SAN JOSE, Calif., March 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From telecommunications providers to giant defense contractors, industry-leading companies are signing on to engage in the new 'Build OEM Better' (BOB) program from Bell Microproducts Inc. (Nasdaq:BELM). Bell Micro, one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, introduced this new initiative in conjunction with HP less than a year ago. The BOB program leverages Bell Micro's insight and access into embedded system manufacturers with market-leading equipment from HP to offer unique ROI advantages to OEM business teams.
Customers rely on Bell Micro to produce and manage everything throughout a product's lifecycle, from design to deployment. With the Bell Micro OEM-Ready program, customers have the ability to quickly respond to custom requests, as well as lower costs and accelerate delivery time.
"Bell Micro is well equipped to meet the unique requirements of OEMs," noted Gary Gammon, senior vice president of enterprise marketing for Bell Micro. "By engaging with our BOB program, customers will have access to our newly launched portal and the full support of Bell Micro's expert team, as well as services such as product design, assembly, shipment, and service. As a trusted advisor with the facilities, experience, and global reach to help OEMs succeed, Bell Micro is uniquely positioned to assist these customers in bringing their products to market – and give them a competitive advantage."
Designed to offer assistance at every stage in the OEM solution lifecycle, BOB introduces HP as Bell Microproducts' industry standard building block for OEM customers and provides them with ready access to HP's components. Gammon continued, "We've seen significant growth and excitement since the introduction of the program last year. Our customers agree with us in our conviction that a great OEM partner should do more than just assemble your product."
For more information, please visit www.buildoembetter.com.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (Nasdaq:BELM), is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services including, storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts web site at www.bellmicro.com.