Frequently Asked Questions

  • What were the core reasons that led Citrix to add Arrow as a North American distribution partner?

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    Arrow has a long track record of prior success with Citrix in EMEA since 2009 and selling into the public sector. This partnership in North America provided them with the opportunity to provide a global supply chain solution to their partners and customers.

  • How does the collaboration between Citrix and Arrow make the Citrix channel stronger?

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    Partnership Provides:

    Accelerated growth opportunities in Cloud, Security and Networking

    More robust joint enablement offerings which includes enhanced demo, POC and cloud provisioning support

    Complete partner development framework, including enablement training and POC support, followed by revenue generation support through lead generation campaigns, tied off by incremental profit opportunities through customized incentive programs

    Expanded access to multi-vendor configurations and customized bundles (Open avenues to work with key alliances, such as HPE, to deliver joint hybrid solutions that meet the unique needs of mid-market customers.)

    Industry-leading hyperconvergence partnerships

    Access to Arrow’s dedicated team to support partners in the field, both in partner account management and partner presales support.

  • What action is required by the partners?

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    Citrix is asking partners to select a preferred distributor for their Citrix business. Your preferred distributor will be your go-to partner for value added activities with Citrix. The selection period will start on June 1, 2018 and end on June 30, 2018. (Midnight, Eastern Time)

  • Is selecting a Preferred Distributor required?

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    This will be a requirement for all Citrix Solution Advisors. By not taking action and selecting, you may be at risk of losing marketing program dollars and/or other CSA benefits.

  • How do I select a Preferred Distributor?

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    Steps to Selecting a Preferred Distributor:

    • Login to Citrix Partner Central
    • Go to “My Partnership” tab
    • Select “Update Locations, Contacts, and Memberships”
    • Select “Locations” tab
    • Click “Select Distributor” tab
    • From the drop down, enter USA or Canada for Country
    • Enter name of Preferred Distributor (Arrow or Ingram)
    • Hit Search and select record

  • How long is my Preferred Distributor selection valid?

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    Your selection will be valid for 18 months and will be applied to all locations within your organization.

  • Is this a closed distribution model?

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    No, partners are eligible to transact through either distributor regardless of the selected Preferred Distributor.

    Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, 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.  Arrow ECS focuses on a collaborative relationship with our solution providers—supporting them with industry-leading resources and connecting them to the world’s foremost technology suppliers. With presales technical support, vendor-certified training, order management, bundled solutions, customized configurations, marketing support, demand generation, business intelligence and planning, and flexible financing, Arrow ECS provides the resources, tools and support resellers need to simplify business, identify new markets and increase sales.  Visit http://ecs.arrow.com