GigOptix Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (a fabless supplier of analog semiconductor and optical communications components for fiber-optic and wireless networks) has signed global technology distributor Avnet Inc as distributor for all its product lines sales in China.
GigOptix says that establishing the partnership with Avnet enhances its already solid business in the Chinese Enterprise and Cloud connectivity markets, and supports the anticipated rapid growth in business over the next few years.
"Adding GigOptix to our line-card will enable us to offer better and cost-effective customer-focused solutions to reach a larger customer base in China," says Frederick Fu, regional president, Avnet Electronics Marketing China. "Avnet's comprehensive portfolio of products and breadth of capabilities combined with GigOptix's expertise, in particular on applications in Enterprise and Cloud connectivity, will allow us to capitalize on the growth opportunities in the China market," he adds.
"Their strong presence will enable us to expand our current market reach and will provide the breadth of expertise that enables us to address new market segments," comments Dr Raluca Dinu, GigOptix's executive VP global customer operations, about Avnet.
