Arrow ECS Adds IBM to GSA Schedule

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], has been authorized to offer contracts for IBM solutions through its General Services Administration Schedule 70 program.

A GSA Schedule 70 includes prenegotiated contracts to public-sector agencies for information technology solutions that are available at a set price and have been approved by the GSA to be compliant with specific laws and regulations.

“Arrow ECS is pleased to continue to lead the channel in supporting resellers that serve public-sector customers,” said Sean Kerins, president of Arrow ECS North America. “Our GSA schedule program is in the top 4 percent of Schedule 70 contractors, and the addition of IBM further strengthens our offerings in the government IT market.”

In addition to IBM, Arrow ECS’ GSA schedule program includes offerings from 11 other leading hardware, software and storage suppliers. Arrow ECS supports resellers in the government space through offerings designed to help resellers identify stimulus opportunities and capture more government business. For instance, it offers integrated marketing campaigns, business intelligence services and financing programs. Also, it connects resellers that have public-sector relationships with suppliers seeking to collaborate on government opportunities, thereby enabling resellers to increase support for their customers and pursue more sales opportunities.

“IBM is delighted to work with Arrow ECS to bring our solutions to more resellers and their government customers,” said Bill Jones, director, capture and channel management, United States federal, IBM. “With a comprehensive portfolio of tools and resources developed exclusively for government resellers, Arrow ECS and IBM offer government clients expanded capabilities to meet their IT infrastructure needs and requirements.”

All IBM resellers working with Arrow ECS receive access to consulting services to identify customers in need of support for technology purchased through federal stimulus programs, as well as assistance with writing and submitting grant proposal requests. Also, a wealth of articles and guidance developed by Arrow ECS regarding conducting business with the public sector is available online to IBM resellers.

About Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions

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.

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