Virtual Iron and Arrow Electronics Deliver Flexible and Affordable IT Infrastructure with Joint OEM Solution.

Pre-configured, Pre-certified Virtual Iron Appliance Now Available to All Intel OEM Channel Partners

LOWELL, Mass. -- Virtual Iron Software (www.virtualiron.com), a provider of server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management software, today announced the immediate availability of its enterprise-class solution as part of an integrated, Intel-based appliance from the North American Components (NAC) business of Arrow Electronics, Inc. The entire ready-to-use solution is validated and pre-certified to ensure the highest levels of functionality and interoperability for users.

Arrow NAC offers the integrated, Intel-based "appliance" with Virtual Iron's software pre-installed on its white box servers. The Arrow-Virtual Iron appliances are based on predefined and pre-certified solution configurations as part of the Intel Enabled Server Acceleration Alliance (ESAA). It is available to all Intel OEM channel partners worldwide that are members of ESAA.

Intel ESAA is a collaborative alliance that streamlines technical certification and validation of reliable, high-quality, server solutions to end user customers. The certification allows Intel OEM and channel partners to quickly deliver pre-configured, Intel-based solutions to their customers. Intel solution builders are assured that ESAA solutions consist of equipment and software from Intel-trusted technology providers, and end-user customers are assured the entire solution is supported.

"Arrow is pleased to offer Virtual Iron's enterprise-class virtualization and management solution to its North American customer base," said Rob Balson, director of business development for Arrow NAC. "Arrow's integrated appliance combines all the advanced virtualization and management capabilities of the Virtual Iron platform with the performance of Intel Virtualization Technology. Our channel customers benefit from a proven and certified solution that can speed their time to market, reduce their costs and increase their sales."

Virtual Iron provides enterprise-class server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management capabilities for unmodified Windows and Linux at a fraction of the cost of comparable alternatives. The software combines an open-source hypervisor with advanced virtualization services and policy-based management. It takes full advantage of the latest Intel hardware-assist (Intel VT) extensions to deliver near native performance. As part of its certification made available through ESAA, Virtual Iron has been pre-tested and completed certification of its products across Intel's VT-based server platforms. The Intel ESAA program also provides simple-to-use documentation that articulates best practices for deploying the software and hardware in the most efficient manner possible. This saves OEM channel partners valuable time and money as they deliver customized solutions for their customers.

"With its OEM relationship with Arrow Electronics, Virtual Iron continues to expand its distribution channels and drive mainstream adoption of server virtualization," said Jeff Melvin, senior vice president and worldwide sales and field operations for Virtual Iron. "We're offering end-users and channel partners a great alternative for enterprise-class virtualization and management at a fraction of the cost of existing solutions. Arrow, in conjunction with Intel ESAA, makes these solutions more readily available to end-users and channel partners worldwide."

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/Zeus Electronics Group targets the aerospace and military markets, and the Arrow Electronics Components Group serves local OEM and contract manufacturing customers.

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.

About Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Virtual Iron provides enterprise-class server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management software that enables companies to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of managing and operating their data center. The software includes advanced capabilities that leverage industry standards, open source economics and built-in hardware-assisted acceleration and is available at a fraction of the cost of comparable alternatives. Small, medium and large organizations worldwide use Virtual Iron for: production server consolidation; development and test optimization; cost-effective high availability and disaster recovery; dynamic capacity management; and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). The software is available exclusively through Virtual Iron's Channel One partner network. Evaluation copies are available for free download at http://www.virtualiron.com/free. For more information, visit http://www.virtualiron.com or email [e-mail].