
Latest News: Avnet, Inc. Acquires Canvas Systems, Significantly Strengthens IT Lifecycle Management Capabilities
Canvas Systems has been acquired by Avnet, Inc.,(NYSE:AVT), one of the largest distributors of electronic components, including connectors and semiconductors; technology solutions, computer products and embedded technology. Avnet connects the world's leading technology manufacturers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective value-added services and solutions. Canvas will be a critical component of Avnet's IT lifecycle management services and continue to drive strategic business value for clients. Read Full Press Release
About Canvas:
Focused on reducing customer costs and minimizing their risk, Canvas Systems' solutions include:
Data Center Hardware: Canvas Systems has over $100 Million in hardware inventory, deliverable anywhere within 24 hours. As an independent supplier, we provide multi-generational hardware from all major OEM's with a cost savings of up to 70%. We are also ISO 9001 certified to ensure the highest standards of quality.
IT Hardware Maintenance: Our CanvasGuard maintenance program covers virtually all OEM platforms and is supported by a worldwide team of certified engineers. We can provide one contract for multiple products, extended and lifetime warranty options, annual pricing locked for the life of contract, and Real-Time Spares program to reduce inventory carrying costs. CanvasGuard reduces the cost of maintaining your whole data center by up to 60%.
Financing & Rentals: Whether you only need to rent IT hardware for 2 days or 10 years, Canvas Systems has IT covered. We offer rentals of our entire data center hardware inventory to support your peak usage, short-term project, or disaster recovery needs. All of our data center hardware is also available under flexible leasing programs that minimize your Cap-Ex and improve your cash flow.
Infrastructure Services: Highlighted by our CloudPod System, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution, Canvas Systems is the home of multiple infrastructure services including Private Clouds, Disaster Recovery, Proof of Concept scenarios and onsite data erasure.
Remarket & Recycle: Canvas Systems is ISO 14001 Certified and focused on minimizing our customer's environmental impact. As part of our IT remarketing and recycling initiatives, Canvas provides the industry-best trade-in value for your legacy assets, online inventory management and reporting systems and certified data erasure and disposal programs.