Arrow Electronics adds seven countries to distribution coverage with IBM

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 2026--

Arrow Electronics has expanded its IBM distribution coverage to seven additional countries. The expansion enables Arrow to distribute IBM solutions to channel partners in Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

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This will enable channel partner organizations in the select areas to deliver scalable, enterprise-ready solutions that support customers on their transformation journeys.

Arrow will distribute IBM’s portfolio across infrastructure, automation and data, including software and services designed to support modern application development, hybrid cloud deployments and resilient IT operations. Channel partners will benefit from Arrow’s deep technical expertise, local support, and value-added resources including Arrow’s experience centers and the channel partner-focused IBM Practice accelerator program that help drive growth.

The enhancement builds on Arrow’s longstanding global relationship with IBM. Arrow has worked closely with IBM in regions including Benelux, Estonia, France, Hungary, Iberia, Ireland, Morocco, Nordics, Poland, UK and across North America, supporting the delivery of IBM solutions with a combination of strong commercial capability, technical depth, experience centers and proven channel accessible enablement programs. This global experience allows Arrow to deliver both strategic reach and tailored in-country support to help the channel unlock more value from IBM’s technology.

“This coverage expansion strengthens our longstanding relationship with IBM and reflects Arrow’s focus on bringing high-quality solutions and services to the market in seven additional countries,” said Salesh Rampersad, chief revenue officer for Arrow’s global enterprise computing solutions business. “By providing greater access to IBM’s technologies, combined with Arrow’s local expertise, we are helping channel partners create meaningful outcomes for customers navigating complex IT environments.”

The addition of seven new countries is part of Arrow’s continued focus on strengthening the channel with access to enterprise-class technology and support.

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Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $31 billion, Arrow’s portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets. Learn more at arrow.com.

Salesh Rampersad, Chief Revenue Officer, Global Enterprise Computing Solutions, Arrow Electronics

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has again been refused permission to compete internationally following a second round of checks after her status as a neutral athlete was revoked.

The International Skating Union on Thursday said Valieva was one of four Russian skaters, all 2022 Olympians, who were deemed not to “satisfy the requirements to participate as Individual Neutral Athletes.”

The others are men's skater Mark Kondratiuk and the ice dance team of Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin. No specific reasons were given in the four cases.

“The ISU will not comment further on individual cases while any applicable appeal rights remain available,” it said.

The latest obstacle to Valieva's career comes more than four years after disputes about her positive doping test overshadowed the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

The ISU rule is allowing more Russians to compete as neutral athletes this season, after most had been barred from its events following the invasion of Ukraine. It states they are “presumed eligible unless they fall within the disqualifying criteria.”

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FILE - Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva competes at the Russian Jumping Championships in Moscow on Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov, File)