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Vox looks to the channel to capitalise on virtual data centre demand
Integrated ICT and telecommunications provider , Vox , is looking to extend its Virtual Data Centre ( VDC ) offering by making it available to its channel partners .
Troye partnership introduces hot new technology
“ We believe there is a good revenue opportunity , especially for managed services providers that cannot afford to purchase the full cloud infrastructure ,” said Craig Freer , Executive Head of Cloud and Managed Services at Vox .
Since the launch of its Virtual Data Centre offering in 2017 , Vox has seen a significant uptake by customers and believes that by extending availability to its channel , that more companies can leverage the power of the cloud to transform their business .
“ We do still have customers that work directly with us and this is unlikely to change , but we are keen to grow our channel and extend our solutions footprint ,” added Freer .
Channel partners that are interested in offering VDC to their customers can contact Vox to find out how to benefit from this offering .
“ Finding ways to empower the channel to sell solutions and services like our Virtual Data Centre means we can grow a thriving and profitable ICT eco-system that is based on value and value-for-money ,” said Freer .
Craig Freer , Executive Head of Cloud and Managed Services at Vox
Helen Kruger , Managing Director of Troye
Troye , a managed IT services provider , is to introduce hot new technology to the local market , driving faster , smarter and more innovative business .
The company has partnered with Pure Storage , the all-flash storage platform that helps innovators build a better world with data . Pure is leading the flash revolution , disrupting existing business models and providing better value to customers .
The Pure Storage Data Platform offers a simpler , more effective and more flexible solution for cloud infrastructure and datarich applications like artificial intelligence , machine learning and big data analytics .
“ Pure remains selective when choosing partners and only invests in quality partner relationships , resulting in high sales participation , accelerated growth and increased profitability for partners ,” said Troye Managing Director , Helen Kruger .
“ The Pure Storage Data Platform is powered by software and hardware that ’ s effortless to use , efficient from end-toend and evergreen to upgrade . It ’ s got everything you need to drive industrydefining innovation and achieve business results that were previously unimaginable .”
Pure ’ s momentum with the channel is evidenced by increases in partner sales adoption of Pure , including a more than 40 % year-over-year increase in the number of partner account executives selling Pure in fiscal year 2017 .
“ Organisations need consistently high speed for every application , both old and new , which means data services with the speed , bandwidth and scale to accelerate your apps ; and your business ,” added Kruger .
“ Pure Storage solutions are always-on , always fast and always secure . They ’ re self-managing and plug-n-play simple . They ’ re also cloud-connected , giving you the agility of cloud-based management , predictive analytics and unrivalled support and protection .” www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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