INGRAM MICRO AWARDED BEST YEAR-OVER-YEAR PERFORMANCE AT CISCO PARTNER SUMMIT 2000

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 20, 2000

Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, today announced it was awarded Best Year-Over-Year Performance for a U.S. Distributor by Cisco Systems at the companys Worldwide Partner Summit 2000 in Las Vegas last month. For the past two years Ingram Micro has led distributors in this category by assisting Cisco in maximizing its product offerings in the information technology supply chain.

Ingram Micro is an exceptional distribution partner, as evidenced in both their strong sales numbers and their dedication to Cisco, said Tushar Kothari, vice president of U.S. distribution at Cisco Systems. They have the technology and infrastructure in place to get the job done and they have proven that for two years running.

Much of Ingram Micros success has been accomplished by closely working with Cisco. Ingram Micro has trained its internal sales representatives and provided reseller partners with Cisco certification, assisted Cisco in enabling cutting-edge business-to-business e-commerce technology, and focused on vertical market segments such as the government and education and small-to-midsize business markets.

We are pleased to be recognized for our strong relationship with Cisco, said Lori Snow, vice president, product management and general manager, technical products division, Ingram Micro. Ingram Micro is the best in the industry at getting product where it needs to go in the market and we look forward to continuing to help our partners be successful.

More than 3,000 worldwide attendees gathered at the summit, where Cisco executives discussed the future direction of the distribution channel and the role their partners will play in the upcoming months.

About Ingram Micro Inc.
Operating in 34 countries, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM) is the worlds largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, with sales exceeding $28 billion in 1999. Ingram Micros key business units deliver fulfillment and distribution, product acquisition and selection, supply-chain automation and programs, as well as eProcurement, to more than 175,000 technology solution providers, manufacturers and businesses located in more than 100 countries. Ingram Micro is driving the evolution of wholesale distribution for the information technology industry and is the operation's engine behind leading global e-businesses today.