CHICAGO - January 18, 2011 - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that the company has received the Partner of the Year Award in Peripherals from PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ: MALL), a value-added direct marketer of technology products, services and solutions.

PC Mall's Partner of the Year Award is given to the manufacturer who provided exceptional support – over and above normal expectations – during the year.  NEC's entire product portfolio, including digital signage, was recognized.

"We're honored to accept this award from PC Mall and grateful for the collaboration that brought it to fruition," said Betsy Larson, Vice President of Channel Sales at NEC Display.  "PC Mall is a distinguished NEC partner, and we look forward to prospering together."

"The Partner of the Year is chosen from hundreds of manufacturer partners and embodies the true spirit of the word 'partner'," said Kristin Rogers, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for PC Mall.  "The award signifies NEC's firm understanding of what it takes to successfully grow a business segment as well as its commitment to consistently supporting that growth with human and financial resources."