More newsPosted 12 January 2010
DNS Arrow Changes Name to Arrow ECS
DNS Arrow Changes Name to Arrow ECS HARROGATE, U.K. (5 Jan. 2010)
Value-added distributor DNS Arrow is changing its name to Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (Arrow ECS), effective Jan. 1. DNS Arrow has been a part of Arrow ECS’ global network of leading value-added distributors since January 2007. Arrow ECS is a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW].
Only DNS Arrow’s name is changing. The organisation in the U.K. will retain its local leadership, dedicated support and unique capabilities that have been customised to best meet the needs of the resellers and suppliers it serves in this market. Arrow ECS embraces the individual strengths and capabilities of all of its offices.
“Our name change increases awareness for the global strength that we bring to our resellers and suppliers as a Fortune 200 company and a leading value-added distributor not only in the U.K. but also across Europe and around the world,” said Laurent Sadoun, president of Arrow ECS’ Europe, Middle East and Africa operations. “We are proud of what DNS Arrow has accomplished since the acquisition by Arrow ECS in 2007, and the name change is a natural evolution of DNS Arrow’s integration with Arrow ECS following its acquisition. We look forward to continuing to offer outstanding services and support to our customers.”
DNS Arrow is an information technology distributors specialising in enterprise-class solutions and services focused on data storage, network security, enterprise software, virtualisation and access infrastructure. It supports resellers from initial consultation, planning, design, and engineering, to implementation. DNS Arrow is a group of Arrow ECS, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. For information about DNS Arrow, visit www.dnsarrow.co.uk.
ABOUT ARROW ENTERPRISE COMPUTING SOLUTIONS Arrow ECS, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], provides enterprise and midrange computing products, services and solutions to value-added resellers, system integrators, and independent software vendors. Based in Englewood, Colo., and with offices in 26 countries, Arrow ECS connects its customers to the world’s foremost technology suppliers. Arrow ECS reported $5.4 billion in global enterprise computing solution sales in 2008. Subsidiaries include Asplenium, DNS, FINOVIA, Internet Security, ITL, REL and Soft-Tronik. Visit www.ecs.arrow.com for more information.
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Fact Sheet
What is changing
. As of Jan. 1, DNS Arrow is changing its name to Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions.
· The content, tools and resources available online to DNS Arrow resellers is now located at www.arrowecs.co.uk .
· Only the name is changing. The organisation in the U.K. will retain its local leadership, dedicated support and unique capabilities that have been customised to best meet the needs of the resellers and suppliers it serves in this market. Arrow ECS embraces the individual strengths and capabilities of all of its offices.
Reasons for the name change
· The name change is an evolution of DNS Arrow’s integration with Arrow ECS following its acquisition in January 2007.
· The name change increases awareness for the global strength that the distributor brings to resellers and suppliers as a Fortune 200 company and a leading value-added distributor not only in the U.K. but also across Europe and around the world.
· All 24 Arrow ECS subsidiaries in Europe, Middle-East and Africa are adopting the Arrow ECS brand. Using a consistent brand worldwide underscores Arrow ECS’ unity as an organisation and assures resellers and suppliers that they will receive outstanding channel management support regardless which locations they work with.
Benefits of increased unity and coordination across Arrow ECS’ worldwide operations
· Arrow ECS is committed to developing new business opportunities, reaching new markets and better supporting customers. It is focused on expanding supplier offerings and sharing best practices across regions to deliver on this commitment.
About DNS Arrow
· DNS Arrow is an information technology distributors specialising in enterprise-class solutions and services focused on data storage, network security, enterprise software, virtualisation and access infrastructure. It supports resellers from initial consultation, planning, design, and engineering, to implementation. DNS Arrow is a group of Arrow ECS, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. For information about DNS Arrow, visit www.dnsarrow.co.uk.
· DNS Arrow has been a part of Arrow ECS’ global network of leading value-added distributors since its acquisition in January 2007.
· Arrow ECS, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], provides enterprise and midrange computing products, services and solutions to value-added resellers, system integrators, and independent software vendors. Based in Englewood, Colo., and with offices in 26 countries, Arrow ECS connects its customers to the world’s foremost technology suppliers. Arrow ECS reported $5.4 billion in global enterprise computing solution sales in 2008. Subsidiaries include Asplenium, DNS, FINOVIA, Internet Security, ITL, REL and Soft-Tronik. Visit www.ecs.arrow.com for more information.
· Arrow ECS entered the European market in 2005 through its acquisition of DNSint.com AG and has since grown significantly through additional acquisitions and organic growth.