IBM SmartCloud to Power Avnet’s Cloud Solutions

IBM SmartCloud has been selected by Avnet Technology Solutions, the IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc., as the foundation for Avnet Cloud Solutions, a portfolio of cloud offerings for small and midsize businesses in India.

With IBM SmartCloud, Avnet offers compute and storage capabilities in a utility model and structures customized solutions such as disaster recovery and managed services.

IBM SmartCloud will enable Avnet partners to offer their customers access to enterprise-level IT at affordable price points without additional investment in infrastructure, security, back-up, upgrades and maintenance announced the company's press release. It further added that this partnership will help those customers derive benefits by adopting a robust cloud architecture and service model, leapfrogging the traditional investment in enterprise IT.

"As the need for a robust, yet affordable, IT infrastructure rises, cloud computing presents a significant value proposition to customers and service providers," said Naresh Desai, GM, Avnet Technology Solutions, India. "Powered by IBM SmartCloud, our portfolio of cloud solutions will help our clients address their business requirements and drive growth."

Leveraging the transformational capabilities of IBM SmartCloud, Avnet Cloud Solutions will enable companies to focus on their core operational activities without having to pay extra for ownership of IT systems or to invest large amounts of capital for IT projects.

"The Avnet and IBM strategic collaboration will focus on every client's specific compute needs and give them the flexibility and opportunity to scale," said Vamsi Mudiam, Cloud Leader, IBM, India/South Asia. "The IBM SmartCloud portfolio will help Avnet establish a robust infrastructure for seamless delivery and enhanced customer satisfaction."