Item    4283179                 93/04/15        15:40 
From:  CONRAD_GEIGER@NEXT.COM@INET#    Internet Gateway 
Subject: Ingram Micro and NeXT Sign National Distribution Agreement

Contact: Wayne Stewart Ingram Micro (714) 566-1000  x2707

Emily Brower Allison Thomas Associates (415) 775-8599

For Immediate Release

INGRAM MICRO & NeXT SIGN NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

INGRAM  MICRO'S POSITION AS THE WORLDWIDE LEADER IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNIX
PRODUCTS BUILDS FURTHER MOMENTUM

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 14, 1993 - Ingram Micro today announced an agreement
with NeXT Computer Inc., to distribute the NeXTSTEP for Intel processors
object-oriented system software.  Ingram Micro will distribute both the user
development versions of the NeXTSTEP for Intel processors environment to
resellers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

"We view this as an important relationship between Ingram Micro and NeXT,"
said Robert Grambo, vice president of  product marketing for Ingram Micro. 
"NeXTSTEP is a leader in object-oriented system software, and we see enormous
potential for NeXT's software now that it is available for industry-standard
PCs."

NeXTSTEP is a leading object-oriented software environment for developing and
deploying client/server applications.  NeXTSTEP for Intel processors is the
version of the software that runs on industry-standard PCs powered by Intel486
and Pentium microprocessors.

Ingram Micro's channel marketing programs and business development strategies
for the distribution of NeXTSTEP will be guided by Ingram Micro's Strategic
Product Group for UNIX and its Technical Products Division, Ingram Micro
business units that focus on product sales to value-added dealers (VADs) and
system integrators.

"As a distributor with enormous coverage and top-notch reputation, Ingram
Micro is a tremendous partner for NeXT," said Erna Arnesen, NeXT's director of
channel sales.  "With Ingram Micro, we can leverage and gain visibility with
almost any reseller we would like to reach with NeXTSTEP."


About Ingram Micro & NeXT

NeXTComputer, Inc. develops and markets the industry-acclaimed NeXTSTEP object-
oriented software for industry-standard computer architectures.  NeXTSTEP is
used by corporate customers to develop and deploy client/server applications,
using both custom and shrink-wrapped productivity software.  NeXT is
headquartered at 900 Chesapeake Drive, Redwood City, Calif., 94063.

Ingram Micro Inc. is the world's largest wholesale distributor of
microcomputer products.  The company's inventory includes 16,000 products from
over 750 of the world's leading hardware and software companies.  It sells to
60,000 reseller customers in 65 countries and has distribution operations in
eight nations, including international subsidiaries in Canada, the United
Kingdom, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and a majority
interest in Mexico's leading distributor Ingram Dicom.  Ingram Micro also
operates major export offices in Santa Ana, Brussels and Singapore.  The
company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California and achieved sales of $2.7
billion in 1992.

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NeXT, the NeXT logo and NeXTSTEP are registered trademarks of NeXT Computer,
Inc.  Intel486 and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 
All brand or product names are registered trademarks of their respective
holders.



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