QLogic 10GbE and FC Solutions Distributed by Arrow OEM Computing Solutions

QLogic Corp. announced an expanded distribution agreement with Arrow OEM Computing Solutions that provides integration, manufacturing, and supply chain management services to industrial OEMs and IP-based companies.

Under the terms of the agreement, Arrow will offer QLogic’s complete portfolio of 10GbE, FC, and converged networking solutions throughout EMEA.

“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, VP, 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 (1). Together, QLogic and Arrow are making it easier for organizations 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 FC adapters. This also provides us with an opportunity to further develop our embedded solutions business.“

“This agreement strengthens our FC offerings for storage networking and emphasizes our commitment to the growing 10GbE and converged networking market,” said Amir Mobayen, VP and GM, Arrow OEM Computing Solutions EMEA. “QLogic is the global market share leader in FC adapters and offers a highly innovative portfolio of performance-driven 10GbE intelligent Ethernet adapters and converged network adapters. These products will allow us to enhance our enterprise computing solutions for our commercial and industrial customers.“

(1) Based on non-captive 10GbE adapter revenue share as confirmed by data in Dell’Oro Group Q4 2014 Ethernet Market Share Report and Crehan Research, Inc. Q4 2014 Quarterly Market Share Report.