Arizona-based Insight Enterprises has opened its latest Solutions Integration Center in Fort Worth, a 250,000-square-foot facility that serves clients across the U.S. and is powered by cutting-edge technology.

The company called the facility “a paragon of modern warehouse operations.” With AI-driven capabilities like autonomous mobile robotics and advanced logistics, it can achieve 10 times the shipping velocity of traditional IT fulfillment centers, Insight said.

“Our new Solutions Integration Center is a demonstration of the world-class digital transformation solutions we build for our clients,” Megan Amdahl, SVP of client experience and COO for North America at Insight, said in a statement. “The facility exemplifies modern efficiency and the power of AI to streamline a business. This investment underscores our commitment to providing our clients with smarter and more reliable service, meeting their technology needs faster than ever.”

Insight said it annually ships more than 6 million hardware products in North America, configuring more than 2 million devices for immediate use out of the box by client workforces. The company said the Fort Worth center is expected to configure more than 1.3 million user-ready devices and ship far more assets annually from its 183,000 square feet of logistics space and 40,000 square feet of integration space.

Combined with Insight’s Solutions Integration Center in Hanover Park, Illinois, which is strategically located next to one of the biggest U.S. airports, Insight can reach 94% of the country via ground shipping.

Wire-guided Raymond forklifts in very narrow aisle (VNA) configurations maximize storage capacity at the new Insight facility in Fort Worth. [Photo: Business Wire]

High-tech fulfillment features

Insight said the Fort Worth Solutions Integration Center, which also houses on-premises data centers and IT configuration labs, boasts several key features that set it apart from standard fulfillment facilities, including:

:: Warehouse automation technologies orchestrated by Malin ensure efficient product movement through the center. These include automated robotics, conveyor systems, and wire-guided Raymond forklifts in very narrow aisle (VNA) configurations to maximize storage capacity. The company said that ensures that the devices and technology that clients need are always readily available. It also results in precise inventory handling, achieving up to 99% accuracy and increasing usable inventory space by 75%.

Geek+ robots accurately and autonomously pick devices every 6 seconds at the new Insight facility in Fort Worth. [Photo: Business Wire]

:: Geek+ robots accurately and autonomously pick devices every 6 seconds, minimizing collection time and safety risks thanks to 80% less foot traffic on the warehouse floor. That also enables rush deployments for clients as assets can be quickly pulled from inventory, configured, and shipped to end users, the company said.

:: Integrated technologies with the use of Intel SceneScape drive AI and spatial computing into workflow management. This empowers fast, data-driven decisions without requiring constant cloud connectivity, making it ideal for logistics, manufacturing, and beyond.

:: A major investment in networking and data center infrastructure enables rapid configuration of more than 3,500 devices simultaneously without degradation, Insight said.

Insight Enterprises’ new Solutions Integration Center in Fort Worth features 2D and 3D spatial computing experiences that allow clients to see cloud, data, AI, intelligent edge, and digital workplace solutions before moving to production.[Photo: Business Wire]

Fort Worth ‘an ideal hub’ for innovation

“Cutting the ribbon today for this facility is a proud milestone for all of us,” Insight CEO Joyce Mullen said at the center’s grand opening. “It’s our latest technology showcase—everything that we’ve invested in, from the labs and the network infrastructure to the data center and the robotics, is based on partnerships with the world-class technology brands we sell and trust. It’s an exhibition of what we do for our clients and allows us to demonstrate our solutions in action,” 

Also appearing at the grand opening, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said the community is “thrilled to welcome this world-class facility and the opportunities it brings.”

She also added that the city is drawing more and more high-tech companies for good reasons.

“Fort Worth has positioned itself as a key player in the nation’s technological landscape, making our city an ideal hub for companies like Insight to grow and thrive,” Parker said. “Insight’s investment underscores Fort Worth’s growing position as a leader in technology and innovation. The state-of-the-art Solutions Integration Center not only showcases the innovative digital transformation work that Insight brings to its clients globally, but also strengthens our local economy by creating new jobs.” 

Sustainability and safety

Insight said its commitment to sustainability and safety is evident throughout the facility.

An energy-efficient design intelligently distributes cooling to the data center and integration labs while minimizing energy consumption in the robotics warehouse space. Consequently, the facility uses 27 fewer air conditioners than comparable logistics and data centers.

As part of its Insight Flex for Devices comprehensive device lifecycle care program, the center’s hardware repair and recycling services safely dispose of old devices and reduce e-waste. Insight is one of the only Solutions Integrators certified to handle both in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs for leading technology brands.

Last year alone, Insight’s integration and disposal services helped clients recycle 3.7 million pounds of computer equipment.

AI-powered video security cameras from Verkada leverage large language and large vision models to set proactive alerts for different facility events, detect line-crossing into prohibited areas, understand occupancy trends, and more. This results in enhanced inventory control and floor safety, including automatically creating safety corridors through the movable VNA shelving stacks.

Insight Enterprises is a global Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. The company said it designs, builds and manages solutions for complex IT environments.

The company’s digital transformation services include deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, augmented by longstanding relationships with more than 8,000 technology partners.

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