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Realize AI's promise at Arrow with IBM

May 01, 2025

Strategic programs built with IBM’s AI portfolio designed to guide partners through every stage of AI readiness

Welcome to the next chapter in AI innovation at Arrow –  Arrow's AI accelerator, a transformative program built on a LEARN, USE, CREATE framework. This three-pillar approach ensures Arrow channel partners can develop expertise, implement solutions and innovate with confidence. This program reflects Arrow’s commitment to guiding partners through AI understanding and adoption across an entire portfolio of leading AI solutions – including IBM’s watsonx technology 

“Arrow is committed to empowering IT services and solutions providers along their AI journey. The AI accelerator program is the latest in a series of offerings that demonstrate that commitment. We're pleased to help our IBM partners build their AI proficiency and confidence in AI through this program and the watsonx-perience." 

Dana Zaba, Supplier Mangement Director, IBM RedHat, Arrow 

Read the global program announcement here

Fueling the next generation of IBM AI leaders

The program includes watsonx-perience, a focused pathway specifically crafted for channel partners enabling IBM AI solutions, with special emphasis on the IBM watsonx™ platform. Customers are demanding AI solutions; equipping channel partners with the right portfolio of solutions and skilling to resell IBM watsonx technology and AI offerings gives them a competitive edge. 

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Why IBM watsonx?

IBM watsonx represents the next generation of enterprise AI by combining foundation models, specialized assistants and powerful data analytics in one integrated platform. As a premier IBM distribution partner, Arrow offers the expertise and resources to help channel partners capitalize on this technology, empowering enterprises with a portfolio of AI products that accelerates the impact of generative AI to drive AI-powered client innovations. 

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IBM watsonx portfolio

  • watsonx.ai: AI studio for building models 

  • watsonx.data: Open lakehouse for AI and analytics 

  • watsonx.governance: Full-lifecycle AI governance toolkit 

  • watsonx Orchestrate: Automated workflows with AI agents and assistants 

  • watsonx Code Assistant: Accelerated coding with generative AI 

  • watsonx Code Assistant for Red Hat Ansible: Faster Ansible Playbook creation 

  • watsonx Code Assistant for Z: Modernized mainframe development faster 

“Scaling responsible AI and enabling skilled partners are important components of our partnership with Arrow. Through the watsonx-perience, our mutual partners and clients can benefit from hands-on experimentation and innovation with IBM watsonx and AI solutions, helping support their business priorities and delivering maximum value.” ”

David La Rose, General Manager IBM Ecosystem, Sell

LEARN with Arrow and IBM

LEARN is the first step toward turning AI potential into tangible results. The learn pillar of the AI accelerator leverages IBM for the watsonx-perience to provide the tools, training and support channel partners need to master AI-driven strategies and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. 

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The AI academy

Arrow's AI academy lies at the heart of LEARN. Academy participation begins with a proficiency assessment designed to uncover your current IBM watsonx capabilities and pinpoint areas for growth. The team then curates a learning experience tied directly to actionable outcomes through: 

  • AI use case exploration 

  • Sales acceleration tool discovery 

  • A comprehensive training and enablement roadmap 

  • Strategic account mapping with measurable next steps 

This pillar is designed to do more than educate; it empowers you to turn AI understanding into action, delivering meaningful business value with confidence. With Arrow's expert guidance and IBM AI solutions, your team will: 

  • Build AI competencies aligned with your business priorities 

  • Discover practical applications, from assistants and automation to predictive analytics and beyond 

  • Gain hands-on experience delivering scalable, customer-ready solutions 

"Arrow’s AI accelerator program will help our team develop knowledge and skills that will be invaluable as we help our customers along their AI journey. The opportunities to use and create AI will enable us to gain practical experience that is essential to building confidence as we move forward in this AI world.” ”

Marshall Butler, President, Volta Inc.

The watsonx-perience in action

 

 

 

See how IBM partners are mastering AI with Arrow's AI academy. Watch now to explore the possibilities and drive success for your clients.

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