Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 56 | Page 6

NEWS
NetApp and VMware strengthen global partnership to help customers modernise with multi-cloud

NetApp , a global , cloud-led , datacentric software company and VMware , have announced the expansion of the companies ’ longstanding global alliance .

Through innovative solutions and go-to-market initiatives , NetApp and VMware are helping customers reduce the cost , complexity and risk of migrating and modernising enterprise-class workloads in multi-cloud environments .
In addition , organisations can accelerate the performance and delivery of both traditional and new modern applications and simplify daily operations through new integrations between VMware and NetApp data management infrastructure .
The NetApp and VMware partnership is built on the foundation of shared experience supporting twenty thousand mutual customers over more than 20 years . NetApp is a consistent VMware strategic design partner for current and future VMware Cloud offerings including VMware vSphere , VMware Cloud Foundation and several VMware Cross- Cloud services .
NetApp and VMware are helping customers to effectively manage , share and protect their hybrid and multicloud environments by collaborating on customer-driven co-engineering to offer innovative solutions across an everchanging technology landscape .
“ Customers today are faced with complex challenges to optimise their current IT investments while laying a path forward to modernise and accelerate their business ,” said George Kurian , Chief Executive Officer , NetApp .
George Kurian , Chief Executive Officer , NetApp
Veeam LATAM Impact Partner Award winners announced

Veeam Software , a backup , recovery and data management solutions vendor , has announced the winners of the seventh annual Veeam Impact Partner Awards for Latin America .

With a 100 % channel ecosystem , Veeam recognises 14 LATAM ProPartners and Cloud and Service Provider ( VCSP ) partners who have not only demonstrated success providing Veeam solutions to their customers , but who have also surpassed expectations in providing first-class support , expert knowledge , and continued product education .
“ Now more than ever , businesses realise the importance of their data on overall business objectives and success , and protecting that data from cyberattacks , ransomware and human errors is paramount ,” said Kevin Rooney , VP , Americas Channel , Veeam .
The following Veeam partners received honors for the 2021
Veeam Impact Partner Awards :
• Veeam Distributor of the Year , LATAM : CompuSoluciones
• Veeam Impact Partner of the Year , Brazil : Compwire and Sercompe
• Veeam Impact Partner of the Year , Mexico : Larson
• Veeam Impact Partner of the Year , NOLA : GBM
• Veeam Impact Partner of the Year , SOLA : Wetcom
• Veeam Growth Partner of the Year , NOLA : Controles Empresariales
• Veeam Rising Star Partner of the Year , SOLA : ITALTEL PERU SAC
• Veeam Rising Star Partner of the Year , Brazil : Brasoftware
• Veeam Rising Star Partner of the Year , Mexico : Infraestructura Unificada ( INTECFRA )
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