Quantum Adds Arrow Electronics as Distributor

Quantum Corporation announced it has added Arrow Electronics, Inc. as a distributor for the EMEA region to support its growth strategy for delivering data protection and big data management solutions, including cloud and virtualisation products.

Extending its existing distribution network, Quantum will leverage Arrow’s capabilities to provide deeper support for current VAR partners as well as on-boarding service for VARs in new markets.

“As a world-class provider of storage solutions, Quantum is a significant strategic addition to our portfolio,” said Jesper Trolle, VP sales for Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions segment in EMEA. “Arrow looks forward to helping Quantum’s reseller partners grow their business through our pan-European presence, in-depth data center expertise and best-in-class value-added services such as customer training. As a true solution distributor with in-depth data center expertise, we offer best -in-class value-added skills to leverage enterprise solutions such as advanced big data management that enhance our services provided to VARs.”

Arrow will have access to the full range of Quantum products, including disk- and tape-based data protection, end-to-end content management for big data, object storage, native backup for virtual environments and cloud-based backup and DR services.

“Arrow brings us true pan-EMEA reach that will provide strong support for our continued expansion into new markets and help us drive further growth in our existing markets,” said Gabriel Chaher, VP, EMEA sales and marketing, Quantum. “We are confident that this partnership will enhance the service we provide to VARs. Arrow’s additional support can help our resellers capitalise on market opportunities, most notably in enterprise and mid-range data protection where our disk and tape backup offerings are particularly complementary to Arrow’s existing storage portfolio.“