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bMighty.com References Arrow Midmarket Survey

On August 21st, Arrow ECS released a press release the results of a surveyon midmarket security. bMight.com wrote a follow up post on this survey. Click here to read the article.

Midsize Companies Say Information Security Outranks Reducing Costs as a Business Issue, Finds Arrow ECS Midmarket Survey

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2008--A majority of information technology decision-makers at U.S. midsize companies say that information security is the most important business issue for their companies' future success, followed by reducing costs and improving customer service. This is just one of the findings of a survey by the Midmarket Group of Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW).

The survey, which examines the role and importance of technology in addressing business issues at midsize companies, finds that 61 percent plan to increase spending on information technology (IT) in the coming year, with only 10 percent expecting budget cuts.

"These findings affirm what we're hearing from our business partners who are on the front lines with midmarket companies, the fastest growing sector of the economy -- information security offerings are a top priority," said Mark Taylor, vice president and general manager of Arrow ECS Midmarket Group, which was formed to help partners build their midmarket business with solutions, training and sales support.

Attend a Free Midmarket Storage Virtualization Webinar

Wondering how you can take your business to the next level? Join one of our free weekly MPower Webinars to learn how you can make the most of your partnership with Arrow ECS and truly excel in the midmarket.

SVC - Positioning Storage Virtualization for the Midmarket
Tuesday  August 19, 2008
1 p.m. EST
Join the Arrow Midmarket Group for an overview of the latest release of SVC including thin provisioning, over allocation, space efficient flash copy and snapshots. Learn how to enable your business to sell and deliver this solution leveraging MPower, the Arrow Midmarket partner program.

Power Up On Boarding                                                                              Thursday,  August 21, 2008
1 p.m. EST
New MPower partners will learn how to navigate the MPower Midmarket Partner Program by utilizing our comprehensive partner portal and the services, tools, resources, and enablement provided by the Midmarket Group of Arrow ECS

MPower Partner Program Overview  

Friday, August 22, 2008
1 p.m. EST                                                                                          Join the Arrow Midmarket Group for an overview of the MPower Midmarket Partner Program. This comprehensive partner program will enable you to grow your business in the midmarket with solutions, tools, and resources provided by the Midmarket Group of Arrow ECS.

Inspiring Business Growth through Collaboration  

Tuesday,  August 26, 2008
1 p.m. EST                                                                                              Innovation is key to growth in today's business climate. Business must differentiate itself from competitors and provide unique solutions to the market. From very small to very large, organizations of all sizes collaborate daily to innovate and grow. 

This session will present an overview of Arrow's Midmarket Collaboration solutions, the status of the collaboraton marketplace and what partners can do to help identify and propose these solutions to customers.

100 VARs sign on with Arrow ECS Midmarket Group

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2008) – Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], today announced that 100 value-added resellers have signed on as partners to its Midmarket Group.  The partners are all members of the group’s MPower Midmarket Partner program that was made public in June. 

Launched in March 2008, the Midmarket Group was formed to help partners build their midmarket business through its market research, range of technology and industry experts, and solutions customized for midsized companies.   The MPower Partner Program provides instant access, via an online partner portal, to a broad range of MPower services and resources to support their business efforts with midsized companies, from marketing campaigns to training and implementation.

“While midmarket companies have historically faced the same technology challenges as Fortune 500 companies, they have lacked the staff, budgets and expertise to solve them,” said Mark Taylor, vice president and general manager of Arrow ECS Midmarket Group.  “By collaborating with Arrow ECS, partners can take advantage of our economies of scale to receive the personal support, solutions, and training they require to meet the midmarket’s unique needs.” 

CGS Technology Associates, Inc., a leading technology consulting services company serving clients in the Northeast, recently became an MPower partner and closed the channel’s first IBM/XIV Nextra storage deal.  “Arrow ECS is the only distributor in the industry with a business group exclusively focused on the midmarket,” said Robert DeCarlo, senior vice president of CGS.  “Its MPower program makes it easy to access the hundreds of tools they provide to grow my midmarket customer base.  We look forward to watching our successes multiply with this partnership.”

For more information, visit www.arrowmpower.com.