media, PowerPoint, URLs,.jpeg, .gif. and High Definition Video.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Microcreates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors andresellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logisticsservices, technical support, financial services, and productaggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and isthe only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visitwww.ingrammicro.com.

About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen.Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know theycan rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands includeScotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete,Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countriesaround the world, the company's 69,000 people use their expertise,technologies and global strength to lead in major markets includingconsumer and office; display and graphics; electronics andtelecommunications; safety, security and protection services; healthcare; industrial and transportation. For more information, includingthe latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.

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