Arrow Collaborates With Immersive

Arrow Electronics, Inc. is collaborating with Immersive Partner Solutions, Inc. to offer an integrated and automated validation solution that optimizes the availability and performance of FlexPod converged infrastructures.

Immersive full-life-cycle solution delivers a distinct competitive advantage for FlexPod architecture sellers and servicers.

FlexPod is an integrated computing, networking, and storage solution developed by Cisco Systems, Inc. and NetApp, Inc.. Immersive’s Converged Infrastructure Deployment Assurance Tool (CIDAT) for FlexPod enables VARs to validate FlexPod configurations-based on validated designs and technical reports from Cisco and NetApp in less time than a manual configuration validation takes.

“Immersive’s CIDAT for FlexPod provides Arrow’s value-added resellers with a unique way to differentiate their FlexPod offerings,” said Troy Fortune, VP of North American sales for the NetApp business, Arrow. “At Arrow, we are always looking to connect our customers with innovative and value-added solutions that help them stay ahead of the curve.“

In addition to deployment validation, Immersive’s solution enables VARs to grow their revenue around FlexPod lifecycle management through value-add services, including remote-managed services, continuous support, proactive hardware upgrades and more. The partnership with Immersive will also provide Arrow customers with access to Immersive’s team for assistance with FlexPod configuration and validation needs.

“I was privileged to be part of the team that built and launched the FlexPod solution into the marketplace,” said Keith Barto, president and CEO, Immersive. “I started Immersive to meet the specific requests we were getting from customers and resellers for a centralized FlexPod support portal that would improve their visibility into FlexPod environments. I’m excited to collaborate with Arrow to offer our CIDAT for FlexPod solutions to even greater numbers of VARs and IT professionals around the world.“