ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION NOW AVAILABLE AT INGRAM MICRO

SANTA ANA , Calif., Nov. 15, 1999

Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, today announced the launch of its electronic software distribution (ESD) program for its reseller and vendor partners. ESD is a leading-edge capability that streamlines delivery and maximizes service by providing a comprehensive list of top-selling software products distributed electronically.

"The launch of our ESD program demonstrates Ingram Micro's continued innovation in providing the next generation of services," said Guy P. Abramo, senior vice president, worldwide marketing. "By providing ESD we increase speed to market and streamline software inventory in the supply chain."

Ingram Micro's broad relationships in the software industry enable the company to build a comprehensive ESD solution, which targets a full range of software publishers from category leaders to small publishers not currently in the established distribution channel. Today's launch makes thousands of software titles available electronically from Ingram Micro through Netsales, an e-commerce service provider that aggregates software titles.

The ESD program leverages existing business processes at Ingram Micro and the enabling technology from Preview Systems, which has been integrated into Ingram Micro's IT infrastructure. Preview Systems' distributed architecture enables Ingram Micro's resellers to deliver digital content directly to end users with a seamless, intuitive and secure experience.

The ESD program from Ingram Micro is available for resellers and vendors that are requesting increased capability from the distribution channel. The exciting new program enables reseller and vendor partners to service customers, sell products and take advantage of the rapidly growing market opportunities of ESD.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., is the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, and a leader of assembly and integration services with sales of $26.5 billion for the past four reported quarters. The company and its subsidiaries operate in 34 countries and distribute more than 225,000 products to more than 140,000 resellers in 130 countries.

Forward-Looking Statement

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