Avnet, an IT distributor, has expanded its distribution agreement with Microsoft to help Microsoft develop and build its US channel for virtualization targeted at SMBs. Avnet and Microsoft will work closely to help new and existing Microsoft VARs develop expertise in this market.
The support for virtualization partners will include course and campaigns centered on partner awareness, readiness assessment services, and demand generation activities with the goal of helping partners address customers’ data center challenges with Microsoft’s System Center products. Partners can also access Avnet’s SolutionsPath methodology and practices. With SolutionsPath, Avnet has helped partners become experts in numerous areas, from virtualization to healthcare.
Resellers interested in building a virtualization practice based on Microsoft products can also visit VirtCentral. This website is a gateway for partners to grow a successful Microsoft virtualization practice. It provides the resources and information partners need to start capitalizing on the SMB virtualization market.
