Key Information Systems Receives “Top Partner Award 2006” for Western Region at Annual Avnet Technology Solutions Conference

Award as Premier Business Partner recognizes growth based on long-term client relationships and strategic investments.

Woodland Hills, CA – October 17, 2006 – Key Information Systems (www.keyinfo.com), a leading IT systems integrator with status as an IBM Premier Business Partner and Microsoft Certified Partner, has received the “Top Partner Award 2006” for the Western Region at the 2006 Avnet Technology Solutions Business Partner Conference in Dallas, TX. The award recognizes Key’s 54-percent year-over-year growth in volume as a Premier Business Partner with Avnet.

Mark Martin, Avnet Technology Solutions Vice President of Sales, Western Region, noted, “Beyond Key’s consistent and strong revenue growth, they are very well known for their expert representation of IBM’s eServer, software and storage products. Their strategic marketing along with their tactical sales efforts have made Key a leading IBM partner in the West.”

"Key is a valued Premier Business Partner of both Avnet and IBM in the West,” said Robin Della Penna, Director of Account Development, Western Region, Avnet Technology Solutions. “Lief Morin and his team have built solid, long-term partnerships with their client base and continuously look for ways to be innovative. Key achieved significant new account growth and continues to make strategic investments in sales and technical infrastructure to fuel that growth. They are a dominant presence, in both the SMB and enterprise space, and are considered a go-to solution partner for IBM teams in their geography."

As Key’s primary value-added distribution partner since 1999, Avnet Technology Solutions is the company’s single source for IBM hardware and software products. Systems experts from the two firms work closely together to deliver integrated hardware, software and communications solutions tailored to the needs of each client.

“Our relationship with Avnet has been a long and productive one,” emphasized Pete Elliot, Director Marketing for Key Information Systems. “Key shares a fundamental commitment with Avnet to bringing innovative technology solutions to our clients that enable them to run their businesses more efficiently and profitably.”

For more information, contact Pete Elliot at pelliot@keyinfo.com or 818-737-2804.

About Key Information Systems, Inc.
Key Information Systems is an IT systems integrator and solutions provider with specialization in corporate infrastructure, business continuity and storage. An IBM Premier Business Partner and Microsoft Certified Partner, the company also represents IT vendors such as Brocade, Novell and VMWare. Key’s high-availability, fault-tolerant solutions are backed by a complete range of professional services including education, critical assessment, installation, maintenance and financing. The company has been listed as one of Inc. magazine’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in Los Angeles and has received Leadership and Beacon Awards for excellence from IBM. Corporate headquarters are in Woodland Hills, CA, with additional offices in San Francisco, Newport Beach and Phoenix, AZ. A Business Partner Innovation Center is maintained at the Woodland Hills location. For more information, contact Key Information Systems, 27100 Oxnard St., Suite 250, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 877-442-3249, info@keyinfo.com, www.keyinfo.com.

About Avnet Technology Solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Avnet Inc. representing more than $4 billion in annual revenue, with locations in more than 30 countries. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For more information, contact Avnet Technology Solutions, 8700 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284, 800-409-1483, www.ats.avnet.com.