Insight Named NetApp FlexPod Partner of the Year at Third Annual Channel Connect Conference

TEMPE, Ariz., June 20, 2019 – Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT), the global provider of Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ for organizations of all sizes, was named NetApp FlexPod Partner of the Year for a second year in a row at NetApp’s recent Channel Connect Conference (C3) in San Diego. Insight received the award based on its overall fiscal year 2019 FlexPod revenue and targeted FlexPod sales and support efforts around competitive take outs, tech refreshes, and net-new account acquisitions.

Organizations are increasingly using insights gleaned from artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things-generated data to gain market share, launch new services and improve client experiences. To do so, they are transforming IT to support both the data movement between core, edge and cloud, as well as address performance-intensive workloads. Insight leverages FlexPod converged infrastructures to provide the performance, scalability and versatility required for digital innovation initiatives.

“Modernizing IT is foundational to achieving intended business outcomes of digital innovation,” said Shawn O’Grady, senior vice president and general manager, Cloud + Data Center Transformation, Insight. “We help clients take advantage of FlexPod for data-intensive, analytic workloads spanning edge, core and cloud. Coupling innovations like FlexPod with Insight’s IT modernization expertise, day-to-day management and support services provide a purpose-built platform that streamlines the time to value garnered from digital innovation.”

The 2019 Americas Partner Awards were announced on stage at NetApp’s third annual C3 event where strategic partner executives from across the Americas region gathered to hear about NetApp’s strategic vision and engage with NetApp executives.

“Channel partners are critical to helping customers achieve data transformation, and today we recognize and celebrate their accomplishments,” said Jeff McCullough, vice president, Channel Sales, NetApp. “I congratulate Insight on being named Flexpod Partner of the Year. Their commitment to performance excellence, innovation and quality has contributed to positive business outcomes for our customers.”