QLogic has expanded its distribution agreement with Arrow's OEM division that provides integration, manufacturing, and supply chain management services to industrial OEMs and intellectual property-based companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Arrow will offer QLogic’s complete portfolio of 10Gb Ethernet (10GbE), Fibre Channel, and converged networking solutions throughout Europe.
“Arrow OEM Computing Solutions provides businesses with instant infrastructure and access to a dedicated team of experts who fully understand their needs and goals,” said Franco Mezzullo, vice president, EMEA, QLogic. “This agreement expands our customer base and helps us accelerate market acceptance of our 10GbE adapters, which have recently achieved the second largest market share in the world, according to a Dell'Oro report. Together, QLogic and Arrow are making it easier for organisations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa to purchase and deploy networks based on QLogic’s innovative 10GbE adapters and converged networking adapters, as well as the leading brand in Fibre Channel adapters. This also provides us with an opportunity to further develop our embedded solutions business.”
“This agreement strengthens our Fibre Channel offerings for storage networking and emphasizes our commitment to the growing 10GbE and converged networking market,” said Amir Mobayen, vice president and general manager, Arrow OEM Computing Solutions EMEA.