Seneca Data

Seneca Data was a private company categorized under computers, peripherals, and software.[1] The company originally manufactured custom computers out of their location in Syracuse, NY.[2]

Seneca Data
IndustryComputer Manufacturing, Information Technology,
Founded1979 (1979)
FateClosed June 30, 2023. Operations moved to Arrow Electronics facility in Phoenix, AZ.
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
,
United States
ProductsDesktops , Notebooks, Servers, Workstations
Number of employees
300
Websitewww.senecadata.com

Operations

Seneca Data was a custom computer manufacturer and distributor of computer and information technologies. They engineered products for businesses, education, healthcare, digital signage, digital security and surveillance, and digital broadcast customers around the world. Seneca produced the Nexlink brand of custom-built desktops, notebooks, and servers, along with the Xvault brand of storage appliances; as well as media players for digital signage and video wall controllers for broadcast applications. Seneca manufactured custom computers out of Syracuse, NY and produced the Nexlink brand of computer technologies.[3]

Acquisition By Arrow Electronics

On August 14, 2014 Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) acquired Seneca Data Distributors Inc for 172.6 million in cash which they completed during the first nine months of 2014.

(https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ARROW-ELECTRONICS-INC-11687/news/Arrow-Electronics-Inc-acquired-Seneca-Data-Distributors-Inc-38629814/)

Closure Of The Syracuse, NY Facility

At the beginning of April 2023 Arrow Electronics made the decision to consolidate operations and move the entire manufacturing and warehouse portion of the Syracuse, NY location to their facility located in Phoenix, AZ. As of 7/1/2023 there is no longer any warehouse or manufacturing entity at the Syracuse, NY location. There is still some engineers and technical support housed there to service their customers.

(Source: I am a former employee for Seneca and was separated from the company as of 6/30/2023 due to the consolidation taking place.)

Original Executives
  • Kevin Conley, CEO[4]
  • Jim Petrie, Senior VP, CFO
  • Steve Maser, VP of Sales and Marketing
  • Mike Smith, Vice President of Engineering Technology

Nexlink computer systems was a product line manufactured by Seneca, it covered a range of products including desktops, notebooks, computer servers, and data storage. Nexlink was built using Intel motherboards and processors. Seneca Data is a Platinum Intel Technology Provider and all Nexlink products meet Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) approval.[5]

Markets
  • Healthcare[6]
  • Digital Signage
  • SMB
  • Government
  • Education
  • ISV
  • OEM
  • Commercial
  • Retail

Products
  • Nexlink 7100 Workstation[7]

References
  1. "Manta Company Profile Page". Manta.
  2. "Company Overview of Seneca Data Distributors, Inc". Archived from the original on November 19, 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  3. "Company Overview of Seneca Data Distributors, Inc". Archived from the original on November 19, 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  4. "Seneca Data Distribution, Inc". InsiderView. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  5. John M. Hoyt (February 23, 2012). "Think about Nexlink for your next home computer – They're not just for business anymore!". Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  6. Joseph F. Kovar (October 21, 2005). "Custom Is Critical In The Medical Market". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  7. Edward J. Correia (December 6, 2010). "A Look Inside Seneca Data's Nexlink 7100 Workstation". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
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