"Businesses are looking for technology solutions that increase the productivity of on-the-go and field-based professionals, while providing portability, security, power and versatility," Avent Technology Solutions Vice President, Michael Douglass, said. "By adding Motion Computing to our line card, Avnet's partners can deliver unique mobile solutions for their customers that make desk-free computing possible in a variety of environments."

First introduced in 2006, Motion Computing offers its customers with mobile computing units utilized primarily in the healthcare and field sales industries. One of its popular products is the Motion C5, also known as the first mobile clinical assistant. The unit integrates IntelHealth technology to assist in providing the patient with an improved quality of care.

The Avent agreement will directly affect three of Motion Computing's products - The Motion C5, Motion F5 Tablet PC, and LE1700 Tablet PC. Each of the tablets boasts WiFi connectivity.

"By working with Avnet, our partners can connect with technology specialists who understand not just the mobile computing market, but also the needs of people working in government and healthcare organizations," Motion Computing Vice President of Marketing, Mike Stinson, said. "What's really important to us is Avnet's demonstrated ability to provide sales support and educational programs that accelerate partner engagement. Avnet's channel partners know how to create trusted relationships with customers, opening the door to higher levels of sales and customer satisfaction for all of us."