Global Computing Components (Tech Data) Distributor of Seagate Enterprise Data Solutions

Global Computing Components (GCC), a solution business of Tech Data Corp. providing specialized component-based solutions, signed a first-of-its-kind distribution agreement for the US and Canada with Seagate Enterprise Data Solutions (EDS).

The contract will give the channel faster access to a greater variety of commercial, off-the-shelf, cloud-scale storage by reducing the lead times associated with these storage systems.

GCC’s technical expertise and consultative sales approach provides additional support for resellers, systems integrators, OEMs and VARs looking to design Seagate Exos and Nytro systems into solutions for their customers. An enhanced partnership with Tech Data offers enterprises efficient and economical solutions to secure, manage and access large volumes of mission-critical business data.

“As the storage market quickly evolves to a software-defined cloud universe, Tech Data is aligning our channel offerings to give our customers maximum opportunity to take advantage of this tremendous growth opportunity,” said Joe Cousins, VP, GCC Americas, Tech Data. “We are looking forward to connecting our North American customer base to Seagate’s world-class storage products.“

GCC specializes in component-based solutions for the client, enterprise and data center markets. The addition of Seagate Exos and Nytro Systems to the GCC lineup delivers a platform for integrated data center solutions to help customers provide innovative products and services to the marketplace.

“Today’s enterprises know that data is one of their most important and impactful business assets,” said Ken Claffey, VP and GM, Seagate enterprise data solutions. “Our partnership will leverage Tech Data’s world-class integration and services capabilities to enhance product availability and customer service.“

GCC is a specialized solution business of Tech Data. It provides the component building blocks required to design and build differentiated solutions for the client, enterprise and data center markets.