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Cloud Box Technologies achieves Dell Platinum Partner status
Cloud Box Technologies ( CBT ), one of the leading IT Infrastructure solution providers in the Middle East , announced that it has achieved the prestigious Platinum Solution Provider status within the Dell Technologies global partner programme . This elevates CBT into the top level of regional partners for the vendor .
In order to qualify as Dell ’ s Platinum Level Solution Provider , any channel partner must achieve certain certified competency requirements . Cloud Box Technologies met all these criteria to be elevated to the Platinum level . CBT was recognised at the Platinum Tier of Dell Technologies because of a number of solution competencies , which include core client , converged infrastructure , data protection , client data security , networking , server , storage and workstation . The company was also certified to provide data protection services .
“ We are proud to achieve Dell ’ s Platinum Partner status , which is a testament of our strong commitment to our partnership with Dell Technologies and our credentials and capabilities to offer more value to our customers and help them deliver the outcomes they are looking for , faster and more effectively than before . As a leading infrastructure and cloud solutions provider across the UAE and the Middle East , this recognition will allow us great reach into large and medium enterprises ,” said Ranjith Kaippada , Director at Cloud Box Technologies .
Trend Micro named a global cybersecurity channel ‘ champion ’ by Canalys
Trend Micro , a global leader in cybersecurity solutions , announced it has been placed in the Champions quadrant of the Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix , in recognition of major investments and improvements in the channel over the past year .
Canalys recognised Trend Micro ’ s significant investments in its channel programme over the last year , particularly highlighting its partner portal improvements that include significant investments in deal registration , sales kits , promotions and training . The enhancement of the company ’ s
Managed Service Provider ( MSP ) programme with a central licensing management platform and the offering of SOCaaS to automate cross-customer and cross-product threat analysis received particular praise from Canalys . The closer alignment AWS ’ s CPPO programme was also highlighted as a major step .
“ Trend Micro has always been 100 % committed to the channel and we ’ re delighted to be named a ‘ champion ’ by Canalys ,” said Louise McEvoy , Vice President of US Channel , Trend Micro . “ It is recognition of the hard work our teams around the globe have put in over the past year , and there ’ s even more to come in 2020 as we continue to refresh our partner programme , launch new platforms and services and pursue new growth opportunities .”
The latest Canalys matrix sees Trend Micro move up from a ‘ growers ’ to ‘ champions ’ position in 2020 , with its highest-rated benchmark metrics in product availability and supply ( 79.3 %) and ease of doing business ( 75.4 %).
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