"Arrow is pleased to collaborate with Platform Computing to provide small- to mid-sized enterprises with preconfigured and pre-integrated cluster-server appliances that can be rapidly deployed and scaled for improved performance," said Robert Balson, director, business development, Arrow NAC. "These systems make it possible for businesses to access supercomputing solutions without the added design expense and time often associated with such projects."

Arrow will be using Platform Open Cluster Stack (OCS)*, a pre-integrated, vendor-certified software stack that enables the consistent delivery of Linux®-application clusters. Platform OCS also provides a user-friendly interface geared for enterprises that are new to high-performance cluster data center solutions. Arrow’s solutions, based on Platform OCS, are certified as IntelÒ Cluster Ready, a certification program designed to simplify the development, purchase, deployment, usage and management of clustered computer systems.

"Platform Computing welcomes the opportunity to work closely with Arrow to design cluster systems that can reduce overall costs and assure scalability and stability as the customer’s cluster grows," said Simon Lonsdale, director of Strategic Alliances, Platform Computing. "Platform OCS is the first commercial software system to create certified Intel Cluster Ready systems, pre-engineered and tested for optimal simplicity and performance."

About Platform Computing

Platform Computing is the leading systems infrastructure software company that accelerates applications and delivers IT agility for increased business performance and reduced cost. Founded in 1992, Platform is a pioneer in HPC, Cluster and Grid Computing technologies. Platform has over 2,000 global customers and strategic relationships with Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat and SAS, along with the industry’s broadest support for third-party applications. Visit www.platform.com.

About Arrow North American Components

The North American Components (NAC) business of Arrow Electronics, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductors and passive, electromechanical and connector products, computing solutions, services and supply chain solutions tailored to serve distinct customer segments with dedicated sales teams. Two primary, customer-focused NAC groups serve these market segments: The Arrow Electronics Components Group serves North American-based OEM and contract manufacturing customers and the Arrow/Zeus Electronics Group targets the aerospace and military markets.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (www.arrow.com) is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products.

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