Tech Data Corporation (Tech Data) is a wholesale distributor of technology products. The Company�s customers include more than 125,000 value-added resellers (VARs), direct marketers, retailers and corporate resellers. The Company sells to customers in more than 100 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tech Data distributes and markets more than 150,000 products from more than 500 computer hardware suppliers, networking equipment suppliers, software publishers, and other suppliers of computer peripherals, physical security, consumer electronics, digital signage and mobility hardware. In October 2011, it acquired the distribution business of Mensch und Maschine Software SE.In December 2011, the Company acquired an additional value-added specialty software distributor in Belgium. In September 2012, it acquired Brightstar Corp.'s 50% ownership interest in Brightstar Europe Limited.