MELVILLE, N.Y. – May 23, 2011 – Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) today announced that Connected Development has been named a qualified provider for Arrow’s Consulting Engineering Services (ACES) program.
Through ACES, Arrow offers system and board-level design services through pre-screened and certified third-party providers. Arrow evaluates hundreds engineering services companies throughout North America and selects a handful of industry leaders to make the highest level of engineering talent for referral to their customers.
As an ACES partner, Connected Development will provide hardware design, software development and test and certification services to customers integrating wireless technology into new and existing applications.
“Our customers are increasingly embracing wireless technologies to give them a competitive edge, but sometimes experience a steep learning curve and high costs associated with wireless design,” said David West, vice president of supplier marketing and asset for Arrow Electronics. “During our evaluation process, Connected Development clearly demonstrated the ability to simplify the wireless development cycle. Their depth and breadth of experience, scope of services and quality of facilities make Connected Development a winning option for our customers.”
“We are pleased to be selected by Arrow Electronics as an ACES member for engineering services,” said Stefan Lindvall, president of Connected Development. “We look forward to working with Arrow customers to bring a host of exciting new wireless devices to market.”
For more information regarding Connected Development, visit: www.connecteddev.com
About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics (www.arrow.com) is a global provider of products, services and solution to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for over 900 suppliers and 125,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers though a global network of more than 310 locations in 51 countries and territories.