THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Feb 08, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) —
Electronic
components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design
engineers as having the industry’s largest
selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment,
today announced its Android app was listed among the top eight apps for
last week by app directory website Appolicious (
www.appolicious.com ).

In an article listing the Appolicious top
apps of the week posted Feb. 3, social media freelance writer
Kristen Nicole described Digi-Key’s Android app as a “niche search tool”
and stated that “Digi-Key’s steady rise is a noteworthy example” of this
type of app.

Nicole also listed the benefits of having Digi-Key’s
Android app available whenever and wherever a person might need it:

“Geared towards engineers and gadget geeks, this Android app offers
mobile access to Digi-Key’s entire inventory of in-stock electronic
components. Having a tinkerer for a boyfriend, I’ve been amazed at how
often an app like this becomes a time-saving solution.”

“We are very proud of and thankful for the amount of positive feedback
we have received from customers all over the world about our mobile
applications,” said John Collins, Digi-Key’s vice president of IT and
CIO. “We continually strive to keep the customer’s productivity and
efficiency in mind as we develop new assets in new technologies.
Feedback like this continues to fuel our drive to create even better
innovations for our customers.”

Digi-Key’s
mobile app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system
launched in February 2010. Digi-Key’s
Android app launched in September 2010. Both versions provide
instant access to the industry’s largest selection of electronic
components in stock. This application is designed to help engineers,
purchasers and technologists source the electronic components they need,
the data for those parts, and other Digi-Key resources anytime, anywhere.

To download the Digi-Key iPhone app, visit the AppStore from your
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch mobile device.

To download the Digi-Key Android app, visit the Android Market from your
Android mobile device and search for “Digi-Key.”

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As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor of electronic
components, information about and inventory of millions of products is
accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from
Digi-Key’s single, North American location. The company’s integrated
business model provides product and support information online to help
put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve
tough product development challenges.

The company’s online offerings and resources include: an interactive
online catalog; PTM(R)
product training modules; TechZone(SM)technology zones; Another
Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key
toolbar; PurchasingPro(SM)
for electronics buyers; TechXchange(SM);
a
Mobile and Social Center; the Scheme-it
online schematic design tool; and a
Reference Design Library.

About Digi-Key Corporation

As one of the world’s leading, totally integrated, Internet-based
distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned
its reputation as an industry
leader through its total commitment to service and performance.
Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and
production quantities of electronic components, offering more than two
million products from over 500 quality name-brand manufacturers at
www.digikey.com .
A testament to Digi-Key’s unparalleled commitment to service, North
American design engineers have ranked
Digi-Key as the #1 Most Preferred Distributor (UBM/EE|Times
Distributor Customer Preference Study/June 2011). With global sales for
2011 surpassing $1.5 billion, Digi-Key’s single location in North
America is one of its greatest assets. Additional information and access
to Digi-Key’s broad product offering is available at
www.digikey.com .

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SOURCE: Digi-Key Corporation

        
        Editorial Contact for Digi-Key Corporation 
        Digi-Key Public Relations, 1-800-344-4539 
        publicrelations@digikey.com
        

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