Ingram Micro Distributor of X-IO

X-IO Technologies (Xiotech Corporation) announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, Inc.

The agreement allows Ingram Micro’s network of resellers to provide X-IO’s Intelligent Storage Element (ISE) technology to businesses across the US.

X-IO has selected Ingram Micro as its only US distributor due to the organization’s experience and alliances with the technology providers. The agreement ensures a beneficial pairing between X-IO and resellers who specialize in delivering desktop and server virtualization, transactional processing, big data and cloud service solutions which meet the increased customer demand for performance storage solutions with reduced TCO. The cost per terabyte, watt per terabyte and TCO offered by X-IO’s solutions provide ROI, making it a fit for datacenter providers. ISE technology allows businesses who demand more from their storage, to get more. The solution manages data growth, reduces long-term costs and simplifies the infrastructure management.

Scott Zahl, GM and VP, advanced computing division, Ingram Micro US, said: “Demand for hybrid storage solutions that reduce costs, scale and offer great performance is growing at a steady clip, and presents a lucrative sales and service opportunity for our channel partners. X-IO has the solutions and expertise to support our partners as they extend their solutions in virtualization, business intelligence and accelerating transactional processes. We are pleased to welcome X-IO into the Ingram Micro portfolio and will leverage the expertise within our advanced computing division to meet X-IO’s channel development and technical support needs.“

With a foundation based on reliability, performance and scalability, ISE solutions optimize price and operational efficiency. Solutions focus on consistent and accelerated performance via both HDD drive based solutions that deliver 2 – 4x the performance of other similar array and real-time tiered hybrid solutions with enterprise SSDs and traditional HDD drives. X-IO’s Zero Touch approach and five-year warranty reduce TCO – resulting in customer environmental credentials via low power and cooling requirements.

“Ingram Micro was the clear choice as our exclusive distribution provider because they uniquely understand that long-term success for all parties lies in continuously delivering value to each of our channel partners,” said David Ornstein, VP of North American sales, X-IO. “Their reputation with key virtualization and storage partners throughout the country is unparalleled. We look forward to working closely with Ingram Micro’s Advanced Computing Division to assist us in developing stronger relationships with these resellers and assist us in the strategic development and growth of our channel. “