Arrow Electronics partners with Equinix to enhance EMEA services

Arrow Electronics has entered into a new distribution agreement with digital infrastructure firm Equinix in the EMEA region. This collaboration will allow Arrow's channel partners to resell Equinix's services as part of integrated solutions aimed at improving network optimisation, enabling hybrid multi-cloud environments, and enhancing application workload performance. The services can now be positioned and invoiced by partners on a monthly recurring basis.

The Equinix Platform comprises data centre co-location, private connections to major public cloud providers, and numerous interconnections within its more than 260 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres globally. The use of Equinix's carrier-neutral IBX data centres will enable customers to optimise their Wide Area Network (WAN) and drive digital transformation with low-latency, cost-effective networks.

Mike Worby, EMEA Head of Strategic Alliances for Arrow's enterprise computing solutions business, stated, "We are excited to work with Equinix to provide our channel partners with unparalleled access to industry-leading digital infrastructure solutions. This collaboration will enable businesses across EMEA to accelerate their digital initiatives, optimise network performance, and achieve greater agility in their operations."

Orla Ni Chorcora, Vice President of EMEA Channel Sales at Equinix, remarked, "Arrow's extensive reach and expertise is invaluable to help us expand our footprint in the EMEA region. Together, we can empower businesses with the digital infrastructure they need to rapidly scale globally, innovate continuously, and deliver world-class digital experiences."

Equinix solutions are now made available to channel partners in the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Finland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.