3Dlabs Extends the Largest Professional Graphics Channel in the Industry With
New Distributor Relationships; 3Dlabs Wins Awards From Long-Time Distribution
Partner
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Dlabs(R) Inc. (Nasdaq: TDDD)
today announced it has signed two new significant distributor relationships
with D&H Distributing and International Computer Graphics, Inc. (ICG),
strengthening the channel availability and commercial momentum of the complete
family of 3Dlabs Oxygen(R) workstation graphics accelerators. Additionally,
3Dlabs was awarded the "Vendor of the Year" accolade by long-time distribution
partner Leading Technology, Inc.
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"In a market segment that still has a strong channel-user relationship,
3Dlabs has demonstrated a focused effort at maintaining and expanding their
partnerships," said Dr. Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Associates, the
leading market research firm tracking workstation technology. "These
continuing distributor relationships illustrate 3Dlabs' on-going commitment to
provide the kind of support end users expect and demand from high-performance
system suppliers."
"Our relationship with 3Dlabs will not only expand their presence among
solutions-oriented resellers and second-tier retailers, but their product's
high-quality features and impressive price performance fills some of the voids
that have resulted from consolidation in the industry," Mark Greenwald, vice
president of marketing at D&H Distributing. "We have already seen strong
acceptance of 3Dlabs products with D&H resellers and are very pleased to be
working with a graphics card vendor with this level of experience and
quality."
"Like 3Dlabs, ICG has remained focused on addressing the needs of the
high-end professional graphics users for the past 16 years, and we believe
that the synergies between the two companies will result in a strong working
relationship," said Robbie Chikhani, executive vice president at ICG. "Our
eight regional sales offices with strong customer relationships and
knowledgeable sales teams will enable 3Dlabs to further extend their coverage
in the U.S."
"3Dlabs has earned the Leading Technology "Vendor of the Year" Award not
only because of their expertise in 3D graphics technology, but also their
aggressiveness in providing support and services for their distribution
channel," said CK Tan, President of Leading Technology Inc. "Oxygen graphics
accelerators from 3Dlabs provide end-users with a wide range of price and
performance choices to suit every budget, making it easier for us to offer the
right card for the right use."
D&H is one of America's largest distributors of computers and peripheral
products to resellers nationwide. Over 82 years of experience in the
distribution industry strongly positions D&H to support resellers in the new
era of convergence. Industry surveys consistently name D&H as one of the most
preferred distributors in the country and among the easiest with which to do
business. For more information, or to buy 3Dlabs' products, call toll free
800-340-1001 or visit http://www.dandh.com.
International Computer Graphics, Inc. (ICG) based in Union City, CA was
founded in 1985 as a distributor specializing in mid- to high-end graphics,
multimedia, CAD, and imaging products. ICG has developed and maintained
strong vendor relations, offers its customers a knowledgeable sales staff,
great values, and national coverage. For more information or to buy 3Dlabs'
products, call toll free 800-597-4244 or visit http://www.icg.com.
Leading Technology Inc. is an international wholesaler and retail dealer
of computer peripherals established in 1997 in Norcross, Georgia. Both
corporate and educational institutions can purchase the latest in multi-media,
Internet solutions, computer components, complete systems and much more.
Leading Technology backs all sales with the "Quick Response Time" (QRT)
Program; providing customers with sourcing, deliveries and customer service in
a timely manner. For more information or to buy 3Dlabs' products, call toll
free 888-326-4586 or visit http://www.ltmicro.com.
About 3Dlabs
Founded in 1994, 3Dlabs is a leading supplier of integrated hardware and
software graphics accelerator solutions for workstations and design
professionals. 3Dlabs develops silicon, boards and software drivers to create
products that effectively meet the performance and quality needs of users who
rely on graphics for their productivity. 3Dlabs sells its award-winning
Oxygen and Wildcat(R) products to leading system OEMs including Compaq, Dell,
Fujitsu, Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intergraph Computer
Systems, Hitachi, NEC and Sun Microsystems, through an international
distributor and reseller network and directly to end-users at 3Dlabs' online
store. The performance-leading Wildcat and high volume Oxygen accelerator
families target complementary segments of the Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Digital Content Creation (DCC), geophysical, medical and visual simulation
markets, resulting in the broadest range of professional graphics products in
the industry today. 3Dlabs has operations in Alabama, California, Colorado,
Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom. For
more information, please visit http://www.3dlabs.com.
Forward Looking Statement
Various matters set forth in this press release, such as statements
relating to the expected performance characteristics, specifications, and
market position of the Oxygen family of graphics accelerators and the expected
success of its distribution partners incorporating the Oxygen family of
graphics accelerators are forward-looking statements. These statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, 3Dlabs'
ability to manufacture, produce and deliver the Oxygen family of graphics
accelerators in a timely, cost-effective and commercially-viable manner; the
ability of 3Dlabs to obtain and keep design wins for this product; the ability
of 3Dlabs' manufacturing partners to produce the Oxygen products in the
quantities and quality required, the ability of the Oxygen family of graphics
accelerators to adequately meet the price/performance requirements of its
customers; the ability of the various distribution partners mentioned in this
release to sell products incorporating the Company's Oxygen family of graphics
accelerators; the impact and pricing of competitive products; the introduction
of alternative technological advances and other risks detailed from
time-to-time in 3Dlabs' SEC reports.
NOTE: 3Dlabs, Oxygen and Wildcat are trademarks or registered trademarks
of 3Dlabs Ltd., 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd., or 3Dlabs Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. All other trademarks are acknowledged and recognized.
SOURCE 3Dlabs, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Drew Singh, Director, North American Channel
Sales, 408-530-4728, or drew.singh@3dlabs.com, or Elizabeth
Riegel, Director, Marketing Communications, 408-530-4766, or
elizabeth.riegel@3dlabs.com, both of 3Dlabs, Inc.
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