Arrow Electronics recognized as 2026 Microsoft Distribution Partner of the Year for second consecutive year Business Wire Wed, November 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST 3 min read ARW +2.36% MSFT -2.37% Explore stocks on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosure The above button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase pays us for certain activity generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational.
The honor recognizes Arrow's leadership in helping channel partners and customers accelerate growth through Microsoft Cloud and AI
CENTENNIAL, Colo., November 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) today announced it has been named the 2026 Microsoft Distribution Partner of the Year, marking the second consecutive year the company has received the distinction from Microsoft. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate partners delivering exceptional customer outcomes through Microsoft Cloud, AI, services, and devices. This year's winners and finalists were selected from more than 4,500 nominations submitted worldwide across a diverse range of categories and geographies. Arrow was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services as a Microsoft Distribution Partner.
"Earning this award for the second consecutive year underscores the power of our collaboration with Microsoft and our shared commitment to channel partner success," said Eric Nowak, global president of Arrow's enterprise computing solutions business. "As organizations increasingly invest in AI-powered transformation, we are empowering our channel partners with the innovation, expertise, and resources needed to lead their customers through AI and cloud transformation. This recognition reflects the exceptional work of our team as we continue to create across the Microsoft ecosystem."
In 2026, Arrow continued to advance its AI-first strategy through developing capabilities such as the ArrowSphere sales agent, Opportunity Dashboard, AI 360 dashboard, and other intelligent tools designed to help channel partners identify opportunities, increase customer engagement, and scale AI and cloud practices more effectively. These innovations help reinforce Arrow's position as the leading AI and hybrid cloud aggregator of choice, acting as a capability multiplier for channel partners moving from AI adoption to agentic execution through repeatable and scalable business models.
"Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nicole Dezen, chief partner officer and corporate vice president at Microsoft. "This year's honorees are harnessing the power of Microsoft Cloud and AI to deliver transformative solutions, accelerate customer success, and expand what's possible. Their ingenuity and impact inspire us, demonstrating what can be achieved when bold vision and technology come together to empower organizations around the world."
Together with Microsoft, Arrow continues to equip channel partners with the tools, skills, and business guidance needed to compete and grow in the AI era.
To learn more about the Arrow-Microsoft collaborations, visit https://www.arrow.com/globalecs/na/vendors/microsoft/ or https://www.arrow.com/globalecs/na/platforms/arrowsphere/cloud/assistant/.
Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With global 2025 sales of $31 billion, Arrow's portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets. Learn more at arrow.com.
The 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite, which will be held in San Francisco from November 17-20. Additional details on the 2026 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog: https://aka.ms/2026POTYA_Announcement. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://aka.ms/2026POTYAWinnersFinalists
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