Arrow Electronics introduces managed storage services for NetApp Keystone to help accelerate Storage-as-a-Service adoption

New global managed storage services offering helps channel partners more easily deliver scalable, consumption-based storage solutions 

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) has announced the availability of managed storage services for NetApp Keystone. Designed in conjunction with NetApp, known as the “Intelligent Data Infrastructure Company,” the services help channel partners and managed service providers simplify the delivery of Storage-as-a-Service and consumption-based infrastructure while accelerating customer adoption.

Arrow is the first distributor to offer such a service.

Built on the flexible Partner XaaS with NetApp Keystone offering, Arrow’s managed storage services for NetApp Keystone add a comprehensive lifecycle management layer that enables channel partners to deliver enterprise-grade storage services with greater operational simplicity, predictable economics, and continuous optimization.

Arrow’s managed storage services for NetApp Keystone transform storage consumption into a fully managed customer experience through:

• End-to-end lifecycle management
• Proactive monitoring and operational support
• Continuous optimization powered by NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights (DII)
• Cyber resilience and data protection services
• Performance and capacity optimization
• Advisory and service review capabilities
• A single point of accountability across the customer lifecycle

"Channel partners are increasingly looking for ways to expand recurring revenue, deepen customer relationships, and deliver measurable business outcomes,” said Mike Martin, general manager of global services at Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business. “This managed storage services offering is designed specifically to address those needs while helping simplify delivery, accelerate adoption, and unlock new growth opportunities.”

“Customers want solutions that deliver business outcomes and free them to focus on their core business,” said Alvaro Celis, senior vice president, chief commercial, partner and ecosystem officer at NetApp. “Solutions that reliably and transparently handle the foundations (operations, data, security, flexibility, scale, and manageability) create value that is both financial and strategic. This shift in customer needs is a significant opportunity for our channel partner ecosystem to create more customer value and build deeper, longer-lasting relationships. By combining NetApp Keystone with Arrow’s managed services expertise, channel partners can bring Storage-as-a-Service to market with greater simplicity and speed, while helping customers achieve the flexibility and operational outcomes they expect.”

Channel partners interested in expanding their Storage-as-a-Service capabilities can contact their Arrow representative or visit this webpage to learn more.

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