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Avnet Seals Agreement with EMC

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Avnet Technology Solutions has announced an expanded distribution agreement with EMC to offer EMC solutions through its Avnet Global Computing Components (AGCC) business unit in EMEA.

Avnet Global Computing Components will now offer EMC VNX and VNXe unified storage solutions, EMC Isilon scale-out NAS systems, and the EMC Atmos Cloud Storage Platform as part of its Build OEM Better programme. This programme provides a lower total cost of ownership and reduced manufacturing time. Additionally, it offers flexibility and scalability via a global footprint of integration and service support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent software vendors (ISVs).

Mark Hiley, director, EMEA OEM sales at EMC commented, “EMC is delighted to be working with Avnet across EMEA to deliver its wide and growing portfolio of OEM-ready solutions. Avnet adds capabilities in coverage and customisation that complement our extensive portfolio of technology and routes to market.”

“Our OEM customers are looking for IT storage solutions that are simple, reliable and repeatable,"said David House, AGCC EMEA sales director. “Adding EMC to our EMEA offering through our AGCC business unit provides our customers with a faster way to deliver enterprise-class performance and next-generation solutions.”