SCSC ScanSource Inc

ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products, has been named to Forbes Magazine's Platinum 400, Best Big Companies in America list for 2006. Based on its five-year total return of 18.7% as computed by Forbes, ScanSource ranked 6th out of all technology companies and number 203 overall. Forbes Magazine develops its Forbes Platinum 400 list by first starting with companies having more than $1 billion in revenue and then evaluating these companies' sales and earnings growth over five years and the last 12 months. The companies are ranked within 26 different industries based on governance, earnings quality and financial soundness. "To be recognized by an industry-leading magazine such as Forbes for two years in a row is a testament to the effort of our employees, our manufacturer partners and our shareholders," said Mike Baur, president and CEO of ScanSource, Inc. "Our goal is to provide best-of-breed products and value-added services to our solution providers and we appreciate their continued business and support." About ScanSource, Inc. ScanSource, Inc. is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, including automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) products through its ScanSource sales unit; Avaya communications products through its Catalyst Telecom sales unit; communications products from Intel through its Paracon sales unit; and electronic security products through its ScanSource Security Distribution unit. The Company serves the North America marketplace and has an international segment, which sells AIDC and POS products in Latin America and Europe. Founded in 1992, the Company markets products from more than 100 technology manufacturers to over 16,000 value-added technology resellers and is committed to empowering them with tools and services designed to help them grow. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansource.com.