Arrow ECS Distributes NetApp in Austria

LINZ, Austria--Expanding on its commitment to increasing its depth in the storage market, Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], now sells the complete range of storage and data management solutions from NetApp in Austria.

“Arrow ECS has a long-standing relationship with NetApp in the United States and in multiple countries across Europe,” said Paul Karrer, managing director for Arrow ECS Internet Security AG. “We look forward to extending that relationship to Austria and bringing the best practices of Arrow ECS’ NetApp business around the world to deepen our storage expertise in Austria.”

Arrow ECS Internet Security has hired storage distribution veteran Gerhard Ulrichshofer to manage its NetApp business. Ulrichshofer and his team will work collaboratively with NetApp to deliver the full suite of storage solutions to resellers.

“We are pleased to expand on the successful international alliance that we already enjoy with Arrow ECS through this distribution agreement,” said Ewald Glöckl, regional manager, Austria and Eastern Europe, NetApp. “With Arrow ECS Internet Security’s know-how and market expertise, we are confident that our storage and data management solutions are in the best hands.”

Arrow ECS Internet Security distributes a comprehensive portfolio of product security, servers, storage and virtualization solutions. It supports resellers in the realization of customized solutions through presales project design and planning, as well as installation and support services. In addition, it supports the business needs of resellers through finance, marketing and training services. More information is available at www.arrowecs.at.

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Arrow ECS, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], provides enterprise and midrange computing products, services and solutions to value-added resellers, system integrators, and independent software vendors. Based in Englewood, Colo., and with offices in 26 countries, Arrow ECS connects its customers to the world’s foremost technology suppliers. Arrow ECS reported $4.9 billion in global enterprise computing solution sales in 2009. Visit ecs.arrow.com for more information.