Avnet and Toradex announce global distribution partnership for SOMs built with NXP's i.MX applications processors

PHOENIX - Avnet, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVT) and Toradex have entered into a global distribution agreement to provide customers worldwide with access to the company's full portfolio of system on modules (SoMs), Single Board Computers (SBCs), and software tools.

The partnership expands Avnet's embedded and edge computing offerings and gives engineers broader access to Toradex's secure, scalable solutions. Through the addition of Toradex products to its linecard, Avnet aims to help customers accelerate development, reduce risk and bring innovative designs to market faster.

"Partnering with Toradex allows us to deliver advanced embedded and edge technologies to a broader customer base," said Alex Iuorio, Senior Vice President, Global Supplier Development, Avnet. "By pairing Toradex's proven platforms with Avnet's global reach and technical expertise, we can help customers move from concept to production faster, with solutions that are secure, reliable and built to scale."

"We are pleased to welcome Avnet as a global distribution partner," said Samuel Imgrueth, CEO of Toradex. "This partnership adds new reach and capabilities that complement our existing channel ecosystem. Our shared commitment to quality, reliability and developer success ensures customers benefit from both accessible technology and exceptional support."

"NXP is proud to support this collaboration between Avnet and Toradex," said Robert Thompson, director i.MX Ecosystem at NXP Semiconductors. "Toradex's innovative use of NXP's i.MX applications processors, combined with Avnet's global reach, provides developers with trusted solutions that are production-ready and built for longevity. This partnership reinforces the strength of the embedded ecosystem and enables faster, more secure product development."

Key benefits for customers include:

• Global access to the full range of Toradex's NXP i.MX applications processor-based SoMs, SBCs, complete solutions and software solutions via Avnet
• Integrated full-stack offering including Torizon OS, Yocto-based Linux and remote management tools
• Custom-configurable, make-to-order SKUs for efficient scaling
• Advantage of Toradex's in-house product validation and transparent quality standards
• Simplified logistics and flexibility, ideal for industries with demanding operational requirements such as healthcare and medical devices
• Simplified compliance with EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) with Toradex Secure Hardware and Torizon Offering

This agreement reflects Avnet and Toradex's shared commitment to empowering developers and companies to create the next generation of embedded and edge devices from industrial automation and transportation to healthcare and AI-driven solutions.

For more information, please visit https://www.avnet.com/americas/manufacturers/m/toradex/.

About Avnet

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers' evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialized businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We help companies adapt to change and accelerate design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realize revenue faster. Learn more about Avnet at https://www.avnet.com.

About Toradex
Toradex is a global leader in embedded hardware and software solutions, specializing in making embedded computing easy. Trusted by companies across healthcare, transportation, industrial automation, robotics, agriculture, smart cities, and more, Toradex enables faster time-to-market while reducing development costs and complexity.

The company's off-the-shelf, pin-compatible Arm®-based System on Modules (SoMs) and Single Board Computers (SBCs) offer exceptional flexibility and scalability, enabling straightforward integration and seamless future upgrades. Complementing its hardware offering, Torizon - an easy-to-use, open-source embedded Linux platform - streamlines development with integrated tools for OS configuration, secure remote updates, fleet management, and more, all built with security and reliability in mind.

Toradex has also expanded its portfolio with SMARC modules, bringing the versatility of the SMARC standard together with its hallmark high quality and user-friendly design. This approach accelerates hardware-software integration while minimizing maintenance and development effort.

Headquartered in Horw, Switzerland, with offices around the world, Toradex delivers premium product support and long-term availability, empowering businesses to build robust, high-performance embedded systems with confidence and ease.

For more information, visit: https://http://www.toradex.com