Sony Receives 2002 Supplier of the Year Award
From Cisco Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2002 — Sony Electronics today announced that it has received the 2002 Supplier
of the Year Award from Cisco Systems, Inc. in the electro/mechanical category.
Sony provides power supplies for many of CiscoÕs enterprise networking products. Demonstration of Sony's ability to
enhance Cisco's technology yielded a positive impact in customer satisfaction level.
This prestigious award was one of eight presented to valued Cisco suppliers at the company's 11th annual supplier
appreciation awards program held last month.
"This award is a testament to our commitment and determination in continuing to strengthen our strategic relationship
with Cisco," said Yoji Kato, president of Sony Electronics' Semiconductor and Electronic Devices Division.
"The Supplier Awards are our way of recognizing outstanding performance among the companies that contribute to
Cisco's business goals and drive growth, profitability and customer satisfaction," said Steve Darendinger, vice
president, Global Supply Management, Cisco Systems, Inc.
A panel of representatives from Cisco's Corporate Supply Management and Global Supply Management organizations
selected recipients of the 2002 Cisco Supplier Appreciation Awards.
Based in San Jose, Calif., the Power Supply group of Sony Electronics' Semiconductor and Electronic Devices Division
designs, manufactures and markets a variety of custom and semi-custom power supply solutions for networking,
telecommunications, data storage, and high-end computing applications.
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