Google and fellow cloud titan Amazon both medaled in this category last year, but voters went with a more traditional set of vendors in 2015: Microsoft (maker of the StorSimple hybrid cloud storage solution), HP (maker of the similarly monikered Simply StoreIT), and long-time SMB storage stalwart Netgear Inc.
Gold
Microsoft Corp. is a provider of software, services, and solutions that enable SMBs to grow by leveraging powerful, affordable technologies such as cloud computing.
Silver
HP helps SMB solution providers thrive in a competitive market by providing relevant and impactful compensation programs, demand-generation initiatives, and sales enablement resources. When added to the broadest IT portfolio in the industry, it's the most compelling growth opportunity for the partner community.
Bronze
Netgear Inc. is a manufacturer of networking, storage, and security products for businesses and consumers.
