Patriot Invests Heavily in the Brazilian Gaming and Technology Market

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – June 8, 2016 – Patriot, a leading manufacturer of computer memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals, consumer flash storage solutions and mobile accessories, today announced its further investment into the Brazilian market.

With the help of Patriot’s new Global Director of Business Development and General Manager of Brazil, Brent McCray, Patriot looks to empower Brazilians with innovative tech solutions within the gaming, mainstream and enterprise markets at affordable prices.

With over 30 years of excellence in customer service, product manufacturing and the successful expansion into new product categories such as: gaming peripherals, computer storage, mobile accessories and flash storage; Patriot looks to offer Brazilians the best option for top quality and performance products at an accessible price point for end users. With products such as the Fuel iON, a robust wireless charging system designed to magnetically charge mobile devices, high capacity USB drives, a large library of consumer SSDs, the New Viper Gaming line and computer memory ranging from DDR1 to DDR4, Patriot aspires to be the brand of choice for DIY computer enthusiasts, everyday consumers and PC gamers in Brazil.

In partnership with other tech giants and eSports organizations, Patriot is committed to the expansion and increased awareness of the latest technology and eSports trends within the country. Patriot recently announced its sponsorship of ESL Premier League Brazil, one of the world’s largest eSports producers, in which Patriot will participate in over 200 live tournament broadcasts, six finals events, social media giveaways and interviews. In addition, Patriot’s products are the official memory, SSDs, keyboards, mice and headsets for the ESL Studios in Brazil.

“I’m excited to play a key role in Patriot’s global expansion into the gaming and eSports segments,” said Brent McCray, Patriot’s Global Director of Business Development and General Manager of Brazil. “With the recent launch of Patriot’s Viper Gaming line and our continued dedication to developing performance SSDs and enthusiast memory, we see an opportunity for success among the passion and enthusiasm Brazilians have for eSports and performance PC components.”

McCray comes to Patriot with over 25 years of experience in the gaming, PC hardware and software industries. As the Worldwide Enthusiast Segment Marketing Director for Intel™, McCray was one of the primary people responsible for bringing the largest worldwide gaming event, Intel Extreme Masters, to Brazil three years in a row. As the General Manager of Patriot’s operations in Brazil, McCray will help to further sales efforts, cultivate customer relations as well as expand Patriot’s global reach and brand recognition.

“We are very pleased to have Brent on board at Patriot,” said Paul Jones, CEO of Patriot. “His comprehensive knowledge of the PC component, gaming and mobile device market as well as the culture of Brazil will be a tremendous asset to achieve the growth and presence Patriot is looking to develop within Brazil.”