Cross Telecom and Shared Technologies Merger Forms Arrow S3

BLOOMINGTON, MN -- (October 28, 2011) - Cross Telecom, a leading North American service provider of converged and Internet protocol technologies and Avaya Nortel telecommunication products and services, are excited to announce their merger with Shared Technologies. The result of the merger is Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions S3-- Arrow S3. By combining the passion, creativity, and technology of two cutting-edge companies, Arrow S3 will continue to drive innovations that deliver world-class unified communications platforms and services to their customers.

“The powerful combination of Arrow Electronics and the proven communications Systems, Solutions and Services (S3) that the industry has come to expect from Shared Technologies and Cross Telecom, creates a uniquely compelling business proposition to our customer base and to the entire marketplace,” Glenn D. Means, President of Arrow S3, said.

Arrow Electronics (www.Arrow.com) is a FORTUNE 140 company with 2010 revenues of $18.5 billion. With over 13,000 employees worldwide, Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for over 900 suppliers and 125,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 310 locations in 51 countries and territories. Arrow is headquartered in Englewood, CO. Arrow S3 will remain headquartered in Irving, Texas and will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW).

“Over the coming weeks and months, I will continue to update you on the progress as we continue to build value around the global Arrow brand. As always you can be assured that our commitment and focus on serving you will not change,” continued Means. “We are truly excited about this next step in the evolution of the company as we continue to grow our capabilities and services offerings to better serve your needs.”

There are substantial long-term strategic customer advantages to the Cross Telecom and Shared Technologies merger. With Arrow Electronic’s ongoing effort to expand into faster growing, high-margin services that complement their global ECS business, Cross Telecom strengthens Arrow’s industry and technical expertise in the unified communications, telephony and managed services industry.

For more information on all the products and services that Cross Telecom and Shared Technologies have to offer as Arrow S3, please visit their websites at http://www.crosstelecom.com/index.asp and http://www.sharedtechnologies.com/.

About Cross Telecom:
Cross Telecom, is dedicated to keeping employees and clients educated with the latest unified communications information available. By providing a complete portfolio of voice, data, IP telephony, wireless, CrossNet maintenance and support, professional services and Cross University, Cross has defined itself as a complete, end-to-end integrator of converged technologies nationwide. For award-winning customer service on Avaya Nortel telecommunication products and services, contact Cross Telecom to meet your VoIP for business needs at http://crosstelecom.com.

About Arrow S3:
Arrow S3 is a uniquely-capable total solutions provider, specializing in unified communications, voice and data technologies, contact center, network security, and traditional telephony. Arrow S3 delivers best-of-breed communications solutions delivered by a team of trained professionals. Arrow S3 is dedicated to guiding our customers through today's volatile converged communications environment.

10900 Nesbitt Avenue South
Bloomington
MN
55437
USA
website: http://crosstelecom.com
phone no: 866 983-3500

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